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HOOKSETT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, September 5, 2017 – 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF MEETING: David R. Cawley Middle School Media Center

I. CALL TO ORDER – Phil Denbow, Chair (action required) A. Pledge of Allegiance

II. PROOF OF POSTING - Dr. Charles P. Littlefield

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTESA. Approval of August 15, 2017 Minutes* (action required)

IV. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARDPlease see Guidelines for Public Comment on Page 2 of agenda.

V. PRESENTATION – HL Turner Group-Underhill: Kindergarten Space, UnderhillFacility, Cawley Fields

VI. REPORTS A. Reports of the Administrators* (informational) B. Reports of Standing Committees – Budget, NHSBA, SERESC, Sick Bank, Transportation, Policy, Communications

VII. UPDATES FROM DR. CHARLES P. LITTLEFIELD, Superintendent of Schools

VIII. FINANCEA. Review of Manifest and Action Relating Thereto (action required)

IX. PERSONNELA. Co-Curricular Nominations*

X. OLD BUSINESS A. Goals* B. Full-Day Kindergarten (Discussion)

XI. NEW BUSINESS A. C.I.P. (Discussion)

B. Dates for Budget Workshop

XII. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Please see Guidelines for Public Comment on page 2 of agenda

XIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCEA. Budget Timeline* B. NHSBA Call for Resolutions* C. Upcoming Presentation: Learning Enhancement Plan (Part 1)

XIV. NON-PUBLIC SESSION: RSA 91-A:3 Section II (if needed)

XV. ADJOURNMENT (action required) – The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Hooksett School Board is Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at

David R. Cawley Middle School Media Center.

GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AT HOOKSETT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

Guidelines when addressing the Hooksett School Board under OPPORTUNITY FOR THE

PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD section of the Hooksett School Board meeting agenda:

1. Public comment will occur at the beginning and the end of each School Board meeting. 2. Each individual wishing to speak will be given 3 minutes. Everyone is expected to be

courteous and polite. 3. Questions for the School Board will be taken under advisement and will be addressed

as soon as possible in a manner deemed appropriate by the Board. 4. Members of the public that would like to be included in a current discussion of the

Board (at a time other than the Opportunity for the Public to Address the Board) will be allowed to do so only if the entire Board agrees to it.

HOOKSETT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING – August 15, 2017 III. A.

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Unapproved HOOKSETT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Minutes Tuesday, August 15, 2017 – 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF MEETING: David R. Cawley Middle School Media Center

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Phil Denbow called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm.

Pledge of Allegiance

ATTENDANCE Phil Denbow, Lindsey Laliberte (arrived at 5:20 pm), Greg Martakos (arrived at 5:45 pm), Kara Salvas, James Sullivan and Allan Whatley. Dr. Phil Littlefield, Superintendent, Marge Polak, Assistant Superintendent, and Karen Lessard, Business Administrator.

PROOF OF POSTING Dr. Charles P. Littlefield provided proof of posting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of June 6, 2017 Minutes J. Sullivan motioned to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2017 meeting. Seconded by A. Whatley. Correction: page 3- Terry Hanson should be Carrie Hanson Vote unanimously in favor.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD No public comments

UPDATES FROM DR. CHARLES P. LITTLEFIELD, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Littlefield distributed the list of Board approved goals established at the retreat.

PRESENTATION – HL Turner Group The presentation has been rescheduled to September 5th and will include:

• Kindergarten space at Underhill• Presentation on the Underhill facility• Report on the findings regarding the fields at Cawley

PERSONNEL Ratification of Superintendent’s Nominations J. Sullivan motioned to approve the ratification of the Superintendent’s nomination of Andrew Hollock as an elementary education teacher. Seconded by K. Salvas. Vote unanimously in favor


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J. Sullivan motioned to approve the Superintendent’s appointment of Tracey Ruest as an ALPS teacher. Seconded by A. Whatley. Vote unanimously in favor

L. Laliberte arrived at 5:20 pm.

A. Whatley motioned to approve the Superintendent’s appointment of Katie Sarette as a Social Studies teacher. Seconded by . No second Vote unanimously in favor

J. Sullivan motioned to approve the Superintendent’s nomination of Heather Harrison as a special education teacher. Seconded by K. Salvas. Vote unanimously in favor

Co-Curricular Nominations K. Salvas motioned to approve the co-curricular assignments as presented. Seconded by A. Whatley. Vote unanimously in favor.

Resignations K. Salvas motioned to accept the resignation of Louis Cataldo. Seconded by L. Laliberte. Vote unanimously in favor.

FINANCE Review of Manifest and Action Relating Thereto

K. Salvas motioned to approve the manifest for June 20, 2017 in the amount of $820,902.44. Seconded by J. Sullivan.

Vote unanimously in favor.

K. Salvas motioned to approve the manifest for June 30, 2017 in the amount of $l,868,024.47. Seconded by L. Laliberte.


K. Salvas motioned to approve the manifest for July 1, 2017 in the amount of $533,106.45. Seconded by L. Laliberte.


K. Salvas motioned to approve the manifest for July 27, 2017 in the amount of 1,757,528.77. Seconded by L. Laliberte.


K. Salvas motioned to approve the manifest for August 15, 2017 in the amount of $761,320.87. Seconded by L. Laliberte.


Budget Adjustments


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No budget adjustments

OLD BUSINESS A. Whatley: I would like to report on the Superintendent Search Committee which met in July and were charged with coming up with an advertisement which will be approved at the October SAU Board meeting. I have given each Board member a copy of the plan with the help of some guidance counselors and an English teacher. I have sent a copy of this to each member of the committee. I would like this Board to look at it and if you have any comments or adjustments, I can incorporate that in October. Also, as a result of this search, our advisor indicated that we must be comfortable with putting this outside the State. I am asking the Board to think about this job description; we need to add a moving expense allowance for out of State candidates. I made a list of Superintendents that have been hired in the last six (6) months in New Hampshire and the salary range is from $129,000 to $159,000. I would suggest and presented at our July meeting…we should throw in a number of $150,000. That would be a number we probably would not exceed.

Dr. Littlefield: At the October SAU meeting, I will bring a budget and at the next meeting in November they will approve it and there will be a discussion on what will be budgeted for the successor.

L. Laliberte will be reaching out to the Principals for their input to address the question; what leadership skills would they like to see in a Superintendent.

G. Martakos arrived at 5:45 pm.

Dr. Littlefield reminded the Board that the candidate will look for a cohesive SAU. You are not hiring a Hooksett, Auburn or Candia Superintendent. At your last SAU Board meeting, Ted Comstock laid out a process; there was not an actual vote but there was a consensus on the process. We need to be true to the process. My advice is the person will want to see uniformity. That is why we have the team to coordinate that process.

NEW BUSINESS Instructional Time Schedules Per the State rules, there is a requirement that the Board approve the school schedule annually. There have been no changes since last year. At the elementary level there is an emphasis on Language Arts, the next level has more math and it is equally distributed at the middle school.

G. Martakos motioned to approve the instructional time schedule for the 2017-2018 school year as presented. Seconded by K. Salvas. Vote unanimously in favor.

Full-day Kindergarten – Discussion Dr. Littlefield explained the proposed funding for kindergarten students. Some State aid will be provided and it is a step in the right direction.


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OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD No public input

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE Hooksett School Board Meetings Schedule*

Budget Workshop – October 3rd.

ADJOURNMENT (action required) – J. Sullivan motioned to adjourn at 6:05 pm. Seconded by G. Martakos.Vote unanimously in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Lee Ann Moynihan

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Hooksett School Board is Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at David R. Cawley Middle School Media Center.

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Hooksett School Board Meeting VI. A.Assistant Superintendent Report

9/5/17

Summer Curriculum Work and PD – Hooksett teachers took part with other faculty members throughout the SAU in a variety of curriculum work this summer. Much of this work was led by Becky Wing, Justine Thain, Cheryl Violette (Auburn), and Cheryl St. Pierre (Candia).

• Competency Worko Identify student learning targets that represent key content-specific

concepts, skills and knowledge. English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science,

Unified Arts, Work Study Practices

• Report Card Revision K-5o Revised report card statements based on grade level competencieso Developed rubrics for each statemento Updated competency and numerical grading scales

• New Teacher Training - Math In Focuso Foundations of Core Instruction – Concrete, Pictorial Abstract, Planning,

Setting the Stage for Success

Effective 3-Dimensional Science Classroom Project (Grant) o The goal of this project hosted by SAU15 at Cawley this summer was to

train a cadre of elementary, middle and high school science faculty from 5NH districts to effectively apply the CCCs (Crosscutting Concepts) andSEPs (Science and Engineering Practices). These teachers will go on andtrain other teachers and administrators in their districts. Barbara Hopkins,NHDOE Science Consultant was onsite for 2 of the 8 days of training andwas very impressed by the level of commitment the teachers displayedthroughout their work.

SAU 15 Administrators Retreat - Work Sessions SAU #15 administrators had the opportunity to spend 7 days together this summer. We met on 6/29, 6/30, 7/18, 7/19, 8/17, 8/22, and 8/23. Our work was focused in the following areas:

• The Skillful Leader II: Maximizing Collaboration’s Impact on Learning provided aspringboard for our work which was facilitated by consultant, Chris Harper.

• Over the course of the summer, the group focused on developing a vision, a seriesof commitments, and evidence-based classroom and instructional “look fors” topromote and enhance academic, social and emotional success for our students.

• Supporting teacher collaboration was a priority in all discussions. During the 2017-2018 school year, each building will develop a plan for increased teachercollaboration focusing on improving student learning.

2017-2018 Projects • Science Program Review – New Program Pilot• Year 3 Implementation of Teacher Evaluation Process• Continue Writing Plan Development

Assessment Schedule Assessment Timeframe Grade Levels

DIBELS Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills

Completed by 9/22/17

Grades K-5: Reading

NWEA-MAP Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress

9/5/17 – 9/18/17 Grades K-8: Reading & Math

Fred C. Underhill School

Principal’s Report

August/September 2017

Staff Changes We welcome the following staff members to our school and thank those who have moved on or changed roles for their service to the children and families of Hooksett.

★ New to Underhill: ○ Rachelle Natale - Title I

★ Changing Staff: ○ Haley Brittain - Grade 2 Teacher

Enrollment Underhill has been busy with new registrations. We received an influx of new registrations in the last two weeks. We gained over 40 new first grade students who did not attend Underhill’s Kindergarten last year.

● Preschool - 22 students● Kindergarten - 93 students (6 sections, class sizes vary depending on AM/PM session,

average size 15/16 students)● Grade 1 - 145 students (8 sections, average size 18/19 students)● Grade 2 - 141 students (7 sections, average size 20/21 students)● Total as of 8/30/17 = 401 students

Facilities Our Underhill custodial staff did an outstanding job getting the school ready for a new school year. Our custodians, Kristen McGovern and Ken Christie, led our summer crew in preparing the the building for the start of school. They painted interior walls, stripped and waxed floors, moved furniture, and landscaped. I appreciate their work in relocating multiple classrooms and resource areas.

“Meet Your Teacher’” at Underhill - Tuesday, August 30, 2017 Fred C. Underhill School families attended “Meet the Teacher” time on August 30, 2017. It was very well attended, with many students and their families stopping in to visit their new classrooms. The staff did a great job welcoming the students and the families. It was a good opportunity for me to meet new students and their families. I also enjoyed welcoming current students back to school.

Professional Development Days Over the course of two professional development days Underhill Faculty attended a variety of trainings led by administration and staff. The trainings were planned over the summer to align with the District’s vision, mission, core values, and goals. Teachers were trained in teaching writing strategies, DIBELS progress monitoring, professional learning communities, and Responsive Classroom.

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Fred C. Underhill School

Principal’s Report

August/September 2017

Underhill Summer Programming During the summer, many students attended the three summer programs offered at Underhill. Many students attended Extended School Year (ESY) programming to receive services through special education. Students came for instruction in both reading and math through our Title I program. We also welcomed some of our newest students to attend Ready for Success which helps incoming kindergarteners prepare for their first school experience. Overall, the programs were well attended and the students were able to practice and maintain their academic and social skills.

September Events ★ Open House, Book Fair, and PTA Ice Cream Social

○ Preschool and Second Grade - September 20th■ Book Fair - 6:00-7:30pm■ Classroom Visits - 6:00-7:00pm■ Ice Cream Social - 6:00-7:30pm

○ Kindergarten and First Grade - September 21st■ Book Fair - 6:00-7:30pm■ Classroom Visits - 6:00-7:00pm■ Ice Cream Social - 6:00-7:30pm

★ Professional Development Day - September 29th


Benjamin Loi, M.Ed. Principal

Hooksett Memorial School Principal’s Report - September 2016 Engage – Explore – Excel

SAU #15 Core Values 1. Schools are for students.2. Students meet and exceed high academic standards.3. We each have the responsibility to ensure the success of all students.4. Twenty-first century instruction is necessary for twenty-first century learning.5. We believe that it does, in fact, "take a village to raise a child.”

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Staff Changes at HMS We welcome the following staff members to our school and thank those who have moved on or changed roles for their service to the children and families of Hooksett.

New Teachers: Andrew ‘Drew” Hollock - Grade 3 Teacher Heather Harrison - Grade 4 Special Ed Teacher Tracey Ruest - ALPS / Content Enrichment Carrie Hanson - Music (One-Year Position)

Changing Roles: Meghan Largy - change to Grade 4 Teacher

New Support Staff (Paraprofessionals): Cindy Moquin - Grade 3 (1:1) Maryse Pelchat - Grade 3 (1:1) Madison Martineau - Grade 4 (1:1) Judy Berthieume - Grade 5 Kim Swiderski - Grade 5

Projected Day One Enrollments Students and staff should be off to a great start at HMS. Classes will be rolling on opening day with the beginning of the year activities and staff starts to create their classroom learning communities. First day enrollment projections as of August 31, 2017:

Grade Total Students in Grade Number of Sections Average Class Size

3 137 7 19.6

4 144 7 20.6

5 146 7 20.9

WHOLE SCHOOL 427 21 20.4

The School’s Ready to Go Thanks to the HMS custodial staff and summer cleaning staff for all of their hard work and preparation. Mary Palmer, Lynn Champney, Tim Foote, and Brian Lawry did a wonderful job both inside and outside of the school. Summer helpers completed some additional cleaning and grounds projects. A special thanks to Kelly Alois and Stacey Collins, our HMS secretaries, for all of their hard work to get the school organized.

‘Meet & Greet’ at HMS - Tuesday, August 29, 2:00 to 4:00PM The Hooksett Memorial School community was invited to attend a ‘Meet & Greet’ from 2:00-4:00PM on August 29. This annual event is usually very well attended, with many students and their families stopping in to visit their new classrooms. Our entire school community is excited to welcome our new and returning students. Staff will be greeting their guests as they finish preparing their classrooms for the first day of school.

Inspiring Excellence Together

VI. A.

Summer Academy at HMS Our Summer Academy Program ran over the course of four weeks, from July 18 to August 10. There was a multifaceted approach to the program again this year, with a focus on math, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and writing. Staff met prior to the Academy and daily during it to plan and adjust instruction to meet each child’s needs. Enrollment for Summer 2017 was 27 students this year, with an estimated 20 to 24 students present each day. Student progress will be monitored during the 2017/2018 school year. Academy staff and the school administration will be meeting in September to reflect upon the program and discuss possible changes to next year’s academy.

NWEA Testing – September 2017 Hooksett Memorial School students will be taking the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress testing during the month of September. Each student will have two testing sessions in one of the computer labs, with each testing session scheduled to last for approximately 90 minutes. The data from this testing provides valuable and highly useful sources of information about individual student performance in the areas of reading and mathematics. These tests help determine a student’s instructional level and measure academic growth from year to year. These computer-based tests provide almost immediate data for staff to use to help guide a more personalized instructional program for each child. HMS will be testing students during the first two to three weeks of school.

Growth Mindset During one of the professional days in late June, staff from HMS and Underhill schools joined for a presentation on Growth Mindset, offered by Hannah C. Mariotti and Sarah Wagner, from Beacon Coaching and Consulting. Together, they have over thirty years experience in both the education and mental health fields. Growth mindset refers to people who think of intelligence as something that can improve and grow with effort and hard work. The concept of a growth mindset was developed by psychologist Carol Dweck and popularized in her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Dweck’s educational work centers on the distinction between “fixed” and “growth” mindsets. According to Dweck, “In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits.” Alternatively, “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment,” writes Dweck. Students who embrace growth mindsets, the belief that they can learn more or become smarter if they work hard and persevere, learn more, learn it quicker and view challenges and failures as opportunities to improve their learning and skills.

Quote to Note “A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers.”

Helen Keller Respectfully Submitted,

Stephen A. Harrises, Principal

Upcoming Events at Hooksett Memorial School

September 2017 8/31 - First Day of School 9/4 - Labor Day - No School 9/5 to 9/15 - NWEA Testing 9/26 - Grades 3 and 5 Open House/PTA Ice Cream Social 9/27 - Grade 4 Open House/PTA Ice Cream Social 9?27 - PTA Fundraiser Kick-Off 9/29 - Professional Development Day - No School

October 2017 10/6 - School Picture Day 10/9 - Columbus Day - No School 10/21 - PTA Spooktakular

Inspiring Excellence Together

CAWLEYMIDDLESCHOOLPRINCIPAL’SREPORT“MakeaMark,MakeADifference:2017NewHampshireMiddleSchooloftheYear

September2017

SummerAcademyDuringthethreeweeksofSummerAcademy2017therewereatotalof38studentswhoattendedoneofthefouroptions:summerschool,mathintervention,readingintervention,orSTEM.Tenstudentsreceivedmathandreadinginterventionsupport.Thisyearmathinterventionwasdesignedwitheachweekfocusingonatargetedskill.Inthespringmathteachersrecommendedstudentsandidentifiedanareaofconcernforeachstudent.Weekone’sfocuswasnumbersense(fractionsanddecimals)aswellasgeometry(area,perimeter).Weektwostudentsfocusedonratiosandproportionsandweekthreethetargetedskillswereequationsandexpressions.

Readinginterventionwasonlyofferedweekoneduetolimitedenrollment.

STEMweeksfocusedonvariousscience,technology,engineering,andmathematicalactivities.DuringweekoneSTEMstudentswereengagedinthethemeofbubbles.Studentscompetedinchemicallyengineeringabubblesolutionanddesigningawandthatwouldbeabletoproducethelargestbubbles.Studentswereactivelyinvolvedintheengineeringdesignprocessastheyhadopportunitiestotesttheirdesignsandengageinmultiplere-designs.InweektwoSTEMstudentswereengagedinthethemeofusingwater.Studentsexperimentedwithvariousmaterialstotestthedurabilityandusefulnesswhenusedinwater.Theycompletedaseriesofchallengesandusedtheknowledgeaboutthematerialstodesignawaterballoonlauncherandshield.Theweekculminatedwithawaterballoonfightinwhichstudentsusedtheirdesigns.DuringweekthreeSTEMstudentsparticipatedinthethemeofinvestigation.Studentsweregiventheopportunitytobrainstormtheirownideasandquestionsanddesignanexperimenttohelpthemanswerthosequestions.Studentsworkedtogethertocreateandexecuteaprocedure,collectandanalyzedata,andpresenttheirfindingstotheirpeers.

SummerEnrichmentCawleyMiddleSchoolwelcomed33studentsenteringgrades4-8intothe2017SummerEnrichmentprogram.SummerEnrichmentofferedthreereturningcourses:CakeDecorating,MinecraftforLearning,andScratch.Cakedecoratinghostednumerousseasonedveteransandeagerlywelcomednewcomerstotheworldofcakes,cupcakesandotherwildcreations.Similarly,MinecraftforLearningandScratchcombinedreturnersandfirst-timerstoanenthusiasticworldofonlineproblemsolvingandcollaboration.3-DPrintingandVideoGameBuildingwerenewcoursesthissummer.

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TeacherWorkshopDaysTeachersarrivedbackatschoolonAugust28andparticipatedinworkshopsonAugust29andAugust30.UsingthemissionstatementfromtheHooksettSchoolBoardteachershadin-depthconversationsregardingtheimplementationofthevisionandourcommitmentstostudents’academic,socialandemotionalgrowth.Teachersmetintheircontentareastodevelopactionplansthatdirectlyrelatetotheirsubject.Thestaffalsoparticipatedinwebsitedevelopment,bullyingtraining,emergencymanagementpreparationandfinalizedtheimplementationofintegratingstudyskillsinallgradesandclasses.Inaddition,teammeetingswereheldwithadministration,schoolcounselorsandthenurse.

OpenHouseTheannualOpenHouseforparentswasonAugust29.Teachersgaveanoverviewofthecurriculum,scheduling,eventsfortheyear,andstructureoftheschool.Theeventwaswellattendedandpositivefeedbackwasreceivedfromparents.TheCawleyAdministrationpresentedtoparentsat5:45pminthegymnasium.TheHooksettPTAprovideddinnerfortheCawleystaffbeforetheevent.

NWEATestingAllCawleystudentswillbetakingtheNWEAtestinmathandreadingfromSeptember5–September15.Thedatawillbeusedtoguideteachersinplanninginstruction.StudentswillalsobetakingthemathandreadingNWEAtestinJanuaryandJune.Thegoalisforallstudentstomeetorexceedtheirtargetedgrowth.

HighSchoolInformationNightsOnMonday,September11,therewillbeapresentationregardingthetransitiontohighschoolsforparentsintheCawleyCafeteriaat6:30pm.Studentsarewelcometoaccompanytheirparents.Superintendent,Dr.LittlefieldandPrincipal,MatthewBensonwillclearlyoutlinetheprocessforselectingahighschool.

HighSchoolFairOnMonday,September25therewillbeahighschoolfairfortheClassof2018.Bow,Goffstown,Londonderry,ManchesterCentral,ManchesterMemorial,ManchesterWest,PembrokeAcademyandPinkertonAcademywillallhavetheirownspacestopresentandanswerquestions.Theeveningwillbeginat6:30pmandparentsandstudentswillhavetheopportunitytoattendthreefortyminutespresentations.

StudentCouncilElectionsStudentCouncilelectionswillbeheldonMonday,September25.Theopenpositionsareseventhgradetreasurer,eighthgradepresident,vicepresident,secretaryandtreasurer.HomeroomrepresentativeswillbeselectedinearlyOctober.Thepurposeofstudentcouncilis:TodeveloppositiveattitudesandpracticegoodcitizenshipTopromoteschoolspiritToimproveschoolmoraleToprovideaforumforstudentexpression

AthleticsThe2017CrossCountryseasonpracticeswillbeginTuesday,September5from2:40- 3:45.Apracticeandmeetschedulewillbehandedoutduringthefirstweekoftheprogram.Allstudentsmayparticipate,regardlessofskilllevel,andshouldstarttrainingontheirownassoonaspossible.Runningshoesarerecommended.Anofficialcross-countrycourseis2.1miles.

FieldHockeyisofferedasaclubsport.Thegoaloftheprogramistoprovideanintroductiontothesportoffieldhockey.Emphasiswillbeonthedevelopmentofskills,teamwork,andsportsmanship.ThefirstpracticewillbeonThursday,September7,from3:00pm-4:30pm.

SoccertryoutsforbothgirlswillbeginonTuesday,September5,from2:45until4:30pm.

Allstudentsmusthavesportsphysicalmustbeonfilewiththeschoolnurse.AphysicalafterSeptember1,2016isconsideredcurrent.

UpcomingDatestoNoteatCawley:KeyDates:August28,29,30: TeacherWorkshopDays:7:40am-2:40pmAugust29: OpenHouse:6:00-8:00pmAugust31: FirstDayofSchoolforStudentsSeptember4: NoSchool,LaborDaySeptember5: FallNWEATestingBeginsSeptember11: HighSchoolInformationNight,6:30pmSeptember15: Dance,6:30–9:00pmSeptember18: SchoolPictures,8:00amSeptember25: StudentCouncilElections,8:00am(7th&8thGradeOnly)September25: HighSchoolFair,6:00–9:00pmSeptember29: ProfessionalDevelopmentDayforTeachers,7:40-2:40pm

RespectfullySubmitted,

MatthewBenson,Principal

Hooksett School Board Meeting September 5, 2017

Director of Student Services Report______________________________________________________________________________

Paraprofessional Trainings • Paraprofessionals have been participating in on-line learning modules from the

Master Teacher. They will have access to the learning courses for the entire schoolThe Master Teachers offers:

o A wide variety of online courses that give paraprofessionals the specific training they need—with strategies they can apply immediately.

o A 10-question test at the end of each course that is automatically gradedto ensure understanding.

• Para Welcome Back Day wasAugust 28th. We met as a team for 2.5 hours discussing roles and responsibilities, growth mindset, and restraint/seclusion.

Teacher Trainings • In addition to the learning modules

for paraprofessionals, all teachers andstaff are in the process of acquiringaccounts for the Master TeacherInclusion trainings. Each teacher will have 24/7 access to:

o 40 self-paced courses that focus on working with all students in theclassroom, specifically around generating modifications andaccommodations, behavior management, monitoring progress and targetinginstruction

o resources for disability awareness, classroom interventions, and workingwith paraprofessionals in the classroom

Extended School Year Programs • A variety of in-district and private programs were available to eligible students

ages 3-21. The majority of students received services from 7/17/17 to 8/10/17 thatprovided opportunities for academic, social-emotional and therapeutic skilldevelopment.

• A total of 165 students were eligible for at least one type of service. Attendancevaried for each week, building, and service type.

Title 1 Summer Program • This summer was our third Title 1 summer program, “August Academy”. Students

who participated were in targeted skills groups to address their specific areas ofacademic need by rotating through learning stations. Underhill studentsparticipated in a thematic unit pertaining to the beach and ocean. All students were

also provided with books at their reading level to continue reading at home for the summer.

Student Enrollments • At this time, enrollments of students with disabilities eligible for special education

continues fluctuate greatly. It is too soon to know if we will be beginning the yearwith an increase or decrease of students.

Staffing Needs • At this time we are hiring for the following positions:

o 6 paraprofessionalso Certified Occupational Therapy Assistanto Special Education Building Facilitatoro 2 Title I teachers

2017-2018 Federal Entitlements • IDEA – FY’ 17 $338,179 (FY'17 $344,841.84)

Special education teacher6 paraprofessionals20 iPadsSpecialized contracted servicesOnline interactive learning license (Lexia)Specialized, adaptive equipment/furniture

• Title I – FY’ 17 $175,801.08 (FY’16 $192,915)Underhill – 2 part-time Tutors (1 Reading and 1 Math)Memorial – 2 full-time Tutors (1 Reading and 1 Math)Intervention suppliesProfessional DevelopmentSummer programmingResources/supplies/educational supports for homeless studentsBefore/Afterschool tutoring at all 3 schools

Respectfully Submitted,

Christine Gialousis

HSD Technology Updates Summer / September 2017

Summer Projects

The Technology Department has continued working with Google to restructure student accounts to read as follows: HS Grad year student first name last initial @student.sau15.net. This change in the name structure permits teachers and staff to know if the person emailing is a student or employee. Instructions and procedures for all future student email account setup has been documented and shared with appropriate personnel. This is also apart of our Technology Handbook for Tech procedures for consistency in protocols.

Memorial School received over the summer the following technology and has been setup and ready for use in the school:

● 120 Chromebooks distributed in 4 carts.● 30 Touchscreen Chromebooks which is a new lab at Memorial● 19 LED Tv’s 55’ installed● 19 Apple Tv’s setup

Cawley Middle School received the overhaul on the first floor lab with all new iMacs desktops. All iMacs from the lab are being used to complete the 2nd floor lab to be fully functional. All extra iMac are being swapped out with end of life iMacs to put working machines in the classrooms that can be updated. Any additional iMacs have been put in various classrooms as an additional resource for teachers and students.

Underhill and Memorial have wifi and network upgrades that are in progress to updates the wifi infrastructure and school switches. Technology is currently waiting on a timeline from the company responsible for the implementation of the project. This upgrade will improve school bandwidth, wifi access points and permit for a greater number of technological devices on the network as well as provide a stronger platform to support online testing. This will also permit us to finalize our mapping of the network infrastructure of these two facilities.

All labs in all schools have been updated any necessary repairs or replacements of keyboard and mice have been completed, computers have been updated to the latest operating system the computer will permit due to age of the systems. This includes 1 lab at Underhill, 2 labs at Memorial and 2 labs.

The Technology Department has setup a new Help Desk Solution through an Open Source. We are utilizing Spiceworks and have customized the platform to serve all schools in HSD. The tech support system is a simple, user friendly form that provides the tech team immediate notification of a ticket, updates on the status of the ticket and a various amount of reports in order to analyze tech request trends and needs.

VI. A.

Apple Volume Purchasing Program (DEP) currently exists with 27+ apple and itunes accounts. The HSD team is working with Apple to redeploy a new management tool utilizing Lightspeed to manage iPads, iPods with basic management of inventory, updates and application deployment, purchases and to maintain a bulk control of the equipment versus manually working on each device for updates. This is enhanced security, management, accountability and will provide for a more transparent application purchase line items for department disaggregation, i.e. grant, sped, reg ed.

Ongoing or In progress projects include:

○ Reorganization of Google Accounts○ Purging of Accounts from exiting employees○ Network Reconfigurations and mapping○ District Technology Passwords updates○ Technology Procedures Guide○ Data collection for writing the next 3 Yr Technology Plan○ SAU Tech Upgrades○ Firewall Upgrades○ Consolidation of Vendors and Services

Christy Prosser HSD Technology Director

Hooksett School Board Meeting Director of Mathematics, Accountability & Assessment Report

9/5/17

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Mathematics

Summer Math Work • As of July 1, 2017 New Hampshire school districts are required to have

competencies in grades K-8. This summer teachers from across the SAU worked ingrade level teams to finalize the competency documents and report card statementsfor mathematics that we began working on last summer.

Mathematics Instruction • We will continue to work on pacing through instructional planning of mathematics

instruction this year. NWEA Measures of Academic Progress results suggest thatclassrooms where chapter assessments took place closest to the target dates sawgreater growth than those who were further from the targets during the 2016-2017academic year.

• Instructional coaching in mathematics will also continue this year. The 2016-2017pilot was successful in the area of student achievement and the teachers who tookpart in the process gave positive feedback on the anonymous surveys that werecompleted. I will be working with teachers individually to identify personal strengthsand challenges to help them refine their teaching practices.

New Teacher Training • Teachers who are new to the district along with

some veteran teachers attended math trainingsessions on August 15 & 16. The sessions focusedon how to get students ready to participate andachieve in the mathematics classroom. Setting thestage for success in mathematics is the emphasis ofthe first five lessons that teachers worked on duringthese days.

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Discussion focused on the concrete-pictorial-abstract approach, the use of math journals, lesson structure and planning. We also had some fun solving problems!

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Accountability

Report Card Committee • The SAU 15 K-5 Report Card Committee worked to revise our current K-5 report

card to include statements that reflect the new competencies in all subject areas. Thecommittee developed work study practices, reviewed grade scales and determinedreport card components. Six teachers and two administrators represent Hooksett onthe committee.

State Reporting • End of year enrollment & academic reports were finalized and all anomalies resolved

in mid-August to prepare for certification by the Superintendent.• Incoming student rosters, course and student class submissions were submitted to the

NH Department of Education as required at the end of each summer.

Assessment

Smarter Balanced Results • School, district and state level results are still in the preliminary phase until all end of

year submissions are verified by the NH Department of Education. Preliminary stateresults can be found on the NH Department of Education website.

NWEA MAP (Northwest Evaluation Association’s Measures of Academic Progress) • Fall MAP testing in the areas of reading and mathematics will begin on Tuesday,

September 5th in grades K-8.

Respectfully Submitted,

Becky L. Wing Director of Mathematics, Accountability & Assessment

HSD Board Report September 2017

The library media program is off to a running start for the 2017-2018 school year. The

last days of August were spent revitalizing the library media centers with new books,

new equipment and even new staff. Although she will be sorely missed, we are very

happy for Mrs. Diane Lovejoy who retired at the end of last school year.

We extend a warm welcome to Mrs. Josee Eaton, who is replacing Mrs. Lovejoy as the

Library Assistant at Underhill School. Ms. Eaton grew up in Hooksett; she attended

Hooksett Village and Hooksett Memorial Schools. She comes to us with nine years of

experience as the Library Assistant at Bedford High School. Mrs. Eaton holds an

Associates Degree in Legal Studies and has spent many seasons coaching the Ragged

Mountain Ski Team. She and Mrs. Landsman have the Underhill library media center in

tip-top shape for our new and returning students and staff.

We are fortunate to have Ms. Beaudoin and Mrs. Sigel returning to Hooksett Memorial

School and Mrs. Williams at Cawley Middle School. Over the summer months, I worked

along with grade level teams on the English Language Arts, Social Studies & Science

competencies. The entire library media team been busy preparing for the new school

year. As we head into September, the library media team will be focusing on the

following:

- Partnering with classroom teachers to support enhanced student learning, especially in theareas of inquiry and research

- Expanding availability of STEM related services and resources across schools

- Improving access to resources available online and off campus

- Expanding digital content collection across the district

- Strengthening our partnership with the Hooksett Public Library to provide complimentaryservices to our community


Justine Thain, Library Media Director

The mission of the library media program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.

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HOOKSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT

2017-2018

CO-CURRICULAR NOMINATIONS

CAWLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Last Name First Name Replacing Activity Compensation Lander Marie Blais Field Hockey Coach (50%) $682.50

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Hooksett School District School Board Goals 2017-2018

September 5, 2017

In Process Ongoing Complete

High School Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Full Day Kindergarten

Communication & School Board Functions

Renegotiate high school MOUS

Improve student achievement at all grade levels Develop a full day K implementation plan

• Programming• Facilities• Timeline

Improve communication with parents and the community on important and timely topics: budget, programming, etc.

Ensure that administrators and teachers have a deep understanding of assessment data and its use in improving instruction

Expand the role of a HS Liaison to provide program/academic updates

Explore research-based instructional strategies for core classroom instruction to improve student outcomes

Identify educational value vs. convenience value

Identify multiple platforms of communication with families and community. Website, email, etc.

Review preparedness for high school in terms of study skills and organization

Articulate the vision of the “Whole Child”. Describe our academic, social and emotional programming

Curriculum implications grades 1-8

Investigate ways to increase interest in district activities and school board initiatives

Student Services Review ALPs model with a focus on Tier 3 Explore Pre-K options (SNHU)

Support district and building administrators in leadership initiatives – Skillful Teacher

Conduct a program review of special education services Including communication, assessments, timeline

Challenge all students to achieve at high levels Review ½ Day K Program and Curriculum

Facilities and Finance

Review classroom assessment retake policy and procedures

Technology Integration Identify energy efficiencies and green initiatives

Review the role of para-professionals. Hiring practices/level of experience

Continue implementation of study skills in the curriculum at all grade levels

Review technology integration practices at each grade level

Consider upgrades at Underhill • Playground• Stage/Multi-purpose Area

Review Title I Program and procedures

Review intervention practices K-8: Instructional options, assessment and progress monitoring, parent involvement, and considerations for improvement

Investigate how technology enhances learning

Discuss possibility of community turf fields

Safety Continue and expand STEM opportunities in all grade levels

Review BYOD procedures Update school board regularly during contract negotiations

Investigate inter-school radio communication for emergency purposes

Collaborate with private entities and other school districts who have demonstrated excellence in programming and student outcomes

Professional Responsibilities &

Accountability

Develop a model or incentive plan to reduce the number of sick days taken at the end of the school year

Re-evaluate Cop-Sync Review grading practices for consistency Maintain updated teacher websites

Present a solid well thought out cost effective budget

Review the issue of guns on school property during elections

Implement new science standards and update curriculum and materials

Respond to parent inquiries in a timely manner

Demonstrate ownership in fulfilling job responsibilities

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BUDGET TIME LINEHOOKSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT

2018-2019

XIII. A.August 2017

DRAFT DRAFT DRAFTThis Year Last Year

SCHOOL BOARD SETS BUDGET GOALS/OBJECTIVES 7/2017 7/2016

BUDGET PREPARATION DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY SCHOOL 7/2017 7/2016

BUILDING ADMINISTRATORS' BUDGET DUE TO SAU by 8/30 8/12

SAU REVIEW WITH ADMINISTRATORS *9/5 - 9/13 *8/29-9/9

ADMIN BUDGET PRESENTED TO SCHOOL BOARD 9/26 9/30

SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP DATE(S) 10/3, 10/17, 11/7 10/4, 10/24 11/1

BUDGET PRESENTED TO BUDGET COMMITTEE 11/9? 11/7

MEET WITH BUDGET COMMITTEE ?? 11/17, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 11/17 & 12/8

POSTING FOR BUDGET/BOND HEARING 1/2/2018 1/10/2017(At least 7 days before it is held)

LAST DATE FOR PETITION WARRANT ARTICLES/CBA 1/9/2018 1/10/2017(Second Tuesday in January)

BUDGET COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET 1/11/2018 1/12/2017

LAST DAY FOR BUDGET COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING ON 1/16/2018 1/17/2017BUDGET/BOND HEARING(Before the 3rd Tuesday in January)

CANDIDATE SIGN UP 1/24/18-2/2/18 1/25/17-2/3/17(7th Wednesday before Election Day to the following Friday)

POSTING WARRANTS AND BUDGET 1/29/2018 1/30/2017(Last Monday in January)

DELIBERATIVE SESSION #1 2/9/2018 2/10/2017(Between the 1st and 2nd Saturdays after the last Monday in Januaryinclusive of those Saturdays)

DELIBERATIVE SESSION #1 SNOW DATE 2/10/2018 2/11/2017(per RSA 40:4,II, the postponement shall not delay the deliberative session more than 72 hours)

POSTING WARRANTS FOR SESSION #2 2/27/2018 2/27/2017(14 clear days)

VOTING SESSION #2 3/13/2018 3/14/2017

*Specific dates to be determined

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