2020-05-28 School Committee Minutes

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Mrs. Gaffen asked that the minutes of the May 14i'meeting reflect that due to time constraints all agenda items were not discussed. Mr.Wise moved,seconded by Mrs.Nazzaro,to approve the consent aeenda as amended. The roll call vote carried. 6-0 Mr.Parks,Mr.Wise,Mrs. Nazzaro,Mrs. Gaffen,Mr. Brandt and Mr. Robinson. C. Reports Director of Student Services Dr. Stys shared that we continue to work with our families and the SEPAL. Discussion is taking place regarding the ESY program. There are three models being considered: traditional, virtual and a hybrid of both. Parents should contact the team chairs with any questions/concerns. She shared that we have been able to look at our reading services including doing an observation of Andover's language-based programs. We continue to look at our assessment tools and work with Melissa Orkin. We are also looking at data collected across all programs and learning centers. Assistant Superintendent Before Mrs. Kelley began her report, Chair Robinson extended condolences to Mrs. Kelley and her family on the loss of her mother. Mrs. Kelley shared that we continue to work hard with remote learning. We are getting better, staff growing and asking questions. She thanked administrators and staff that have been working hard behind the scenes packing op classrooms and scheduling student material pickups. She gave kudos to the organizers of the senior parade. It was an outstanding community event. Mrs. Kelley said that surveys on remote learning have been sent out to stakeholder groups including students, parents and professional teaching staff. She asks the stakeholders to take the survey to allow us to collect data on what we can do better. Superintendent Dr. Doherty also mentioned the senior parade. It was an amazing event. He thanked the high school administration, School Resource Officers,police and fire officials and Jordan's Furniture. The Commissioner has put out guidance on graduation. Mrs. Boynton is looking at late July/early August as a possible timeframe for graduation. Dr. Doherty updated the committee on the MCAS testing which was cancelled this spring. The grade 9 science MCAS requirement has been waived,however students will have to pass a science course in that subject. Grade 10 ELA &math MCAS may be administered in the fall or winter. Dr. Doherty reviewed the calendar stating that September 14"'will no longer be a state holiday. We are awaiting guidance from the state on the ESY status and hope to receive more information on the fall reopening sometime in mid-June. The administration is exploring 2 models; a hybrid and full opening. Page 1 2