September 16, 2015
-DraftCOMMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM
MAJOR RECOMMENDATIONS DISCUSSED
AT SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 MEETING
Note: The recommendations below reflect the discussion and agree-to modifications made by the CET
members at the September 15th meeting.
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Provide literacy and math tutors for the after-school extended day period, or during the
enrichment periods, supervised by the District (Education Plan: iii. to increase learning time by extending
the school day and/or year.
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Provide instruction to the school staff to institute regular moments of quiet time throughout the
school day for all students (Education Plan: v. academic, social‐emotional, and student support)
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During 2015-16, explore the concept of instituting a full-service Community School model at
HMS, including wrap-around services (in health; mental health etc) to families as well as
students; and paid positions for parents and others to assist both students and their families.(v.
academic, social‐emotional, and student support
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Survey students, parents and staff regarding what students need to be successfully academically,
and in terms of school climate and culture.( vi. school climate and other components.)
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Expand School-wide strategies to increase cultural understanding among students, faculty and
staff Strategies will include on-going professional development for faculty and staff. ( vi. school
climate.)
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Develop programs and school-wide strategies for students that promote character development
and positive valuesincluding PBIS and Second Step. ( vi. school climate.)
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Hire additional hall monitors. Provide professional development for hall monitors and other staff
regarding therapeutic restraint training and de-escalation techniques.
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Assist parents of ENL students by translating important school documents, notifications, etc.
through hard copy, electronic means (e.g. SNN, PowerSchool) , and exploring ways to provide
information orally (e.g. interpreters at school functions; phone apps). (vii. parent/family involvement)
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