Meeting Notes, April 13 2010

Attendance:

Bob Goudreau

Maria McCormack

Sue Hoeppner

Lisa Falcone

Kathy Beyer

Diane Barber

Patti Drew

Keith Roberts

Agenda

• Parent Group Formation Update to form partnership with other community groups supporting children and families in Hinesburg discussed. This model is based upon a similar configuration at Williston Central School. Attendees discussing various organizations within Hinesburg that might be interested in collaborating with the parent group. Discussion of objectives and mission of this group. Ideas discussed: PTO traditionally did fund-raising, HCS trying various models to re-structure PTO. Sustainability discussed. Will enough members join? Will participation be maintained? Ideas are welcomed. Please hand in ideas and suggestions to school’s Main Office.
• Next year. 6^th grade moves to the Middle School, 2010-2011. It will become a 6-8 middle school. Angela Gaylean moves to the middle school.
• Three grade 5 teachers will remain: Paul Rochelau, Kerri Wallis, and Joyce Wright.
• Reorganization to reach goal of K-2, 3-5, 6-8 school.
• Claudine Bedell from St. Michael’s College will work with Middle School staff during this transition.
• Reduction in staff at primary wing also discussed: Diane Barber will move to Kindergarten next year, and a Kindergarten position was eliminated. Self-contained classrooms and multi-age classrooms will be available in the primary wing.
• Construction begins on June 1^st in the primary wing. Discussion of temporary re-placements of classrooms and students and this project get underway. This temporary re-placement of classrooms will continue in the fall.
• Projections for incoming Kindergarten class is higher than anticipated originally.
• Discussion of how HCS delivers services to all students to provide Best First Instruction. Sharing of information between classroom teachers, special education and other support staff crucial in this process. More collaboration to share expertise so first instruction can be student-driven.
• Transportation Plans for the 2010-2011: Combining routes with CVU in an effort to save money during budgetary constraints.
• Charlie Fortin Day on April 23^rd. He is retiring after having served HCS for many years.
• Next meeting May 12^th, 8:30 am and May 13^th at 6:30pm.