2011-02-28 School Committee Minutes

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February 28, 2011 Mr. Caruso read a statement regarding the decision to defer the naming of the field for John Hollingsworth. Mr. Caruso indicated that the School Committee will readdress this decision after the budget process is completed. He said he would be sure to inform the group when this would be on the agenda. Representative supporting the naming of the Stadium Field after John Hollingsworth made statements concerning the recent School Committee decision to defer the naming. Pete Moscariello, Mary Cookson and Ken Hollingsworth requested that the Committee reconsider their decision. Reports (1) 1. Student Mr. Beaulieu spoke of the passing of Mrs. Popken, Barrows Tutor over vacation. He was touched by the outpouring of support for the family. Many students and staff attended the wake and funeral. He also reminded the audience of the Parker Middle School presentation of "Fiddler on the Roof', RMHS VOICE presentation of the "The Cat's Pajamas" and Drama's upcoming play "Noises Off' The Wellness Education Department and RCASA will be hosting the 2nd annual Wellness Fair next week. He also shared that the course selection process is ongoing and winter activities are winding down. 2. Liaison Mrs. Gibbs informed the School Committee that the Green Repairs subcommittee has met and chosen a Project Manager and Designer for the two projects. The goal is to have the specifications and plans to the MSBA by the end of the week. This would enable our project to be placed on the next MSBA meeting agenda. 3. Superintendent's Report Dr. Doherty announced the appointment of Karen Feeney as Principal of the Joshua Eaton School. 4. Director of Finance and Operations Assistant Superintendent Mrs. de Garavilla shared information regarding the upcoming Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference on April 14th & 15th. She stated that she has received many presentation proposals from our staff and several outside groups including Middlesex Partnership for Youth, Riverside Counseling and some of our Special Education Consultants. The Assistant Superintendent updated the School Committee on the Common Core process. She attended a workshop recently held by the DESE. At this point the standards are being reviewed and methods of addressing gaps in the curriculum are being discussed.