Minutes of the August 12^th, 2015 meeting of

The 19^th Ward Community Association Schools Committee

Attendees: John Boutet, John Laing, Dan Ross, Jay Ross, Sarah Yaworski

Approval of July minutes

Accepted

Volunteer recruitment/training process

Dan will update at the September meeting.

School 16 update

Nothing to report. Principal Laniak has not heard anything concerning setting up a committee.

School 44 receivership

School personnel are working on their improvement plan, one aspect of which is community involvement. A joint letter from the Schools Committee and the Southwest Education Committee offering support has been drafted and will be distributed to the committees.

Spelling bee

In the absence of a chair, there are decisions to be made soon. At the next meeting I will invite Fraternity folks and we will select a date for the Spelling Bee and will order the word list to get to the schools.

Old/New Business

There are three possibilities for LFLs which are being pursued. In the meantime at various venues we have given away over 1000 books.

Next Meeting Wednesday, September 9^th at 7 pm in the 19^th Ward Association Office.