{"id":3415,"date":"2016-12-30T12:41:43","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T12:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ryecivicleague.org\/?p=3415"},"modified":"2024-06-20T05:25:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T05:25:21","slug":"december-21-2016-school-board-parents-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ryecivicleague.org\/?p=3415","title":{"rendered":"December 21, 2016 School Board Parents Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This was created from Parents who attended the meeting.<\/p>\n

There was a very productive and informative School Board meeting this month. Iâ€™m embarrassed to admit that it was my first time attending a School Board meeting from start to finish, and worthwhile it was. Thank you to those parents who attended. Continuing with a parent rotation through signup genius is a great way to stay informed! I will update this soon so you can sign up for a meeting that suits your schedule. FYIâ€¦you can refer to the School Boardâ€™s FB page for a video of the meeting soon.\n<\/p>\n

The SB was just informed that the SAU 50 Budget (overall district budget whose costs are split by each town) calls for a new position of Asst Business Manager to shadow\/learn the role of long-standing Business Administrator, Jim Katkin, and begin his succession planning. SB noted that this is look-ahead thinking that is rarely seen in education. As a result, the recently SB-approved 2017-2018 budget will need to increase to reflect this additional position. The SB will hold a special meeting on Tuesday 1\/3 @ 5pm to vote on this budget change prior to public hearings and deliberative session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- The SB noted that it had already intended to provide a follow-up for RJH Social Studies integration. It was agreed that this will take place in the form of a Special Issues Meeting in January (date TBD). Special Issues Meetings take place now and then, when there is an area of discussion that can not be fully addressed during a typical monthly meeting. For those who are interested, stay tuned for a date to be provided soon.<\/li>\n
- There are two school board positions whose terms are up in March. One board member has opted not to run again and one has decided to run for re-election. If you want to make a difference and think you have something to offer, this is a great way to make an impact in our community. You must be a registered voter and file at the town hall Â between January 25 â€“ February 3. On a personal note, I think it would be great to have more representation from RES parents as the Board is well-represented by RJH parents.<\/li>\n
- A recent report from PHS shows that in last yearâ€™s graduating class 6 Rye students placed in the top 10; It was also noted that Rye students score higher than their state and district counterparts on SATs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
  - RJH Principal report:<\/span>Â good energy in building; 6th grade class invited parents into classrooms to share social studies research project (studied a country and planned a menu)â€”teachers excited about the parent participation and turnout; 7th graders did an 1860â€™s presidential debate or became an inventor from the Industrial Revolution who had to make their case to the â€œshark tankâ€; 1920â€™s 8th grade social studies unit was great; awesome laser cutter, as shown in â€œMost Likely to Succeedâ€ movie last year, has been awarded by REF!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    - RES Principal report<\/span>: REF funded several initiatives: outdoor classroom; book project w Uganda; puppet making residency for grade 4 to combine w state fair project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      SB received request from town Selectman inquiring if some RJH building space can be used for town hall purposes; SB sought legal advice from an attorney, whose response will be made public shortly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Per one attendee, science tests are low and should be a note of concern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Approved 2017-2018 budget is now posted online. ClickÂ here<\/a>. Happy reading!Â J<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Policy needs to be created to clarify non-public parent participation in Rye school events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Grant highlights:<\/span>Â REF grant funding was nearly $50k this cycle; PTA funded robots for 7^{th<\/sup>Â grade science teacher Sheila Adams, a maker space for 4^{th<\/sup>Â grade teacher Jacque Defreze, and a Scrim Screen (a high-tech backdrop for changing scenery) for the 8^{th<\/sup>Â grade 1920s project, which will be used for future purposes as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nPTA report:<\/span>Â Spring fundraiser will be a casino night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nSB agreed to amend monthly agenda to be more efficient for the public: â€œNew businessâ€ will take place after â€œUnfinished businessâ€ and â€œFinancial reportsâ€ will follow â€œStanding Committeesâ€<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nOne attendee suggested SB look into enrollment data from another source (I did not catch the name of it) in addition to 5-year cohort analysis done by SAU Business Administrator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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