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Salem, MA · September 27, 2021

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Salem Public Schools Salem School Committee Meeting Minutes September 27, 2021 On September 27, 2021 the Salem School Committee held its regular School Committee meeting at 7:00 PM using the Zoom platform. Members Present: Mayor Driscoll, Ms. Mary Manning, Mr. Manny Cruz, Ms. Amanda Campbell, Dr. Kristin Pangallo, Ms. Ana Nuncio, and Mr. James Fleming Others in Attendance: Superintendent Stephen Zrike, Assistant Superintendent Kate Carbone, Chelsea Banks, Liz Polay-Wettengel, Marc LeBlanc, Linda Farinelli, Adam Colantuoni, Michael Lister, Peter Doherty, and Amy Richardson Call of Meeting to Order Mayor Driscoll called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m and called attendance. Mayor Driscoll read the new Public Participation Policy 6409 and also explained the instructions for Spanish interpretation. Attendance Mayor Driscoll called the attendance. Ms. Manning Present Mr. Fleming Present Dr. Pangallo Present Ms. Nuncio Present Mr. Cruz Absent (entered at 7:06 pm) Ms. Campbell Present Mayor Driscoll Present Approval of Agenda Mayor Driscoll requested a motion to approve the Regular Agenda. Mr. Fleming motioned and Ms. Nuncio seconded. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Manning Yes Mr. Fleming Yes Dr. Pangallo Yes Ms. Nuncio Yes Ms. Campbell Yes Mayor Driscoll Yes Motion carries 6-0 9.27.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 1 Approval of Consent Agenda Mayor Driscoll requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Fleming motioned and Dr. Pangallo seconded. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Manning Yes Mr. Fleming Yes Dr. Pangallo Yes Ms. Nuncio Yes Ms. Campbell Yes Mayor Driscoll Yes Motion carries 6-0 Public Comments The School Committee Secretary announced that there were no public comments. Mr. Cruz entered the meeting. Educator’s Showcase Dr. Zrike announced that every school has been given a School Committee meeting date for the year to make a presentation. Dr. Zrike announced that 4 students from Saltonstall’s 5th grade class would be first and introduced Principal Michael Lister. Mr. Lister introduced Mr. Doherty, who explained that the 5th grade humanities class at Saltonstall began by exploring their identity and celebrating them. Mr. Doherty then introduced the following students, Calvin Mahady, Elizabeth Casiglia, Hannah Phelps, and Emily Pimentel, who presented their original Poetry Slam. Dr. Zrike also asked Mr. Lister to explain the field trip that has been presented to the School Committee for approval. The field trip is scheduled for 10/25-10/29/21 (4 nights, 5 days) to Nature’s Classroom in Yarmouth Port, MA. Mr. Lister said that Nature’s Classroom agreed to match our mitigation policy and our staff would be staying overnight with the students. Mr. Lister would like to require a vaccine for the students attending and a survey of the families interested resulted in 84% who are interested in going support this. Mr. Lister explained that most of this trip is held outside, but their concern is with the night time, which is why they are requesting a condition of anyone attending to be vaccinated. Dr. Pangallo asked if there was any consideration of adding a testing requirement also. Ms. Campbell asked how many of the students that are interested are already vaccinated. She added that it did not seem that there would be enough time to vaccinate the students who aren’t already vaccinated. Mr. Lister added that there is the possibility of postponing until the spring, if the timelines do not work. Ms. Manning asked if the students need to be fully vaccinated or would they be accepted after just 1 shot. Dr. Pangallo suggested that we consult with the School pediatrician for a cutoff date for students needing vaccines. Ms. Nuncio also voiced her concerns about students who would not be able to attend due to their parent’s not being able to have them vaccinated. She believes that the trip should be postponed until the Spring, so that there could be more vaccinated 9.27.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 2 students eligible to attend. Ms. Campbell is afraid that if we wait for the medical consultation, then we will run out of time. Her suggestion is to establish a timeline for all field trips that way going forward, everyone will know the cutoff regarding the vaccination requirements. Ms. Manning agrees that a timeline and protocol needs to be established for all trips going forward. Mayor Driscoll requested a motion to approve the Saltonstall field trip to Nature’s Classroom in Yarmouth Port, MA subject to students being vaccinated within a reasonable timeframe and the school given adequate time to allow for vaccination and that all students will be tested prior to departure and prior to return to school. Ms. Manning motioned and Mr. Cruz seconded. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Manning Yes Mr. Fleming Yes Dr. Pangallo Yes Ms. Nuncio Yes Mr. Cruz Yes Ms. Campbell Yes Mayor Driscoll Yes Motion carries 7-0 Dr. Zrike announced that there was a second trip that was submitted for approval. Dr. Pangallo was more concerned about this trip since it includes traveling on commercial airlines and it takes place in Florida where the COVID protocols are different from those in Massachusetts. She recommends that additional testing take place upon return of this trip, possibly the test to stay program that is currently being offered. It was also suggested that the trip be looked at again before December since COVID restrictions could be different by then. Mr. Doyle, boys basketball coach, was present to answer questions for the Committee. Mr. Doyle confirmed that they would follow any mandates (regarding masks and testing) that are required here in Massachusetts. Mr. Doyle also confirmed that the entire trip is paid through fundraising and no students would need to pay out of pocket. Dr. Pangallo voiced concerns since the trip is several months away and there is no way of knowing what will happen with the virus. Mayor Driscoll suggested that since tickets for the trip need to be bought, we should vote on the trip today with the understanding that if conditions change, the trip will be revisited. Ms. Manning added that the vote should include the conditions in Florida and not necessarily the conditions in Massachusetts. Mayor Driscoll requested a motion to approve the SHS Boys Basketball Tournament trip to Orlando, FL subject to students being vaccinated within a reasonable timeframe and the school given adequate time to allow for vaccination and that all students will be tested prior to departure and prior to return to school and following the Massachusetts regulations. Mr. Fleming motioned and Ms. Manning seconded. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Manning Yes Mr. Fleming Yes Dr. Pangallo Yes Ms. Nuncio Yes 9.27.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 3 Mr. Cruz Yes Ms. Campbell Yes Mayor Driscoll Yes Motion carries 7-0 Report from the Student Representative - Hawa Hamidou Tabayi Mr. Cruz explained that Ms. Tabayi was not available to attend tonight and asked Mr. Cruz to give an update. He said that the students met last week and covered a few things. First there was a review of the bylaws passed by the previous council. They are planning on doing outreach to various student groups. They are also planning on setting up meetings with Mr. Rodriguez, Dr. Zrike and Mr. Burns to discuss their role within the district. They are focused on outreach and are still trying to recruit students to get full representation of the student body and also hoping to get in touch with the other high schools so that they can have representation there as well. Ms. Manning asked for clarification on how many were in the council and Mr. Cruz explained that the bylaws require representation of 13 students across certain student groups including the 2 additional high schools that are in the district. Report of the Superintendent Dr. Zrike announced that Alexandra Fortich will be joining us next week as Director of Translation and Interpretation. Dr. Zrike introduced Marc Leblanc, Director of Instructional Technology to explain the live Spanish interpretation for all regular School Committee meetings. a. MCAS 2020-2021 Results Presentation & Student Support Plans for 2021-2022 Superintendent Zrike explained that there were declines across the board. This was 18 months of educational gaps and the most important thing of tonight’s presentation is to determine what the plan will be for the students around their academics. Dr. Zrike said tonight’s presentation is strictly on academics and next week Mr. Colantuoni will present on the social emotional work. Assistant Superintendent Kate Carbone and Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Amy Richardson presented the 2021 MCA results. It was explained that there were extended testing windows, grade 3-8 assessments were shorter, grade 3-8 students learning remotely could take the test at home. MCAS reported that there will be accountability determinations issued this year and DESE cautions against making comparisons across other districts or other schools within the same district. Last year there were some of the lowest participation rates with grade 8 science dropping as much as 18%. Additional comparisons were discussed, including ELA, Math and Science by grade level and subgroup. Ms. Richardson explained their comprehensive approach to accelerating student learning and addressing educational gaps. Part of their approach included summer programs, vacation academies, and the community office. When schools opened, they concentrated on providing a welcoming environment with 3 priorities: attending to students’ social, emotional, and physical well-being, rebuilding connections, forming communities of learners, and moving ahead with grade level content and skills while addressing unfinished learning from previous grades. They also tried to pinpoint areas of unfinished learning by trying to determine what the students know and what they still 9.27.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 4 need to learn. Tutoring was deployed at the classroom level and online interventions were launched for 100 high-needs grade 2 students and full time math & literacy interventions at SHS. Several options for opportunities for learning outside of school hours were established, such as vacation academies, personalized tutoring, “success blocks”, partner programs and LEAP for Education - EL Street. Dr. Pangallo stated that she understands that this is an enormous task and challenge and feels that this should not all be addressed in one year. She asked what the plans are for the district for the next few years or how do we adapt moving forward. Ms. Carbone responded that they plan on going slow and steady with a laser focus and remain committed but at the same time we don't want to overwhelm students. She added that she feels we have a good assessment in place that can give us quick information. Dr. Zrike responded that we do have money from our ESSER funds from previous years that we can use for interventionists and tutors. Dr. Zrike said that he also wants to make sure that the staff does not get overwhelmed. Ms. Richardson just wanted to remind everyone that this was work that was started a few years ago and was interrupted by COVID. Now they want to get back on track. The Mayor, Dr. Pangallo, Mr. Cruz, and MS. Campbell all offered comments. Ms. Richardson responded that the important thing is that we see the students growing and progressing and not comparing them to any bar set by the state. b. Hispanic Heritage Month Superintendent Zrike shared that there will be several different events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. These celebrations began with a flag raising ceremony along with the City of Salem on September 15th at Riley Plaza. Ms. Nuncio shared that there will be an event honoring essential workers during the pandemic on Monday, October 18th at 6 pm at the Jean A Levesque Community Life Center. In keeping with COVID restrictions the room maximum capacity is 60 and anyone interested in attending should contact the center to rsvp. Dr. Zrike also recognized 4 employees that have been nominated as outstanding Latino leaders across the state, Anaima Piccirillo, transportation assistant, Arabelis Luciano, Family Engagement Facilitator at Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, Rosaura Saldivar, Behaviorist and works with the Connections Program and in the Community Office at SHS and Manny Brito who is a teacher at Collins Middle School. Mr. Cruz provided some context by explaining his organization is hosting the State of Latino Education. This is a national conference that includes a regional event on October 7th, in which they will be recognizing legislatures, leaders and Latinx educators across the state with a citation. Dr. Zrike mentioned that he will be presenting a vote at next week’s meeting to change Columbus Day to Indigenious People Day on the school calendar to be consistent with the City of Salem. Old Business None New Business a. Deliberation and vote on the disposal of school property that has been declared 9.27.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 5 to be obsolete or no longer usable for school purposes. Ms. Nuncio asked if the Policy subcommittee would need to create a policy for this. The Mayor stated that there are already procurement laws that should cover this. Ms. Campbell responded that the Curriculum subcommittee would like a policy created for what resources/curriculum are being used and if any are removed, for example textbooks that are no longer in use, then the subcommittee would receive a notification. Mayor Driscoll requested a motion on the disposal of school property that has been declared to be obsolete or no longer usable for school purposes. fMr. Fleming made the motion and Mr. Cruz seconded. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Manning Yes Mr. Fleming Yes Mr. Cruz Yes Dr. Pangallo Yes Ms. Nuncio Yes Ms. Campbell Yes Mayor Driscoll Yes Motion carries 7-0 Finance Report None Subcommittee Reports Mr. Fleming reported that the Building & Grounds subcommittee met tonight to review all the facilities work that was done over the summer and plans for additional work they are doing. He added that the Subcommittee will continue to monitor their work. School Committee Concerns and Resolutions Dr. Pangallo mentioned an email from Dr. Zrike reminding everyone about the mask mandates. She also said that it looks like there will be a vaccine for grades K-6 and suggested that we start thinking about a plan for vaccine rollout. Also, she received notification from the Massachusetts Nurse Association and would like to ask Ms. Moske-Weber how our nurses are doing and to see where we are at. Ms. Nuncio asked if the organization chart could be looked at again at the next meeting. Ms. Nuncio received a letter from a Spanish speaking parent regarding Hispanic heritage month. This parent advocated for the special characters in family last names and to make sure they are spelled correctly. Ms. Campbell explained that DESE does not allow the special characters on any documents that are uploaded. Adjournment Mayor Driscoll requested a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fleming motioned and Mr. Cruz seconded. A roll call vote was taken. 9.27.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 6 Ms. Manning Yes Mr. Fleming Yes Mr. Cruz Yes Dr. Pangallo Yes Ms. Nuncio Yes Ms. Campbell Yes Mayor Driscoll Yes Motion carries 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Nancy A. Weiss Executive Assistant to the School Committee & Superintendent Approved October 4, 2021 9.27.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 7

Agenda

Ms. Mary A. Manning Ms. Ana Nuncio Mr. James M. Fleming Mr. Manny Cruz Dr. Kristin Pangallo Ms. Amanda Campbell Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, Chair “Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c.30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033” September 23, 2021 REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING ON September 27, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Salem School Committee will hold a Regular School Committee meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. This is an on-line Zoom meeting. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/95125473272?pwd=WVNsTWM4Nm1zQXN6QWRHZVl5NlkrUT09 Passcode: 4177cU I. Call of Meeting to Order a. Summary of Public Participation Policy (SC Policy #6409). Read aloud: The Salem School Committee would like to hear from the public on issues that affect the school district and are within the scope of the Committee’s responsibilities. Spanish interpretation is available for anyone who needs it. b. Request for Spanish Interpretation. Spanish language interpretation is now provided for all Regular School Committee meetings. ​To listen to this meeting with Spanish language interpretation, please see instructions below: 1. Click Interpretation . 2. Click Spanish 3. (Optional) To hear the interpreted language only, click Mute Original Audio. c. Instructions for Participating in Public Comment Should any member of the Salem community wish to participate in public comment during this meeting, please click on the below link to sign up and submit your comment electronically:https://forms.gle/rLkFXwbkNCdijkMi6. A district staff member will be compiling all comments which will be shared with members prior to the end of the public meeting. Comments will also be summarized in the meeting minutes. Please contact Nancy Weiss at nweiss@salemk12.org or 617-285-7567 with any questions or to report any technical difficulties you experience. II. Approval of Agenda III. Approval of Consent Agenda a. Minutes of the Regular School Committee meeting held on September 13, 2021. SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 PAGE 2 b. Approval of Warrants: 9/16//2021 in the amount of $804,870.48, and 9/23/2021in the amount of 466,450.29. c. Field trip request for 7th & 8th grade students of Saltonstall School for an in-state overnight field trip to Nature’s Classroom at Camp Wingate Kirkland in Yarmouth Port, MA for October 25-October 29, 2021. d. Field trip request for Salem High School Basketball team to travel to Orlando, FL to compete in a Tournament from December 15-December 19, 2021. IV. Public Comment Please see above for instructions on participating in public comment. V. Report from the Student Representative – Hawa Tabayi VI. Educator’s Showcase a. Presentation of Slam Poetry from Saltonstall 5th Grade Class Students: Principal Michael Lister, Calvin Mahady, Elizabeth Casiglia, Hannah Phelps, and Emily Pimentel VII. Superintendent’s Report a. MCAS 2020 Results Presentation & Student Support Plans for 2021-2022 b. Hispanic Heritage Month VIII. Action Items: Old Business IX. Action Items: New Business a. Deliberation and Vote of disposal of school property that has been declared to be obsolete or no longer usable for school purposes. X. Finance & Operations Report XI. Subcommittee Reports XII. School Committee Concerns and Resolutions XIII. Adjournment Respectfully submitted by, Nancy A. Weiss Executive Assistant to the School Committee & the Superintendent “Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator at (978) 619-5630 as soon as possible and not less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.” Sra. Mary A. Manning Sra. Ana Nuncio Sr. James M. Fleming Sr. Manny Cruz Dra. Kristin Pangallo Sra. Amanda Campbell Alcaldesa Kimberley Driscoll, Preside “Conozca sus Derechos según la Ley de Reuniones Abiertas, M.G.L. c.30A § 18-25 y Secciones de Ordenanzas de la Ciudad 2-2028 hasta 2-2033” 23 de septiembre de 2021 Por la presente se notifica que el Comité Escolar de Salem llevará a cabo una reunión del Comité Escolar Regular el lunes 27 de septiembre de 2021 a las 7:00 p.m. Esta es una reunión en línea por Zoom. Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para unirse al seminario web: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/95125473272?pwd=WVNsTWM4Nm1zQXN6QWRHZVl5NlkrUT09 Contraseña: 4177cU I. Convocatoria a la Sesión Abierta a. Resumen de la Política de Participación Pública (SC Política #6409) Lectura en voz alta: El Comité Escolar de Salem desea escuchar al público sobre temas que afectan al distrito escolar y que están dentro del alcance de las responsabilidades del Comité. Se ofrecerá interpretación al español para quien lo necesite. b. Solicitud de Interpretación al español La interpretación a la lengua española se provee en todas las reuniones del Consejo Escolar Regular. Para escuchar estas reuniones con la interpretación al español, por favor vea las instrucciones de abajo: 1. Pulse en Interpretation . 2. Pulse en Spanish 3. (Opcional) Para escuchar la lengua interpretada solamente, pulse Mute Original Audio. c. Instrucciones para Participar en el Comentario Público Si cualquier miembro de la comunidad de Salem desea participar en el comentario público durante esta reunión, por favor pulsar en el enlace de abajo para registrarse y someter su comentario electrónicamente:https://forms.gle/rLkFXwbkNCdijkMi6. Un miembro del personal reunirá todos los comentarios que serán compartidos con los miembros antes de finalizar la reunión pública. Los comentarios también serán resumidos en las minutas de la reunión. Por favor contacte a Nancy Weiss en nweiss@salemk12.org o 617-285-7567 con cualquier pregunta o para reportar cualquier dificultad técnica que se le presente. II. Aprobación de la Agenda III. Aprobación de la Agenda Consensuada a. Acta de la reunión del Comité Escolar realizada el 13 de septiembre de 2021. Sra. Mary A. Manning Sra. Ana Nuncio Sr. James M. Fleming Sr. Manny Cruz Dra. Kristin Pangallo Sra. Amanda Campbell Alcaldesa Kimberley Driscoll, Preside PÁGINA 2 b. Aprobación de Warrants: 9/16//2021 por la cantidad de $804,870.48, y 9/23/2021 en la cantidad de 466,450.29. c. Solicitud de paseo para los estudiantes de séptimo y octavo grado de la escuela Saltonstall School para un viaje de campo en Nature’s Classroom at Camp Wingate Kirkland en Yarmouth Port, MA del October 25-October 29, 2021. d. Solicitud de paseo para que el equipo de baloncesto de la escuela secundaria de Salem viaje a Orlando, FL para competir en un torneo del 15 al 19 de diciembre de 2021. IV. Comentario Público Favor de ver arriba para instrucciones sobre cómo participar en el comentario público. V. Reporte de la Estudiante Representativa – Hawa Tabayi VI. Exhibición del Educador a. Presentación de Slam Poetry de la escuela Saltonstall estudiantes de la clase de quinto grado: Director Michael Lister, Calvin Mahady, Elizabeth Casiglia, Hannah Phelps, y Emily Pimentel VII. Reporte del Superintendente a. Presentación de resultados MCAS 2020 y planes de apoyo a los estudiantes para 2021-2022 b. Mes de Herencia Hispana VIII. Elementos de Acción: Asuntos Antiguos IX. Elementos de Acción: Asuntos Nuevos a. Deliberación y voto de disposición de propiedad escolar que ha sido declarada obsoleta o que ya no se puede usar para propósitos escolares. X. Reporte de Finanzas y Operaciones XI. Reportes de los Subcomités XII. Inquietudes y Resoluciones del Comité Escolar XIII. Clausura Sra. Mary A. Manning Sra. Ana Nuncio Sr. James M. Fleming Sr. Manny Cruz Dra. Kristin Pangallo Sra. Amanda Campbell Alcaldesa Kimberley Driscoll, Preside PÁGINA 3 Sometido respetuosamente por, Nancy A. Weiss Asistente Ejecutiva del Comité Escolar y del Superintendente “Las personas que requieran ayuda auxiliar y servicios para una comunicación eficiente tal como un intérprete de lenguaje de señas, un dispositivo asistente para escuchar, o material impreso en formato digital o una modificación razonable de programas, servicios, políticas, o actividades, puede ponerse en contacto con el Coordinador ADA de la Ciudad de Salem al (978) 619-5630 a la brevedad y no más de 2 días laborales antes de la reunión, programa o evento.” DRAFT Salem Public Schools Salem School Committee Meeting Minutes September 13, 2021 On September 13, 2021 the Salem School Committee held its regular School Committee meeting at 7:00 PM using the Zoom platform. Members Present: Mayor Driscoll, Ms. Mary Manning, Mr. Manny Cruz, Ms. Amanda Campbell, Dr. Kristin Pangallo, Ms. Ana Nuncio, and Mr. James Fleming Others in Attendance: Superintendent Stephen Zrike, Assistant Superintendent Kate Carbone, Chelsea Banks, Liz Polay-Wettengel, Marc LeBlanc, Linda Farinelli, Glenn Burns, Adam Colantuoni and Hawa Hamidou Tabayi Call of Meeting to Order Mayor Driscoll called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m and called attendance. Mayor Driscoll read the new Public Participation Policy 6409 and also explained the instructions for Spanish interpretation. Attendance Mayor Driscoll called the attendance. Ms. Manning Present Mr. Fleming Present Dr. Pangallo Present Ms. Nuncio Present Mr. Cruz Present Ms. Campbell Present Mayor Driscoll Present Approval of Agenda Mayor Driscoll requested a motion to approve the Regular Agenda. Mr. Cruz motioned and Mr. Fleming seconded. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Manning Yes Mr. Fleming Yes Mr. Cruz Yes Dr. Pangallo Yes Ms. Nuncio Yes Ms. Campbell Yes Mayor Driscoll Yes Motion carries 7-0 9.13.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 1 DRAFT Approval of Consent Agenda Mayor Driscoll requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Fleming motioned and Ms. Manning seconded. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Manning Yes Mr. Fleming Yes Mr. Cruz Yes Dr. Pangallo Yes Ms. Nuncio Yes Ms. Campbell Yes Mayor Driscoll Yes Motion carries 7-0 Public Comments The School Committee Secretary announced that there were 3 public comments, but since addresses were not included, they were considered anonymous and were not read into the minutes. The Mayor announced that the comments would be forwarded to the Committee for their review. Educator’s Showcase None Report of the Superintendent a. Start of School Update Superintendent Zrike presented his start of school update. He spoke of the excitement he is hearing of being back from both staff and students. He announced that the class sizes are small and they have increased the use of outdoor spaces for learning and eating. In addition there is a return of extracurricular activities. In addition, he explained that regarding the 1:1 access for technology, we currently have enough devices for anyone that needs one. Dr. Zrike also gave an update on enrollment and said there has been a slight decrease since August although they are still enrolling and final reporting will not be until October 1st. There has also been an increase in interest in homeschooling. He believes that this could be due to there not being any remote option this school year. Dr. Zrike also shared with the Committee the demographic information. Dr. Zrike announced that although there are still a few vacancies, most of the teacher positions have been filled and those still open are currently being filled by substitutes or paras. He then introduced Assistant Superintendent Kate Carbone to speak regarding academics. Ms. Carbone explained that the PreK expansion classes are up and running. She said there are 2 new classes at Bates and 2 at Horace Mann. There were a total of 72 open seats, 31 enrolled to the Bates and 30 for Horace Mann, which leaves 11 open seats. She added that the district is working hard to provide families with the application and information for the program. Both 9.13.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 2 DRAFT Leanne Smith and Amy Richardson have reviewed and selected the curriculum and teachers have been trained together with our community partners. She also said that they have assigned a literacy coach to focus on the PreK classrooms. In addition, classrooms received some new furniture, books, toys and games to promote creative play. Ms. Carbone reported that the New Teacher Institute was held this past summer and 80 plus educators were welcomed to the district. This was a 4 day institute that ran August 23-26. They were oriented on district instructional priorities and also had additional training on social emotional learning. In addition, they were given time to meet with colleagues that were in similar roles so that they could plan and collaborate for the first day. They are getting ready to launch a new K-2 literacy curriculum with professional development available. The IT team is in the process of setting up the digital curriculum and also provided teachers with a new single sign-on software, Classlink. Ms. Carbone announced a new library project that they are currently working on. This project will focus on diversifying the libraries and is being supported by a grant which was received. Bentley received books for their Dual Language Library. The CMS library project is supported by ELT resources and also the K-5 classroom libraries will be audited for equitably books and teachers will have access to $500 to upgrade their classroom libraries. Ms. Carbone spoke of the importance of having Tier 2 academic supports in place such as tutors, enhanced tools available to teachers to support Tier 2 interventions and Tier 2 playbooks. In addition, there will be student support services, such as behavior specialists, at each school and also refocusing the need to strengthen implementation of existing SEL curriculum. There will also be a 2 hour training on September 22 open to all staff regarding reducing anxiety and oppositional behavior in the classroom. Lastly, Ms. Carbone reported that for instructional technology, distribution of Chromebooks to grades 6-12 is nearly complete, carts are available in each K-5 classroom and 20 Chromebooks and chargers will be at each school to support any quarantine/isolation if it should happen. Ms. Carbone explained what the district is doing in preparation for quarantine or isolation remote learning. Rather than just provide the student with a packet of materials, the following was created: Option 1 - simultaneous teaching, which allows students to join their 4 core classes through video. A camera will be set up in the classroom to capture the teacher during instruction. If a student participates in this option, they will be marked present. Option 2 - check in, which will allow students to check in with their teachers for 15 minutes either before or after class time. Teachers will introduce the classwork and will provide any guidance needed. If the student participates in this option, they will NOT be marked present. Superintendent Zrike addressed the transportation challenges we have been experiencing and explained the changes that we have requested. He added that there has been more parents driving their students to school in addition to road construction, which has resulted in traffic at the schools. In addition, there has been a large number of late registrations. He said that there has been improvement after the first 2 weeks, but there is additional work to be done with the routes. 9.13.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 3 DRAFT Dr. Zrike also gave an update to facilities and thanked Zissis Alepakis and his team for the work they have done preparing the schools. He explained outdoor classrooms have been installed, although they are still finishing up at Bates. Additional HEPAs have been provided to the cafeterias, office spaces and classrooms that have less ventilation. They are in the process of installing/updating door monitoring systems, playground repairs, SHS chair lifts repair, flag pole repairs at Saltonstall and Horace Mann and the exterior doors at Bentley and Saltonstall. In addition, they are still on track for future projects such as the WHES tiles, the Collins office space, playground mulching and inspection, fencing replacement, additional security cameras, water bubbler replacement, HVAC maintenance and repairs of bathroom stalls. Dr. Zrike introduced Chelsea Banks who gave an opening school COVID update. She updated the Committee with the number of reported cases for both students and staff, which are 6 total positive student cases (5 this week) and 1 positive staff case (no new cases this week). She also reported that 41% of students have consented to the weekly COVID tests and 1,257 tests were conducted last week and also reported that 85% of all staff (including 95% of teachers) have shown their proof of vaccination. Ms. Banks explained that they are in the process of implementing the Test to Stay program and gave an overview of the communications and process for this year. Ms. Banks also gave a brief review of the COVID testing process and how the Pool PCR Tests are conducted, as well as the weekly testing schedule for both students and staff. Mr. Cruz asked a question regarding the playgrounds and the safety concerns that were mentioned and also the discussion at the last Building & Grounds Subcommittee meeting regarding upgrades to them. Dr. Zrike responded that some of the upgrades, for instance the mulch, needs to be done now and then to do an assessment on accessibility and examine the other playgrounds that may need to have upgrades done. Dr. Zrike suggested that it may be a good idea to schedule another Building & Grounds Subcommittee meeting to discuss the playgrounds. Mr. Cruz also asked if he could receive further information regarding the vaccination rates and be provided a breakdown regarding the percentage of staff and departments that are vaccinated. Ms. Banks responded that she would follow up with Mr. Cruz. Ms. Manning asked for clarification on the COVID testing schedule and Ms. Banks explained how the testing team would accommodate any retesting that needed to be done in case of a positive pool. Ms. Manning also requested if she could observe the training that was scheduled for 9/22. Ms. Carbone will provide Ms. Manning with a link for the training. Ms. Manning also asked how the decision is made about which books are removed from the libraries. Ms. Carbone offered to forward a training video on curriculum bias to Ms. Manning which would help answer her question. Mr. Fleming asked a question regarding the waiting list for the PreK classrooms. Ms. Carbone explained that they went through the list and offered seats to all who were still interested and 9.13.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 4 DRAFT there are currently no families on the waiting list. Mr. Fleming also asked about an open position in the Dual Language program and Dr. Zrike responded that the open position was for a paraprofessional not a teacher. Ms. Nuncio asked if there was any Spanish PreK curriculum that could be made available at the Bentley School? Ms. Carbone explained that there are no PreK classrooms at Bentley at this time. Dr. Zrike added that they would eventually like to add a PreK dual language curriculum as they expand the PreK program. Dr. Pangallo asked for the families on the waiting lists that refused the PreK seat, do we have a sense of their reason for declining.Ms. Carbone responded that there were a variety of reasons, such as no response from the family when we reached out, issues with transportation, extended day or deciding to stay with their current situation. Dr. Pangallo asked for clarification on the test to stay program and Ms. Banks explained that it is only for students who were close contacts of those who tested positive in school. If a child has a positive case at home, they should quarantine at home. Mayor Driscoll commented that she has received feedback regarding the PreK expansion program and although families were very happy, there were some that were disappointed that they could not participate due to no after school care. She asked if there was any discussion of eventually expanding the afterschool program to include the PreK. Ms. Carbone said that there has been discussion that later this year they would like to do a survey to see what the families need and take next steps based on that. Mayor Driscoll also praised the work on getting the test to stay program running, but stressed the importance of vaccination and how we still need many more young adults to be vaccinated. Ms. Banks explained that they have offered many clinics and are planning on more events that will offer vaccination clinics. Ms. Manning asked for clarification on the age of consent for the vaccine and Ms. Banks responded that once they turn 18, they can sign the consent. Under 18 will need a parent to sign, but the consent is now available electronically and the parent does not need to be present. Mayor Driscoll acknowledged that the student representative, Hawa Tabayi had joined the meeting. b. Central Office Organizational Chart Superintendent Zrike shared a draft of the organizational chart which outlined the direct reports for Teaching & Learning to Assistant Superintendent Kate Carbone and for Operations to Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Employee Engagement Mary DeLai. Dr. Zrike explained that the next step would be to have this available online so the public would know who they would need to contact for specific information. Mr. Cruz commented that he appreciated the increased diversity in the staff. 9.13.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 5 DRAFT Report from the Student Representative - Hawa Hamidou Tabayi Ms. Tabayi reported that the Student Advisory Council had their first meeting last week. At this meeting they focused on getting out their intentions and visions on what they want to do in the district and steps on how to do them. Among some of their discussions were their interest in implementing restorative justice practices as alternatives to the way discipline and conflict are approached in the schools. She added that they would be requesting data when it comes to tension, suspensions with regards to all interactions with SPS students and Salem Police Department to gage the situation they are in and see how they want to approach it. They also would like to increase their overall membership districtwide with emphasis on making it an equitable membership. In addition, they would like to be involved in the city’s anti-racism efforts. Ms. Tabayi also stated that the Student Advisory Council, which is districtwide, would like to make the distinction between them and the Salem High School Student Council and how to restart that group. Dr. Zrike informed Ms. Tabayi that Ms. Polay-Wettengel is available to help the SAC get information out and also, he is planning to have the Salem Police Department Chief attend one of the School Committee meetings to share some of the data. Mr. Cruz offered help when they decided to discuss a possible retreat and Dr. Pangallo asked for the students' perspective on the reopening of schools. Old Business None New Business a. Deliberate and vote on the appointment of Superintendent Stephen Zrike as Salem representative to the Northshore Education Consortium Board for 2021-2022. Mayor Driscoll requested a motion on the appointment of Superintendent Stephen Zrike as Salem Representative to the Northshore Education Consortium Board for 2021-2022. Mr. Fleming made the motion and Ms. Nuncio seconded. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Manning Yes Mr. Fleming Yes Mr. Cruz Yes Dr. Pangallo Yes Ms. Nuncio Yes Ms. Campbell Yes Mayor Driscoll Yes Motion carries 7-0 Finance Report None Subcommittee Reports Ms. Nuncio reported that a change was made to policy 5806 Student Observations which included adding language that explains interpreter services will be provided by the school. 9.13.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 6 DRAFT a. Policy Subcommittee i. Policies for Third Reading 5417 Student Attendance at Public Events 5701 Health Services/First Aid 5704 HIV 5708 Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s) 5709 Medication Administration 5710 Do Not Resuscitate Order 5711 Wellness 5711.01 Students with Food Allergies 5711.02 Nutrition 5711.03 Physical Activity 5712 Athletic and School-Related Activity Concussion Policy 5714 Alternative Transportation on School Grounds 5801 Accident Insurance 5803 Student Parking 5804 Free and Reduced Breakfasts and Lunches 5805 Use of Handheld Devices 5806 Student Observations 5807 Athletics and Student Activities Fees 6201 Review of Policies Ms. Nuncio made a motion for third reading of the policies listed above. Ms. Manning seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Manning Yes Mr. Fleming Yes Mr. Cruz Yes Dr. Pangallo Yes Ms. Nuncio Yes Ms. Campbell Yes Mayor Driscoll Yes Motion carries 7-0 Dr. Pangallo gave an update on the Curriculum Subcommittee that met last week. She stated that there was discussion regarding the preschool curriculum and discarding outdated instructional supplies. Ms. Campbell reported that the Equity Subcommittee met on August 25th. The purpose of this meeting was to brainstorm on possible scholarships for students in the Student Advisory Council. She added that the information has been sent to legal counsel for review. 9.13.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 7 DRAFT School Committee Concerns and Resolutions Mr. Cruz raised a concern on declining enrollment. He said although we have had previous conversations, he would like to further discuss this. In addition, Mr. Cruz brought up that he would like an update on the planning of the arriving Afghan refugees. Mayor Driscoll explained that there is starting discussion in other cities and towns regarding the possibility of their arrival with arranging housing, etc. Dr. Pangallo, reminded everyone that tomorrow is election day for the primaries. She also requested a discussion regarding the vaccine policy and if we should discuss a full mandate. Adjournment Mayor Driscoll requested a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fleming motioned and Ms. Manning seconded. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Manning Yes Mr. Fleming Yes Mr. Cruz Yes Dr. Pangallo Yes Ms. Nuncio Yes Ms. Campbell Yes Mayor Driscoll Yes Motion carries 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Nancy A. Weiss Executive Assistant to the School Committee & Superintendent 9.13.2021 School Committee Minutes Page 8 Salem Public Schools 2021 MCAS Results Salem Public Schools School Committee Meeting September 27, 2021 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS MCAS Measures Achievement • Exceeding Expectations On track • Meeting Expectations • Partially Meeting Expectations • Not Meeting Expectations Student Growth Percentiles (SGP) • A measure of progress that compares a student’s performance to other students’ performance from previous years. SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS What Was Different MCAS Administration • Extended testing windows • Gr. 3-8 assessments were shorter • Gr. 3-8 students were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 sessions • G. 3–8 students learning remotely could take the test at home • Grade10 remained unchanged MCAS Reporting • The Gr.10 science and technology/engineering test was not given • Bentley Academy is now included in the district’s aggregate data • No accountability determinations will be issued this year. • DESE cautions against making comparisons across districts or across schools within the same district. 3 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS MCAS Participation Rates Participation dropped by as little as 6% (Gr. 3 ELA) to as much as 19% (Gr. 8 Science). District-Level MCAS Results SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Comparison to the State Change in % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, 2019 to 2021 State SPS 2019 2021 Change 2019 2021 Change ELA Gr 3-8 52 46 -6 40 34 -6 Math Gr 3-8 49 33 -16 34 16 -18 Science Gr 5 & 8 48 42 -6 39 30 -9 ELA Gr 10 61 64 +3 47 48 +1 Math Gr 10 59 52 -7 43 29 -14 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELA by Grade Level • The drop in SPS’s Grade 3-8 SGP (-20) it is comparable to the State’s (-14). ▪ Compared to 2019, the % Meeting/ Exceeding Expectations increased in Grade 7 and held relatively steady in Grade 10. SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELA Gr 3-8 by Subgroup ▪ The % of African American students Meeting/ Exceeding Expectations increased. ▪ The % of SWD Meeting/ Exceeding Expectations held relatively steady. SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELA Gr 10 by Subgroup ▪ Compared to 2019, SGP increased among SWD. ▪ SGP held relatively steady for High Needs, Economically Disadvantaged and Hispanic students. SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Math by Grade Level ▪ The drop in SPS’s growth percentile in Grade 3-8 (-24) is consistent with the drop in the State’s (-20) ▪ The % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations decreased in all grades. SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Math Gr 3-8 by Subgroup The SGP and the % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations declined across all subgroups. SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Math Gr 10 by Subgroup The % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations and the SGP declined across all subgroups. SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Science by Grade Level At Grade 8, SPS’s % Meeting/Exceeding Expectations dropped less than the State (-4 vs. -5). SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Science Gr 5 & 8 by Subgroup ▪ The % of African American and Multi-Race students Meeting or Exceeding Expectations increased. ▪ The % of EL/Former EL students Meeting/Exceeding Expectations held relatively steady . Accelerating Student Learning and Addressing Gaps 15 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS A Comprehensive Approach 16 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS A Comprehensive Approach Summer Success WIN & Programs Blocks High Mastery Quality Blocks Curriculum High Dosage Tutoring Small Classes “Community Office” SEL & Frequent Behavioral Vacation Progress Academies Supports Monitoring 17 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Summer Learning 18 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS School Opens - Welcoming Environment Priority 1: Attending to students’ social, emotional, and physical well-being Priority 2: Rebuilding connections, forming communities of learners Priority 3: Ready to Moving ahead with grade level content receive! and skills while addressing unfinished learning from previous grade(s) 19 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Pinpointing Areas of Unfinished Learning What do our students know? What do they still need to learn? Star Assessment • K-12 students Renaissance STAR • Math and literacy • Computer adaptive • Approx. 15-20 mins to administer WIDA WIDA Model & Language Acquisition Teams Model & • Closely monitoring progress of s LAT Team multilingual learners in the 4 domains: reading, writing, speaking & listening SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Strong Grade-Level Instruction • High quality, research-based curriculum resources • Using grade-level curriculum with fidelity 21 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Just-In Time Scaffolds 22 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Addressing unfinished learning... …while teaching grade level content 23 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Tier 2: Planning for Additional Supports 24 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Tutoring & Online Interventions Intervention Resources for Tutoring Personalized Instruction SPS Tutors deployed at the classroom level High-dosage tutoring in literacy and math Launching reading tutoring for 100 high-needs grade 2 students Full-time math & literacy interventionists at SHS 25 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Opportunities for Learning Outside of School Hours Vacation Academies Personalized Tutoring “Success Blocks” Partner Programs LEAP for Education--EL Street SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Questions? Stephen Zrike, Jr., Ed.D. City of Salem Superintendent Salem Public Schools NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION September 15th, 2021-October 15th, 2021 “Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively.”1 In partnership with the City of Salem, we kicked off the month with a flag raising ceremony at Riley Plaza on September 15th. We are looking forward to a month-long celebration where we recognize the contributions, talents, and experiences of the Hispanic community in Salem, the state of Massachusetts and throughout the United States. All SPS educators were provided with instructional materials to integrate in their work during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond. We will keep the community posted on the events, recognitions and instructional lessons hosted by schools and educators during the coming month. Sincerely, Stephen Zrike 1 Taken from- https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/ 29 Highland Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Tel: (978) 740-1212 Fax: (978) 740-3083 Email: szrike@salemk12.org Items Needing Approval for SC to Discard SALEM HIGH SCHOOL Disposal of School Properties (Policy #: 3205) Title Author Publication Date Date it was last checked out Price (estimated) Add. Notes *It's worth noting that the average age of our Fiction section, both hardcover and paperbacks is 1993. The last time fiction had been iventoried was 10+ years ago. Go Ask Alice Anonymous 1971 2012 10 Still have 2 copies on the shelf Ashes of Roses Auch, MJ 2002 Never 15 Not high interest Don't you know there's a war on Avi 2001 Never 6 Not on High School Level Total Control Baldacci, David 1997 Never 10 Not high interest The Winner Baldacci, David 1997 Never 10 Not high interest Anna of Byzantium Barrett, Tracy 1999 Never 15 Not high interest Rules of the Road Bauer, Joan 1998 Never $10 Still have one copy on shelf Rules of the Road Bauer, Joan 1998 Never 10 Still have one copy on shelf Looking backward Bellany, Edward 1960 Never 10 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Guy langman, crime scene... Berk, Josh 2012 Never 10 Not high interest Monsters Bick, Lisa J. 2013 2015 12 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Cold trail Birmingham, Ruth 2002 Never 8 Not high interest The Year of the Hangman Blackwood, Gary 2002 2005 5.99 Still have one copy on shelf The Year of the Hangman Blackwood, Gary 2002 Never 5.99 Still have one copy on shelf Dangerous Angels Block, Francisca Lia 1998 2008 12 Not high interest Goat Girls Block, Francisca Lia 2004 Never 8 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Beautiful Boys Block, Francisca Lia 2004 2006 12 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Captives of time Bosse, Malcolm 1987 2009 9 Not high interest The illustrated man Bradbury, Ray 1951 2005 9 Not high interest Thar martian chronicles Bradbury, Ray 1946 2012 10 Not high interest, other copy on shelf The Cat who moved a mountain Braun, Lillian Jackson 1992 2008 20 Not high interest The Cat who talked to ghosts Braun, Lillian Jackson 1990 2010 20 Not high interest The Cat Who wasn't there Braun, Lillian Jackson 1992 2015 20 Not high interest Mrs. Presumed Dead Brett, Simon 1988 Never 9 Not high interest Shore Lights Bretton, Barbara 2003 2008 9 Not high interest Elf queen of shannara Brooks, Terry 1992 Never 9 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Talismans of Shannara Brooks, Terry 1993 Never 9 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Princess in the Spotlight Cabot, Meg 2002 Never 7 Not high interest, 1 other copy on shelf Princess in waiting Cabot, Meg 2004 Never 7 Not high interest, 1 other copy on shelf Princess in waiting Cabot, Meg 2004 Never 12 Not high interest, 1 other copy on shelf How to be popular Cabot, Meg 2006 2014 12 Not high interest, 1 other copy on shelf Awaken Cabot, Meg 2013 2015 12 Not high interest, 1 other copy on shelf The girl with a pearl earring Chevalier, Tracy 1999 Never 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf The virgin blue Chevalier, Tracy 1997 Never 14 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf The virgin blue Chevalier, Tracy 1997 2007 14 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Weep no more my lady Clark, Mary Higgins 1987 2011 20 Not high interest You belong to me Clark, Mary Higgins 1998 Never 8 Not high interest On the street where you live Clark, Mary Higgins 2001 2011 20 Not high interest Loves music, loves to dance Clark, Mary Higgins 1991 2011 20 Not high interest The lottery winner Clark, Mary Higgins 1994 2011 20 Not high interest 2061 odyssey three Clarke, Arthur C. 1987 Never 7 Not high interest Bella Vista Colette, Antonia 1958 Never 5 Not High interest Heroes Cormier, Robert 1998 Never 7 Not high interest I Am The Cheese Cormier, Robert 1977 Never 6 Not high interest Timeline Crichton, Michael 1999 2005 8 Still have 1 copy on the shelf The Lost World Crichton, Michael 1995 Never 8 Not high interset, 2 other copies on shelf Tangled Webs Cunningham, Elaine 1996 2005 6 Not high interest Daughter of the Drow Cunningham, Elaine 1995 2005 6 Not high interest The cereal murders Davidson, Diane Mott 1994 Never 8 Not high interest Someone like you Dessen, Sarah 1998 2015 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Dreamland Dessen, Sarah 2000 2016 12 Not high interest, 1 other copy on shelf Keeping the moon Dessen, Sarah 1999 2016 9 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Keeping the moon Dessen, Sarah 1999 Never 9 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf How to deal Dessen, Sarah 1998 Never 8 Not high interest The mystery of edwin drood Dickens, Charles 1968 2012 15 Not high interest The Horse Whisperer Evans, Richard Paul 1995 Never 8 Not high interest The Reivers Faulkner, William 1962 2004 16 Not high interest As I lay Dying Faulkner, William 1957 2007 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf As I lay Dying Faulkner, William 1957 2007 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Light in August Faulkner, William 1959 Never 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf The Sound and the Fury Faulkner, William 1984 2011 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Bachelor list Feather, Jane 2004 Never 8 Not high interest Tender is the night Fitzgerald, F. Scott 1982 Never 10 Not high interest The Boring Room Fleischman, Paul 1991 Never 8 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Eye of the Needle Follett, Ken 1978 1981 25 Not high interest A dangerous fortune Follett, Ken 1993 2001 8 Not high interest Shattered Francis, Dick 2000 Never 20 Not high interest Decider Francis, Dick 1993 Never 20 Not high interest Fringe Girl Frankel, Victor 2006 2011 8 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Inkdeath Funke, Cornealia 2008 Never 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Inkdeath Funke, Cornealia 2008 2011 15 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Ellen Foster Gibbons, Kaye 1987 Never 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Ward 402 Glasser, Ronald 1973 1976 20 Not high interest Beauty Queen Glovach, Linda 1998 2015 16 Not high interest E is for evidence Grafton, Sue 1988 2002 12 Not high interest B is for burglar Grafton, Sue 1985 Never 8 Not high interest J is for judgement Grafton, Sue 1993 Never 8 Not high interest A is for alibi Grafton, Sue 1982 Never 12 Not high interest The rainmaker Grisham, John 1995 2004 8 Not high interest Only Groom, Winston 1984 2016 12 Not high interest Water for Elephants Gruen, Sara 2006 2012 8 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Uprising Haddix, Margaret Peter 2007 Never 8 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf The Book of Ruth Hamilton, Jane 1988 Never 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Chocolat Harris, Joanne 1999 2013 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Plainsong Haruf, Kent 1999 Never 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Plainsong Haruf, Kent 1999 Never 12 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Siddhartha Hesse, Herman 1951 Never 8 Not high interest, other copies left on shelf Dance Hall of the Dead Hillerman, Tony 1973 1978 12 Not high interest Glass Hopkins, Ellen 2007 Never 12 Not high interest, other copies left on shelf Tricks Hopkins, Ellen 2009 2014 12 Not high interest, other copies left on shelf Crank Hopkins, Ellen 2004 2015 12 Not high interest, other copies on shelf Crank Hopkins, Ellen 2004 2010 9 Not high interest, other copies on shelf Snakehead Horowitz, Anthony 2007 Never 10 Not high interest Totally Joe Howe, James 2005 Never 10 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Totally Joe Howe, James 2005 Never 10 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Totally Joe Howe, James 2005 Never 10 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Totally Joe Howe, James 2005 Never 10 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf Comfort Food Jacobs, Kate 2007 Never 8 Not high interest The crown of dalemark Jones, Diana Wynne 1993 Never 10 Not high interest A common Life Karon, Jan 2001 Never 20 Not high interest A cold heart Kellerman, Jonathan 2003 Never 20 Not high interest The murder book Kellerman, Jonathan 2002 Never 20 Not high interest Arthur, Book 3 Lawhead, Stephen R. 1989 2002 9 Not high interest The honourable schoolboy LeCarre, John 1977 2000 20 Not high interest The left hand of Darkness LeGuin, Ursula K. 1969 Never 8 Not high interest, 2 other copies on shelf The two princesses of Bamarre Levine, Gail Carson 2001 Never 12 Not high interest, 1 other copy on shelf The Heir Lindsey, Johanna 2000 Never 20 Not high interest The pursuit Lindsey, Johanna 2002 Never 20 Not high interest A loving scoundrel Lindsey, Johanna 2004 Never 20 Not high interest Heart of a warrior Lindsey, Johanna 2001 Never 20 Not high interest Joining Lindsey, Johanna 1999 Never 20 Not high interest Say you love me Lindsey, Johanna 1996 Never 20 Not high interest Pendragon, Book 6 MacHale, D.J. 2005 Never 20 Not high interest Pendragon, Book 7 MacHale, D.J. 2006 Never 20 Not high interest 12 is too old Mann, Peggy 1980 1997 12 Not high interest Guitar Girl Manning, Sara 2003 2012 12 Not high interest Pretty things Manning, Sara 2005 None 8 Not high interest Daughter of the Forest Marillier, Juliet 2000 Never 9 Not high interest Life of pi Martel, Yann 2001 None 14 Not high interest, other copies left on shelf Life of pi Martel, Yann 2001 none 14 Not high interest, other copies left on shelf Belle teal Martin, Ann M. 2002 None 8 Not high interest Parrot in the oven Martinez, Victor 1996 Never 10 Not high interest Guns for rebellion Mason, F. Van Wyck 1977 1988 20 Not high interest Of human bondage Maugham, W. Somerset 1915 Never 7 Not high interest The Island keeper Mazer, Harry 1981 2008 12 Not high interest Hey, Kid does she love me? Mazer, Harry 1984 1999 12 Not high interest Babyface Mazer, Norma Fox 1990 Never 7 Not high interest The Deltora Book of Monsters McBride, Marc 2001 Never 7 Not high interest All the pretty horses McCarthy, Cormac 1992 Never 12 Not high interest, still 3 copies on shelf All the pretty horses McCarthy, Cormac 1992 Never 12 Not high interest, still 3 copies on shelf Billy budd and the piazza tales Melville, Herman 1973 Never 10 Not high interest Vanish with the rose Michaels, Barbara 1992 2010 20 Not high interest Stitches in time Michaels, Barbara 1996 2009 10 Not high interest The insiders Minter, J. 2004 2005 10 Not high interest Parnassus on Wheels Morley, Christoper 1945 1970 12 Not high interest, 1 other copy on shelf Songs in ordinary time Morris, Mary McGarry 1995 Never 12 Not high interest Dairy Queen Murdock, Catherine Gilbert 2006 2007 12 Not high interest Night flying Murphy, Rita 2000 Never 10 Not high interest Peace, love, and baby ducks Myracle, Lauren 2009 2015 10 Not high interest Dream West Nevin, David 1983 1996 25 Not high interest Stealing princes O'Connell, Tyne 2005 2008 10 Not high interest Critical Judgement Palmer, Michael 1996 Never 12 Not high interest Death of a stranger Perry, Anne 2002 Never 20 Not high interest Broken Days Rinaldi, Ann 1995 Never 8 Not high interest, other copy on shelf The blue door Rinaldi, Ann 1996 Never 8 Not high interest, other copy on shelf The Serpent's Shadow Riordan, RIck 2012 2015 15 Not high interest, other copies on shelf Red Pyramid Riordan, RIck 2010 Never 20 Not high interest, other copies on shelf The Red Pyramid Riordan, RIck 2010 2014 20 Not high interest, other copies on shelf Crystal Mask Roberts, Katherine 2002 2012 10 Not high interest Vampire Plagues Rook, Sebastian 2005 Never 8 Not high interest Divergent Roth, Veronica 2011 2014 10 Not high interest, 3 other copies on shelf The flight Runyan, C. F. 1991 Never 15 Not high interest Red sky in the mourning Rushbord, Patricia H. 1997 Never 12 Not high interest In the dark of the night Saul, John 2006 Never 8 Not high interest Shadows Saul, John 1992 2016 9 Not high interest Rise to rebellion Shaara, Jeff 2001 Never 8 Not high interest, other copies on shelf Cirque du freak #1 Shan, Darren 2000 2012 10 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Death's Shadow Shan, Darren 2008 Never 12 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Oddballs Sleator, William 1993 2004 10 Not high interest Interstellar Pig Sleator, William 1984 none 9 Not high interest House of stairs Sleator, William 1974 Never 9 Not high interest The boxes Sleator, William 1998 Never 10 Not high interest Vampire Diaries Vol 2 Smith, L.J. 2010 2010 15 Not high interest, other copies left on shelf Vampire Diaries Vol 2 Smith, L.J. 2010 2014 12 Not high interest, other copies on shelf Night world Vol. 3 Smith, L.J. 1997 2010 12 Not high interest, other copies on shelf A Walk to Remember Sparks, Nicholas 1999 2015 12 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Forever Stiefvater, Maggie 2011 2012 15 Not high interest, other copies left on shelf Linger Stiefvater, Maggie 2010 2015 15 Not high interest, other copies left on shelf Shiver Stiefvater, Maggie 2010 2016 15 Not high interest, other copies left on shelf Rabbit, Run Updike, John 1960 2010 15 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Runaway Van Draanen, Wendelin 2006 2009 10 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Flipped Van Draanen, Wendelin 2001 2016 9 Not high interest Homecoming Voight, Cynthia 1981 2009 8 Not high interest Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Wells, Rebecca 1996 Never 15 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Midnighters, Touching Darkness Westerfeld, Scott 2004 2009 10 Not high interest, other copy on shelf Uglies Westerfeld, Scott 2005 2014 15 Not high interest, other copies on shelf Homeless Bird Whelan, Gloria 2000 Never 10 Not high interest, other copies on shelf Homeless Bird Whelan, Gloria 2000 Never 10 Not high interest, other copies on shelf Jumped Williams-Garcia, Rita 2009 2014 10 Not high interest, other copies on shelf Jumped Williams-Garcia, Rita 2009 2012 10 Not high interest, other copies on shelf Blob Wishinsky, Frieda 2010 2011 10 Not high interest Revolutionary Road Yates, Richard 1961 Never 15 Not high interest Dragonwings Yep, Laurence 1975 Never 15 Not high interest, other copies on shelf The Beetle and Me Young, Karen Romano 1999 2005 12 Not high interest Items Needing Approval for SC to Discard WHES Disposal of School Properties (Policy #: 3205) Everyday Math Teacher manuas and student workbooks Superkids Materials Magazines, easy readers, big books Houghton Mifflin Hardcover Student Books Lucy Calkins K-2 Guided Reading Sets Older Sets Computer Lab Headphons Student Encyclopedias Hardcover Keyboards Computers Old Desktops

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