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Attendance Policy Update
The district adopted a new Attendance Policy effective for
the 2002-03 school year; Assistant Principals Andy Irvin (BHHS),
Barbara Topiol (HCC), Lisa Doty (WA), and Magda Parvey (CH)
were present to assist Dr. Taylor in providing an overview
and answering Board questions. Their data on student attendance
and tardiness indicated visible improvement since the policy
has been in effect. The administrators voiced appreciation
for parent and student cooperation with the aims of the policy—not
least of all the need to be present in order to keep up with
school work—but said there was more work yet to
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be done. In the 2003-04 school year, Attendance Policy standards
move up a notch, and the effort to enlist parent and student
commitment will continue.
Policy Review
Board discussion also included another installment in the
ongoing effort to review the district's entire set of policies.
Several of these policies were referred back to committee
for further revision.
Textbook Approval
New textbooks for middle school mathematics were approved
by the Board.
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Staff Reports
Mr. Chambers called public attention to the new display of
student artwork now gracing the district office. Wampus third-graders,
under the guidance of art teacher Nina Elton produced the
current show, which is one in an ongoing series.
Mr. Carlson updated the Board on the State Education Department's
review of the district's application for additional portable
classrooms to be put in place for use beginning in September
2003. Board discussion touched not only on the portable classrooms,
but on the Board's next major point of focus in its continuing
goal on "Successful Management of Enrollment Growth"
—planning for brick and mortar construction of additional
classrooms.
Executive Session
At the end of its public meeting, the Board adjourned to Executive
Session for consideration of negotiations, legal, and personnel
matters.
PRE-SCHOOL MEETING
Informal dialogue occurred before the regular meeting, at
the invitation of the Board, with members of the Preschool
Parent Association. Some of those preschool parents also took
advantage of a tour of The Coman Hill School, with particular
attention to the portable classrooms.
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Coming Attractions
May 13-7:30 p.m.
Open Meeting Re: Fields Bond
Proposal - BHHS Cafe
May 27-7:30 p.m.
Budget Hearing VI;
Tenure Appointments
(Reception at 7:00 PM)
JUNE 3 (Changed from 5/20)
Budget Vote, Bond Vote,
Board Election -
6:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; HCC
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BOND VIDEO—CH. 18:
Thursdays & Fridays at
11:00 a.m.; Weds, 5/14, 5/21 and 5/28 at 9:00 p.m.;
and Mon., 6/2 at 10:00 p.m. |
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Summary of Action Items
The Board approved the appointment of poll workers
for 2003 Budget Vote/School Board Election/Bond Vote,
and CSE/CPSE Recommendations.
Teacher Resignations, effective 6/30/03:
- Peter Scotch, English, BHHS
- Laura Sullivan, mathematics, BHHS
Teacher Leaves:
- Tania Lenn, school psychologist, HCC, FMLA, effective
5/1/03-6/30/03
- Courtney Crystal, guidance counselor, HCC, childcare,
effective 2003-04 school year
- Megan Kaste, English chairperson, BHHS, childcare,
effective 5/23/03-6/30/03
Probationary Teacher Appointments, effective 8/27/03:
- Christine Hanford, science (co-teacher), 3-yr. probationary,
HCC
- Melanie Swider, elementary (grade 4), 3-yr. probationary,
WA
- Joanna Lewick, social studies, 3-yr. probationary,
BHHS
Part Time Teacher Appointment:
- Alfonso Graniero, Italian, BHHS, effective 4/22/03
- Marie Smelser, elementary (grade 3), WA 3-5, effective
4/22/03
- Chapman Manzer, physical education, WA 3-5, effective
4/11/03
Long-Term Substitute Appointments:
- Lisa Amberger, mathematics, HCC, effective 4/29/03-6/25/03
- Marilyn Van Tine, school psychologist, HCC, effective
4/29/03-6/25/03
Recision of Spring Coach Appointment:
- Gene Calamari—Baseball, JV Head
Appointment of Spring Coaches:
- Brian Brown—Baseball, JV Head
- Gene Calamari—Baseball, Pitching
- Steve Ruiz—Baseball, Freshman Ass't
- Veronica O'Brien—Lacrosse (G), JV Head
- David Bloom—Lacrosse (B), Modified Head
- Victor Chappa—Lacrosse (B), Modified Ass't
- Chris Borsari—Ass't to AD, HCC
- John Naughton—Ass't to AD, BHHS
Appointment of Poll Workers for 2003 Budget Vote/School
Board Election/Bond Vote: see attached list
CSEA Appointment:
- Frances Taylor, p/t bus driver, effective 1/22/03
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