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Date: 2016-10-03 Time: 3:00 PM
Building: School - Killam Location: Conference Room
Address: 333 Charles Street
Purpose: Monthly Meeting for October 2016-2017 School Year
Attendees: Members - Present:
Sarah Leveque
Jeanette Vigorito
Katrina Cole
Lucille Kaloyanides
Members - Not Present:
Dieuvella Moise
Others Present:
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Sarah Leveque
Topics of Discussion:
The first monthly meeting of the J.W. Killam Elementary School was held in the conference
room of the Killam Elementary School on October 3, 2016.
Call to order:
A quorum of members being present and the meeting having been duly convened at Killam
School by the Killam Principal, Sarah Leveque had called the meeting to order at 3:00 and
proceeded with business.
Review and Acceptance of Minutes:
Members reviewed draft minutes from the May meetings.
There being no further discussion, Ms. Leveque moved that the minutes for the month be
accepted as drafted. Mrs. Kaloyanides seconded the motion. The members then voted
unanimously to approve the minutes.
Vote: Minutes Accepted 4-0-0
New Business: Ms. Leveque reviewed the committee responsibilities: review draft of
school improvement plan, school building budget, and revised/updated Parent Handbook
with new regulations.
Ms. Leveque opened the position for School Council recording secretary. Mrs. Kaloyanides
volunteered. Mrs. Vigorito seconded the motion. The members then voted unanimously to
approve the minutes. Vote: Recording Secretary Accepted 4-0-0
Ms. Leveque opened the position for School Council co-chair. Ms. Cole volunteered. Mrs.
Kaloyanides seconded the motion. The members then voted unanimously to approve the
minutes. Vote: Co-chair Accepted 4-0-0
Ms. Leveque reviewed the premise of the School Improvement Plan. She stated that the
plan is a 3 -year plan that aligns with the district goal. The district is continuing its focus on
closing the achievement gap, instructional practices in math, instructional practices in
literacy, and social -emotional learning. The Killam School Improvement Plan will be created
based on the practices that addresses how Killam will address it with the student and
teacher population. Assessment data from the previous year is used to determine specific
action steps and areas of focus. The draft will be emailed by Ms. Leveque and reviewed by
the School Council members within the next few weeks and will then be proposed to Dr.
Doherty. The plan will have action steps and will be updated throughout the year to reflect
progress.
Budget: Ms. Leveque shared that the school year budget will be reviewed at upcoming
meetings as funds are allocated.
Other:
Members reviewed and signed the Open Meeting guidelines and Conflict of Interest Law.
Ms. Leveque stated the enrollment is at 428 students. There are 3 classrooms in K, 4
classrooms for first grade, 3 classrooms for 2nd grade, 3 classrooms for 3`d grade, 4
classrooms for 4d grade, and 3 classrooms for 51h grade. There are between 65-76 students
per grade level.
Mrs. Vigorito inquired about policies regarding chaperones on field trips or enrichment
programs.
Mrs. Kaloyanides inquired about sharing information with new families regarding the ALICE
policies.
Ms. Leveque shared where information is located on the Reading School Department
website regarding the upcoming Override vote on October 18, 2016.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the School Council adjourned at 4:00 with plans to
reconvene on November 7, 2016 at 3:00 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucille Kaloyanides
Recording Secretary
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