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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-11 School Council - Birch Meadow Elementary Minutes�p orq� J �, f., Town of Reading � � , � � Meeting Minutes 6JDep(OP Board - Committee - Commission - Council: School Council -Birch Meadow Elementary Date: 2022-01-11 Time: 7:30 PM Building: School - Birch Meadow Location: Zoom Address: 27 Arthur B Lord Drive Session: Open Session Purpose: Version: Final Attendees: Members - Present: RECEIVED TOWN CLERK RFADING, MA. 2022 FEB ' I PM 4: i 2r Dr. Burnham, Stacey Shimkus, Arielle Mucha, Lisa Connell, Gina McCormick Members - Not Present: Heather Sullivan Others Present: Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Stacey Shimkus Topics of Discussion: 1. All forms have been completed by Site Council members. 2. School Committee approved Birch Meadow Elementary School Improvement Plan. Site Council watched 8 -minute video reviewing SIP. Site Council discussed curriculum audit which was removed from Birch Meadow's SIP as the district will take on this function. Site Council discussed building staff capacity as well as use of supplemental materials. 3. Leadership team to develop Connectivity Survey to evaluate student connection to school. Will adapt survey used by Joshua Eaton Elementary School. 4. Restorative Practice Initiatives - circles have been presented to PTO, some School Committee members, some classrooms, as time has allowed and is appropriate. Grant completed to bring Restorative Practices to Birch Meadow. Plan to use Restorative Circles to engage community and parents, incorporating social skills and ensuring all voices are heard. S. Health Updates - No changes noted in allergy information. Covid updates - increased cases in school; maintain 3 -foot distance and dividers in cafeteria. Conducting contact tracing for close contacts. Increased frequency of cleaning high touch surfaces to multiple times per day. Pooled testing school wide every Wednesday. Test and Stay if designated close contact. School received donation from DESE of masks and tests. Site Council discussed Covid data, impact on school - open positions for substitute teachers, open position for tutor. 6. Attendance Policy - district evaluated attendance data and district wide Attendance Committee was formed. Policies will be specific to grade level but forms will be standardized. Each school will run attendance list and SST (student support team) will look at data and develop appropriate plans. Focus less disciplinary. 7. Next steps - initial meetings of Site Council focused on procedures and policies. Upcoming meetings to examine Core Values with an equity lens; gather more information about Connectivity surveys. Page 1 1