FINAL SC Mtg Minutes 2017-05-16.pdf

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c. Updates: NEASC Progress Report and DESE's New Programs Approval Process Steve Sharek referenced the April 25,2017 letter from NEASC,which was included in the packet, received in response to the recent Special Progress Report that Minuteman submitted at their request. He highlighted the good news,namely the vote to continue accreditation of Minuteman and to remove the school from warning status that was related to the physical condition of the building. The anticipated construction of a new school building,about to get underway,was noted in the NEASC letter as a reason to remove the school from warning status. Michelle Roche explained the process for submitting to DESE requests for new program approval. She noted that this is completed in two parts,A and B. She reported that the recent Minuteman submission of Part A for both Multi-Media Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing&Metal Fabrication,which included a needs survey, labor market analysis,and advisory board detail,were approved, and she is on deadline to submit details for Part B by this Friday. She explained that the expectation is that there will be some back and forth with DESE,as details are finalized, and she anticipates Minuteman will receive final approval by November, 2017. She noted the need to be very well-organized in the submission process and to observe DESE's protocols for written material that is submitted. School Committee member comments included the importance of submitting materials according to DESE's criteria to continue the success that has occurred in the past,and for the long-term benefit. The member from Lincoln expressed her interest in perusing the submitted materials. The Chair expressed that he shares Ms. Roche's excitement for the pending final approval. 7. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT a. Approval of 2017-18 Minuteman High School Calendar Mr. Dillon referenced the Draft 2017-18 Minuteman High School Calendar included in the packed, and noted two amendments: making April 13,2018 an early release day and changing the showcase day from November 14 to the 16th. He also noted that the MCAS dates have not yet been determined,but once received,this would be updated and circulated. Attendance on Good Friday,the possible impact of snow days, and that the time for the Sunday Career Day Open House,listed as TBA,is still under discussion,were other items raised. With no objection to the two articulated changes,the following vote was taken: ACTION 2017#31 Moved(Flood)and seconded(Leone) To approve the 2017-18 Minuteman High School Calendar,as presented and amended 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 The approved calendar can be found as Attachment C. 8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a. Superintendent Negotiation and Evaluation Subcommittee (SNES) Superintendent's End of Cycle Evaluation Report(5.1.17) Mr. Horton explained that the materials related to this item were included in the packet and in some cases, references were made to where additional data can be found. He explained the process for members to provide their input via the Survey Monkey instrument, and that a review of this input will be included on the June meeting agenda for discussion. The Superintendent Negotiations Subcommittee,which includes 4