A Clark provided insight to the social emotional aspect of school safety.  Because of the two teacher model in our classrooms, teachers can detect the slightest change in the student behavior.  Different levels of threats were discussed and the safety processes involved.

L Mills provided operational safety insight to school safety.  She provided details to school safety protocols.   A larger safety committee has been formed to address school issues. Trainings and drills are scheduled.  

Feedback and questions were addressed by the committee.

Mike Sweet started the discussion by commenting on the governance of the Holyoke school by the Friend’s board, and this Board’s focus on the project as a dissemination project.

A Martin discussed parent engagement and hiring at the new school.  The SGP partnership that will benefit both the Holyoke and Springfield schools

Feedback and questions were addressed as a committee.
 

L Doherty recapped the the March financials and presented a draft of the 2018-2019 budget highlighting variances from the last budget.  We will vote on budget at the May meeting. 

D Fuller provided an overview of the Board Assessment survey and what the next steps will be with responses.  A formal presentation of the findings will be presented at the next Board meeting.

D Ford provided insight and details for Valley Gives campaign.

M Sweet discussed Board recruitment and led a discussion about possible next steps for ensuring diversity of our board.  

M Sweet will report next month on further recruiting efforts.