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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Meeting
School Based S|teCoUMcil — &qaria Hastings Elementary
Date
Monday, 03/15/2021
Time
7:45 arn-8:30arn
Location
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Agenda
l. Welcome members
Z. Approve minutes from Ol/ll/ZO2lmeeting:
Katie {]'Hare Gibson motions toapprove the minutes, Kim Ryan seconds the motion, all
members unanimously agreed.
]. Member Topics
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Principal Lipsitz retirement and search process for new Principal
o Dr. Hackett iscreating asearch committee
u Typically parents, staff, and other leaders in the district work together. Dc Hackett will
interview candidates first before bringing them to the committee
u Louise will share the names ofthe site council with Dr. Hackett and see how this group
can beofhelp
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What does Fall enrollment look like?
o It is hard to know. Typically the kindergarten numbers are |oxv now but will continue to
build in April and May.
o Anticipating students coming back from home school placements
o Currently we're running 3Osections- had intended on 27 sections (extra sections are
due to RLA). Anticipating about 27 sections in the fall
o NLAsections being offered inthe Fall isstill undecided
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Are teachers getting vaccinated?
o Yes, teachers are incredibly grateful for parent support
o Teachers who want to look for themselves are looking
o Tricky part for us-teachers need time to get vaccinated, which happens during
the school day. This makes class coverage tricky.
o Fire Department is providing vaccines on Thursday to certain groups of
Lexington Educators
• Saliva testing
o We're offering saliva testing to K-2 students. We're hopeful that students grade
K-5 will be able to participate.
• PTO Leadership
o Typically there are 2 year terms. I would reach out to Tejpreet and Rachel if you
are interested in moving on- hoping at least 2 members will stay on.
• Parents welcomed in the building next year?
o We don't have the information right now, we can put it on the agenda for future
meetings when we know more
4. Full Return for students
• Looking at numbers to see how many RLA students are coming back full time and if there is a
need to close RLA sections in grade levels that have more than one RLA section
• This process is like starting the year all over again in April. We're focusing on:
o Building community
o Schedules
o Specialist classes: kids stay in the room, specialists come to them
o Lunch: % of the class in the cafeteria, % in the classroom
■ Can kids eat outside? We will definitely do this, we just have to find designated
spaces for students to be outside. No tents will be purchased.
■ Kids should wear sunscreen and bring hats
o Recess: more children will be allowed to play together than the current model
o Arrival/ Dismissal: There will be more cars, it may take more time. People will need to
be patient.
o Spacing: Students will no longer be Eft apart- except when eating. Students will be four
feet apart, masked, and facing forward.
o The priority is creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students and staff
5. Building Update
• Field Availability
o Facilities will be coming to check to see if the sod took and the field can be open
• Work on solar canopies will begin June 30th and be completed over the summer. This will
finalize the project.
6. Close Meeting
• Kim Ryan motions to adjourn the meeting, Beth Bristol seconded the motion, all members agre
Maria Hastings Elementary School 17 Crosby Road I Lexington,MA 102421