Town of Provincetown

School Committee

Veterans Memorial Elementary

Library/Media Center Room #73

2 Mayflower Lane

Minutes of  March 20, 2008

 

Members Present:   Terese Nelson, Chairperson, Peter Grosso, Vice Chairperson, Debra Trovato,  Kerry Adams  and Shannon Patrick

 

Others Present:  Jessica Waugh, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Floriano Pavão, Principal

Sallie A. Tighe, Lorie Welch, Genevieve Martin, Carrie Notaro, Karen Silva and Others.

 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:45 P.M.

 

Public Comments:

Lorie Welch spoke supporting the current homework policy

 

PSC Student Reps’ Comments:

None

 

Minutes

Debra Trovato made a motion to approve the January 3, 2008 Minutes. Kerry Adams seconded:  So voted 5-0

Debra Trovato made a motion to approve the January 8, 2008 Minutes.  Kerry Adams seconded.  So voted 5-0

Kerry Adams made a motion to approve the January 22, 2008 Minutes.  Peter Grosso Seconded.  So Voted 5-0

Kerry Adams made a motion to approve the January 29, 2008 Minutes.  Peter Grosso Seconded.  So voted.

Debra Trovato made a motion to approve the 2/12/2008 Minutes.  Kerry Adams seconded.  So voted 5-0

Debra Trovato made a motion to approve the 2/26/2008 Minutes.  Kerry Adams seconded.  So voted 5-0

Kerry Adams made a motion to approve the 2/27/2008 Minutes.  Debra Trovato seconded.  So voted 4-0-1 Abstained (Shannon Patrick was absent)

Kerry Adams made a motion to approve the March 5, 2008 Minutes.  Debra Trovato seconded.  So voted 4-0-1 Abstained (Shannon Patrick was absent)

 

Superintendent’s Update:

The superintendent reviewed the plans for preparation for Town Meeting; who is involved to bring items, etc.

The superintendent updated the committee on Strategic Planning.

The superintendent discussed the District Plan update.  She also indicated the deadline for the plan is September 1st, 2008.

 

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Unfinished Business:

The proposed 2008-2009 Calendar was discussed and reviewed.  Kerry Adams made a motion to approve the calendar.  Seconded by peter Grosso.  So voted 5-0

 

New Business:

The homework Policy was presented and reviewed by Dr. Floriano Pavao, Principal.  No motions or votes taken.

 

Peter Grosso made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Seconded by Kerry Adams.  So voted 5-0

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

 

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These Minutes were approved at a meeting held on:   5/27/2008