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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-11-BOWMAN-min RECEIVED "ED B W M A N 2 0 2 2 2 1 IIV a ri 4 0 5 1p inni "Iswor rf ��� -„,,III // 0 ”,//' '�""OWII CLLR LEMNGTON 1 A Jennifer Corduck (781) 861-2500 Principal jcorduckC@lexingtonma.org Fax: (781) 861-2315 Bowman Site Council Agenda Friday, March 11th, 2022 7:45-8:2OAM** Members Present: Gary VanDeurse, Lance Zhang, Suman Murali, Melinda Webster Loof, Rosanne Barbacano, and Jenny Corduck Not Present: Tracey Dawson Jenny Corduck, recorder Called to order by: Jenny Corduck at 7:50AM Site Council Virtual Mtg - Friday, March 11 • 7:45 — 8:20am Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/seo-inbq-cxv Or dial: (US) +1 484-519-1174 PIN: 698 555 325# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/seo-inbq-cxv?pin=9903874442418 • Welcome • Discuss the DRAFT - Bowman School Innovation Plan - Site Council members were asked to review the: 13 Copy of Bowman Innovation Plan FINAL DRAFT (SC) in advance of the meeting and come prepared to offer feedback and ask questions. Mr. Van Deurse's impression of the plan to implement co-teaching classrooms, 2nd-5th grade, was that it seemed we "predetermined" that it would be successful. Ms. Corduck responded by stating that we were relying on information from the current pilot in fifth grade. He cautioned that some parents may perceive the move to co-teaching as a reduction in special education services for their student. To which Ms. Corduck shared our mandate to provide students with the "least restrictive environment." Bowman Elementary School 19 Philip Road I Lexington,MA 102421 • Mr. Van Deurse also asked about how the message was communicated to parents that their child was placed in a co-taught classroom. Ms. Corduck said that the placement letter that is emailed to every family mid-August conveyed the message that there would be two teachers in their child's classroom. Two families reached out with follow up questions which were easily addressed in email. related • Mr. Zhang reiterated that the selection process of which students are placed in the co-taught classroom along with the criteria to evaluate the "program" will be critical. • Ms. Murali inquired about the "Bowman Mentor Program". She asked for clarification on how students are selected to participate. Ms. Corduck replied that we rely on staff recommendations for which students are invited to be mentored and that parents/caregivers are contacted for permission to participate in the program. • Ms. Loof wanted to make sure that the language in the plan regarding the library furniture upgrade was clear in that it is contingent on the budget being approved for the 2023 school year. • Mr. Zhang asked what type of mental health support is available for staff. He recognized that we've all been through alot this year and staff's mental well being is as important as our students. Ms. Barbacano shared that there is an employee wellness program that offers a wide variety of support from counseling to financial planning to childcare resources. The meeting was adjourned at 8:21.