June 4, 2012 - Milford School District

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MILFORD SCHOOL BOARD
AGENDA
Monday, June 4, 2012
Milford High School – Lecture Hall Room # 182 - 7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Board Member Comments
3. Public Comments
4. Reports and Presentations
a. Superintendent’s Report
1. Introduction to Morgan Andrews, Gatorade U.S. Soccer
Player of the Year.
b. Test Score Presentation
5. New Business
a. Annual Report from ATC Regional Committee Chair
b. Professional Development Plan
c. Approval of MHS Adult High School Program
6. Old Business
a. Policy Proposals
1. Policy 2403 Sexual Harassment (2nd Reading)
2. Policy 2404 Dispute Procedure (2nd Reading)
EXHIBIT
EXHIBIT
EXHIBIT
EXHIBIT
EXHIBIT
EXHIBIT
7. Housekeeping Items
a. Nominations
b. Approval of Minutes 5/21/12
c. Approval of Manifests: 25,1167,1168,1169,1170
1171,1172,1173,1174.
8. Public Comment
9. Nonpublic Session RSA 91-A :3II (a)(b)(c) (if necessary)
a. Personnel
b. Collective Bargaining (non-meeting)
10. Adjournment
The mission of the Milford School District is to provide a quality education that challenges all students to succeed.
Annual
Report
of the
Regional Center Advisory Committee
for the Applied Technology Center
at Milford High School
and the Career Development Center
at Mascenic Regional High School
Serving:
Hollis-Brookline
Mascenic
Milford
RSEC Academy
Souhegan
June 2012
Wilton-Lyndeborough
Table of Contents
Report of the Chairman…………………………………………………………………..3
Report of the Director…………………………………………………………….………4
Regional Center Advisory Committee Members………………………………….…….5
Priorities for 2012—2013………………………………………………………….……...6
Career Development Report……………………………………………………………...7
Student Recognition…………………………………………………………………….. 11
National Technical Honor Society…………………………………………………... 12
MHS Career & Technical Awards………………………………………………….. 13
2012 Career & Technical Program Completers…………………………………… 15
Program Highlights……………………………………………………………………... 19
Accounting/Business Technology/Marketing………………………………………. 20
Automotive Technology……………………………………………………………... 21
Biotechnology………………………………………………………………………... 22
Career & Workforce Development Committee………………………….…………23
Computer Technology & Programming……………………………………………. 25
Construction Technology……………………………………………………………. 26
Culinary Arts………………………………………………………………………… 27
Firefighter I…………………………………………………………………………... 28
Graphic Arts…………………………………………………………………………. 29
Pre-Engineering……………………………………………………………………… 30
Precision Machining…………………………………………………………………. 31
Video Production…………………………………………………………………….. 32
Regional Committee Minutes…………………………………………………………... 33
September……………………………………………………………………………. 34
October……………………………………………………………………………….. 35
January………………………………………………………………………………..37
April…………………………………………………………………………………... 39
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Report of the Chairman
The Regional Center Advisory Committee provides a forum for the receiving school, sending school representatives, business and industry partners and teachers to have a voice in the evaluation of and improvement
of Career & Technical Programs at the Applied Technology Center of Milford High School. It is then the role
the Regional Center Advisory Committee to advise the Milford School Board, the Receiving School Board, on
matters relating to Career and Technical Education.
During the 2011-2012 school year, there was much discussion around the role of Program Advisory Committees and the role of the Regional Center Advisory Committee. When the Applied Technology Center first began, the Program Advisory Committees were directly involved in defining the competencies for each program. Over time the DOE has realized that it’s important to have state wide competencies to ensure content
consistency in all similar Career & Technical Programs offered throughout the state. We invited Lisa Danley,
the State Administrator for Career & Technical Education and also Milford’s Program Liaison, to two of our
meetings to describe the new role of the Program Advisory Committees. The Program Advisory Committees
no longer need to define the competencies. Now they can focus on making sure that the program is current for
today’s economy. Program Advisory Committee members can participate in the state wide definition of
competencies if they desire. This spring, Bryan Higgs, member of the Computer Programming Program Advisory Committee participated with other state business and post- secondary representatives to update state
wide competencies for Computer Programming.
Timing is everything. The Milford School Board, after much discussion and a special report by the Director
of Technical Studies, Dr. Rosie Deloge, has established a goal for 2012-2013 focusing on the Applied Technology Center that states: Review the Applied Technology programs and structures to ensure that the district is
preparing students for today’s economy. At the same time, the Department of Education Bureau for Career
& Technical Education has established a timeline for reviewing all Career & Technical Centers in NH
through a Self-Evaluation and Monitoring Visit process. The Applied Technology Center at Milford High
School and its partner the Career Development Center at Mascenic Regional High School are on the list for
2012-2013. The Self-Evaluation document provided by the DOE will serve as a solid foundation upon which to
evaluate programs and structures.
At the January 2012 Regional Center Advisory Committee meeting, the members asked that Dr. Deloge meet
with Superintendent Suprenant to explore the possibility of a better and more time-friendly process for presenting and discussing needs with the administration and School Board. A five year strategic plan was suggested. There is no doubt that a five year plan will evolve from the Self-Evaluation work scheduled for 20122013. But, in preparation for the 2013-2014 budget process, the Regional Center Advisory Committee discussed and voted on one priority item to recommend to the Milford School Board. On April 17, 2012, it was
moved and carried unanimously that the Regional Center Advisory Committee fully supports regular school
district funding of the Career Guidance position be phased in over four years starting with the 2013-2014
school year.
Following this report and that of the Director of Technical Studies, are pages outlining the Career Development accomplishments that include elementary, middle as well as high school students. What is critical to understand is that local businesses are seeking out Milford High School students to participate in internships
and work-coop opportunities. Hayden Kirk, NH Ball Bearing, Hitchiner and Hendrix are all lined up to partner with Milford High School Applied Technology Students to provide learning opportunities for students in
the economy they will face.
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Report of the Director
The Applied Technology Center at Milford High School and the Career Development Center at Mascenic Regional
High School have accomplished much in 2011-2012 as outlined in the following pages. The Milford center stands
number 9 out of 23 centers in the state with an enrollment of 535 students in Career & Technical Programs for 20112012. This figure represents 58% of the total high school enrollment. We do a good job of engaging students in Career & Technical Education programs.
The latest brochure published by the National Association of State Directors of Career & Technical Education (2010)
sets the national stage for where we have been and where we must be headed for the future, to quote:
Reflect, Transform, Lead: A New Vision for Career & Technical Education
In the early 1900s, vocational education emerged in response to the burgeoning industrial era. Designed to train individuals with job-specific skills, vocational education helped drive our nation’s economic engine throughout the 20th
century. Today, vocational education is called Career & Technical Education (CTE). To be clear – CTE is not a new
label for the same system. While CTE is built upon the rich history and tradition of vocational education, it has
adapted to meet the dynamic demands of the global economy. CTE reflects the modern workplace. And since the majority of careers require a postsecondary credential, high-quality CTE programs incorporate rigorous academic and
technical standards, as well as critical workplace skills such as problem solving, communication and teamwork, to
ensure career and college success for its students (p.1)
Another important guiding source is the Georgetown University: Center on Education and the Workforce Report entitled: Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018 Report. This state by state
report identifies by 2018, 64% of the jobs in New Hampshire will require postsecondary education. The STEM
State-Level Analysis of the Help Wanted report further describes that NH will demand 40,840 STEM jobs by 2018
and 90% of those will require postsecondary education and training by 2018.
On May 24, 2012, a team from Milford including a high school and middle school teacher, Director of Engineering at
Hitchiner, President of Intellitek, National Sales Representative for STEM Intelitek products and the Director of
Technical Studies, participated in a seminar Pathways to Success: Connecting Manufacturing to Education held at
Nashua Community College. The speaker was Bill Symonds author of the Pathways to Prosperity – Meeting the
Challenge of Preparing Young Americans for the 21st Century. To quote from the report (2010): ― Only 56 percent of those enrolling in a four-year college attain a bachelor’s degree after six years, and less than 30 percent of
those who enroll in community college succeed in obtaining an associate’s degree within three years. . .Given these
dismal attainment numbers, a narrowly defined ―college for all‖ goal – one that does not include a much stronger focus on career-oriented programs that lead to occupational credentials-seems doomed to fail‖ (p. 7).
For 2012-2013, the Milford Applied Technology Center and the Mascenic Career Development Center are on the Department of Education Bureau of Career & Technical Education’s list for a Monitoring Visit. This means that both
centers must conduct a Self-Evaluation, based on a specific guiding document, to assess where we are and where we
need to improve. Heading into this very important evaluation, we are fortunate to have teachers, administration, the
Regional Center Advisory Committee and the Milford and Mascenic School Boards all in support of this work. The
Milford School Board has set definite dates by when they expect information from this evaluation and those dates will
be coordinated with the Mascenic School Board as well. The Applied Technology Center at Milford High School and
the Career Development Center at Mascenic Regional High School are well positioned to Reflect, Transform and
Lead their students into the 21st century through Career and Technical Education.
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Regional Center Advisory Committee Members
Joe Kasper
Avid Technology
RCAC Chair & Chair: Video Production
Oonagh Williams
Royal Temptations
RCAC Vice Chair & Chair: Culinary
John Leslie
JCL.NET
RCAC Secretary & Community Member
Kevin Drew
Milford HS
Milford School Board
Lisa Danley
NH Dept of Education
Liaison: Career & Technical Education
Heather Leach
Centrix Bank
Chair: Accounting, Business, Marketing
Lana Parent
Eisai Pharmaceuticals
Chair: Biotechnology
Jeff Boucher
NMTW Credit Union
Chair: Computer Tech & Programming
Scott Austin
Milford Lumber
Chair: Construction Technology
Deborah Kaplan
WS Packaging-Label Art
Chair: Graphic Arts
Kathleen Tighe
WS Packaging-Label Art
Chair: Graphic Arts
Sally Monroe
NH Machining Association
Chair: Precision Machining
Mark Misiag
Spincraft
Chair: Pre-Engineering
Carolyn Magri Halstead
Community Member
Joe Stella
Joseph Stella Eng & Design
Community Member
Cindy Matte
Hollis-Brookline HS
Principal
Rich Winslow
Hollis-Brookline HS
Guidance Counselor
Trevor Courtney
Mascenic Regional HS
Principal
Kathy Upton
Mascenic Regional HS
Director of Guidance
Brad Craven
Milford HS
Principal
Rosie Deloge
Milford HS
Director of Technical Studies
Rich Paiva
Milford HS
Career Guidance Counselor
Jon Ingram
Souhegan HS
Principal
Karen Chininis
Souhegan HS
Director of Guidance
Maggie Paul
Souhegan HS
Community Service Coordinator
Janet Reed
RSEC
Director
Stan Shupe
RSEC
Assistant Director
Brian Bagley
Wilton-Lyndeborough
Principal
Sue Ballou
Wilton-Lyndeborough
Assistant Principal
Peter Warburton
SAU#39 Souhegan
Superintendent
Robert Suprenant
SAU#40 Milford
Superintendent
Susan Hodgdon
SAU#41 Hollis-Brookline
Superintendent
Brian Bagley
SAU#63 Wilton-Lyndeborough Superintendent—Interim
Leo Corriveau
SAU#87 Mascenic
Superintendent
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Priorities for 2012-2013
Recommendation to the Milford School Board that regular school
district funding of the Career Guidance position be phased in
over four years starting with the 2013-2014 school year.
Continue to work with the Assistant Superintendent and the established Milford School District Curriculum Cycle process to
identify key equipment needs for the 2013-2014 budget.
In collaboration with high school administration, provide input to
the school board, if any, for the need for seed money for new program development as part of the Applied Technology Center program and structure review.
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Career Development Report
Comprehensive Five Year Career Development Report
2007-2012
5 year totals in (black) – 2011/12 totals in (red)
Individuals & Students
Continued to hold meetings with students regarding work-based learning opportunities and career counseling.
(460 Cumulative appointments), (94 current year appointments)
Work-Based Learning Activities
Developed and Coordinated Job Shadow experiences in the southern NH area for MHS students.
(119 Cumulative Shadow experiences), (13 Current year Shadow experiences)
In 2007/08 the Career Focus Internship, Independent Internship and Coop/Work Study programs were created. 8 students completed the first Career Focus Internship class that year. The Career Focus Internship course currently runs
once each semester with a 15 student capacity. Independent Internships and Coop/Work Study placements are established at any time during the calendar year.
(101 Cumulative Work Based Learning Opportunities), (35 Current year Work Based Learning Opportunities)
Created the application process for Community Service Learning ELOs for students in the community, 2008/09.
(5 Community Service Learning ELOs were directly placed by this office between 2008 – 2010)
Assessments
Starting in 2008/09, Administered, Proctored and Interpreted the AccuPlacer for Seniors entering post-secondary
schools and for Sophomores, Juniors to be used as a diagnostic and course guidance tool. Diagnostic AccuPlacer was
accomplished in partnership with the MHS English and Math Departments.
(405 Cumulative Students tested), (185 Current year Students tested)
Coordinated the scheduled of the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test administration and an
interpretation for Juniors, Seniors and Sophomores.
(118 Cumulative Students tested), (36 Current year Students tested)
Created a formal online Exit Survey for use in interviewing Seniors who have completed a CTE program. Coordinated
and Scheduled students to complete the survey in the Career Lab. Assisted in compiling and disaggregating the results
for student tracking and CTE program improvement.
(548 Cumulative Students surveyed), (107 Current year Students surveyed)
Administered and Proctored CareerScope aptitude test batteries for identified students referred by the Special Education department. Trained Special Education staff on the proper use and interpretation of aptitude tests.
Classroom Curriculum – Milford Middle School & Milford High School
Students are presented with a career development curriculum at all grade levels.
Early Career Exploration and Understanding Career Development – 7th and 8th grade (MMS)
Career Exploration and Career Decision Making – 9th grade (Health and Wellness)
Kuder Career Planning Survey, Career Pathways and Career Research – 10th grade (English).
Professional Networking and Informational Interviewing – 11th grade (English).
Resume and Cover Letter Writing and Interviewing Skills – 12 grade (English).
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In 2007/08, a curriculum and career development program was developed for the 7th and 8th grades. In collaboration with
the Milford Middle school faculty and Student Services, a career curriculum was facilitated to all 8 th graders during one
week in February with career activities including:
Goal Setting
Learning Styles
Computer-Assisted Career Exploration
Understanding Career Clusters
Workplace Skills
The week culminates in an 8th grade ―Career Day‖ with industry professionals representing the 16 Career Clusters presenting to students.
Created and instructed a curriculum in Health & Wellness classes to introduce Freshman to career development topics.
Curriculum was delivered to 9th graders in all Health/Wellness classes.
Facilitated an introductory career guidance curriculum for all freshman which included a ―Values Auction‖ and
―Career Myths‖.
Facilitated a career guidance curriculum (CDM-R/Kuder Career Guidance System) as a follow up to career assessments delivered by Student Services.
Presented Career Pathway Plans of Study to students based on Kuder Career Search interest inventory results for use in
course planning and scheduling.
Collaborated with the MHS English Department in 2007/08 to determine a course of action and the infusion of a career
development curriculum into the classroom. This current curriculum incorporates both MHS English competencies
and National Career Development Guidelines.
Collaboration with the English Department to infuse career development curriculum includes:
Met with the English Department on three occasions to discuss scheduling of curriculum.
An Advanced Career Research & Informational pilot program was launched for 11th graders. (2008/09 only)
Worked with eleven 10th grade classes – Career Exploration/Use of Career Information Delivery Systems/Kuder registration curriculum. Curriculum infusion took two-three 90-minute blocks.
Eight 12th grade classes – Pre-employment Skills/Resume and Cover Letters. Curriculum infusion took two to three
90-minute blocks.
Created and Delivered a Workforce Readiness/Development Curriculum to all 12B English classes at least one day
per week each semester. Included securing guest speakers from the business community to discuss pre-employment
skills and career readiness as well as student portfolio development.
Through 12B English classes, facilitated a pre-employment skills curriculum through which several students were selected and then participated in the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce Interscholastic Interview Competition.
Every selected MHS students has placed in this area wide competition (Hollis/Brookline, Souhegan, Wilton/
Lyndeborough) since inception. (2008/09 through 2009/10 only)
Created and Assisted Student Services to produce 28 Career Pathway Plans of Study based on the Nationally adopted
16 Career Cluster system (CPPOS) for use in classrooms, student/parent use and individual counseling. Auditing and
editing of CPPOSs continue on an annual basis.
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Sage/Alternative Education
Met with representatives from Sage and district administrators to create a standardized career curriculum and formulate
an action plan to work with students needing career development and evaluation. Met with the Sage Seniors for career
assessment and career action planning. Provided informal student-centered action plans to staff/faculty at Sage.
(2007/08 through 2009/10)
Career counseled students referred by Sage.
Assisted Sage Job Coach in placing students in Work-Based Learning opportunities.
Attended Sage Career Development meetings held at Sage with faculty and administration.
Mentored the Sage Job Coach in assessment administration/interpretation, NH DOL requirements/procedures, Internship protocols and placements.
Collaborated with the Director of Student Services and the GED Options Instructor to create career & workforce development competencies for GED students and the GED Options program. (2008/09 Spring Semester)
Milford Middle School
Developed and Coordinated 8th grade tours of Milford High School & Applied Technology Center’s Career and Technical programs. Tours are conducted annually in late winter/early spring to assist in student transitioning and course
scheduling for the following year. (218 8th grade students)
Staff/Faculty
Maintained the Career Lab for use by students, faculty, and administrators (includes individual use by students/faculty
and several workshops - faculty to faculty).
Collaborated with school counselors to provide assistance/career counseling services to specific students.
Developed and Assisted faculty/staff in creating a process and appropriate documents for students to participate in Extended Learning Opportunities.
Business & Community
Attended and sat on the Education sub-committee for the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce, meeting bimonthly. (2007/08 through 2009/10 only)
Attended meetings in the community with businesses to discuss Work-Based Learning opportunities for students in the
each current and next academic school years.
Coordinated and Scheduled the attendance of students and faculty members at the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce Career & Business Expo in October of each academic year. Solicited funds from the Milford Lions Club to provide transportation for students/staff. Individual students and Classes attended and students ―worked‖ the Expo as a
class assignment. (254 students and numerous faculty)
Established the Career & Workforce Development Committee. This committee of 10 professionals, consists of faculty, administration and business professionals, was created to provide insights, ideas and feedback regarding career
development activities and work based learning experiences.
School-wide Career Events
Solicited and Organized the Healthcare Career Day. Past presenters from the community conducted workshops on
Nuclear Medicine, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Emergency Medical Services as well as panels of Nursing professionals. (1,310 students attended), (157 students attended)
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Coordinated and Scheduled Computer Science Awareness Career Day. Computer science/career presentations with
IT professionals from the business community were delivered to several audiences of students.
(Since 2008/09, 338 students attended), (75 students attended)
Assisted in creating and coordinating a Computer Video Game Night for 8th grade students to promote Computer Science Technology.
(Since 2009/10, 48 students attended), (9 students attended)
Coordinated and Scheduled an Engineering Career Day. On average, four engineering/career presentations with multiple presenters from a variety of engineering disciplines were delivered to audiences students.
(Starting 2008/09, 420 students attended), (135 students attended)
Organized and Assisted Student Services staff in coordinated and facilitating the Sophomore Career Breakfast. Sophomore students were surveyed regarding what industries/professionals would they most like to interview for career information. Students were then assigned to professionals for round table discussions. (2007/08 through 2009/10 only)
(327 students participated)
District Wide Activities
Charged with coordinating and facilitating the STEM Equity Pipeline Project. The STEM committee, which consists
of faculty and guidance counselors from Heron Pond, Milford Middle School and Milford High school looks to address
gender-related differences in learning and in the educational experiences that affect student interest, performance, and
choice of careers; and how leadership approaches and teaching styles, curriculum, student services, and institutional culture contribute to causing or closing gender gaps that persist in certain fields. The committee’s efforts are supported by
the National Alliance for the Partnerships in Equity at the national level. The Project included creating and administering a gender equity attitudes & perceptions survey to 143 elementary, 164 middle and 248 high school students in SAU
40. (Results to be analyzed in order to identify root causes and determine best solutions in increasing equity in education: to increase/improve performance on the Perkins III core indicators). Presentations regarding the project were given
at the NAPE Professional Development Institute in Washington, DC. (2010/11 to Present)
Health Professionals Panel of Speakers
during Health Science Career Day
Jim Ward, Mentor and
Michaella Ferrarin, Student Intern
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Student Recognition
National Technical Honor Society
MHS Career & Technical Awards
Career & Technical Program Completers
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National Technical Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is the acknowledged
leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in
Career & Technical Education. NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence,
and helps top students find success in today’s highly competitive
workplace. The following students have maintained an overall
academic grade point average of 3.0, a 3.25 grade point average
in their Career & Technical program of study, and they exemplify scholastic achievement, skill development, leadership, honesty,
responsibility, and excellent character.
Student
Program
Jason Bolduc
Construction Technology
Mitchell Conley
Construction Technology & Precision Machining
Ashley Federico
Pre-Engineering
Craig Gomes
Computer Programming & Graphic Arts
Shanley Groves
Marketing
Kelly Harrington
Business Technology
Ryan Hull
Business Technology
Camden Kallfelz
Business Technology
Victoria Kyvelos
Marketing
Lorisa Monahan
Business Technology
Eric Pannese
Pre-Engineering
Corie Rogers
Biotechnology & Marketing
KaJay Rooke
Biotechnology & Graphic Arts
Meghan Sapienza
Marketing
George Vlad
Marketing & Precision Machining
Tristen Wade
Graphic Arts
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Accounting
Excellence in Accounting I—Michael Bachilas, Rebekkah Colclasure,
Elizabeth Curless, & Elise Maclaughlin
Excellence in Accounting II—Grace Benoit
Biotechnology
Excellence in Microbiology—Megan Tyrrell
Biotechnology High Achievement—Jonathan Penniman
Microbiology Future Scientist—Kyle Doyle
Biotechnology Future Scientist—Melissa Gray
Business Technology
Excellence in Business Administration—Kayla Kennedy & Rebecca Schoolcraft
Excellence in Business Management—Kristafer Jewett
FBLA Student of the Year—Lauren Benuck
FBLA Chamber Award—Sabrina Strelow
Computer Programming
Excellence in Programming Fundamentals—Michelle Sprague
Excellence in Java—Daniel Burgess, Erica Penniman
Excellence in Data Structures—Craig Gomes
Outstanding Computer Team Member—Emery Doucet (Intermediate Division)
Sarah Halstead (Classroom Division)
Excellence in Construction Technology—Joseph Willette
Excellence in Advanced Construction Technology—Peter Vrideau & Joseph Pellitteri
Golden Hammer—Michael Hart
Most Improved—Trevor Belanger
Culinary
Excellence in Culinary Arts I—Seth LaVallee
Excellence in Culinary Arts II—Joshua Parker
Outstanding Dining Room Service—Aubryana Michalowski
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Graphic Arts
Excellence in Photoshop—Jake Benuck
Excellence in Graphic Design—Jack Betelak
Excellence in Screen Printing—Tom Scannell
Graphic Arts Student of the Year—Mariah Florez
Marketing
Outstanding DECA—Alicia Berry, Shanley Groves
Outstanding Marketing—Corie Rogers
Most Improved—Rebecca Mitchell & George Vlad
Pre-Engineering
Excellence in Engineering Design—James Spalding
Excellence in Computer Integrated Manufacturing—Ashley Federico
Excellence in Advanced Engineering—Alex Pettiglio
Skills USA Automated Manufacturing Technology Bronze—Ashley Federico, Eric Pannese &
Myles Salisbury
Precision Machining
Leo Baldic Award—Dylan Pioli
Excellence in Welding—Joseph Albina
James Bartlett Walker Most Improved Student—Joshua Lepine
Skills USA—Mitchell Conley
Woodworking
Excellence in Woodworking Technology I—Ashley Edmunds
Excellence in Advanced Woodworking Technology—Hunter Bottazzi & Nicholas Carl
Outstanding Woodworking Student—Dustin Iverson
Most Improved Woodworking Student—Travis Curry
Outstanding Shop Integrated Student—Warren Bullock
Video Production
Excellence in Video Production—Zachary Steinbrecher
Excellence in Audio Production—Albert Francis
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Student
CTE Program
Work/College
Major
Perry Alperin
Video Production
Roger Williams University
Undecided
Jeffrey Anderson
Culinary Arts & Marketing
Ryan Andrews
Culinary Arts & Marketing
Trevor Belanger
Precision Machining
Manchester Community College
Welding
Andrew Bellantoni
New Hampshire Technical Institute Criminal Justice
Lauren Benuck
Business Technology
& Accounting
Alicia Berry
Marketing
Keene State College
Undecided
Nashua Community College
Liberal Arts
Automotive
Elizabeth Boissonnault Culinary Arts
Jason Bolduc
Hunter Bottazzi
& Precision Machining
Peter Brideau
Lincoln Tech
Warren Bullock
& Firefighter
New Hampshire Technical Institute Paramedic
Peter Bussiere
Courtney Catton
Business Technology
Roberto Colon
Culinary Arts
Paige Condra
Marketing
Business
Mitchell Conley
Mechanical Design
Timothy Conn
Video Production
Wesley Crooker
Undecided
Britney Cross
Marketing
Paige DeBoisbriand
Business Technology
& Marketing
Undecided
Jacob Duncan
Precision Machining
Lincoln Tech
Automotive
Laura Elser
Biotechnology
University of Findlay
Animal Science
Ashley Federico
Pre-Engineering
Sweet Briar College
Engineering Science
Mariah Florez
Graphic Arts
Montserrat College of Art
Graphic Design
Albert Francis
Video Production
Undecided
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Work/College
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Student
CTE Program
Brandon Funk
Culinary Arts
Jordan Gaudette
Craig Gomes
& Graphic Arts
Concordia University
Computer Science
Emma Goodspeed
Business Technology
Rivier University
Special Education
Conner Gower
Culinary Arts
Cameron Grant
Accounting & Marketing
Johnson & Wales
Sports Management
Troy Gray
Accounting
Arapahoe Community College
Business
Cameron Gregoire
Southern New Hampshire University Game Design
Emma Griggs
Business Technology
Liberal Arts
Shanley Groves
Marketing
University of New Hampshire
Business Admin
Joshua Hamel
& Accounting
Nicholas Hanlon
& Accounting
Kelly Harrington
Business Technology
Endicott College
Business Management
Michael Hart
Lincoln Tech
Diesel Mechanic
Dillon Harwood
Graphic Arts
Young Americans
Performing Arts
Kyle Higgins
University of New Hampshire
Civil Engineering
Jillian Holmes
Business Technology &
Marketing
Rivier College
Education
Ryan Hull
Business Technology
University of Pennsylvania
Business
Andrew Hutchins
Video Production
Dustin Iverson
Construction
Kristafer Jewett
Video Production
Jaelyn Johnson
Marketing
UNH - Manchester
Undecided
Matthew Johnson
Alvirne Mechanics
Camden Kallfelz
Business Technology
Lasell College
International Business
Tyler Keating
Marketing
Business
Shain Kershaw
Pre-Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Major
Student
CTE Program
Leann Kicza-Gray
Culinary Arts
Jacob Kirby
Culinary Arts
Victoria Kyvelos
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Work/College
Major
Marketing
UNH - Manchester
Liberal Arts
Jared Lakin
Pre-Engineering
New Hampshire Technical Institute Architecture
Nicholas Leach
Welding
Thomas Lundstedt
Michigan State University
History
Shelby Lunn
Culinary Arts
Seth Maclaughlin
Biotechnology
Kent Maggelet
Marketing
Liberal Arts
Rudo Mazaiwana
Biotechnology & Marketing Keene State College
Biology
Molly Mendola
Marketing
University of Maine
Nursing
Kyle Merrill
Business Technology
Undecided
Michael Miller
Culinary Arts
Rebecca Mitchell
Marketing
Keene State College
Psychology
Lorisa Monahan
Business Technology
Keene State College
Psychology
Richard Moore
Business Technology
& Marketing
Daniel Webster
Business
Belynda Morgan
Marketing
Aaron Morton
Precision Machining
Undecided
Andrew Myers
Business Technology
James Neider
Culinary Arts
Craig Nelson
Accounting
Nickolas Neveu
Precision Machining
Nicholas O'Donnell
Jacob Ouellette
Stephanie Palladino
Business Technology
Eric Pannese
Pre-Engineering
Undecided
Middlesex Community College
Undecided
Queens University
Engineering
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Student
CTE Program
Vanessa Pena
Business Technology
& Marketing
Erica Penniman
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Work/College
Major
Northeastern University
Electrical Engineering
Jovanni Philbrick
Business Technology
Undecided
Dylan Pioli
Precision Machining
& Video Production
Automotive
Bhardwaj Rana
Computer Science
Zachary Rancourt
Graphic Arts & Marketing
Dakota Richard
Biotechnology
Jonathan Richard
Marketing
Kayla Roach
Marketing
Corie Rogers
Biotechnology & Marketing University of Tampa
Allied Health
KaJay Rooke
Graphic Arts
& Biotechnology
Lyndon State College
Graphic Design
Myles Salisbury
Pre-Engineering
Meghan Sapienza
Marketing
Lasell College
Fashion Promotion
Thomas Scannell
Graphic Arts
University of Rhode Island
Undecided
Kassandra Simons
Marketing
Jasmine Sirois
Business Technology
Nathan Smith
Undecided
Bud Theriault
Nichole Tonnesen
Business Technology
University of Arizona
Nursing
Alexander Tourville
Pre-Engineering
Nicole Villacorta
Business Technology
George Vlad
Precision Machining
& Marketing
New England Tech
Automotive
Tristen Wade
Graphic Arts
Champlain College
Animation
Jordan Walker
Precision Machining
Mechanical Engineering
Megan White
Graphic Arts
Rebekah White
Business Technology
Regent University
Government
Joseph Willette
Precision Machining
New Hampshire Technical Institute General Studies
Empire Beauty School
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Cosmetology
Program Highlights
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Accounting/Business/Marketing
Collaborative Projects within the high
school
Chair
Heather Leach, Centrix Bank
Pre-Engineering & Marketing do a project where
marketing students design a store, and PreEngineering put it to scale
Marketing students write radio advertisements
and Radio-TV produce quality copies of these
advertisements
Members
Amy Bachilas, Contract manager
Trent Blalock, Advisor, Edward Jones
Frank Conforti, Senior Sales Manager,
PC Connections
Janet Spalding, CPA
Collaborative Projects with Business &
Industry
Instructors
Bill Brown, Accounting
Pamela Paquette, Business
Dana Bourassa, Marketing
Accounting students went to the Verizon Center
for a Marketing and Promotion Presentation
Business designed Recycling Brochure for the
Town of Milford
Marketing students worked on the ―School Based
Enterprise‖ project through International DECA
Students received Gold Certification for our
school store
Gold Certification is the highest certification
granted by International DECA
Students were presented the Gold Certification
at the NH State Career Development Conference in March
2011-2012 Accomplishments
Accounting Department had a substantial increase
in enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year
There were four sections of Accounting I (82
students)
The Advanced Accounting Program also saw
increased enrollment with 19 students
Enrollment numbers for the 2012-2013 show
the same impressive numbers
Student Internships/Independent Study
Marketing student did an internship in Sports
Marketing with the NH Fisher Cats
Community Service Projects
Business: 3 American Red Cross Blood Drives
A Bay State College Representative gave
Accounting students a presentation on creative
careers in technology
School store is open four nights prior to holidays
for Parent shopping
Running Start College Credit or
Articulated College Credit
Business Administration Students enrolled in
Running Start receive college credits from Nashua
Community College.
3 college credits—BCPN 119 Software Application
Lauren Benuck
Kyle Merrill
Ryan Hull
Vanessa Pena
Kristafer Jewett
Jasmine Sirois
Tyler Keating
Nicole Villacorta
3 college credits—BUSN 101 Intro to Business
Future Goals
Running Start Credit for Business Management
Course
Continue to provide quality education through
classroom and hands-on skills using approved
state based competency for Marketing
Megan and Lauren
helping out at one
of the Blood Drives
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Automotive Technology
Program Advisory Committee
Dan Jones, Automotive Instructor, Nashua
Community College
Kevin Gedenberg, Past Student
Peter Gedenberg, Past Student
David Galante, Territory Salesman, CarQuest
Auto Parts
Steve Daniels, Store Manager Parts Plus-Sanel
Auto Parts
Marcie Ouellette, Director Newport/Sugar River
Instructor
Vincent J. Fittante
2012 State Winner Auto Dealers Competition
2012 National Automotive Competition 3rd Place
2012 State Winner Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition
2012 Teacher of the Year Nominee
Nashua Community College—Running Start 4
college credits
AUTN 121 Auto Service and Maintenance
Zackary Anderson
Benjamin Noonan
Eric Bourgoine
Jacob Thibault
Michael Dame
Devon Austin Wade
Central Maine Community College—Articulation
Agreement 1 credit
Universal Technical Institute—Articulation
Agreement
New England Institute of Technology, RI—
Articulation Agreement 13 credits
Future Program Goals
In the interest of growing the enrollment in the Automotive Program, 2012-2013 will feature revising
the Auto curriculum to present the NATEF General
Service Technician Program for Auto I and II. Then
there will be an Advanced Class, beyond Auto II
for students who want to accomplish the NATEF
components not included in the GST Program.
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Biotechnology
Chair
Lana Parent, Eisai Pharmaceuticals
Melissa Gray successfully developed—in
collaboration with D. Wood—a novel project titled
―Detecting Estrogen in Milk Using Bacterial
Biosensors‖. As part of this project, Melissa
generated several ideas as part of her independent
research into areas of interest. She sent out several
communications outlining her ideas and requested
assistance in further developing her idea. Ultimately, she decided to use Dr. Wood as a collaborator.
As part of this collaboration Dr. Wood sent three
different bacterial bio-sensors, some key reagents,
and then communicated with both Melissa and I on
specific project questions.
Members
Kevin Blaire, Mytogen, Inc.
Tim Burdett, Rochester Institute of Technology
Kate Harroff, Rochester Institute of Technology
Julie Samia, Merrimack Pharmaceuticals
Instructor
Richard Parent
Dr. Barbara Biscaro, PhD., and Dr. Akihiko
Koyama, PhD, Neurobiology Department, Eisai
Pharmaceuticals, spoke to students about their
research efforts while the students were visiting at
Eisai. Dr. Biscaro and Dr. Koyama gave a presentation ―Understanding Alzheimer's Disease‖
Meaghan Blaikie, RLAT Product Coordinator,
Genetically Engineered Models and Services,
Charles River Laboratory, discussed the usage of
research animals in the development of drugs.
Holly and others at Charles River Labs gave us a
facilities tour presenting both the clinical and operational aspects of research animal development.
Biotechnology Students presented and defended
their semester–long independent research project
to judges, faculty, and community members at the
Mount Washington Valley Science Fair. This is
the second year students attended this event.
Students enrolled in Running Start receive college
credits from Great Bay Community College.
3 college credits—BTEC 105 Introduction to
Biotechnolgy
Laura Elser
Molly McGuire
Samantha Reilly
Corie Rogers
Industry
Dr. D.W. Wood, PhD., Biology Department,
Ohio State University, worked in collaboration
with Melissa Gray on her project titled ―Detecting
Estrogen in Milk Using Bacterial Biosensors‖
Dr. James Slock, Ph.D, Biology Department,
King's College, donated DNA and protocols for a
class project with the Lux gene and DNA transformation
Dr. Lisa Anderson, DVM, Milford Veterinary
Hospital, participated in an Animal Care and Use
Committee as the committee’s veterinary expert
Donations—In order to provide students with the
most rewarding and authentic real-world Biotechnology experience, numerous companies were
solicited for materials and supplies: Eisai Pharmaceuticals (X-Y Fraction Collector), Charles
River Laboratories (Balb/c and C57 BL mice),
and New England Biolabs (DNA and Enzymes).
Mount Washington Valley Science Fair
Sabrina Strelow—Innovators Award & $300:
project ―Immune Response to Snake Venom‖
Samantha Reilly—2nd Place and $250: project
―Using PCR to Genetically Identify Various
Types of Fish‖
Melissa Gray—1st Place and $500: (2nd win)
project ―Detecting Estrogen in Milk Using Bacterial Biosensors‖
Collaborative Projects in the High School
The Biotechnology Program was able to develop a
Running Start college credit for the Biotechnology/Genetics course and is now aligned with the
BTEC 105 Introduction to Biotechnology offered at
Great Bay Community College.
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Career & Workforce Development Committee
Chair
To be announced
Student Internships/Job Shadows/
Coop Ed Work Studies for 2011-2012
Jason Bolduc, Amherst Animal Hospital
Hunter Bottazi, Dylan Pioli & Jordan Walker, Chop
Shop Custom Motorcycles
Ashley Federico & Tim Murphy, Degree Controls
Craig Gomes, Gatherworks, Inc.
Michaella Ferrarin, Granite State Dog Training Ctr
Myles Salisbury, Hyaden Kerk Motion Solutions
Jaelyn Johnson, Heron Pond Elementary
Adam Drescher, Hitchiner Manufacturing, Inc.
Krystina White, Jacques Memorial School
Sam Brown, Milford Conservation Commission
Rebekah Curtis & Vikki Kyvelos, Milford Middle
School
Cam Grant, NH Fishercats
Kathryn Johnson & Gina Marra, RSEC: Sunrise
Children’s Center
Kayla Roach, Souhegan Valley Boys & Girls Club
Jason Bolduc, Animal Rescue League of NH
Hayley Wells, Southern NH Medical Center
Bridgette Palladino & Nicole Parent, Southern NH
Medical Center: Radiology
Aaron Morton*, Stateline Gunsmith/SL Guns
Meghan Sapienza, Barbour, Inc.
Emma Goodspeed, Florence Rideout Elementary
Kyle Higgins, Goffstown Public Works
Hope Mooney, Residence Inn/Marriott
Mike Dargie & Alec Picard, Northport Systems
Steven Morrison, Brinestone LLC
Damon Christian, Hollis Line Machine
Cam Gregiore, Vetflix, Inc.
Taylor Sundstrom, Palace Theater
Jessica Palmer, Supercuts, Inc.
Members
Judi Zaino, Social Studies
Paul Bois, CTE
Marigail Glasheen, English
Kiersta Stallman, Student Services
Diane Doran, Administration
Stephen Claire, Administration
Shari Marston, Degree Controls
Cori Stabler, Hayden/Kerk
Fred Elkind, Milford Conservation Commission
Frik Strecker/Fiona Strecker, GatherWorks
Instructor
Richard Paiva
Individuals & Students
Continued to hold meetings with individual
students (9th - 12th) regarding work-based learning
opportunities and career counseling
Work-Based Learning Activities
Developed and Coordinated Job Shadow experiences in the southern NH area for MHS students
Continued the Career Focus Internship program
Developed/Assisted on Independent Internships
for students in the community
Assessments
Administered, Proctored, and Interpreted the
AccuPlacer for students entering post-secondary
schools or for Juniors to be used as a curriculum
guidance tool in English for 2011-2012
Piloted Accuplacer Diagnostic testing services for
the MHS Math department for student achievement and proper course placement for 2012-2013
Coordinated the scheduling and attendance of the
ASVAB test administration, and an interpretation
Juniors, Seniors and Sophomores
Scheduled, administered, and interpreted career
assessments for students in core classes, all 10th
Grade English classes, and individual students
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*Completed Two (Fall & Spring) Internships
13 Job Shadows Scheduled for Students in local
business in a variety of industries.
Expand Career & Workforce Development Committee—Business Members & Student Representatives.
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Career & Workforce Development Committee
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(2011-2012 Accomplishments continued)
Created an informal online Exit Survey for use in
interviewing Seniors who have completed a CTE
program. Coordinated and Scheduled students to
complete the survey in the Career Lab. Compiled
results for programmatic improvement and tracking
of student data
School-wide Career Events
Classroom Curriculum
Developed and Coordinated 8th grade tours of Milford High School & Applied Technology
Center’s Career and Technical programs
Healthcare Career Day
Computer Science Awareness Career Day
Engineering Career Day
Construction Career Day field trip
Computer Science Gaming Night
Milford Middle School
Continued work in Health & Wellness classes to
introduce Freshman to career development topics
Continued work with English Department to
Business & Community
infuse career development curriculum into the
Attended meetings in the community with
classroom
businesses to discuss Work-Based Learning
10th grade classes—Career Exploration & Reopportunities for students in the 2012-2013
search
school year
12th grade classes—Pre-employment Skills/
Presented at the NAPE STEM Equity Conference
Resume and Cover Letters
in Washington, DC (April 2012) on school/district
12th grade classes (select)—Myers/Briggs Keirsey
wide collaboration for the advancement of student
Personality Administration
career choice
Created and Delivered a Workforce Readiness/
Coordinated and Scheduled the attendance of stuDevelopment Curriculum to 12B English
dents and three faculty members at the Souhegan
classes at least one day per week each semester.
Valley Chamber of Commerce Career & Business
Included securing guest speakers from the
Expo in October of 2011. Several school organizabusiness community to discuss pre-employment
tions had booth space marketing their programs
skills
including the Career Focus Internship class
Created and Assisted Student Services to
Attended the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
produce/update 28 Career Pathway Plans of Study
Networking event for potential apprenticeships
(CPPOS) for use in classrooms, student/parent
Collaborative Projects with the high school
use and individual counseling
Pre-Employment Skills Curriculum—English
Staff/Faculty
Maintained the Career Lab for use by students, fac- Collaborative Projects with Business &
ulty, and administrators (includes individual use by
Industry
students/faculty and several workshops - faculty to
Established the Career & Workforce Development
faculty)
Collaborated with school counselors to provide asCommittee
sistance/career counseling services to specific/
Industry Specific Career Days
referred students
Present to the Staff/Faculty of MHS on Internships
and promoting Faculty Mentorship for
future sponsoring /mentoring of students
District-wide Career Events
In collaboration with professional staff from
around the district, facilitated and coordinated the
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Gender
Equity Project for providing nontraditional career
pathways for students.
Matt Taylor
demonstrating
safety equipment
during his Internship Presentation.
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Computer Technology & Programming
Chair
Independent Studies
Emery Doucet, Data Structures—AP Prep
Craig Gomes—C++
Jeff Boucher, NMTW Community Credit Union
Members
Bryan Higgs, Retired, Computer Science
John Leslie, JLC.net
Joe Reilly, Quicken Loans
Dick Welch, Gizmo-Net, LLC
Instructor
3 college credits—EETN 110 Introduction to
Object Oriented Programming with Java
credits from Nashua Community College.
Tammy Andrew
Michael Arnoldy Mark Golisano
Aaron Blais
Sarah Halstead
Michael Dargie Steven Morrison
Computer Science Day, December 9th. Over 70
students attended one or more of these talks:
―Really Cool Careers in Software, Information
Technology and Engineering‖ Greg Donald,
Educational Sales Executive, Autodesk, Inc.
―How Technology has impacted Marketing
Digital Marketing; It’s the future!‖ Jason
Knights, Account Manager, Wedu
―Expectations in Achieving a Degree in Video
Game Design & Programming‖ Zack Wheeler
& Mike Elser, NHTI Students, MHS Graduates
Held a Game Design Night, Friday, May 18th.
Computer Team participated in the RPI and
Fitchburg State contests which covers New England, and the ACSL contest which is US wide.
Placed 11th at RPI programming competition
Placed 7th at Fitchburg State programming competition
Placed 8th at ACSL contests in the theory only
Classroom division
Placed 40th at ACSL in the programming and
theory combined Intermediate division
Andrew Wells
Erica Penniman
Joshua Thomson
Collaborative Projects in the High School
Robotics Team
DigiGirlz trip to Microsoft's NERD campus in
conjunction with Engineering expanded to
include 7 girls this year
UNH High Technology Day in conjunction with
Engineering expanded to include over 30 students
At least one more Game Design Night to be held
in late fall or winter
Increasing interest in Computer Studies and
Programming Fundamentals
Industry
Local Program Advisory Committee member,
Bryan Higgs, participated in the State-level
committee to Edit/Revise the Computer Programming Competencies with other post-secondary and
business representatives. Ms. Andrew participated
with other Computer Programming teachers in the
state to review the revisions and to develop
appropriate assessments for each competency.
Student Internships
Michael Dargie—Northport Systems
Cameron Gregoire—Vetflix, Inc.
Steve Morrison—Brinestone, Intl
Tim Murphy—Degree Controls
Alec Picard—Northport Systems
Other Program Information
Working with K-12 and post-secondary educators
to create a web-based NH programming contest.
Pilot run currently scheduled for Saturday, June 2.
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Construction
Chair
Scott Austin, Milford Lumber
Members
Scott Austin
Tom Desmarais
Tim Hurlihy
Matt Wright
Instructor
Brian Carter
1 college credit applied toward BLDG 112, BLDG
113, and BLDG 123 when student enrolls in each
class at Manchester Community College.
Continuing community based projects
Training modules
school
On going miscellaneous projects with Engineering
class
Industry
MCAA storage shed Milford Lumber Company
MCAA Storage shed
Share Kiosks with Eagle Scouts
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Culinary
Chair
Oonagh Williams
Instructors
Cheryl Emerson
Paul Joyce
Fred Robinson
Dinner Theater
Souhegan Valley Business Expo
Annual Thanksgiving & Christmas Baked Goods
Productions
Souhegan Valley Chili /Chowder Cook off
Taste of Milford
Various Caterings
Coldwell Banker Christmas Party
Milford Bridge Club Christmas Luncheon
Souhegan Valley Seniors Luncheon
Brookline Seniors Luncheon
Milford Recreation Luncheon
MHS Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Track Coaches State Meet Seeding Meeting
Dinner
Regional Center Advisory Committee Quarterly
Meeting Dinners
MHS Senior Scholarship Presenters Party
Collaborative Projects with High School
Business class created the bakery menu and
bakery tags
Precision Machining welds our broken tools
Dinner Theater
Collaborative Projects with
Business & Industry
Posi touch system demonstrated their Point of
Sale system to our Culinary II students
Lakes Region Community College gave a
Culinary demonstration
Contributed 15 gallons of soup to the Nashua HS
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Organized production of 200 quiches for local
church youth group
Produced 225 pies for local church Peach Festival
Deliver leftover perishables to Nashua Soup
Kitchen during each school vacation
credits through Lakes Region Community College.
3 college credits—LCUL 1510
Culinary Fundamentals
Caroline Cielinski
Jessica Dean
3 college credits—LCUL 1460
Bakery Production
Caroline Cielinski
Joshua Parker
Future Goals
Continue to successfully provide a topnotch
culinary education to our students.
Windows will be replacing its Point of Sales system
with a state of the art system that will better prepare
our students for entry into the culinary industry.
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Fire Fighter
Chair
Chief David Leel, NIFD
Members
Principal Trevor Courtney, MRHS
Pete Kelleher, Coordinator
Amanda Kovaliv, Guidance Director, Wilton
Lyndeborough
Captain Merideth Lund, NHFA
Chief Dennis Rosolen, NHFA
Instructors
Captain Lund NHFA
P. Kelleher New Ipswich FD/MRHS
Deputy Chief Tilson LFD
D. Stevens NHFA
B. Cambell Nashua FD
Captain Holdredge Francestown FD
Lt. Greenwood Keene FD
Captain Kelly Hillsborough FD
Chief Fraitzl Litchfield FD
Deputy Chief Carney Fitwilliam FD
Chief Crowell Meadowood FD
M. Fish New Ipswich FD/ SVAS
Lt. Wolinski Hooksett FD
Deputy Chief Wilking Exeter FD
Captain Nowell Div. of Forest and Lands
Captain Smith Rindge FD
Captain Lindquist NHFA
Deputy Wall Peterborough FD
Captain Dube Hudson FD
Deputy Chief Somero New Ipswich FD
Captain Rouseau NHFA
C. Lund Concord FD
State of New Hampshire Certification for Firefighter I transfer to Lakes Region Community CollegeLFIR 1360 Fire ground procedures for 6 college credits.
Student Internship/Independent Study
Beyond the classroom, all students are part of their
respective Fire Departments and involved either as
Explorers or as Probationary Fire Fighters.
All students completed and are currently certified in
the following certifications:
CPR and AED operation
Hazardous Materials Operations
ICS 100
Wildlands Fire Fighting
Fire Fighter One
Future Goals
To become fully approved Career & Technical
Program by the NH Department of Education.
To continue to grow our Explorer Programs in
conjunction with our respective Fire Departments
and the Boy Scout Council of America.
To add equipment and props to our program in
order to provide the best possible experience at
the highest level of safety.
Collaborative Projects
Equipment and supplies provided by the following:
New Ipswich Fire Department
Peterborough Fire and Rescue
Greenville Fire Department
New Hampshire Fire Academy
Belletetes Hardware Store
Mascenic High School
Souhegan Valley Ambulance Service
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Graphic Arts
Chair
Future Goals
Deborah Kaplan, WS Packaging
Kathleen Tighe, WS Packaging
Make the Photoshop class part of the Running
Start College Credit program
Have more students going into Internships at
Businesses and Independent Study
New Digital cameras
New Scanners for the computer lab
Members
Jim Cutler, Amherst Label
Sharon Quinn, NEBS
Collaborative Projects within high school
Instructor
Graphic Arts Students designed and produced
Prom tickets and posters at MHS with
Mrs. Garabedian and Mrs. LaBrosse
shirts for the Diversity Club at MHS with
Mrs. Doran
shirts for Future Business Leaders America with
Mrs. Paquette
shirts for the Milford School Music Department
with Mrs. Erdody
shirts for the Lady Spartans softball club
Megan Palmieri
Graphic Arts Independent Study Student Mariah
Florez worked with Mrs. Shankle on the Context
Literary magazine and poster
Graphic Arts Independent Study Student Tristen
Wade worked on a calendar for the wellness
classes with Mr. Letarte
Independent Study Students also worked on Read
posters that are hanging in the library with
Mrs. Palmer
Graphic Arts Students designed senior shirts
Graphic Arts Students worked on other various
design jobs around the school and community
Industry
Graphic Arts Students designed and produced shirts
for the music Department for the Middle School.
Independent study students:
Mariah Florez, Zack Rancourt, and Tristen Wade
This year Graphic Art Students where able to use
Wacom graphic tablets on all the computers to produce their artwork for screen printing.
credits through Manchester Community College.
3 college credits-GDES 111 Electronic Publishing
Jack Betelak
Vanessa Pena
KaJay Rooke
3 college credits-GDES 222 Computer Illustration
Emma Gardner
Daniel Johansen
Courtney Kendall
Kaylie Martel
KaJay Rooke
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Pre-Engineering
Chair
Running Start College Credit or Articulated
College Credit
Mark Misiag, Spincraft Engineer
Students enrolled in Running Start receive college credit
through Manchester & Nashua Community Colleges.
3 college credits--Technical Drawing for Interiors
Devon Crawford
Myles Salisbury
Marshal Davidson
Laurel Sargent
Tessa Davison
James Spalding
Aaron Ladeau
Sarah White
5 college credits-CADD I
Colin Chaput
Alex Pettiglio
Jared Lakin
John Walters
1 college credit-Drawing for Welders
2 college credits-AutoCAD for Industries
Members
Joe Stella, retired Engineer
Don Sherwood, retired BAE Engineer
Sally Monroe, NHMA
Ross Taylor, SolidXpert
Bill Saffian, DOT Bridge Engineer
Richard Mossey, Parker Hannifin Engineer
Andrew Curtis, former student, Parker Hannifin
Engineer
Tim Gregory, Hollis Line Machining Engineer
Mike Brisbois, Hitchiner Manufacturing
Josh Barbetta, Hitchiner Engineer
Alex Homies, Hitchiner Engineer
Ed Ely, MCC Advanced Manufacturing Instructor
Vic Lushear, Solidscapes Engineer
Anthony Crawford, BAE Systems Engineer
Collaborative Projects within high school
To develop a Jeopardy Buzzer for classroom
usage with Dr. Clark’s Chemistry class
To design, repair, and develop products with ALL
ATC programs
To present a real-world application and
demonstration for calculus with the AP calculus class
To develop a store layout project with Marketing students
Concrete Cylinders competition with Construction
Technology
Safety Procedures implementation with Machining,
Construction, and Woodworking
Help repair broken wiring with Video Production
Help with set-design, lighting, and special effects
IPS classes to partnership with Theater Arts
Department in a joint field trip
To partner with the Computer Science Department in a
joint educational field trip
Instructor
Frank Xydias
Student Internship or Independent Study
Independent Study
Ashley Federico-Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering
Josh Lepine-Manufacturing
Eric Pannese-Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Job placement opportunities
Hayden Kerk Motion Solutions
Hitchiner Manufacturing, Co., Inc.
Spincraft
Job Shadow opportunities
Department of Transportation
Hitchiner Manufacturing, Co., Inc.
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Solidscape
Collaborative Projects with Business & Industry
Society of Manufacturing Engineering student chapter
NH Machining Association Membership
Robotics Competition and participation in the Southern New Hampshire Career and Business Exposition
with Hitchiner Manufacturing
Design & Manufacture award plaques with the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce
Design and construct Milford On-Track sign with
Graphic Arts, Construction, Machining, and Woodworking
Engineering Department hosted the third annual Engineering day presentation
SME tour of C & M Machine, Sigmetrix, University
of NH of Engineering and Physical Sciences Departments, W.K. Hill Quist Inc., Micromatics
Continue participation in VEX Robotics Competitions
to include NH STEM participation
Continue participation with SME & NHMA to include
more student participation
Establish a Running Start opportunity for the high
school CIM class
Further develop Machining and Pre-Engineering into
an Advanced Manufacturing Program.
Design and Development of Milford on Track sign
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Precision Machining
Chair
Collaborative Projects Business & Industry
Sally Monroe, NH Machining Association
Program is part of the New Hampshire Machining
Association (NHMA) and Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME), Chapter 327 Advanced
Manufacturing Highway Outreach Program
Students are invited to become members of both
organizations for free
Those students who participate in 4 activities a
year are presented with the NHMA Career
Development Certificate of Achievement
Students, family, and friends are invited to
participate in general membership activities that
include: opportunities to tour regional manufacturer’s, and networking for the students to
cultivate future jobs
NHMA also provides their Student Career Activity Programming in which insight is provided to
the students as to what to consider when looking
for a job: cash survival tests, career path identification such as entry level positions to advanced
management, and ownership responsibilities as a
reinforcement tool to their core competencies.
NHMA and SME’s Chapter 327 also participate
at all school open houses to provide a sounding
board for parents and students about career path
choices, including industry educational requirements. This participation includes endorsing the
outstanding projects which students produce
through the year. This program is active in placing students in internships with local business’s.
Members
Mark Dodge, Nashua Community College
Donna Marcin, (NHBB) NH Ball Bearing
Scott Monk, Wirebelt
Jim Poirier, Poirier Machine Tool
Bill Rigg, Micromatics Machine Co, Inc
John Siergiewicz, Hollis Line Machine
Dan Villimaire, C & M Machine Products
Instructor
Paul Bois
Student Internship or Independent Study
Aaron Morton—State Line Guns (SLG)
Jordan Walker—Chop shop
Hunter Botazzi—Chop shop
Myles Salisbury—Haden Kurt
Damon Christian—Hollis Line
Dylan Pioli—Chop Shop
We participated in the state-wide Skills USA
competition again this year winning Silver and
Bronze medals.
Mitchell Conley placed second in the state and due
to the inability of the first place winner to participate, we will be participating in the national Skills
USA competition in June at Kansas City, Kansas.
Future Goals
Further develop Machining and Pre-Engineering
into an Advanced Manufacturing Program.
credit through Nashua Community College.
Trevor Belanger Aaron Morton Jordan Walker
Mitchell Conley Myles Salisbury
The shop is organized and run in real-world application process which provides an invaluable service
to the students. Part of the curriculum is to prepare
students for today’s manufacturing environment,
and also how to plan a job from start to finish—in
particular the roof bracket job mentioned above.
Students were involved in all facets of planning this
job, operation by operation, from ordering materials
to manufacture and completion.
Food collection for David’s House, Hanover NH
Weld repair several district chairs and desks
Manufacture 700 aluminum roof brackets in an
effort to save the school district close to $40,000
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Video Production
Chair
Joe Kasper, Avid Technology
Members
Matt Fisher, Video Production
Jan Haughey, Media Educators of New England
George Rhodes, Access AV
Instructor
Terrence Toland
school
On going work with:
Jean Shankle, English Department
Jenn Horne, Special Education
Dana Borassa, Marketing
Dave Alcox, Social Sciences
Paul Bois, Precision Machining
Video recorded spelling bee in middle school
Audio work with Paul Bagley, author on WWII
Current students and past students working with
Milford Cable Access on town related events
Industry
credits through Great Bay Community College.
Milford Cable Access (Granite Town Media)
3 college credits—Introduction to Video Production
Erik Caddy
Mary-Kateryn Dearborn
Mike Fidler
Video Production offers students the opportunity to
develop essential skills for media production at
broadcast facilities and within the business environment. Video production calls for students to work
in a highly collaborative environment while honing
their abilities as communicators.
Increase visibility in the Milford Community
through creation of Public Service Announcements
for local non-profits and cover events in the
community through collaboration with Milford
Cable Access work.
Public Service Announcements, including Drug
Prevention PSA’s, Fire Safety PSA’s, Teen Safety
PSA’s (Don’t Text and Drive)
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Regional Committee Minutes
September 27, 2011
October 25, 2011
January 24, 2012
April 17, 2012
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September 27, 2011
The Regional Center Advisory Committee of the Milford Applied
Technology Center met at Windows on West Street the evening of
September 27, 2011. Present were: Chair Joe Kasper, Vice-Chair
Oonagh Williams, Secretary John Leslie, Computer Technology
Chair Steve Martin, Construction Technology Chair Scott Austin,
Precision Machining Chair Sally Monroe, Pre-Engineering Chair
Mark Misiag, School Board Rep Kevin Drew, and Director of
Technical Studies Rosie Deloge, plus Career Specialist Rich Paiva. Community Member Carolyn Halstead arrived at 6:18. Joe
Kasper called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Joe Kasper, Mark Misiag, Rosie Deloge, Sally Monroe, Oonagh
Williams, Kevin Drew, Steve Martin, John Leslie, Joe Stella, and
Scott Austin introduced themselves.
Minutes
Steve Martin asked why the minutes say we were to meet September 20, but we’re actually meeting today. Rosie replied that the
start-of-year was hectic. The minutes were approved.
Committee Reports
Rosie reported for accounting. Steve Martin asked about updating
from Windows XP. There are no plans for that.
Rosie reported for biotech. There are 13 new computers, none of
which are installed because the new Director of Computer Technology is too busy.
Rich Paiva reported on Career Development. They have a forcredit Internship program.
Roughly 25% of the senior class requested it, but it is limited to
15 seats. They have worked with about 50 companies. In response
to questions, he elaborated at length.
Steve Martin asked what we could do to enable the program to
serve more students.
Kevin Drew will try to arrange a similar presentation to the
School Board.
Steve Martin reported on Computer Technology. Nothing new.
Scott Austin reported on Construction Technology. He is working
on community projects.
Oonagh Williams reported on Culinary. Rosie expanded. John
Leslie asked about the Internet connection. Rosie reported ―It’s on
the radar.‖
Rosie reported for Graphic Arts.
Sally Monroe reported on Precision Machining.
Mark Misiag reported on Pre-Engineering. We’re in the second
year of Robotics Challenge. Carolyn Halstead asked how this was
advertised – she didn’t hear about it in time this year.
Joe Kasper reported on Video Production. They have no dimmers
for the lighting, nor any curtains.
Sending School Reports
Rosie reported for Sending Schools. Most out-of-district students
are from Hollis- Brookline. Souhegan and Wilton Lyndeborough
are down to four students each. She handed out the standard enrollment spreadsheet. She has invited the new Souhegan superintendent to tour our facilities.
State and Federal Funding
The state has put together a committee to study ATC tuition and
transportation, chaired by Bob Willette of Milford. Rosie noted
that such funding is important to fulfill a requirement for federal
―Perkins‖ money.
Sally Monroe reported that the House actually cut all such funding
before learning the facts.
Equipment Report
Rosie handed out a compilation, dated 21 September, representing
what she prepared in response to a request on or about 11 September. She collected input from teachers, changing no numbers. The
numbers date from 2008. John Leslie commented that the first
page of the report seems to have no connection to any Program
Advisory Committee. Rosie responded that there was no time.
Steve Martin commented that his committee doesn’t want to keep
meeting if their recommendations are ignored.
Joe Kasper said that his committee was well aware of needs and
had no problem responding in that timeframe. Joe Stella talked
about the history of Milford becoming a Center and the role of
Program Advisory Committees at that time.
Joe Kasper asked Rosie what the overall effect of this report might
be. Rosie noted that the budget will be tight because of the last
year of the negotiated teachers’ contract. She believes the administration is trying to be more pro-active about our needs. Extensive, sometimes heated discussion followed...
Other Business
Joe Kasper promised a few agenda items for a future meeting:
role of program advisory committees
updating equipment needs since 2008
He recommended a meeting in October or November. Rosie suggested that before such a meeting, we need some conversation
with the teachers. She noted that no teachers attend our meetings:
work is getting done differently now. Regular meetings just aren’t
the way the work is getting done now. We should ask them, ―How
do you see yourself working with Program Advisory Committees?‖ Mark spoke of committee discussion of how to get students
interested in the field. An example is the robotics program, which
hasn’t cost the school a dime.
Joe Kasper agreed to send out notice of a meeting Tuesday, November 25th.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
John Leslie, Secretary
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October 25, 2011
The Regional Center Advisory Committee of the Milford Applied
Technology Center met at Windows on West Street the evening of
October 25, 2011. Present were: Vice-Chair Oonagh Williams,
Secretary John Leslie, Graphics Chair Deb Kaplan and Kathleen
Tighe, Precision Machining Chair Sally Monroe, School Board
Rep Kevin Drew, and Director of Technical Studies Rosie
Deloge, plus Community Member Carolyn Halstead, Mascenic
Superintendent Leo Corriveau, State Director of Career & Technical Education Lisa Danley, teachers Paul Bois, Bob Williams,
and Bill Brown, and citizen John Wilde. Oonagh Williams called
the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Chair Joe Kasper, arrived at
1808. Computer Technology Chair Steve Martin arrived at 1811.
Lisa talked about competencies – they have to be statewide – it is
not in state rules. Career-Tech used to be Voc Ed: students
emerged with some skills and nothing more. Perkins 4 required
that there no longer be dead-end two-year programs.
The State Department adopted a statewide model in order that
competencies will match the need of colleges. The first two years
are the foundational skills.
John Wilde asked about automotive – how do you get the proper
experience with one particular
automaker. Lisa explained that that happens after the initial two
years.
Sally explained how she works on statewide coordination.
Lisa explained that centers are free to adopt additional competencies.
Sally explained how she coordinates pre-college studies with colleges to get credit.
Lisa explained that the State Department updates competencies
every three years, to align with national standards. Competencies
in Computer tend to be updated more often. Changes are communicated to ATC directors, and sometimes to the teacher.
Rosie was unsure when Computer competencies were last updated. Lisa advised going to the state department of education web
page and look for the section on competencies. The state has completed competencies for six new areas in the last few years. Recently they started work on Firefighting and have three programs
in the works. Its industries driving Career and Technical Education. It’s tough to keep up with all the areas, they don’t have the
staff to do it.
Oonagh asked for clarification about ―enhancing‖ vs. setting competencies.
Bill Brown passed out a handout on ―Finance – accounting‖: what
students need in order to be ready for a four-year college. They
had about 13 high school teachers preparing it, plus business people at the start to set competencies. Lisa emphasized that the state
doesn’t dictate, they facilitate, drawing together national standards
as well as the output of these state committees. Rosie went over
Bill Brown’s document, explaining which are competencies and
which are how-to-implement.
Lisa explained the committees include high school teachers, college teachers, and business people.
Rosie explained that as soon as there is a draft, every teacher gets
it (though Bill Brown’s case was unusual in that teacher involvement was funded from the start by a grant.
Lisa explained that the process starts with an invitation to all
teachers: the ones that respond are involved from the start.
Carolyn Halstead, Lisa Danley, Kevin Drew, John Wilde, John
Leslie, Bob Williams, Paul Bois, Kathleen Tighe, Deb Kaplan,
Oonagh Williams, Sally Monroe, Leo Corriveau, and Rosie
Deloge introduced themselves.
Review Guiding Documents
Rosie handed out copies of three major documents:
• RSA 188-E4 gives some description of advisory committees,
and what their work might be
• 1400.09 Administrative Rules (revised April 2009)
• Three pages of our Regional Agreement, amended in 2003,
signed by School Board Chairs of Milford, Nashua, Hudson, Litchfield, Merrimack, Souhegan, Hollis-Brookline, as listed in paragraph 2. Part of the reason for the amendment in 2003 was to
clarify separate Advisory Committees for subcenters; item 10 has
all subcenters in a joint Area 16 meeting of ATC directors, Superintendents or designee, Principals and Guidance reps.
Rosie believes this committee met once or twice: it has not met
for the past several years. Rosie noted problems of school vacations which this committee might assist resolving.
Lisa added that 188-E is state law; admin rules are interpretation
of those rules. Craft Committees are extremely important, but
there are no rules – it’s left up to the individual regions. Some
have Craft Committees that meet up to six times a year; others
differ. Particularly hot areas meet more regularly.
Steve Martin asked John Wilde what the intent of Craft Committees was when our center was founded. John Wilde outlined meeting with teachers multiple times a year, revising competencies and
recommending equipment.
Bill Brown explained his work with a statewide committee to
work on business competencies. They met with colleges as well
as businesses, and determined statewide competencies.
Steve stated he really doesn’t care if the state wants to do it all,
leaving no role for local committees.
Oonagh explained her view: the committees review competencies,
but don’t tell teachers how to teach.
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Joe Kasper asked how Craft Committee that are interested in participating in the process should proceed. Lisa said they could be
added to the mailing list.
Rosie offered to distribute the drafts the teachers receive for comments.
Lisa explained that the process must start from national competencies – there’s no room for any other starting point.
Steve Martin asked if there’s any outreach to local centers about
what additional competencies they believe are appropriate for
their students. He went over examples of major changes his committee found necessary to the state document on programming.
Shouldn’t what the local committees think is missing be considered?
Rosie went over the process.
John L asked where the ―national standards‖ come from. Sally
listed standards sources in the areas she works in. In some cases,
the US
Department of Education gets involved to coordinate. She believes that all standards cover what should happen in the first and
second years.
Joe Kasper asked if the initial drafts would list the ―standards‖
sources that the draft started from.
Lisa stated the first draft ―has to start somewhere‖ and is specifically a request for comments.
Sally explained that in her experience, many changes have been
made from the first draft.
Steve asked where we are in the process of revising Programming
competencies. Rosie explained that the state facilitator has called
to say the process is starting and she wished to meet with our
teacher.
Rosie asked for a particular time convenient for the teacher.
Lisa stated the need to sometimes go ―more global‖ in order that
local programs can fit better
Rosie promised to get the information on what the state facilitator
expects to use as national standards on programming as a starting
point.
baseline of foundational competencies that are never going to
change. They teach the competency in interaction with industry –
we go out and engage students to show the technology.
Steve pointed out that the School Board approves competencies
sometimes out of sync with state cycles. Rosie stated she’d be
happy to meet with the School Board. Joe Kasper said it would
be good to line up the School Board cycle with the state cycle.
Lisa stated the state cycle tends to be five years.
Kevin suggested we could try to align, but success is not guaranteed: it’s probably better to let the Board know when state competencies are expected to change.
Rosie passed out a list of Active Business Links and added an
example where New Hampshire Ball Bearing donated an eyewash system, and asked about possible other area where they
could consider donations. Sally added that she keeps in touch
with businesses that might be able to make donations.
Joe Kasper noted that we’ve considered a web-page with a wishlist. Oonagh asked if the state would have any problems with
that; Lisa said they try to help, not dictate.
Paul Bois explained that he gets on the phone to Sally, and never
waits for a meeting to be scheduled: she runs with it and makes
things happen behind the scenes. Every month we get to go into a
major industry, inviting students and parents. He reads his competencies online, and teaches to them; but it’s only a starting
point. He looks to have students wanting what’s beyond the
classroom. Sally looks at all the competencies and makes sure
I’m teaching to them. That’s what a Craft Committee is supposed
to do: beg for us if that’s necessary.
Joe Kasper asked about the remainder of the agenda (at 7:29
p.m.). Rosie promised to get the five-year calendar for review
and share it with Craft Committees; and get information on what
national standards may be involved in the Programming Standards review to Steve’s committee. Rosie will contact the state
facilitators with possible suggestions for who might be involved.
Joe added his understanding that the local committee could enhance the state competencies. Rosie replied that this should happen during the state review cycles; but that there was still an opportunity for adjustments to fit local needs.
Steve talked of the ―missing program‖ of Computer Networking.
Discussion followed. Joe K asked if there was anything more for
Lisa.
Steve asked how the Milford cycle for curriculum review fits in
this picture. Rosie explained the curriculum cycle has been systematized to ensure periodic review. It’s fairly easy to tweak
things on a year-to-year basis when there’s only one teacher.
When it comes to equipment, there is a mismatch between the
state competency changes and the local cycle.
Sally explained that Machining basically survives on donations, to
the tune of $100,000: when they can’t get the equipment in the
schools, they move the program to the equipment. There’s a
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January 24, 2012
The Regional Center Advisory Committee of the Milford
Applied Technology Center met at Windows on West Street
the evening of January 24, 2012. Present were: Chairman
Joe Kasper, Vice- Chair Oonagh Williams, Secretary John
Leslie, Precision Machining Chair Sally Monroe, School
Board Rep Kevin Drew, and Director of Technical Studies
Rosie Deloge, plus Milford Guidance Rich Paiva, Mascenic
Principal Trevor Courtney, Mascenic Guidance Kath Upton,
Hollis-Brookline Guidance Rich Winslow, and State Director of Career & Technical Education Lisa Danley, Joe
Kasper called the meeting to order at 5:58 p.m. Oonagh Williams arrived 6:00 and interested citizen John Wilde at 6:03.
Paul Bois Competency Review Process Update
Paul explained the competency review. It’s up to the teacher to ensure completion criteria are met.
The State Department did a review of our competencies;
they’re working on the new competencies to go into effect
in September. A lot of the changes amount to wording,
90% of it ―minute‖. Last week I got together with other
teachers, and reviewed the State Department proposals:
there were wording changes at that meeting. Paul showed
(but didn’t hand out) a listing of tentative competencies.
They will again review after further state department revisions.
Rosie explained the State Department desire to have comWelcome and Introductions
petencies consistent across the state. The state involves a
Joe Kasper, Sally Monroe, Paul Bois, Rich Paiva, Lisa Danley,
Rosie Deloge, Kath Upton, Trevor Courtney, Rich Winslow, John broader group of participants in the review process.
Lisa Danley described the process the state department
Leslie, and Kevin Drew introduced themselves.
now follows: they start with national standards and draft
Minutes
competencies. It used to be teachers drafting competencies,
Rosie will email copies of the minutes.
and this wasn’t working: students came out unprepared.
Status of Milford & Mascenic completion
Joe Kasper asked how Lisa saw craft committees fitting in.
Rosie explained Completion criteria; only two programs are Lisa said there really isn’t a role for them. They deal more
traditional 2-year: Culinary and
with documenting employment opportunities and mentorAutomotive... She explained to Mascenic the expectation
ing, etc., opportunities. Lisa expressed satisfaction that all
students will sign up for both semesters: kids at Mascenic
graduates of one Precision Machining program are hired —
seemed to accept this. Firefighting 1 started in Mascenic.
this appears to be her prime consideration.
John Wilde asked about demand: Lisa answered a ―critical
Sally Monroe said she was invited, but not able to attend,
shortage‖ was identified, but no numeric need was identiand the difficulties of coordinating 30 organization. Sally
fied. Rosie explained content is coming through a Firefelt it important to have uniformity in competencies.
fighting national organization. Rich Winslow spoke in favor. John Wilde said this is a major change from the contract
Lisa explained that the Explorer program (run by fire depart- we signed with the state: He said that we in Milford can’t
ments) is less academic.. Rosie continued down the list...
escape the need to look at costs. For the state to change
Precision Machining calls for Advanced Precision Machinrequirements can impose costs. Rosie said what we’re doing for college credit as well as ―completion‖. The second
ing doesn’t add costs. We’ve re-packaged things to make it
page describes ―running start‖ college credit opportunities.
easier for students to complete programs.
Some colleges will accept these as ―electives‖ if not part of
Joe Kasper pointed out the related agenda item about new
the college-major program.
definition of Advisory committee work.
John Wilde asked about difficulties fitting in program com- Rosie hasn’t prepared handouts on that, she scheduled this
pletion and running-start with 26 credits required for gradu- first to accommodate the need for Sally to attend another
ation. Rosie said unless they fail some course, they’re findmeeting tonight. Sally said she sees no added costs due to
ing a way. Rich Winslow noted that Hollis-Brookline stucompetencies. She is happy to ―know‖ the students all
dents lose one of their 7 periods, but fit it all in anyway.
meet the same basic competencies.
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Rosie talked of an administrators’ meeting, where they discussed the colleges admitting our students. She took pride in
one of our student who was fully employed upon graduation.
Joe Kasper asked about our Internship program. Rich Paiva
outlined this part of his work this year. Paul Bois explained
that there is a focus on which competencies each interned
student should concentrate on. Some students are released at
2:00, one released at 10:00. There’s a requirement that progress on these competencies be demonstrated. He’s even
harder on internship students than on in school students. He
increases the internship time or decreases it based on progress.
Budget Status
Rosie handed out a budgeting history spreadsheet. She received numbers today that Kevin Drew believes are what
the budget that will be proposed. Page 4 covers most programs. Equipment breakdown is on page 5.
John Leslie noted that setting aside some portion of revenue
has not been considered here. Joe Kasper wondered when
we should approach the School Board again. Kevin Drew
suggested that September is as late as we could consider.
The Board typically doesn’t meet in the summer.
Committee Roles
Lisa has documents she could share, the committees work
Enrollment
within their region. That might be involved in setting up
Rosie handed out a spreadsheet of enrollment, the rightmost
internship, or it might be getting equipment donations.
column being current enrollment as of today. The spreadRich Paiva talked of the Internship program. He has 15 stusheet shows 989 enrolled, but the report to the state is in the
dents in the class, with ten on a waiting list and ten others
500s because a number of our ―feeder‖ programs don’t
asking to get on the waiting-list. If Craft Committees could
count.
help, he’d appreciate that. Students are giving presentations
Rosie explained that sending school enrollment is the lowest
on their internship experiences this week. Rich can go back
she’s seen in 13 years, For one example, Wilton is calling
to companies that have been involved with successful infor a senior project. She is arranging tours for guidance
ternships; he also has to work with particular mentors: this
counselors and students.
is time-consuming. They need a mentor at the workplace,
Rich Winslow discussed ways to increase involvement of
and also a mentor within the school -place. This is a differsending-school students. Budget cuts are eliminating a nument role than being a teacher.
ber of programs (including even computer science). He sugOonagh wondered if we need to publicize this need — in
gested a mailing to
newspapers and such. Several folks suggested there should
individual students. Nashua did this, and it increased enrollbe a role for craft committees in finding mentors and internment to Nashua. He’d be happy to provide mailing labels.
ship opportunities.
Our numbers of seniors is higher this year: he’s wondering if
Oonagh asked what areas Rich would like for internships.
we could involve sophomores next year. Parking is an issue:
Rich agreed to send an email.
being able to drive to Nashua allows them to not lose one
period per day. Twelve parking spaces would make a real
difference. He would review each request separately — it’s
a privilege, not a right. He’s left with a lot of AP classes, but
very little remains in applied technology.
Rosie asked about buying the property next-door. Kevin
Drew said it will not be on the warrant.
Joe Kasper asked if it would be practical to do such a mailing. Rosie believes we could do that, and will check whether
Souhegan High School has a similar interest.
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April 17, 2012
Recommendation to locally fund Rich Paiva’s Position
Rosie presented this to the Board last night, and it was well
received. Rich has done a number of presentations recently,
but currently doesn’t know from year to year whether the job
will be there.
Rosie will recommend increasing district funding 25% of
salary and benefits each year. Rosie recommends we put a
strong recommendation to do this in our annual report in
June. Kevin Drew agreed this deserves to be in our annual
report. Rosie suggests we make this our ―priority‖ item for
that report. Kevin added that the School Board always likes
to see a list of priorities. Discussion followed. Mark suggested that recommendations from the businesses might have
more impact. Sally suggested we should pass a motion to
assure Rich that we’re actively trying to get regular district
funding. Oonagh and Sally moved that the RCAC fully support regular district funding of the Career Guidance position
be phased in over four years starting in the 2013-14 school
year; this motion carried unanimously. Rosie will email the
various advisory committee chairs with how they might help
in preparing our annual report.
Nominating Committee
Joe Kasper appointed John Leslie, Scott Austin, and Joe
Stella as a nominating committee.
Strategic Plan
Rosie showed slides about a reasonable timeframe for getting information to the School Board. The Superintendent
suggested a five-year strategic plan. Rosie received information about a monitoring visit – for Milford starting September 2012. At the first School Board meeting after Town
Meeting, a school board member asked for specific information. Rosie and Brad met with the Superintendent, and
put together the start of this presentation. The School Board
set itself a goal of reviewing the ATC program. She has been
working on this report most of last week, and presented it to
the Board last night. Rosie continued with the slides...The
report to the Board was well received, with a number of
questions, and we’re on the Agenda for a February presentation to the Board.
Rosie asked all of us to review the Evaluation questions.
The Regional Center Advisory Committee of the Milford
Applied Technology Center met at Windows on West Street
the evening of April 17, 2012. Present were: Chairman Joe
Kasper, Vice-Chair Oonagh Williams, Secretary John
Leslie, Computer Technology Chair Jeff Boucher, Precision
Machining Chair Sally Monroe, School Board Rep Kevin
Drew, Community Representative Carolyn Halstead, and
Director of Technical Studies Rosie Deloge, plus teacher
Paul Bois. Engineering Chair.
Mark Misiag arrived at 6:15
Joe Kasper called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Carolyn, Oonagh, Jeff, John, Joe, Sally, Paul, Kevin, and
Rosie introduced themselves. Mark Misiag arrived late, introduced himself and talked about a Robotics program.
Minutes
Joe gave us a couple of moments to read the January
minutes. Oonagh and Jeff moved that we accept these; this
motion carried unanimously. Joe will email copies of the
September and October minutes.
New Program application for Firefighting at Mascenic
Rosie handed out a copy of the Program of studies. Jeff is
already familiar with the program. Rosie explained it’s being taught by a team including fire-fighters, they will spend
some time at the Concord facility. This year the program is
second-semester only. Sally and Joe moved that the RCAC
accept the Fire Science program at Mascenic to recommend
to the state for approval; this motion carried unanimously
Rosie reported 12 students enrolled for spring semester all
have perfect attendance.
Computer Technology
Jeff Boucher reported that the committee decided to put the
Nashua program for networking in the Program of Studies
instead of hoping to run the program locally. Rosie reported
enrollment for a full class of Programming, but only one signup for Java. Web Design will run one section. Rosie reported on the state committee reviewing competencies for Computer Programming: they will meet April 20th. Bryan Higgs
is a member of that committee.
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MILFORD POLICY PROPOSAL OVERVIEW – June 4, 2012
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Sexual Harassment
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