HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-07 Coolidge School Council MinutesCoolidge Middle School Council Notes
Meeting of 12/7/94
Co-chairman Chomsky called the meeting to order.
Members in attendance: Lou Adreani, John Carpenter, Larry Chomsky, Peter Hichborn, Sue
Redgate, Roy Welsch
The minutes of the Council meeting of 11/8/94 were approved as written.
No visitors were in attendance.
Agenda Items:
School budget- First public hearing at the RMHS lecture hall at 7:00 p.m. on 12/12/94. The
subsequent hearing, same time and location, will be held on 12/19/94. Copies of the budget have
been sent to Council members.
Principal Selection- discussion was tabled as per Mr. Adreani's request until more meaningful
discussion (based upon more information) could take place.
Workstation Specifications (technology survey)- Raw data from a staff survey requesting
perceived technology needs at Coolidge was received by the Council. Larry Chomsky and Roy
Welsch intend to prepare a report based on this information for the February Council meeting.
School Day/Year Changes- Lou Adreani reported to the Council that talks at the State and local-
levels of planning are on-going about changes in the length and composition of a school day. It is
expected these deliberations will solicit citizen input before any decisions are established.
Improvement Plan Revisions- It was decided that the primary focus of the January Council
meeting be on the School Improvement Plan. Working from the current document, the Council
will review its content, recommend changes if necessary, and determine future directions The
"plan" itself has been designed to sign off on items that have been accomplished, process items
that are at some mid-stage of fruition, and ititiate items of perceived worth and timeliness.
Role of the School Council- discussion ensued about role of "reformers" and role of "reviewers"
We are tied to the School Improvement Plan regardless of role designation.
School Improvement Plan Revisions- John Carpenter presented views, comments, and
questions which led to a discussion about initially, how to proceed with the existing "Plan". Mr.
Hichborn suggested that as he would be Co-chairing the next meeting, he would feature this
topic as the primary agenda item for the January 9th meeting of the Council.
Curriculum Frameworks- study groups are being formed which will involve the staff.
Informational Matters-
Mr. Carpenter distributed a booklet of NEAP results, statewide, intended for initial reading by
realtors.
"Limitless Learning"-A report was presented by Peter lEchbom and Sue Redgate on the recent
day long workshop initiating the two and a half year long "Limitless Learning" program for the
entire staff.
Technology Grant- Mr.11ichborn mentioned as a point of information that Mrs. Peterson,
Assistant Superintendent Dennis Richards, Lou Adreani and Mr. Hichborn are applying for capital
matching funds for computers from the Mass. Department of education.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:00
Next Meeting- 1/9/95
Subsequent Meetings (tentatively scheduled)- 1/31/95, 2/28/95