It was a memorable week for us between Labor Day and Friday, September 11, 2015. Our indergarten and preschool students began their first day of school the day after Labor Day. Bus and van pick up and drop offs seemed fairly smooth for our youngest, and there were many smiles from start to finish at the Rodman Early Childhood Center and our three elementary schools.
Tuesday and Wednesday were a bit taxing with the very warm and humid weather, but we maintained our guidelines from DPH and the Bureau of Environmental Health, supplying constant hydration, maintaining low activity levels, moving from the second and third floors as needed, etc. The students and staff were happy to see cooler temps on Thursday! Thank you all again for your vigilance in sending children dressed in appropriate clothing and supplied with water.
In spite of the heat, several open houses were held at the elementary schools and high school, and the parent feedback about information they received and their communications with teachers was excellent! I was also able to drop in on two CAPT meetings and the CAPE meeting, and again experienced a significant enthusiasm for assisting the Canton students in as many ways as possible through potential grants, enrichment programming, fundraising and more.
I will be updating you next week about two upcoming programs. You may want to mark the dates down on your calendars. We will be having our STEAM sponsored Creative Design Challenge night on October 14th for students of all ages, and the elementary math specialists will be running a parent workshop on the enVisionMATH program - for first - fifth grades on September 29th.
Thank you for your continued support to the Canton School System. Please consider attending our School Committee meeting on September 17th at 7:00 p.m. The agenda is outlined below.
Remember there will be no school on Monday, Sept. 14th. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
School Committee Agenda
September 17, 2015
Open Session: 7:00 p.m.
Distance Learning Lab
A.
Call to Order
B.
Executive Session- For the purpose of discussing issues
related to contractual matters.
C.
Routine Matters
1.
Approve
Minutes dated September 3, 2015
2.
Approve
Executive Session Minutes dated September 3, 2015
3.
Approve
Executive Session Minutes dated September 3, 2015 of Public Release
4.
Approve
Bill Schedule dated September 24, 2015
D.
Public Comments/Questions
E.
Student Member Report: Michael Larsen will report on school
events and activities happening around the district.
F.
Superintendent’s Report:
Ms. Henderson will provide an update a variety of matters going on
throughout the district.
G.
Old Business
1.
Update on Before-After School Survey for JFK: Results will be
discussed and general plan of action outlined for all elementary schools next
year. Mr. Nectow will report on
before/after school programs going out to bid.
H.
New Business
1.
Introduction of New
Administrators: Derek Folan, CHS principal, will introduce
Don Devoid, Math Dept. Chair, Shanna Belenky, Team Chair, and Meredith
Chamberland, Guidance Director 6-12. Dr.
William Conard, principal at Galvin Middle School, will introduce Lisa
Kaminski, English/Reading Dept. Chair, Annya Haughton, Dean, and Jim Spillane,
Assistant Principal.
2.
GMS Events Update: Dr. Conard will provide an update regarding
opening of school activities and events at the Galvin Middle School.
3.
Out of State Athletic
Travel Approval: Danny Erickson will request approval for a
home Boys Varsity Hockey to play Franklin High School the Providence College
Arena on December 18th at 7:00 pm.
4.
Logo Changes: Danny Erickson and Derek Folan will discuss
an issue that has yet to be “revealed” re: the logo for athletics. Packet will be available during the
presentation.
5.
Unit A and Unit E
Collective Bargaining Agreements: The
School Committee will vote on the Unit A and Unit E Collective Bargaining
Agreements.
6.
Bus and Late Start
Time Update: Mr. Nectow will provide an update on the late
start time impact and new bus routes.
7.
Food
Services/Cafeteria Substitutes: Mr.
Nectow will propose a rate increase for the substitutes in Food Services.
8.
District Improvement
Plan: Superintendent Henderson will review the
final goals established by the Senior Management Team after reviewing student
performance data, staff and community survey data, School Committee input and
results of the Model Educator Evaluation.
The Final District Improvement plan will also include longer term
goals. This information is not attached
to the packet as the finalized SMART goals are being completed by Senior
Management on 9/15/15. Goals generated through
data analysis and from input of the School Committee will include:
·
Cultural
proficiency and communication,
·
Increased
educator “growth” through increased quality of recommendations and
conversations as part of the Model Educator Evaluation,
·
Data
driven decision making with specific emphasis on math (along with other academic
and social/emotional areas,
·
Full
Day K Analysis,
·
CHS
turf analysis, long term space analysis and implications on programming.
I.
Business Manager’s Report: Mr. Nectow will report on the progress of the
Hansen Addition (Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Zoning Board).
J.
Sub-Committee Reports
1.
TEC-
Robert Golledge
2.
CPC
– Mike Loughran
3.
BRC-
John Bonnanzio
4.
Wellness-
Kristin Mirliani
5.
Finance
– Reuki Schutt
6.
Building
Use – John Bonnanzio
7.
Policy
– Kristin Mirliani
8.
Superintendent
Search – John Bonnanzio
9.
New Town Administrator –Michael Loughran
K.
Future Business – Next Meeting Thursday, October 1, 2015
L.
Other Business
M.
Adjournment