Mr. Keenan's Newsletter
June 12, 2009
Mr. Keenan’s Notes
Updates
This is the final newsletter update for this school year. The year has had so many ups and downs but we were able to make it through. We were able to make it through very difficult situations because of great support from staff, parents and volunteers who rolled up their sleeves and made difficult situations manageable. No matter where the final outcome may place us we can all take great solace in that the students at MMEHMCPS had a wonderful year and excelled in so many areas too numerous to mention.
As I write this final newsletter of the year, I’d like to remind everyone to have a safe and restful summer vacation. Please feel free to contact me by email at anytime during the summer or stop by and visit me at our new location.
Update from the Board of Trustees
Heating Plant Installation Process
Last week’s newsletter included the first of many status reports to come regarding installation of the heating plant at our school. Because it’s not about just replacing the boiler, we’ll be referring to this capital project as the heating plant. Again, the right system needs to perform for 30+ years, must be efficient, must contain backup systems; and most importantly, must be safe for the students and staff during and after installation. The target start date is mid-May, 2010.
While the District has earmarked the capital funds for this project, we are taking the initiative to ensure that we know what type of system is being installed and that we are kept abreast of what is happening each step of the way. Therefore, a special “Thank You” goes out to Melissa Caughey, one of our parents, for accepting an assignment to liaise with Tony Lacina, Director of Facilities for Barnstable Public Schools, for the duration of this project. Melissa’s role will be to communicate directly with Tony on a regular basis, and report back so that we can be sure to pass the information on to our community in a timely manner. Tony has assured us that he will fulfill this commitment to our school building regarding the heating plant.
Currently, four of the seven designers who responded to the initial bid, are being interviewed. We’ll have another update for you when you come to school in September.
Summer Board Meetings – Meetings are Open to the Public ~ All are Welcome
Monday, June 22 6:00 P.M. Library (last meeting to be held at MMEHMCPS)
Monday, July 27 6:00 P.M. BCHMCPS Library or Hyannis Youth and Community Center
Monday, August 24 6:00 P.M BCHMCPS Library or Hyannis Youth and Community Center
How to get in touch with the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees now has an e-mail account. It is bchmcps@gmail.com. It will be checked at least once per day and every attempt will be made to respond within 24 hours. There is a link to that account on our school’s website at http://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/mme/boardtrustees.html
Results of the ’08-’09 Parent/Guardian Survey
Thank you to those of you who responded to the Parent/Guardian Survey, which resulted in a 52% response rate. The overall satisfaction rate this past year was 92%; 2% higher than last year. Our charter goal is 80%. For an Executive Summary and a more detailed look, please visit our school’s website (noted above) for the link on the left sidebar, which will be available in July.
New Board Members
The Board will be profiling its 11 members in a fall newsletter so that you can get to know us better. New Board members will begin attending meetings in June so feel free to come by and meet them!
On behalf of the Board, have a fun and safe summer and we’ll see you on September 8th!
School Committee Meetings:
To stay connected to district news during the summer, attend a School Committee meeting or watch it live on TV22. They will be held on July 14th, August 11th, and September 8th. Meetings are scheduled to be held in the Barnstable Town Hall Hearing Room and generally begin at 7:00pm. When meetings are held in the Hearing Room, they are recorded live and can be viewed in real time. Check http://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/schoolcom/schcomm.htm for confirmation of time and location.
