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Towns of Achushnet, Carver, Lakeville, Mattapoiett, Rochester
Posted in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 30A, § 18-25
Name of Board/Committee: Budget Subcommittee
Date & Time of Meeting: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 3:00pm
Location of Meeting: Old Colony Reigional Vocational Technical High School - 476 North Avenue, Rochester, MA 02770 - Library
Clerk/Board Member posting notice: Rosemarie Canessa
Agenda
- Discussion of FY'2013 Major Budget Issues
- Review Budget Line Items
- Discussion of House 1 Figures
- Letters to Member Town Finance Committees
- General Discussion
- Next Meeting Date
- Adjournment
Please be aware that this agenda is subject to change if other issue arise that require attention by this Committee. A copy of the full agenda is available upon request.
School Committee/School Counsel Meetings
Old Colony will host School Committee and School Conunsel meetings on January 18th, March 21st, and May 16th. The School Committee meetings will be held at 6:00pm in the cafetorium. School counsel meetings will be held at 3:00pm in the main office conference room.
School Committee Chairman To Retire May 2012
School Committee Chairman, Vincent Ryan, will be retiring in May upon completion of his current three year term. In honor of his over forty years of dedicated service to the Old Colony School Community, we will be hosting a recognition dinner for him on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 6:00pm in the Cafetorium.
We will be honoring him for his many years of service by naming the Old Colony gymnasium "The Vincent Ryan Gymnasium."
The Frosty Runner Road Race
WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
The Old Colony Athletics Department will be hosting The Frosty Runner Road Race, 10 mile run or 3.1 mile run/walk, on Saturday, January 21st (snow date 1/28). All proceeds raised will be used to purchase uniforms and update essential equipment needed for our sports teams.
All races begin at 9AM and start and finish at the school. Frosty Runner hats are available for the first 100 pre-registered runners or walkers and post food and refreshments will be served to all runners/walkers. The attached flyer contains more information and, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to see either Bethany Sylvia or Matt Trahan.
Don't run but would like to be part of this event? We'd love to have your help the day of the race! If interested, please let Mrs. Sylvia or Mr. Trahan know.
Congradulations to Old Colony's Outstanding Vocational Student Award Nominee
Graphic Communications Design Department senior Hilary Mello has been selected as Old Colony's "Outstanding Vocational Student Award" nominee for 2012.
This statewide award program recognizes the outstanding vocational education student from the Commonwealth. The award recognizes the excellence Hilary has achieved in her academic studies as well as the Graphic Communication Design field. Hilary exemplifies the high ideals of vocational-technical education. Hilary will receive her award on April 25th, 2012 at a statewide ceremony to be held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.
We are pleased with Hilary's nomination and we know you will join us in offering her congradulations.
Congradulations to Old Colony's 2011-2012 Walter J. Markham nominee
Graphic Communications Design Department senior Hilary J. Mello has been selected as Old Colony's 2011-2012 Walter J. Markham nominee.
Hilary's nomination recognizes her vocational-technical excellence, leadership skills, and her commitment to Old Colony. We are pleased with Hilary's nomination and we know you will join us in offering her your congradulations.
Early dismissal dates announced for 2011-2012
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School has announced its early dismissal dates for the 2010-2011 school year. The early release dates and times are as follows:
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• September 21, 2011 - (Wednesday) - at 10:48 am • October 31, 2011 - (Monday) - at 10:48 am • November 17, 2011 - (Thursday) - at 10:48 pm |
• January 25, 2012 - (Wednesday) - at 12:15 pm • March 12, 2012 - (Monday) - at 12:15 pm • May 18, 2012 - (Friday) - at 12:15 pm |
OLD COLONY'S ATHLETIC DIRECTOR EARNS RECOGNITION
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School is proud to announce Matthew J. Trahan, Athletic Director, as the recipient of the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association's (MSSADA) Athletic Director of the Year Award, District D.
Recipients of the District Athletic Director of the Year Award are selected from persons nominated by their respective district athletic directors associations. This award recognizes athletic administrators from across the state that have excelled in their profession. In addition, the Executive Board, at the recommendation of the Athletic Director of the Year Selection Committee, selects one individual to receive the MSSADA Athletic Director of the Year Award. The recipient of this award will have made significant contributions within the field of athletic administration at the local, state and national levels and will represent the association at regional and national competitions.
The Mission of the Old Colony's Athletic Department is to support and supplement the mission of the Old Colony School System by providing interscholastic sports programs. We are committed to the personal development and well being of our student-athletes and staff. Through our offerings, the Athletic Department plays an integral part in preparing our student-athletes for
citizenship, service, and leadership by emphasizing teamwork, self-discipline, personal responsibility and the setting of high standards and achievement.
OLD COLONY AWARDED LIFE SCIENCES GRANT
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School (OCRVTHS) is pleased to be the recipient of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Equipment and Supply Grant in the amount of $99,479.00.
The funding will aid in developing biotechnology curriculum and to purchase equipment to support experimentation in the life sciences. Old Colony is teaming with Greater New Bedford Regional Vocation Technical High School (GNBRVTHS) to build a consortium for the teaching of life sciences in Grades 9-12 in the southcoast region. Together they are sharing in the development and integration of curriculum modules that can be integrated within existing biology classes, creation of new upper level classes in the life sciences, and an online professional development network for biology/life science educators in the southcoast region.
Together, the schools are working with local institutions of higher and industry to make sure the school's curriculum and programming are aligned with industry needs and are committed to constructing a life sciences professional development and curriculum network across southeastern MA.
The school's roles are defined as follows: Old Colony is uniquely posed to develop and lead an online professional development network encompassing new curriculum, new pedagogy, sharing, and support for biology/life science educators, while GNBRVTHS is leading the program's efforts in workforce development and industry relations. Knod Both schools will work to continue developing new and expanded relationships with southcoast biotechnology industries and institutions of higher education.
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center is a quasi-public agency tasked with implementing the state's ten-year, $1 billion Life Sciences Initiative. This grant program seeks the further development of the state's life sciences workforce by providing funding for equipment and supplies. Old Colony was one of thirty-two applicants that received funding. A special thanks to OC's Library/Media Specialist, Marcia Kessler for her effort and skill in securing this grant.
- Old Colony's "Adequate Yearly Progress 2009" report issued
- View Old Colony's School Philosophy, and Goals & Objectives
- View Old Colony's 2010-2011 Old Colony Student Handbook
- View the 2009-2010 OC NCLB School Report Card | PDF
- Learn more about the school ... View the Old Colony Video
- (Created by 2008 grad Matt Willett)
Notes of Interest
Sixth Annual Old Colony Golf Tournament sets record
The Sixth Annual Old Colony Golf Tournament was a huge success, raising almost $30,000 for the Old Colony Student Scholarships and Services Fund. The golf tournament, evening dinner, auction, and raffle events generated this impressive amount thanks to the generosity of the Old Colony community.
This year's golf tourney was held at the Acushnet River Valley Golf Course in Acushnet, MA, on Saturday, May 15, 2010. The event was held in honor of a local hero, Tyler J. Trahan, a resident of Freetown who graduated from Old Colony RVTHS in 2004, Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2006, and then enlisted in the US Navy. Tyler was tragically killed on April 30, 2009, fighting for his country in Iraq.
Old Colony wants to thank John Abaray and the Golf Committee for all of their dedication and hard work. The school also thanks all of the families, friends, alumni, faculty, staff, and guests for their generous support, and for making the day a fun, memorable, and profitable one. Old Colony also wants to recognize TRANE for their generous donation of $10,000. All of the proceeds from the golf tournament will directly benefit the students of Old Colony. Thanks to everyone for making this important fundraiser the best one ever!
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Class of 1978 planning 32nd reunion in November
The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Class of 1978 is hosting a 32nd Class Reunion on November 26th, 2010. If you are interested in attending please contact Donna-Marie Forand at 508-747-6635.
The Class of 1978 Reunion Committee is: Donna-Marie Halunen-Forand, James Forand, Fran Mello, Shaun Mulvey, Glenn Newell, Debra Dias, Chalene E. Alves, Christopher Martin, Stuart Robertson, Michael Smola, Thomas Fortin, Roy Daniels, and Daniel Westgate.
Culinary Arts VTEF Draft Revision (2010)
-- View the Culinary Arts VTEF Draft Revision (2010)
Through a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education funded grant, Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School formed a partnership with Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School, Tantasqua Regional Technical School and Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School to revise the current Culinary Arts VTEF. The partnership met regularly beginning in October and has completed revising and condensing the Culinary Arts Frameworks. The Draft Revision is posted for public comment. Please send any comments to jwatterson@uppercapetech.org.
-- View or print 413-B Grant Job Postings to Revise Culinary Arts VTEF
Acushnet adventurer talks to CIT sophomores about Antarctica experience
In late March 2009, sophomores from Old Colony's Computer Information Technology (CIT) shop had the opportunity to hear Corey Wilson, an Acushnet man who graduated from New Bedford High School in 2004, talk about his adventures in the Dry Valleys of Antarctica. From November through February, the students from Karen Guenette's sophomore computer class shared the adventure vicariously by following the Internet blog that Wilson created.
Corey earned a degree in environmental studies from the University of Colorado last year, and jumped at the chance to spend the austral summer studying glacial runoff on Earth's southernmost continent. As part of the Long Term Ecological Resource Network, a study conducted under the auspices of the National Science Foundation, Wilson operated from a remote base camp at Lake Hoare in 77 degrees south latitude, in the land of the midnight sun.
The CIT students thoroughly enjoyed Corey's presentation and stunning photographs of Antarctica.
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