Members of the School Committee heard from Dr. Catherine Goguen and from GES Principal Earl Martin regarding the much higher reading scores which once again are higher than before. They detailed achievements and future goals.
Pictures were shown of the play area at the rear of Gardner Elementary School.
Nurse Becky highlighted progress in training staff for medical emergencies, “The nurses have been busy. The nurses have been busy. … I wanted to highlight a few things that we got done between last spring and now. we’ve done a lot of CPR, AED, first aid trainings in the district.” The advantages of the Heywood Telemedicine availability was described and the partnership with Price Chopper to provide vaccines was explained.
School Committee Focuses on Academic Success and other Positive Progress in Meeting of October 10, 2023
In its Mission Statement, the Gardner Public School System identifies its Core Values as “Academic Excellence, Creativity, Respect, and Responsibility.” To that end, the School Committee approves funding, sets policies, and hears updates regarding objectives. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY.
| In the Meeting Agenda – Packet and Agenda, CLICK HERE for pdf |
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| Recognition by the Superintendent of K-1st and 2nd Grade DIBELs Teachers |
| Acceptance of Grant Funds |
| Approval of Expenditures |
| Acceptance of Donations |
| Reports of Facilities Subcommittee and Policy Subcommittee |
| Student Advisory Board – Zayvian Rowe-Class – a Gardner High School Junior and in the Mount Wachusett Early College program. |
| School Policies – Some first reading, and some second reading |
| Superintendent Goals |
| MOA Agreement between the School Committee and AFSCME |
| Various Updates |