Within the Arlington School Committee, there are five standing subcommittees that are appointed by the chair and remain in place until mid-May of each year or until new committees are appointed or reappointed. Subcommittees meet 5-8 times per year (generally between October – June.) Subcommittee Chairs report at each Regular School Committee meeting on the subcommittee’s work.
ARLINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Subcommittees & Assignments 2008-2009
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment |
CHAIR: Leba Heigham |
· Special Education · Minuteman Tech · Discussion about Science Issues
K-12 · MCAS · Professional Development |
Member: Sue Sheffler Member: Jeffrey Thielman |
Community Relations |
CHAIR: Jeffrey Thielman |
· Athletics · After School Programs · Website/Use of technology in schools ·
Redistricting |
Member: Sue Sheffler Member: Ron Spangler |
Budget |
CHAIR: Ron Spangler |
· Monitor impact of fee increases · Explore ways to increase revenue to the school department · In depth analysis of selected components of the budget |
Member: Joe Curran Member: Denise Burns |
Policies and Procedures |
CHAIR: Joe Curran |
· Continued review of policies · Review policies referred to the subcommittee |
Member: Denise Burns Member: Joe Curro |
District Accountability |
CHAIR: Joe Curro |
· Coordinate the evaluation/accountability process for the 2008-09 school year. · Develop the accountability grid and process for 2008-09
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Member: Leba Heigham Member: Joe Curran |
Assignments/Appointments
Permanent Town Building Committee: Ron Spangler
Selectmen Liaison: Joe Curro
Budget & Revenue Task Force: Denise Burns, Ron Spangler, & Joe Curran
Vision 2020 Standing Committee: Sue Sheffler
Negotiations Committee (AEA & AAA): Leba Heigham & Joe Curro
Negotiations Committee (Unit C): Joe Curran & Leba Heigham
School Facilities Working Group: Ron Spangler
Student Advisory Council: Jeff Thielman
Arlington Youth Health & Safety Coalition: Sue Sheffler & Jeff Thielman
State Aid Task Force: Denise Burns & Jeffrey Thielman
Title IX Committee: Joe Curro
School Committee Legislative Liaison: Denise Burns & Jeffrey Thielman
SCHOOL LIAISONS
Brackett Ron Spangler
Thompson Leba Heigham
Bishop Jeff Thielman
Peirce Joe Curro
Hardy Denise Burns
Stratton Sue Sheffler
Dallin Joe Curran
OMS Ron Spangler & Joe Curro
AHS Leba Heigham & Jeff Thielman
Responsibilities:
• Connect w/school PTO or parent group, provide contact information and offer to
attend meetings to provide district updates
• Attend school events and be available to respond to questions
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