students who could benefit from that. Dr. Clifford shared that they were able to offer an engineering course this year and next year it has grown and will have two classes. Ms. Dolan asked, in terms of the RAD program which she is supportive of, she asked what are we doing for boys so that they don’t put themselves into situations where woman have to use self-defense. Mr. Lee agreed with her sentiment in terms of what is available for boys. Mr. Lee acknowledged that the RAD program is gender specific and is designed that way for a purpose. He shared that part of the challenge is getting young men to sign up for courses that are offered. Mr. Lee shared that we do work with DOVE who comes in and deals with issues around relationships and what is an unhealthy relationship and what is a positive relationship. Dr. Clifford added that with the Second Step program they do age related role playing in terms of situations; noting that Ms. Bennett would be a great resource to speak with. Ms. Fiske Heger noted that Special Services partners with junior colleges, and asked if there are thoughts of expanding this to the general population and Dr. Clifford answered that there are conversations occurring. Ms. Fiske Heger thanked Dr. Clifford. From the School Committee A. School Building Committee Update Mr. Devin shared that there was a meeting last week. East project is moving along well; courtyard, media center, parking lot East Middle School groundbreaking, Friday, June 15th at 11:30 am Conversation regarding ESCO project South project will be having a meeting with MSBA in terms of choosing a design group Policy & Education Subcommittee Ms. Naughton shared that the Policy & Education Subcommittee met on May 18th and made a small revision to the Graduation Ceremony Policy that will be brought to the next meeting. In addition, the Committee has been discussing the fundraising policy. Discussion of Proposed School Committee Meeting Dates: Change June 11 to June 18, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. Ms. Fiske Heger announced that the June 11th School Committee meeting has been moved to June 18th at 7:00 pm at the Ross Elementary School. July 16, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. August 27, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. Ms. Fiske Heger asked the Committee if there are summer plans or conflicts, to let her know and it will voted on at the June meeting. Public Comment Ms. Fiske Heger shared the following calendar events with the Committee:
students who could benefit from that. Dr. Clifford shared that they were able to offer an engineering course this year and next year it has grown and will have two classes. Ms. Dolan asked, in terms of the RAD program which she is supportive of, she asked what are we doing for boys so that they don’t put themselves into situations where woman have to use self-defense. Mr. Lee agreed with her sentiment in terms of what is available for boys. Mr. Lee acknowledged that the RAD program is gender specific and is designed that way for a purpose. He shared that part of the challenge is getting young men to sign up for courses that are offered. Mr. Lee shared that we do work with DOVE who comes in and deals with issues around relationships and what is an unhealthy relationship and what is a positive relationship. Dr. Clifford added that with the Second Step program they do age related role playing in terms of situations; noting that Ms. Bennett would be a great resource to speak with. Ms. Fiske Heger noted that Special Services partners with junior colleges, and asked if there are thoughts of expanding this to the general population and Dr. Clifford answered that there are conversations occurring. Ms. Fiske Heger thanked Dr. Clifford. From the School Committee A. School Building Committee Update Mr. Devin shared that there was a meeting last week. East project is moving along well; courtyard, media center, parking lot East Middle School groundbreaking, Friday, June 15th at 11:30 am Conversation regarding ESCO project South project will be having a meeting with MSBA in terms of choosing a design group Policy & Education Subcommittee Ms. Naughton shared that the Policy & Education Subcommittee met on May 18th and made a small revision to the Graduation Ceremony Policy that will be brought to the next meeting. In addition, the Committee has been discussing the fundraising policy. Discussion of Proposed School Committee Meeting Dates: Change June 11 to June 18, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. Ms. Fiske Heger announced that the June 11th School Committee meeting has been moved to June 18th at 7:00 pm at the Ross Elementary School. July 16, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. August 27, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. Ms. Fiske Heger asked the Committee if there are summer plans or conflicts, to let her know and it will voted on at the June meeting. Public Comment Ms. Fiske Heger shared the following calendar events with the Committee: