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Home My WebLink About2015-09-21-LHS-min Lexington High School 251 Waltham Street Lexington, Massachusetts 02421 Laura Lasa 781- 861-2320, x 1002 Principal lasa@sch.ci.lexington.ma.us FAX: 781-861-2440 To: The Lexington High School Council From: Laura J Lasa Re: Minutes of September 21, 2015 Meeting LHS School Site Council Meeting met on September 21, 2015, from 6:15-7:45 PM in the LHS Library Media Center. Present: Laura Lasa, Liz Moughty Curtin, Nancy Shepard, Suzanne Lau, Ann Redmon, Walter Richardson, Katherine Manning, Dave Winninger, Eileen Jay, Sharon Kendall, Elise Rowley, Alex Mclauglin, Polly Kienle and Elise Santiago. Absent: Kristin Tissera. Meeting started at 6:15 pm. I.Approval of June 15 minutes: Approved with no corrections. II.Announcements from Council members A.Opening weeks of school Freshman class Ã First day with Freshmen only went well; school staff wore team shirts that helped to identify adults who could answer questions. Senior class Ã very enthusiastic 2172 students as of Sept 11, 2015 Approximately 100 new summer registrations New modular classrooms are up and running (Special Education, general education classroom for science and computer lab for math) B.Other Announcements Football games (2 games so far, one home and one away) Ã Reports of poor fan behavior and inappropriate conduct. Principal Lasa is well aware of these events and the administration is working with the Superintendent, Athletic Director and police department to implement a plan to keep the environment safe in the future. The increasing attendance at sporting events is positive for school spirit; poor sportsmanship and behavior is not. The school will partner with the community to promote emotional and physical safety at school-sponsored events. Lexington Community Coalition Ã Youth Initiative meeting on October 7, 2015 7:00 Ã 9:00 pm at St BrigidÈs Church. The community is invited to come together to address issues concerning the youth and to help set actionable goals and establish plans to achieve these goals. School Council will be looking at the pros and cons of a competitive culture as part of the SIP. Council members would like the Coalition to hear directly from the youth in Lexington and encourages students to attend the meeting. Health Services Department is starting a new Parent Education series Ã first talk will be on ÅSleep in Middle and High SchoolÆ on October 28, 7:00 Ã 8:30 pm at the Lexington Community Center. Lexington Health Division will hold a public meeting in ÅTobacco Tactics Ã How the tobacco industry targets youthÆ on September 30 7:00 pm at the Lexington Administration building, Parker room. III.Meeting Dates and Topics A.Meeting dates and time for 2015-2016 were approved. B.Brainstorm topics for the year Education in health or the community about sexual assault Ã Do students know what this looks like? Both genders need education. Suggested practical improvements to studentÈs lives Ã Upgrading the lockers to accommodate backpacks, lunch lockers near the cafeterias; -Improve clarity of the school announcements (slow down and enunciate, verify speakers are working); -Address elevated temperatures in the exposed classrooms at the beginning and end of the school year. School safety Ã update on whatÈs being done Update on the Honors Chemistry class C.School Improvement Plan (items for council agendas) Working committee on how to respond to the removal of X block. Credit recovery program Faculty homework discussions and homework expectations for each class School culture Ã pros and cons of a competitive culture, peer pressure IV.FY 17 Budget Ã Anticipated needs (next budget cycle starts at the beginning of the school year) A. Technology Ã more coherent vision is needed on what technology is implemented for the different grade levels and how it affects the curriculum. What problem is being solved with technology? How is learning with technology continued from one year to the next? B.Potentially add an administrative position to help manage the increased enrollment over the past several years C.Improve the lunch areas to accommodate more students and the crowding D.Alleviate teacher responsibilities outside the classroom to address differences in teacher workloads V.Readiness and Emergency Management Systems (REMS) Ã tabled until next meeting. VI.PSATs Schools only had the option to offer the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14 (no Saturday option). thth Schools were given the option to choose to offer PSATs to 10 and/or 11 grades. Most thth schools chose to offer the PSATs to both 10 and 11 grades to expose students to the new PSAT test. There will be programs offered to the seniors and freshmen during the PSATs. Students not taking the PSATs in Grades 10 and 11 will have a study hall to complete work. VII.Adjournment 7:48 pm