Agenda April 9, 2019 Dover Sherborn Middle School Library 6:30 pm

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1 Dover Sherborn Regional School Committee Dover Sherborn Union #50 Superintendency Committee Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee ~ ~ Lori Krusell, Chair** Henry Spalding, Chair* Kate Potter, Chair* Anne Hovey, Vice Chair** Brooke Matarese, Secretary* Angie Johnson, Secretary* Clare Graham, Secretary** Michael Jaffe* Jennifer Debin* Dana White Adrian Hill Megan Page Maggie Charron Rachel Spellman Amanda Brown *Union #50 Member **Non-voting Union #50 Member 1. Call to Order 2. Superintendent Evaluation timeline 3. School Start Time presentation Agenda April 9, 2019 Dover Sherborn Middle School Library 6:30 pm 4. Last Day of School A.R. 5. Consent Agenda A.R. Approval of Minutes January 15, and March 20, Adjournment Note: The listings of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed and other items not listed may also be raised for discussion to the extent permitted by law. The Public Schools of Dover and Sherborn do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness.

2 The Public Schools of Dover and Sherborn Memo from Superintendent Dr. Andrew Keough To: Dover Sherborn Regional School Committee From: Dr. Andrew Keough, Superintendent Date: April 5, 2019 RE: Last Day of School As you know this year we had one snow day, which pushed our last day of school (181st day) to Monday, June 17th. Knowing how active our families are throughout the summer and the difficulty of teaching effectively in the latter part of June, I am recommending that the last day of school for students be made Friday, June 14th (180th day). I have asked each of the principals to calculate our hours to ensure that we would still meet the 990 hours (secondary) and 900 hours (elementary) required by the state and they have informed me that we meet it with 180 days with room to spare. I will be happy to answer any questions at our meeting. The Public Schools of Dover and Sherborn do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness

3 Present: Henry Spalding, Chair* Brooke Matarese, Secretary* Michael Jaffe* Adrian Hill Rachel Spillman Kate Potter, Chair* Angie Johnson, Secretary* Jennifer Debin* Amanda Brown Megan Page Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee Union #50 Superintendency Committee Meeting Minutes January 15, 2019 Dover Sherborn Middle School Library - Dover, MA Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee Lori Krusell, Chair** Anne Hovey, Vice-Chair** Maggie Charron Clare Graham * - Union #50 Member ** - Union #50 non-voting member 1. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 6:04 pm. There was a quorum of the Dover Sherborn Regional School Committee (DSRSC), the (DSC), the (SSC), and the Union #50 Superintendency Committee. 2. Community Comments - Mr. Venton expressed his support for the School Start Time work that is being done. 3. Special Education Programming - Dr. Keough presented the recommendations of the Special Education Audit. There will be further discussion at the Dover/Sherborn elementary school committee meeting next week as well as during budget conversations over the coming months. Specific programming for immediate consideration: Increasing, aligning, and coordinating supports for students in the general and special education population with social emotional needs. This should include the Implementation of specific programs (collaboratively where possible at the elementary level). Providing more robust supports for students on the Autism Spectrum. This should include the development of specific programs (collaboratively where possible at the elementary level). Providing greater support and oversight of pre-school programs, ensuring consistency of services and proper identification of high needs students. Developing a consistent process for the guidance, supervision, and professional development of educational assistants. Overall programming for ongoing consideration: Developing consistent practices for all aspects of IEP process across all three districts. Ensuring that educators across all three districts have shared understanding of service delivery and specially designed instruction. Conducting a more detailed review of the occupational therapy services model, including a self-study within the department and the use of a consultant with expertise in schoolbased occupational therapy. Increasing opportunities for meaningful general education/special education collaboration.

4 4. Director of Student Services Search - Dr. Keough reviewed the process for the search including a draft timeline. A Search Advisory Committee will be established and consist of the following: Superintendent Keough will serve as Chair, 3 staff members, 2 parents/guardians (one of whom will represent the SEPAC), 2 members of the Leadership team, and 3 School Committee members. 5. Strategic Initiative Task Force Reports School Start Time - Michael Jaffe, Chair of the School Start Time Task Force, spoke of the scientific research that has been studied including impacts of start times on adolescent students, elementary students, and athletes. Many other MA districts have already moved school start times and are being consulted as part of the process. Communication - The Task Force is in place and has met to discuss how families in the districts are messaged, how the school is perceived, and how to best use the various methods of communication. Academic Innovation - There are 50 members of the Task Force that are working to answer the question What do our graduates need to succeed in college, career, and life in the 21st century?. 6. Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee Update - Ms. Hovey described the process and outlined the timing. 7. Vote to approve School Year Calendar There were motions to approve the School Year Calendar as presented. DSRSC: motion by Ms. Charron, second by Ms. Graham SSC: motion by Ms. Debin, second by Ms. Brown Vote in favor: Ms. Potter, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Debin, Ms. Brown, and Ms. Page. DSC: motion by Mr. Jaffe, second by Ms. Matarese Vote in favor: Mr. Spalding, Ms. Matarese, and Mr. Jaffe. 8. Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes: October 23 and December 4, 2018 There were motions to approve the Consent Agenda. DSRSC: motion by Ms. Charron, second by Ms. Graham SSC: motion by Ms. Debin, second by Ms. Brown Vote in favor: Ms. Potter, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Debin, Ms. Brown, and Ms. Page. DSC: motion by Mr. Jaffe, second by Ms. Matarese Vote in favor: Mr. Spalding, Ms. Matarese, and Mr. Jaffe. 9. Adjournment at 7:31 pm. Respectfully submitted, Amy Davis

5 Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee Union #50 Superintendency Committee Meeting Minutes March 20, 2019 Dover Sherborn Middle School Library - Dover, MA Present: Henry Spalding, Chair* Brooke Matarese, Secretary* Adrian Hill Kate Potter, Chair* Angie Johnson, Secretary* Megan Page Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee Lori Krusell, Chair** Anne Hovey, Vice-Chair** Maggie Charron Clare Graham * - Union #50 Member ** - Union #50 non-voting member 1. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 6:31 pm. There was a quorum of the Dover Sherborn Regional School Committee (DSRSC), the (DSC), the (SSC), and the Union #50 Superintendency Committee. 2. Community Comments - none 3. Appointment of Director of Student Services - Dr. Keough discussed the process of the search for a Director of Student Services and thanked Mrs. Charron, Mr. Jaffe and Mrs. Debin for serving on the committee for this search. He described the review of candidates, the candidates visits to our schools, the feedback that was received and the checking of references. Dr. Keough said he was delighted that Ms. McCarthy rose to the top and distinguished herself so well in the process such that he could recommend her to the Committees. Mrs. Charron, Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Miller also spoke very positively about how Mrs. McCarthy impressed in the interviews. Mr. Hill and Dr. Keough again thanked the members of the committee for their hard work. Mrs. McCarthy addressed the meeting and said how excited she was to be able to join the Region and also how she saw this as a role she could enjoy for a very long time. Mr. Spalding asked Dr. Keough about a transition plan for Mrs. McCarthy that would set her up for success; Dr. Keough talked about mentoring options and other plans for support for Mrs. McCarthy to help her succeed in the role. There were motions to appoint Katherine McCarthy as the new Director of Student Services as of July 1, 2019 at a salary within the range set and approved by the Joint School Committee at the January 2019 meeting. DSRSC: motion by Ms. Charron, second by Ms. Miller SSC: motion by Ms. Page, second by Ms. Johnson Vote in favor: Ms. Potter, Ms. Johnson, and Ms. Page. DSC: motion by Mr. Hill, second by Ms. Matarese Vote in favor: Mr. Spalding, Ms. Matarese, and Mr. Hill 4. Adjournment at 6:52 pm. Respectfully submitted, Amy Davis