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School Council Meeting #1 Minutes REAP ' ?;I;, MA
Date: October 1S,2014 2021 APR 21 PM 3: 21
Location: RMHS Library
Time: 7:OOPM—8:30PM
Attendees: Agostinelli,Brad Allard,Mary;Avtges,Jody; Bakr,Adam;Barry,Janet; Bloom,Jack;
Dumas,Scott; Faulkner,Janet;Fennelly,Sarah; Fusco,Emily,and Lynch,Shelley.
Note Keeper: Shelley Lynch
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After introductions,the meeting began with the distribution and review of the Mass Dept.of Education
handout on School Councils. Reviewed components of the handout including educational benefits,main
areas of responsibility, having a voice with questions pertaining to school budget,legal responsibilities,
elements of the school improvement plan,suggested operating practices such as number of meetings,
voting,potential formation of subcommittees,open meeting law,and review of how school councils can
maximize their representativeness.
The council members discussed best practices to communicate information pertaining to school council.
Preferred methods of communication were discussed such as Edline and social media/twitter.
Discussion focused on cleaning up Edline including removing clutter and keeping the communication up
to date. Student lack Bloom suggested weekly updates/blast to Edline along with student email
updates. Student representatives voiced that some prefer using their personal email versus school
email for communication.
Two handouts of RMHS initiatives for 2014-2015 were reviewed by council members. Principal Adam
Bakr explained the initiatives including DDMs,Curriculum Mapping,MISS,PLCs, Math Support Center,
TSP/SSP, Rocket Bell, Rocket Revolution,and the state mandated Discipline and Attendance Law. one
student member indicated that he uses the Math Resource Center on a daily basis and finds this
resource very valuable. A parent expressed more communication pertaining to clarity of math
paths/tracks and better communication that brings awareness of the math resource program to parents.
Principal Adam Bakr asked council members for input on area(s)for improvement. Communicate and
clarity on various concerns was expressed by parents and students such as staff members understanding
what an EPP Plan is for students who do not pass MCAS and ensuring the implementation of
accommodations for students on an EPs. Parents expressed continuing to find ways to build
community and involvement. One member commented on how well rounded we are as a school
community with student involvement in extra curricula activities. Another council member indicated
the need to emphasize and celebrate the Arts(feel in the shadow).
Lastly,the members discussed the Thanksgiving Football Pep Rally and the need to promote school spirit
equitably. Council members want to see all groups represented and recognized versus the current
practice.
Respectfully Submitted by
Shelley Lynch