HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-11 School Council - RMHS Minutes RMHS SCHOOL COUNCIL MINUTES
Date: June 11, 2019 4LI
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Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM Location: RMHS Library and Media Center N
Facilitator: Principal Kate Boynton 'n r-4
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Present Board Members: La s 7E1v
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Faculty Reps.: Kara Gleason, Shelley Lynch, and Danielle Theissen
Parents: Audra Cashin,Anne Korwan, Rebecca Liberman, Lauren Ream, and Julie Talbot
Absent Board Members:
Students Reps.-Anthony DiSpensa, Meredith Korwan; Parent Reps-Pocja Parsons and Brian Snell
Topics:
Meeting schedule next vear: Discussion by council on best days and times for meetings. Decision to
continue meeting once a month. Board will meet on Tuesdays from 5:30PM - 6:30PM. Next school year
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,September 3, 2019. Principal Boynton wants to enhance diversity of the
group such as Boston families. Faculty rep.Shelley Lynch suggested using technology such as Zoom or
Skype for members who are unable to physically attend the meeting.
NEASC: Becky Liberman inquired about the next steps in the NEASC process. Principal Boynton stated we
need to create a "Vision of the Graduate." Vision of the graduate will align district-wide from Pre-K through
Grade 12. Principal Boynton indicated most internal work such as curriculum guides and vision of the
graduate demonstrate we are working on this,and we are building a positive school culture. Other areas
include the need for more transparency and/or communication with the school budget for staff. Principal
Boynton also indicated the current NEASC process is streamline and there is meaningful reflection.
Tooics for Discussion at Next Year's School Council MeetinEs'
Student Handbook Review: Principal Boynton stated the board will need to review the student
handbook through the lens as students then as parents. In reviewing the handbook,we need to
consider,for example,the following: key information; user friendly and format;code of conduct:
discipline,attendance,and so on. Ms. Boynton will present formatting changes and minor updates
to school committee in July, 2019.
School Improvement Plan: Superintendent John Doherty is revising the District
Improvement Plan. The board will continue to review the progress of the plan.
Late Start: The Board will review the late start implementation and any issues
Meeting Adjourned: Meeting adjourned at 6:30PM followed by a celebration of parents (Becky
Liberman, Brian Snell, and Laura Ream)ending their service on the board.
Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday,September 3, 2019. Location will be RMHS library conference room.
Respectfully Submitted by Shelley Lynch, Faculty Rep. Iry