Thursday, April 15, 2021

Superintendent's Report to SC 4.14.21

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Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee

April 14, 2021


Full In-Person Reopening Update:

  • Welcomed all levels back to in-person learning on April 5th and April 12th.  

  • Great school spirit with the support of each school’s parent organization and our Food Services department

  • I can not emphasize the incredible work put in by our administrators, teachers, and staff in order to make this happen. 

  • School site visits - School Committee, Finance Committee 

  • Challenges our educators are facing - Read Across America

  • Thanks to our volunteer and paid lunch/recess monitors, as of this morning, all shifts are covered and we couldn’t do it without you.


Innovative Pathways Program: - Dr. Bacon


2021-2022 - Partnership with Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

  • Designed for SHS who do not have post-secondary plans and who have an interest in the following Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs:

    • Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing

    • Automotive Technology

    • Construction

    • Design and Media Communications

    • Electrical

    • Plumbing

  • Monday through Friday - Leave SHS at 11:00 by bus and leave ENSATS at dismissal at 2:30. 

  • Rising Juniors - 2-year program

  • More information will be provided


The State of Student Services: - Ms. Martha Raymond

 

 

Kindergarten Registration and School Assignment:

  • Because the state during the TFM called out the inequities in our three elementary schools we are going to look at assignments very carefully for the fall.

  • May look different than it has in the past as we try to balance these numbers.