The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

2019–2020SchoolCouncilMeetingSchedule

Wednesday,September25,2019

Wednesday,October23,2019

Wednesday,December4,2019

Wednesday,January22,2020

Wednesday,March4,2020

Wednesday,April1,2020

Wednesday,May6,2020

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Dr. William V. Whalen III Mr. Kevin Aguiar Principal Assistant Principal Mrs. Christine Whatley Director of Guidance

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The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

SchoolCouncilAGENDA

September25,2019

SHSLibrary4PM

WelcomeandIntroductionsCouncilResponsibilitiesCouncilMemberCommunication/Information/PACandBoostersOpeningofSchool/OpenHouseReflectionNewHiresSchoolStaffing/2019-2020StudentEnrollmentNEASC/SchoolImprovementPlanUpdateCurriculumLeadershipTeamCourseOfferingsDiscussionre:SchoolAccountabilityDataProjectLeadtheWay(PLTW)ProfessionalDevelopment’19-’20OtherInformation(ExtraCurricularActivities)BusinessbyMembers

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

SEEKONK HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL-SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

SHS LIBRARY @ 4PM Members in attendance: Dr. William Whalen, Cheryl Morrison, David Moniz, Stacey Ogden Lyon, Jen Tadros, Jim MacKnight, John Moran, Tony Gugliotta, Donna Laliberte, Jonathan Freeman, Steve Kandarian, Tricia Prata, Elizabeth Eklund

● Welcome and Introductions

● Council Responsibilities – presented by Dr. Whalen

● Council Member Communications/Information/PAC and Boosters--informational

● Opening of School/Open House Reflection All smiling faces in the photos to start the school year Idea discussed re: adding more time to classes on open house night

● New Hires Jason Azulay-Physical Education Tony Gugliotta-TV Production Michael Englander-Computer Science Matt Bere-Chemistry Emily Andrikopoulos-Math Katie Fox-Special Education-LTS Anthony Principe-Special Education-LTS Samantha Resto-Instructional Aide David Creamer-Instructional Aide

● School Staffing/2019-2020 Student Enrollment Total number of Students:603 Boy Students: 302 Girl Students: 301 9th Graders: 141 10th Graders: 166 11th Graders: 149 12th Graders: 147 Average Class Size: 17

● NEASC/School Improvement Plan Update

Dr. Whalen presented the plan which included three goals related to the NEASC recommendations, and a fourth goal on RTI. The plan will be submitted to NEASC prior to the October 1, 2019 deadline. The three recommendations made by NEASC included “Provide a structure and process for writing and revising curriculum in a consistent format for all courses in all departments; Ensure that each student is known by and has

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

an adult mentor in the school to assist the learner in achieving the school’s vision of the graduate; Ensure the school community’s professional culture demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.”

● Curriculum Leadership Team

Dr. Whalen provided an explanation of the role. Curriculum Leaders exist for each department—ELA/J. Camara-Pomfret, Math/L. Horton, Science/A. Cunard, World Language/D. Marinucci, Special Ed/K. Kozlowski, E-Department/S. Larson. An AP Teacher Leader will be named soon.

● Course Offerings Provided as information

● Discussion re: School Accountability Data Dr. Whalen stated that the school is classified as not needing assistance and is making Substantial progress toward targets.

● Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Dr. Whalen along with teachers will be researching and applying for a grant through PLTW to add STEM Courses to the curriculum. There are three pathways available to choose from—Engineering, Computer Science, and Bio Med.

● Professional Development ‘19-’20 There is one full day and three early dismissal days dedicated to PD. Teachers are encouraged to attend workshop/conferences, and take courses.

• Assessments—Teachers in attendance were in favor of shorter, quarterly assessments that do not negatively impact time on learning. The question did come up about ensuring that students were prepared for college. More discussion on this will follow.

● Other Information (Extra Curricular Activities)

● Business by Members

-Mrs. Morrison shared the idea of posting the agendas and meeting minutes on the website. Dr. Whalen will be posting those documents in the link called School Council on the Principal’s Page.

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

SchoolCouncilMeeting

AGENDA

October23,2019

SHSLibrary4PM

School-WideMCASDataAccountabilityPresentationFinalReviewoftheSHS2019-2020StrategicPlanforContinuousImprovement -ConsiderApprovalofthe’19-’20StrategicPlanforContinuousImprovementFY’21BudgetPlanningUpdates:ProjectLeadtheWaySocialEmotionalLearningProfessionalDevelopmentSchoolSafetyBusinessbyMembers

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

SEEKONK HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL – October 23, 2019

SHS LIBRARY @ 4PM Members in attendance: Dr. William Whalen, Cheryl Morrison, Stacey Ogden Lyon, Jen Tadros, John Moran, Tony Gugliotta, Donna Laliberte, Jack Tortolani, Steve Kandarian, Michael Gendreau, Lisa Pucino

SHS Library

The meeting opened at 4 PM. Dr. Whalen presented MCAS Accountability Data for Seekonk High School and the district.

• 10th grade students take MATH and ELA MCAS. The Biology MCAS Test is a course-end exam.

• Dr. Whalen explained the four categories that students are rated for ELA and Math MCAS.

• 60% of students scored MEETING EXPECTATIONS for ELA. • 56% of students scored MEETING EXPECTATIONS for Math. • There has been a downward trend in science scores for the past two years. The legacy

test was still taken for science last year and uses the old MCAS terminology for scoring. • The district and the school is Not Requiring Assistance or Intervention from the state. • Seekonk High School is Partially Meeting Targets scoring a 73% - 75% is needed to be

Meeting Targets. • Cumulatively, taking the past two years into account, SHS is making Substantial

Progress Toward Targets. The District is as well. In 2018 the annual target percentage was 20%, weighted at 40%. This improved to 73% which is weighted at 60%. Following the same formula, the district is making Significant Progress Towards Targets at 55%.

Dr. Whalen reviewed the District Strategy for Continuous Improvement that included four areas

• Meeting the Needs of All Students • Personalize Learning • Strengthen Academic Programming • Data-Based Decision Making

Dr. Whalen reviewed the Seekonk High School Strategy for Continuous Improvement that will be presented to the School Committee in November. He explained the specific action steps that were aligned with the district plan. The School Council was in agreement that the SHS Strategy for Continuous Improvement was ready to be presented to the School Committee. For the most part, it is a response to the NEASC recommendations from last year and includes an additional goal on RTI, which aligns with the district plan. Dr. Whalen explained PROJECT LEAD THE WAY and the process for obtaining a grant to offer additional STEM Programming. There are 3 pathways, Engineering, Computer, and BioMed.

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

SHS will begin the process with the Engineering Pathway. More information and updates will follow. Extensive discussion took place in regard to assessments.

• Traditional Mid Terms and Finals vs. 4 short common quarterly assessments • Senior Exemptions

The council was indecisive on the decision that took place to end senior exemptions, but a lengthy discussion regarding the pros and cons took place. The council overall liked the idea of shorter, quarterly assessments to support the school to meet the 990-hour requirement. However, points were made in favor of keeping the traditional exams as well. Dr. Whalen explained what Social Emotional Learning is and spoke about the role of the district’s new coordinator, Ginny Miller. Dr. Whalen updated the Council on Professional Development and the upcoming In-Service Days. Dr. Whalen gave an update re: School Safety, covering where SHS is with ALICE training. He spoke about the use of the new RAPTOR system, and mentioned that he was satisfied with how the change to not allow students in to the building prior to 7 AM has worked out. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 pm.

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

SchoolCouncilMeetingAGENDA

December3,2019

SHSLibrary4PM

FY’21BudgetProposalSeniorExemptions—Update’19-’22SeekonkDistrictStrategyforContinuousImprovementDiscusstheFollowingItemsfromour2019-2020SeekonkHighSchoolStrategicPlanforContinuousImprovement.TheactionitemsrespondtoNEASCrecommendationsandarepartoftheplanwhichwassubmittedtoNEASCinOctober2019.

• Conduct ongoing review of school wide assessment practices to ensure that best practices in the education field are implemented across all departments. A specific focus area will be midterm, finals, and common quarterly assessments.

• Implement a new schedule that effectively fulfills the state required 990 hours of contact time and

NEASC required program that provides each student with the opportunity to meet with an adult mentor in the building, as well as other opportunities to meet the school’s vision of the graduate.

Inclusion—Learning/BuddyPartneringFinalizedPrincipalSMARTGoalsUpdatetotheFacultyRosterSchoolSafety—ALICEUpdateBusinessbyMembers

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

SEEKONKHIGHSCHOOL

SCHOOLCOUNCIL-December3,2019SHSLIBRARY@4PM

Membersinattendance:Dr.WilliamWhalen,CherylMorrison,JeniferTadros,JimMacKnight,JohnMoran,TonyGugliotta,JonKelley,JackTortolani,MathieuDundas,SteveKandarian,TriciaPrata,BethEklundThemeetingopenedat4pm.MatDundas,astudentrepresentative,waspresentforhisfirstmeeting,andintroduced.KathyKeoughwasannouncedasanewstaffmember,replacingMichaelEnglander.Dr.WhalenupdatedeveryoneontheissueofSeniorExemptions.Seniorscanbeexemptedfromfinalexamsforthisyeariftheyhaveagradeof90orbetter.Dr.Whalenprovidedeveryonewithacopyofthe’19-’22DistrictStrategyforContinuousImprovementandprovidedsomebackgroundinformation.FeedbackfromstaffgatheredatafacultymeetingaroundNEASCrecommendationswasprovidedtothecouncil.Thiswasinregardtoschool-wideassessmentpractices,advisory,andthemasterschedule.Dr.Whalenexplainedacoursethathasbeenproposedfornextyear—Inclusion/BuddyPartneringDr.WhalenpresentedhisapprovedSMARTGoalsfor’19-’20.SchoolSafetyUpdate–Dr.WhalenstatedthatthefirstsafetydrillhadtakenplaceandthattheschoolwouldbeaddingintheALICEcomponentsoverthenexttwodrills.Staffwillreceivefurthertraining.BudgetUpdate–PositionsrequestedforFY’21includeanELATeacher,WorldLanguageTeacher,SpecialEducationTeacher,andInterventionist.Justificationsforthepositionswereprovided.InstructionalHardware–Planningfor210Chromebooksfornextyear,aswellas30PCLaptopsfortheScienceDepartment,HeadphonesforHistoryandELA,andaprinterfortheSpecialEducationDepartment.TextbookPurchases–planincludesPrecalculus,ELAnovels,andSocialStudiestextstosupportthenewframeworks.Therewasaquoteprovidedshowingtwopaymentsof$36,943.61overtwoyears.ThenextmeetingisscheduledforJanuary22,2020at4pmintheSHSLibrary.

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

SchoolCouncilMeeting

AGENDA

January22,2020SHSLibrary

4PMProjectLeadtheWayUpdateCareerandTechnicalEducationPathwaysSocialStudiesCurriculumandCivicsMandateAdvisory/InterventionBlockResponsetoIntervention(RTI)ReviewDistrictStrategyforContinuousImprovementBuildingSpaceMidtermExamsProjectShadowSeniorStrollFY’21BudgetUpdateTheStateoftheSchoolAddressStoptheBleedTrainingBusinessbyMembers

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

SchoolCouncilMeetingJanuary22,2020SHSLibrary–4pmAttendance:W.Whalen,PrincipalandCo-ChairS.OgdenLyon,ParentandCo-ChairLisaPucino,ParentRep.MichaelGendreau,ParentRep.CherylMorrison,ParentRep.JenniferTadros,ParentRep.JohnMoran,TeacherRep.TonyGugliotta,TeacherRep.JonathanKelley,TeacherRep.JackTortolani,StudentRep.TriciaPrata,SHSCommunityRep.BethEklund,SchoolCommitteeRep.Dr.WhalenupdatedthecouncilonPLTW—theschoolreceivedthegrantandwilloffertwonewSTEMcoursesnextyear(PrinciplesofEngineeringandPLTWAPComputerSciencePrinciples).Thefollowingyearanadditionalcoursewillbeoffered(Intro.ToEngineering).

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

Dr.Whalenpresentedtheideaofimplementingpathways:

• Pathwaysaredesignedtogivestudentscourseworkandexperienceinaspecifichigh-demandindustry,suchasinformationtechnology,engineering,healthcare,lifesciences,etc.

• Pathwaysaredesignedtocreatestrongpartnershipswithemployerstoexposestudentstocareeroptionsandhelpthemtodevelopknowledgeandskillsrelatedtotheirchosenfieldofstudybeforegraduation.

ThefirstpathwaywillbetheEngineeringPathwaysupportedbyPLTW:

• 9thGrade–AlgebraI• 10thGrade–IntroductiontoEngineering• 11thGrade–PrinciplesofEngineering• 12thGrade–APComputerPrinciples

PathwayIdeas:

• PLTWEngineeringPathway• PLTWPathways–ComputerScience/Biomedical• MusicPathway?• ConsumerSciencePathway?• EarlyEducationandCare?• MarketingorFinance?• CriminalJustice?

SocialStudiesCurriculumUpdate

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

ImplementationofaCivicsMandatewasdiscussedProjectShadowiscomplete–Dr.WhalenexplainedthatitwassuccessfulDr.WhalenremindedthegroupthatSHSseniorswillparticipateinSeniorStrollBuildingUpdate—NewConferenceRoom/PDRoom.Newconcessionstand/schoolstorewillbebuiltoutsideofgymBudgetUpdate:ELATeacher

• 2positionslosttoretirementandnotfilled.• Largeclasssizes• APLiterature/Electives

WorldLanguageTeacher

• MiddleSchoolProgram• Currently20sectionswith4teachers–nextyear24sections

SpecialEducationTeacher

• RecommendedbySpecialEd.TaskForce• Testing/MeetingsCurrentlyDuringTeacherPreps• HMS–7teachersfor3grades• SHS–6teachersfor4grades&additionalprogram

InstructionalHardware:

Social Studies Curriculum

• Curriculum Writing Progress:• US I History- (Plan to implement 2020-2021 school year)

Almost ready to go• US II History- (Plan to implement 2021-2022 school year)

Making progress• World History History- (Plan to implement 2022-2023 school

year) Making progress

• New Textbooks

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

• 210Chromebooks• 30PCLaptopsforScienceDepartment• 3–3DPrintersforScienceDepartment• HeadphonesforHistoryandELA• PrinterforSpecialEducationDepartment

ReviewofCurrentSHSPlanforImprovementandDistrictPlanforImprovement -ActionStepsthatwouldbeincludedtoshowprogressReviewofAPOfferingsStateoftheSchoolAddressBusinessbyMembers—none

Revised 12/10/19

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability,

religion, homelessness, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

School Council Meeting

AGENDA March 4, 2020

SHS Library 4 PM

Grading – Honor Roll / Class Rank Finalized Program of Studies for ’20-‘21 Project Lead the Way Update FY’21 Budget Update NEASC Decennial Accreditation Visit

• Information / Summary Report / October 2021 Visit • Collaborative Conference / School Growth Plan • Foundational Elements • Reflection on Priority Areas • Reflection on Principles of Effective Practice • Capacity as a Learning Organization • Planning for the Decennial Accreditation Visit

Work Session

• Examine the ’19-’20 Seekonk High School Strategy for School Improvement and collaborate regarding revisions to include those necessary to meet the expectations for our 2020 NEASC Decennial Accreditation Visit

Academic Integrity—initial discussion Business by Members