Lawrence School Council Meeting

Monday, May 13, 2019

Minutes

Meeting began at 5:00

 Members in attendance

Thomas Bushy, Principal and Chairperson

• Francine Daggett, community rep
• Grace Simpkins, parent rep
• Brian Connolly, teacher rep
• Sean Sullivan, parent rep
• Cheryl Giardi, parent rep

 Approval of March (modified) and April Meeting Minutes  - Minutes were approved

 Principal’s Comments

 All School Art Show

• • Outstanding event. The art teachers made sure that there was at least one piece of art from each student. 
  • They set up Wed/Thursday before and nothing was damaged. Speaks to great kids at school
• Follow-up on Feedback from Student Handbook – Thank you
  • Paws of Behavior – added to the book pending School Committee review
  • Pass to Advance – added to the book pending School Committee review (This program was piloted last year 7^th to 8^th. This year piloting 8^th-9^th.  Bushy has met with folks from HS to make sure it is a seamless process/transition.)

Lawrence School Updates

• Lawrence School Track
  • Momentum is building. Student on warrant committee is working on a Falmouth Road Race grant for a 200 m track at Lawrence.  Grant deadline is June 1^st.
  • There used to be a track here and they would try to put it in the same spot.
  • The place where it would go would only impact the pop warner E team and the 3^rd and 4^th graders for lacrosse.
• Tennis Court Approved at Town Meeting
  • One neighbor is opposed due to increased traffic and thinking the courts are in good shape.

School Council Comments           

• Review/Feedback: “Be in the Know”
  • Bushy took notes on edits

 School Council June Meeting

• Elections for 2019/2020 School Council Members (2 positions)
• Pizza – Volunteers for sides/dessert/soda/paper products

 Meeting adjourned at 5:45

The next School Council Meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2019

Pride, Respect, Responsibility, Compassion