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7. Principals Report,Jack Dillon a. 2018 MCAS Data Review Mr. Dillon shared with Committee members the very good 2018 MCAS data and highlighted the following: • "Marked Improvement" on the English Language Arts exam; • Positive shift from the number of students scoring "Advanced" on the math exam; • Small decline in "Advanced" students in biology and an equal shift into the "Proficient" category; • Chemistry—74% of students scored"Advanced"; and • Chemistry-21%scoring"Proficiency"rating making the"Advanced+Proficient"rating of 95% Discussion ensued relative to MCAS data and preparation for the new MCAS test this year. Mr. Dillon stated they were very confident in their preparations for the next MCAS test. Mr. Stulin commended Mr. Dillon on his preparation efforts, and noted that many districts have expressed concern over the new MCAS test. b. Approval of the Out-of-State Field Trip to the Next Level Hair Show Hair Show at the Providence Convention Center in Providence,Rhode Island on October 22,2018 Mr. Dillion presented the request for approval of the out-of-state field trip to the Next Level Hair Show Hair Show at the Providence Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island on October 22, 2018. ACTION 2018#75 Moved(Leone) and seconded(Spalding) To approve the out-of-state field trip to the Next Level Hair Show Hair Show at the Providence Convention Center in Providence,Rhode Island on October 22,2018,as presented, VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote Weighted Vote present: 69.99% Weight needed: >34.99% Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none Final percentage results of vote: 69.99% Final status of the vote: Unanimous Discussion ensued relative to the cost to the school. c. Approval Out-of-State Field Trip for the Minuteman Design and Visual Communications Group to Visit the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Friday,April 12,2019 Mr. Dillion presented the request for approval of the out-of-state field trip for the Minuteman Design and Visual Communications Group to visit the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Friday, April 12, 2019. -5-