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Once upon a time, I taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. Now I’m retired and working on new ventures.
Category: Local Education
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School Committee Meeting 05 April 2017 7 Members Present, Student representative: Cole Conlin Spotlight on Excellence & Permissions to Enter. Science and Engineering Fair. Bartlett Community Partnership School LHS Ice Hockey Team Public Hearing for Interdistrict Choice: No comments from the public. 2016-17 had 30 open slots, 15 were filled. Decision to continue…
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I wonder how many parents have submitted a letter to opt a child out of state mandated testing (MCAS2.0)? And in the process of opting-out, were any of those parents called to discuss their choice with the school administrator? According to the current Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, parents need to have a choice in a child’s education. It appears, however, that “choice”…
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If you don’t know about H.R. 610, here is a link to the text and the bill’s progress. I urge you to follow it and, if you feel strongly about it, respond to it. While my Congressional Representative is not a member of the House Committee currently reviewing this legislation, I want her to know…
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Remember the episode of Modern Family when Phil attempted to save the old family station wagon from rolling down a hill by jumping on the hood? (video clip here) What’s the plan, Phil? Pretty sure I used that same phrase while reading through HR610 this week. HR610, a bill introduced by Representative King (R, IA), which offers among other…
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School Committee Meeting 15 February 2017 6 present, SC Descoteaux absent, Student representative: Onoste Omoyeni Mr. Gignac requests taking Eagle Scout Michael Wojas’ report on textile recycling out of order. Permissions to Enter Usually the Permissions to Enter are not all that controversial. Not tonight. The inclusion of a request for $4,921,313 for Aramark (1…
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School Committee Meeting 16 November 2016 Six present, Mayor Kennedy Absent (SC Gendron presiding) The attention of the School Committe was on the Middle School Report (Item 12) and Joint Subcommittee Minutes. Special Order of Business SC Gendron introduces both Principal Carmona of the Lincoln School and Francey Slater from Mill City Grows to speak…
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School Committee Meeting Six present, Mr. Descoteaux absent Along with the prior meeting’s minutes, the minutes of the Special School Committee Meeting held on October 27, 2016 were approved. The October 27 meeting topic was Superintendent Khelfaoui’s evaluation. Permissions to Enter $51,060 in expenses approved. See detail in the Meeting Packet. Public Participation Otse Omeyeni,…
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Joint Facilities SubCommittee Meeting (School Committee and City Council) Six present The meeting was requested jointly by the Lowell School Committee and the Municipal Facility Subcommittee. It took place prior to the regularly scheduled School Committee Meeting for the purpose of addressing two agenda items. Agenda Item 1: Discuss the Superintendent’s plan to address the…
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School Committee Meeting, 21 September 2016 6 present, Mr. Gendron Absent The items on tonight’s agenda were mostly routine. Business completed in just a few minutes beyond the one-hour mark. Permissions to Enter Three contracts approved for total of $120,200. Motions While four motions were listed originally on the agenda for tonight’s meeting, only one was…
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School Committee Meeting, 7 August 2016 6 present, Ms. Martin Absent Tonight’s meeting, the first after the start of the academic year, is the beginning of the regular twice-a-month meeting schedule. The agenda was short and to the point – under 1 hour. Some of the Superintendent’s remarks were lost due to a faulty microphone.…
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