Chair’s Report
Pascha Griffiths Resignation to be filled at joint meeting of School Committee-Selectman September 23, 2013
Joey’s park build Belmont– Monday October 14th
Belmont Serves – major food drive
Dan Scharfman Run November 17th
Superintendent’s Report
CMS Security will be complete next week
New Director of Consolidated Facilities -John Boyle
New BPS Food Services Director – Dustin O’Brien
Expanding Enrollment – There has been expanding enrollment and attempting to keep evenly distribute. There were 127 new students which is a 3% growth rate with the highest number (70) at BHS. Over the next 4 months the BPS will working with advisory groups to look at trends and resources at recommended caps. Currently there is one fourth grade Burbank and a kindergarten at the butler over the recommended class size
Meeting October 1st with the Board of Selectman to develop a multi year plan through the creation of 12 person committee.
Superintendent Search – Posting sent- page need to develop a screening committee 9-11 people start October 16 Deadline 15. Mary review to provide all document screening committee (Anne Lougee and Laurie Graham SC rep)review and move forward 3-4 candidates then move into public November 20th public December 2-13 district visit December decide
Dan Downey IT Funds – Officially receive funds Dan Downey IT Funds to commemorate the work Dan has done advertise existing staff member to run a help desk deliver service to students need.
Sept 21 or October 8 – will assign School Committee Liaisons to committees