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Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
RECEIVED
FOWN CLERK
REAOING. MASS.
Time: 7:00 PM 101b OCT I I P 12: 30 i
Location: Superintendent Conference Room
Session: Open Session
Carolyn Wilson, Director of Student Services
Linda Snow Dockser, School Committee Liaison
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Teresa Teixeira
Topics of Discussion:
1. Call to Order: Alicia Williams called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of 4/12/16 Meeting Minutes: Meeting minutes from 4/12/16 were read aloud
for review.
Terri Teixeira moved, seconded by Nicole O'Neill, that we accept the
4/12/16 meeting minutes. The motion Passed.
3. Update from the Director of Student Services: Carolyn Wilson, Director of Student
Services, provided an update on special education developments.
a. Walker Report Update: will be presented tonight at the School Committee
meeting
b. New Team chairs: RPS will hire 2.5 new team chairs for next year (for RMHS,
Killam, Joshua Eaton and Barrows). These positions have been posted and the
interview process has begun.
c. Transportation: At the next SEPAC meeting on 6/7, Ms. Wilson will provide an
update on transportation (guidelines and practices).
d. Transitions: Some struggles with transitions from RISE to elementary schools
(i.e., principals and PTOs schedule things that team chairs don't know about);
Ms. Wilson is aware of the problem and will try to address the issue so that
students referred to programs will be able to participate in school activities.
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Parent Advisory Council
Date: 2016-05-23
Building:
School - Memorlal High
Address:
62 Oakland Road
Purpose:
Business Meeting
Attendees:
Members - Present:
Alicia Williams
Kate Goldlust
Nicole O'Neill
Terri Teixeira
Members - Not Present:
Nicole Fidas
Rob Carney
Others Present:
RECEIVED
FOWN CLERK
REAOING. MASS.
Time: 7:00 PM 101b OCT I I P 12: 30 i
Location: Superintendent Conference Room
Session: Open Session
Carolyn Wilson, Director of Student Services
Linda Snow Dockser, School Committee Liaison
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Teresa Teixeira
Topics of Discussion:
1. Call to Order: Alicia Williams called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of 4/12/16 Meeting Minutes: Meeting minutes from 4/12/16 were read aloud
for review.
Terri Teixeira moved, seconded by Nicole O'Neill, that we accept the
4/12/16 meeting minutes. The motion Passed.
3. Update from the Director of Student Services: Carolyn Wilson, Director of Student
Services, provided an update on special education developments.
a. Walker Report Update: will be presented tonight at the School Committee
meeting
b. New Team chairs: RPS will hire 2.5 new team chairs for next year (for RMHS,
Killam, Joshua Eaton and Barrows). These positions have been posted and the
interview process has begun.
c. Transportation: At the next SEPAC meeting on 6/7, Ms. Wilson will provide an
update on transportation (guidelines and practices).
d. Transitions: Some struggles with transitions from RISE to elementary schools
(i.e., principals and PTOs schedule things that team chairs don't know about);
Ms. Wilson is aware of the problem and will try to address the issue so that
students referred to programs will be able to participate in school activities.
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e. IEP Software: The IEP software is being changed, so paperwork may look a little
different. This will be in place by July 1.
f. ESY Program: Positions have been filled. Parent letters will go out on Friday. It
will take place in only two buildings: Wood End will house RISE and the
elementary programs; Coolidge will house the RMHS and middle school
programs.
4. 2016-17 SEPAC Elections: Karen Serevitch will be election coordinator. We are looking
for people to run for board positions.
S. Friends & Family Day: Friends & Family Day will take place on 6/11. Christine Parks and
Terri Teixeira volunteered to organize. The SEPAC booth will provide information on the
SEPAC and also present a sensory activity for children (i.e., sand or water table).
6. All Access Library Collection: Melissa Davis and Christa Erickson obtained a grant from
REF for an All Access library collection. It contains books and multisensory audio kits
that students can take home.
7. Interest in an Assistive Technology Presentation: SEPAC members expressed interest in
a presentation on assistive technology discussing different options for reading apps, etc.
Learning Ally was recommended, as well as access to the Perkins library.
8. SEPAC Website: Wishlist item: SEPAC member that can help us develop a user-friendly
website.
9. LLD Subcommittee: This topic will be added to the agenda of the 6/7 Meeting.
Nicole O'Neill moved to adjourn the meeting. Christine Parks
seconded.
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