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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-02 School Council - Killam Elementary Minutes - DraftTown of Reading MA Meeting Minutes 2Y�b DC -5 An D I Board - Committee - Commission - Council: School Council -J Warren Killam Elementary Date: 2023-10-02 1 Time: 3:15 Building: School - Killam Location: virtual Address: 333 Charles Street Session: open Session Purpose: Quarterly Version: Draft Attendees: Members - Present: Lindsey Fulton, Tonle McGuire, Katie Cole, Brian Jarmusik, and Christopher Mauro Members - Not Present: None Others Present: Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Christopher Mauro Topics of Discussion: 1. Call to order: • Welcome & introduction of members • Elect secretary to record minutes: Chris Mauro was elected. o Submitted for review within 7 days, forwarded to Town Clerk within 10 days o Use template provided by Town Clerk 2. Public Comment: Members introduced themselves 3. Review Open Meeting Guidelines and Conflict of Interest Law Copies of Conflict of Interest policy provided to member ahead of the meeting. • Sign off sheets to be completed and sent to Town Clerk 4. School Handbook • began to review draft document and propose any needed edits, removed outdated terminology. • Goal to review and edit sections of draft at each meeting to ensure complete review by end of term. Page 1 1 S. New Business: School Improvement Plan o Reviewed ERA and Amplify assessments to be completed o Sense of belonging, family engagement and community continue to be woven through various aspects of Killam community. Building Improvement o Town Manager, Superintendent and School Committee Vice Chair make will be making contractor selections in coming months. o Ample opportunities in future for public comment/suggestions. School Budget o Current focus on ensuring teachers have all necessary supplies for a successful start to the school year. 6. Adjournment: The meeting was adjoined by Lindsey at 4:15pm. School Council will reconvene December 5, 2023 Gage 1 2