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