Natick Public Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE RETREAT
November 18, 2008
The School Committee held a retreat on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Training Room, Third Floor, Town Hall. Chairman Meyler called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Members Present: Karen Adelman Foster, Anne Blanchard, Dirk Coburn, David Margil, Steve Meyler, Anne Zernicke
Members Absent: Mr. Murphy arrived at 7:25 p.m.
Others Present: Peter Sanchioni Superintendent
Karen LeDuc Assistant Superintendent
William Hurley Director of Fiscal & Management Services
Sharon Reilly Recording Secretary
At 7:15 p.m. Mr. Coburn moved for approval for the School Committee to go into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 39, Section 23b of the Massachusetts General Laws. A roll call vote was taken and all members were in favor of entering into Executive Session.
The School Committee returned to open session at 8:48 p.m.
GOALS FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT & SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dr. Sanchioni continued with his presentation of the Natick Public Schools – Goals for the Superintendent & School District for the 2008-2009 school year. He outlined Goal Category 3 – Communication
The following discussions took place:
· Websites – certain schools are not updated on a regular basis and need some work
· Don’t want to overdo the email blasts – other organizations, such as PTO’s are doing blasts as well and it could become overwhelming.
· Would like to see us develop some type of survey for parents who transfer their students out of the Natick Public Schools to understand their reasoning.
· Would like to see some type of document to complement the newsletter about the school budget.
· Would like to get a better understanding of Horace Mann Schools.
At 9:20 p.m., Mr. Margil moved to adjourn. Ms. Zernicke seconded. It was unanimously approved.
Peter Sanchioni, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Secretary to the School Committee
Attest:_____________________________ Sharon Reilly
Recording Secretary
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