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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-09-BOWMAN-min BOWMAN SITE-BASED COUNCIL Friday, February 9, 2018 Present: Rosanne Barbacano, Lauren Avery, Seth Moeller, Mary Anton, Alison Stevens, Kathy Caron January 19, 2018 minutes unanimously approved with corrections as discussed at 7:58 : Motion made by Alison Stevens and seconded by Seth Moeller Minutes recorded by: Beth Glick Agenda: Announcements (and updates) • Next parent coffee will be WAS conversation II. Public Comment (on topics not on the agenda) • Question asked about Playground updates- Dr. Anton was told by Sean Newell earlier this year that the process will begin to revamp the playground with the input and work from the community • Re-construction should happen within the next year or two. • Science fair was terrific, creative explorations • Some changes need to be made for next year such as letting parents know that food may not be given to students due to food allergies. • Another change is that we need to be clear that balloons may not be used in the experiments due to latex allergies. • Slime project was made that left stains and glitter. • Tablecloths and a clean up crew for next year was another suggestion • Discussion about the importance of community events that allow for families to have a variety of ways for family to connect. • Suggestion of outreach for teachers to come and attend. Inviting teachers to have a role in the science fair. • Kindergarten screening- suggestion of having a PTA table at the Kindergarten screening days. Other suggestions, having a literacy or math specialist at the Kindergarten screening days. III.Update on Passport to the World evening event • Group of people two meetings occurred • Jackie Anderson working on signups, food, booths, • combination of staff and parents, proposals that people give (get back to people), Want to be sure to include all backgrounds • (allergies caution)-potluck, • map of where families are from, March meeting coming up as are signups (Google form versus sign up genius?), • May 31 is the date for the event IV. Update on Principal Search for Bowman • Committee is forming. Parent and faculty volunteers. • Closing date is February 23rd for candidates • February 28th review resumes • March 8th and 15th interviews • March 21st, March 22nd and March 23rd finalist interviews • Sandy Trach was appointed as the Assistant Superintendent in Andover last night. Wonder if there will be a search combining the two schools. • Discussion around the transition Discussion of MLK Day of Service • No further follow up Request for discussion of ELL services for a future agenda Motion to adjourn by Lauren Avery at 8:34. All agreed unanimously