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Steven H. Flynn, Ed.D., Principal Office: (781) 861 -2450
Anna W. Monaco, Assistant Principal Fax: (781) 674 -2043
Jennifer E. Turner, Assistant Principal
Site Council Meeting Minutes
February 1, 2012
In Attendance: Steven Flynn; Principal, Anna Monaco; Assistant Principal, Jennifer Turner;
Assistant Principal, George Murghnahan: parent, Suzanne Cherenson: parent, Dina Savitz:
parent.
I. Approval of meeting minutes
i. September 2011: Minutes approved
ii. November 2011: Minutes approved
II. FY 13 Operating Budget Update: Dr. Flynn: Great news that Bridge, Bowman and
Estabrook building projects were approved. Lots of parents have asked about the mini
team next year. Based on next year's enrollment at Clarke we will go back to three
teams in 6 grade next year. Parent: Was there just a big class at Clarke or did
Diamond have a big 6 grade class as well? Dr. Flynn: a perfect storm at all three of
our feeder schools. Diamond's was a little bigger, but not like Clarke's 6 grade. We
were lucky to be able to keep class sizes down. Since Dr. Ash allocated a 2.0 FTE for
Clarke, it allowed us to keep class sizes down. Parent: What are class sizes? Dr.
Flynn: explains how class sizes are affected by leveling of math etc. There are always
a few sections that may be larger or smaller.
III. FY 13 Capital Budget Update: Dr. Flynn: Town meeting still needs to approve the
budged. We need to upgrade our Science classrooms / labs. We have asked to have a
consultant come in a look at Clarke and Diamond's needs with regard to storage, lab
space, set up of the science classrooms. In 2000, nothing was upgraded in the labs.
With the new department head model, Dr Franks is familiar with both buildings and
the needs of all the classrooms across district. We really need to consider what the
classrooms of the future will look like (with regards to technology). Parent: Asks
about ipads (like in Burlington) etc. Dr. Flynn: We need to make sure that we are
making educationally sound decisions. Slower process to ensure it will be done
correctly. SMART just came out with a new "short throw projector ". The mounted
projector now acts as the SMART board and you only need a white board with this
new kind of projector. This is a much less expensive model. Teachers need time to
learn how to integrate the new technology in their classrooms.
IV. FY 13 Enrollment: We will be over 800 students again next year. Next year's 6th
grade class is not projected to be as big as this year. The fourth team will move up to
7 th grade with the students. We don't know who the teachers will be yet, but the
FTE's will move up.
V. Goal # 2 Update: Assistant Principal: our mural project has started. Through LEF
school community grant, we've hired a muralist to help the kids to put a mural in the
stairwell. Students have brainstormed and designed the mural with her help. Themes
are about Diversity and Rachel's Challenge. Painting will be happening after school
for several weeks and are excited about the opportunity to participate. JCSA has also
contributed money for the supplies.
VI. School Site Council Training / March 1, 2012: 3:15 — 5:15 PM: location TBD.
VII. Presenting SIP Plans Spring instead of Fall: Dr. Flynn: At our last meeting we
learned that the School Improvement Plans will be presented to the school committee
in the Spring instead of the fall. The date has not yet been determined. This will allow
us to begin the year with our plan in place.
VIII. Next meeting date: Dr. Flynn: We need to find out when we will present our new
SIP to the school committee. We will most likely have our next meeting in late
March. Also at our Parent Night Out the JCSA raised $14,000 for Clarke. Our
JetBlue raffle also continues with the drawing on February 29, 2012.