1994-05-09 School Committee Minutes

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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 3 MAY 9 , 1994 Kenney and the Vernal Pool students will be presenting a documentary. VISITORS : SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FROM SCHOOL COUNCILS Assistant Superintendent Richards began by introducing the Reading School Council 1994 School Improvement Plans and their goals . Mr. Richards informed School Committee that he was notified by the State that other schools have not yet reached the point that Reading has . He went on to explain the 1994 School Improvement Plan process that represent Introspection- Self Examination, Broad Based Inquiry, Common Needs, Different Priorities, and Learned Information - No Shortage of Targets, Need for Coordination (the mandates from the State, District, School and Individuals ) - Value of Communication. Mr. Richards stated the communication is the key to developing goals for the school district are developed. The Target Areas from the School Council Goals were identified by the Assistant Superintendent to include technology, core values, safety, improve learning for all students , profes- sional development, student assessment, calendar/kindergarten schedule, restructure learning environment, literacy, school construction, planning time, access to phones, class sizes, communication about curriculum and homework, and buildings and grounds . Reading Memorial High. School (RMHS) parent, Stan Nissen the representative for their School Council gave a quick summary noting the needs identified were based on the result of a two year study by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Study, participation from all constituen- cies . Three 1994 goals chosen by RMHS School Council are: Professional development plan by December, 1994 for implementation in the 95-96 school year in time to influence the 95-96 budget . Comprehensive multi-year technology plan by February, 1995 , for implementation in the 95-96 school year. Develop a flexible schedule that will provide an environment to accommodate multi-faceted learning opportunities by December, 1995 for implementation in the 97-98 school year. Mr. Nissen explained that the real work is ahead, committees will be formed, surveys will be conducted, resources will be identified and funding will be sought.