Jessica Putnam reads meditation - "iIt is every man's obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it"- Albert Einstein 

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to be voted at the next meeting.

James L. asked about whether Grade 5 - The Phantom Tollbooth is watching the media. Vacancies are two total. Interview this week for the 2nd grade teaching role this past week.  Teachers lounge was finished earlier this month. Good place for Holiday vacation - plans to do reset, and recommitting to priorities when everyone gets back from break. Holiday Party and a half day PD when they come back for. Also, discussion about whether we can afford to grant $200 gift cards per staff members. Students will be done with middle of year diagnostic testing this Friday. We got a grant for Math tutoring from DESE, meetings with tutoring - only applicable for 24 - 4th graders. Discussion about new staff, and how are they are acclimating to the new jobs. Discussion about coaching and how it's going well.

Kiyota re-scheduling meeting due to illness in the team.  We reviewed the data - attendance looks good; and reviewed risk in students with were word reading difficulties.

As a follow-up, financials were checked about possibly giving gift cards to staff members, and there is money for it. Question about the savings $$ - due to teachers and temps. have not heard anything else from Money Market account .

Reminder to please reach out about potential new members for the board.