MINUTES OF THE HINGHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE
April 9, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chrisanne Gregoire at 7:35 p.m. at the School Department Conference Room.
Members Present: Chrisanne Gregoire, Steve Nagle, Christine Smith, Barbara Cook, Esther Healey, Linda Hill, Kristin Parnell.
Central Office Present: Dot Galo, Ellen Keane, David Killory.
Visitors Present: Gretchen Hersey, Elizabeth Danis, Donna Stevenson, Helaine Silva, Roger Boddie, Leslie Flanagan, Marybeth Robinson, Maria Swirbalus, Joanne McNally, Sharon McKay, Doug Holley, Karen Bogle, Penny Hughes, Ann Marie Schembri, Caryl Falvey.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of March 26, 2007.
Communications.
Dot Galo noted an updated letter from the Hingham High School Rowing Team.
New Business.
The Committee heard a report from the Reading Department. Laney Silva, Director of ELA, began the report by reciting two poems. Leslie Flanagan, Literacy Coordinator, introduced the elementary reading specialists and Laney introduced the secondary reading specialist. Leslie reviewed the MA ELA Frameworks and the elementary reading program including the core reading program, MacMillan McGraw Hill, the literacy assessment plan, the writing program, resources, and instructional practices. Laney reviewed the secondary reading program. Leslie and Laney described changes since the 2002 review, including coordination, articulated skills, new reading series, use of multiple assessment data, DIBELS, and new teaching models. Leslie reviewed the use of DIBELS in kindergarten and she reviewed the reading program strengths including communication, consistency of instruction, core reading program, differentiated instruction, professional development, personnel and assessment. Leslie reviewed future directions including consistent writing program, data analysis, home school literacy connection, technology, grade 6 initiatives, and K-12 collaboration. Committee members asked questions and thanked Leslie and Laney and the reading staff for their report.
The Committee received the proposal from the Hingham High School Rowing Team organization for the donation of rowing equipment to the school department. Karen Bogle, President of the HHS Rowing Association and Penny Hughes, Secretary, reviewed the proposal. David Killory reviewed related insurance coverage issues.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To accept a donation of rowing equipment to the school department.
The Committee received copies of the 2007 DOE-mandated School & District Report Cards.
Dot Galo reviewed the NEASC/CPSS Standard on Assessment, Part VII, of a 7-part discussion.
The Committee received notification of the resignation of Katherine Glenzel, a paraprofessional at South School, effective April 3, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the retirement of Lucia Anderson, a paraprofessional at Plymouth River School, effective June 30, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the retirement of Brian Clark, a grade 3 teacher at Plymouth River School, effective June 30, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the retirement of Carol Clark, a grade 1 teacher at Plymouth River School, effective June 30, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the retirement of Mary Linfield, a grade 1 teacher at Plymouth River School, effective June 30, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the retirement of Verna Mulready, a school counselor at Hingham High School, effective June 30, 2007.
The Committee received spring 2007 volunteer coaching recommendations.
Budget.
David Killory reviewed FY ’07 third quarter report. Dot Galo reviewed the state Chapter 70 proposed FY ’08 governor and legislative FY ’08 budgets.
2006 School Building Committee and Sub-committee Reports.
Steve Nagle reported on recent School Building Committee meeting. Barbara Cook, Chair of the Community Outreach Subcommittee, reported on recent and planned school facilities update meetings. Barbara also noted that fundraising issues will be discussed at a further meeting.
Superintendent’s Report.
1. April enrollment.
2. MSBA update.
3. Fine Arts Night – Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Chris Gregoire noted the May 9 Staff Appreciation, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
On a motion by Esther Healey and seconded by Linda Hill,
It was
Voted: By roll call vote, with all in favor, to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. to discuss strategies pertaining to Collective Bargaining with the HEA, Unit A. The Committee stated it would not re-convene in Regular Session.
Christine Smith
Secretary
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