Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Superintendent's Report to SC 4.11.24

      

SWAMPSCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOLS




TO: Swampscott School Committee

FROM:  Superintendent Angelakis

DATE:  April 11, 2024

RE:  Superintendent’s Report 


METCO Program Update

  • METCO Director Search

    • The first round of interviews has concluded.

    • Candidates are being selected to move to the second round of interviews.

  • METCO New Student Meet ‘n Greet (Temi & Krista)

  • SAVE THE DATES:

    • Heritage Festival - May 17th - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Town Hall

    • Juneteenth Celebration - June 12th - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Town Hall

    • Lots of student involvement, new ideas, and activities! Thank you, Temi & Krista!

  • METCO Program Annual Update 

    • At the May 23rd School Committee Meeting



Swampscott Elementary School (SES)

  • The last elementary teacher tour was today, April  11th.

  • We continue to work with our traffic consultants to establish protocols and procedures for drop-off and pick-up at SES.

  • At this time, we have secured a 4th bus, which potentially allows students living 1.8 miles to utilize bus transportation. 

  • ONLY ELIGIBLE FAMILIES have been sent a survey to try to calculate a true sense of how many eligible students will be utilizing the bus. 

  • A huge thank you to Ms. Mackey Knowles for developing an internal webpage for the transition to the new school for faculty and staff only:  https://sites.google.com/swampscott.k12.ma.us/sestransition/home



Spring School Committee Presentations

  • This Evening - April 11th 

    • State of Student Services - Assistant Superintendent Raymond

    • State of SEL & Mental Health Services - Director Harris

  • April 25th 

    • Budget - Fy24 - Q3 Projection

    • Budget - FY25 Update

    • Professional Development Update - Director Dr. Bacon

  • May 9th 

    • Technology Update - Director Mackey 

    • SHS School Counseling Annual Report - Principal Kohut & Dept. Chair Sturma

  • May 23rd

    • METCO Program Annual Update - Interim Co-Directors - Mr. Bailey and Ms. Lynch

  • June 13th 

    • School Improvement Plan Presentations - Principals/Asst. Principals