HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-06 Kittredge School Council Minutes
Meeting: October 6, 1994
3:30-5:15
Kittredge School
Present
Winnie Bowersox
Diane Carney
Bette Ann Coyle
Kathy Flanagan
Barbara Grasso
Lori Sorkin
Absent
Laurie Rottler
The minutes for the October 6 meeting are as follows.
Community Rep Search
The need for a community representative for school council and how
to approach a search were discussed. Bette Ann Coyle will write a
description of the position. This may be included in Newsaroos to aid
the search and could also be used as a handout when approaching local
businesses.
Safety Awareness
Barbara Grasso gave a status report on the "Kids and Company
Together For Safety" program investigation. The "Brighter Tales" program
is scheduled for Oct. 26 & 27.
Bill of Rights
Kathy Flanagan presented the Kittredge "Bill of Rights" which is
the Discipline/Behavior Management Plan developed by the staff. This
will be introduced to the students during an assembly on October 13.
The plan has been submitted to the state.
Handbook
Diane Carney gave a status report on the handook and distributed a
copy of drafted sections. A meeting with staff members participating in
the handbook development is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 3:30PM.
Election
Two new staff representatives will be joining Kittredge School
Council: Karen Harvey and Lori Sorkin. They have begun working with the
current council members.
An election for new parent representatives will be held this fall.
The process for election will be modeled after last year's. The plan is
for new representatives to have the opportunity to work with current
members for a time to provide continuity in the transition.
Other Business
Bette ~n Coyle gave a project update on adding art work to the
front lobby with the assistance of parent Donna Ellison.
School Improvement Plan 1994-1995
The council reviewed specific activities and subgoals from two
sources: staff and last year's needs assessment. The council then
assigned each a System Wide Annual Goal: 1)Responsive Curriculum, 2)
Professional Growth/Staff Development, 3) Collaboration, and 4) School
Culture, 5)Mass. Education Reform Act, or 6) Structure of the School
System. Diane Carney will organize this information and distribute it
to council members before the next meeting to enhance the development of
the SIP.
Next Meeting
The next school council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday October
25, 1994, 7:00PM, Kittredge School. The agenda will primarily be the
development of the School Improvement Plan 1994-1995.
Submitted by Diane Carney