April 7, 2010
Kathy Dzewaltowski, observer
Regular meeting:
Gould Evans, the architecture firm working on the MHS and Bishop Stadium construction projects, presented the board with an update. The architects presented a schedule for how projects will be phased so that work can be ongoing while school is in session. The MHS principal also said school administration will be proactive about making sure students are aware of parking changes and other site changes when school resumes in August. The architects also presented plans for improving the restrooms, locker rooms, and concession stand at Bishop Stadium.
The board reviewed information about a proposed autism summer camp that had been presented at a previous meeting. The camp has been privately developed and will be funded through grants and fees, and the only expense to the district would be the use of a facility. The camp will accept out-of-district students, and Nancy Knopp expressed concerns that a higher fee was not going to be charged for out-of-district students. The board approved 6-1 to allow the camp to use a district building, with Mrs. Knopp dissenting.
Board members were presented with a recommendation from the textbook adoption committee regarding the preferred curriculum for students in grades K-5. The committee's recommendation was "Math in Focus," which is a more rigorous program and will better prepare students to take Algebra I in 7th grade. Board members expressed concerns that "Math in Focus" was not the top choice of many of the elementary teachers, and they didn't want to be purchasing materials that teachers wouldn't want to use. A few teachers addressed the board and said that it had been difficult to decide between the curriculum options and said that "Math in Focus" had been one of their top two choices. The board approved 7-0 to adopt the "Math in Focus" curriculum.
Dr. Bob Shannon, Superintendent, presented a recommendation to end the 2009-10 school year one day early. Twelve minutes had been added to the school day beginning in February to make up time missed due to inclement weather. No additional days were missed due to inclement weather, so enough time will have been made up to cover the missed days as well as an additional day. Ending the school year a day early would result in cost savings from food service and transportation. Pete Paukstelis suggested that teachers could still be required to report for the last day for professional development. The board approved 6-1 to end the current school year one day early, with Mr. Paukstelis dissenting.
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