The Head of School presented her monthly update.
Martin Trice has been recruited as the Director of School Advancement. This position replaces the Development Director title, formerly held by Jan Brodie.
The 6th grade needs a new teaching Assistant as Nick Santoro has moved to a One-On-One role with a 4th grade student.
MCAS results have been published and reports will be mailed to parents asap.
Judith Nunez has begun her project on student attrition.
The 4th Grade have been learning about indoor vegetable growth with the help of parent, Kim Hutchinson.
Chrome books for the 5th Grade have arrived and are being distributed to students.
The 7th Grade are partnering with Sustainable Marblehead and will participate in a town-wide Sustainability Fair in May 2018.
The 8th Grade are learning to be mentors and peer mediators.
Susan Hauck organized a very successful Electronic Recycling event that raised funds to support the Enrichment program.
MCCPS families have contributed  over $17,000 to The Student Success Fund to date.
One 4th & one 5th Grade student have left the school for the Village and Veterans school.

 

Nicole Thompson presented a brief update on Governance committee. Paula Poss has moved from the Governance to Personnel Committee. Pam Ferris has joined Governance Committee.
Nichole gave an update on Board membership and expiring terms and noted that the committee is vigorously pursuing more candidates for Board and Committee membership.

Karl Smith presented a motion to approve the 2016/17 School Financials as presented.
Fred Ferris seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously

Karl Smith presented monthly and year to date financial updates. Auditors were very happy with the financials. Both Karl and Jen Jewell suggested that Jeff Barry be officially thanked for his work on the financials.The Board unanimously agreed to send a note of thanks to Mr. Barry.
 

Bill Bowden and Head of School went over the updated HOS goals for the year.
Bill made a motion to approve the goals as presented.
Karl Smith seconded the motion.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Board member, John Stickevers, has stepped down from both the Board of Trustees and the Personnel Committee. The Board thank John for his service.
Bill presented update on Personnel Committee. Committee members will be reviewing the various functions of the committee and setting goals for the remainder of the school year.

Sean Killeen presented an update of the Academic Excellence Committee.
The initial meeting went well with a small number of attendees. As with most of the committees, more members are required.

Ellen Lodgen presented Committee updated. As yet, there have not been any Development meetings.
Martin Trice, The newly appointed Director of School Advancement was introduced to the Board. Martin briefly outlined his vision for the committee and his position and noted that, going forward, he will also be sitting on the Strategic Planning Committee.

Fred Ferris presented a brief update on committee activity. Brandon Bates has joined the committee and more members are being sought. The next meeting is slated for Thursday October 26th from 4-6pm.

Personnel Committee member, Xhazzie Kindle commented on discipline referrals and the differences between MCCPS and the Middle School