FINAL SC Mtg Minutes 2017-05-16.pdf

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ACTION 2017#29 Moved(DeLuca) and seconded(Leone) To approve the Out-of-State, Overnight Field Trip and Funds for Skills USA National Leadership and Skills Conference June 19-24,2017,Louisville,KY, as presented, in the amount of$29,984,and as may be reasonably modified by circumstances VOTE: 11 Members in room at time of vote (not Arlington,Weston,Dover,Boxborough, Sudbury) Weighted Vote present: 62.75 % Weight needed: >31.375 % Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none Final percentage results of vote: 62.75 % Final status of the vote: Passed Unanimously 2. Report on Community Service and Learning Group Trip to New Orleans April 9-15,2017 Connie Maynard asked those students present,who attended the service learning trip and who wished to, to give an impact statement. Those who gave statements referenced the eye-opening experience of unfamiliar area-specific weather related disasters,the personal satisfaction in being able to help others, and in helping them rebuild a house and a community. A slide show set to music with images from the trip was also shown. The Vice-Chair pointed out that her reportage on Minuteman to Concord will be much richer,having heard about all these student activities. 3. Academy Development Team Report Referencing material included in the packet,Kathleen Smith outlined details from the Integration Showcase event giving examples of how various curriculum sectors of the school collaborated with each other to create great learning experiences for the students of Minuteman. She noted that the aim is to make this a yearly event. Amy Perreault outlined the new program,Minuteman 101,geared to acclimate Freshmen to a number of learning areas that will contribute to their success. She explained the rotation format,the equivalency of 25 contact hours, and the focus on financial literacy, executive functioning, career planning, character development,Minuteman culture, critical thinking, and mindfulness. Comments included whether this could be used as one of the promotional tools to increase enrollment,the benefits of such a course to all high school students, and the idea of using peers as mentors. The Chair suggested an update once the program is in place. b. School Choice The Chair noted that this item was discussed at a recent previous meeting;with no further comments,the following vote was taken: ACTION 2017#30 Moved(DeLuca) and seconded(Sheffler) Not to participate in the School Choice Program for 2017-18, and to inform DESE of this decision by the June 1 deadline VOTE: 11 Members in room at time of vote (not Arlington,Weston,Dover,Boxborough, Sudbury) Weighted Vote present: 62.75 % Weight needed: >31.375 % Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none Final percentage results of vote: 62.75 % Final status of the vote: Passed Unanimously 3