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Jill asked about what data should be shared with parents at conferences. Meg said that the Writing Prompt information, DRAs, and AimsWeb could be shared. Teachers will have the freedom to choose what type of data can be shared with parents. Sean questioned how we integrate technology into the classroom. Meg said that now that we have computer carts with laptops, teachers may use them in a center based approach with differentiation. Fast Math is being used in third grade three to five days per week. Other classrooms has been utilizing the cart during literacy blocks and the children have been writing stories, doing fluency and reading comprehension work. Two teachers (Heather and Kristen) have been trained to used smart board tables. There was a grant written for these tables. Meg would like to see more teachers write LEF grants. Renovation: There have been multiple meetings with the Permanent Building Committee. The Bridge /Bowman renovation is over budget (22 million vs. 19.3 million). The architectural firm did not account for more supervisors and double shifts. There is controversy over the windows which amounts to $800,000. Parents want new windows at Bridge. Next week there will be more meetings with the Permanent Building Committee and the School Committee to reopen the topic. Meg will be sending out information to parents. Parents, not staff will have to work on the campaign. If the override does not pass, nothing new will happen for a long time. The projection is 15 years for a new Bridge. Phasing for construction has been introduced at staff meetings. More conversations will take place, and more information about the parking situation and the way that the buses will enter and exit need to take place. Time for moving classrooms out and back in will be discussed. Air quality will be tested by a firm during construction. The major construction will take place over the summer. During the school year, art, gym, music will share space in the gym. The offices will be in the Art room. Topics for further meetings can be sent to Meg. Next Meeting: _October 21, 2011 Respectfully submitted, Lisa Diamant