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8. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT,Jack Dillon <br /> a. Report on Opening Day <br /> Mr. Dillon reported that it was a great opening day,with lots of good energy, enthusiasm, and no issues. He <br /> noted there were 143 new Freshmen and 17 10th grade transfers, for a total of 539 students in all,including <br /> non-members. <br /> b. Report on Colonial Children's Academy <br /> Mr. Dillon explained that this year the revamped Colonial Children's Academy opened for children aged <br /> 2.9 years to 5 years,with a capacity for 20 students. The staff in charge of the program have expressed that <br /> it is much better having the students back on site. To date, 10 students are enrolled,with 7 full time, and 3 <br /> part time children, 1 teacher, 1 assistant teacher, an intern, and some Early Education and Care students. <br /> c. Approval of Overnight Field Trip: Environmental Students to Russell,MA September 26-29,2017 <br /> Mr. Dillon explained the details of the overnight field trip for Environmental Students. The following vote <br /> was then taken: <br /> ACTION 2017#62 <br /> Moved(Leone)and seconded(O'Connor) <br /> To approve the Overnight Field Trip of the Environmental Students to AMC Noble <br /> View Facility in Russell,MA Sept. 26-Sept 29,2017 <br /> VOTE: 10 members in room at time of vote <br /> Weighted Vote present: 100% <br /> Weight needed: > 50.00% <br /> Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none <br /> Final percentage results of vote: 100% <br /> Final status of the vote: Unanimous <br /> d. Approval of Out of State Field Trip: DVC Students to MOMA,NYC April 12,2018 <br /> Mr. Dillon explained the details of the out of state field trip for DVC students. The Chair expressed that he <br /> was glad to see the financial hardship language included for both trips, and wondered if free and reduced <br /> lunch acceptance creates any stigma for students. Mr. Dillon explained that because students tend to bring <br /> snacks and carry backpacks, it is not an issue. The following vote was then taken: <br /> ACTION 2017#63 <br /> Moved(Leone)and seconded(Flood) <br /> To approve the Out of State Field Trip of the DVC Students to the Museum of Modern Art,New <br /> York City April 12, 2018 <br /> VOTE: 10 members in room at time of vote <br /> Weighted Vote present: 100% <br /> Weight needed: > 50.00% <br /> Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none <br /> Final percentage results of vote: 100% <br /> Final status of the vote: Unanimous <br /> 7 <br />