milford school board agenda monday, june 4, 2012

The mission of the Milford School District is to provide a quality education that challenges all students to succeed.

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 EXHIBIT EXHIBIT b. Professional Development Plan c. Approval of MHS Adult High School Program EXHIBIT 6. Old Business a. Policy Proposals EXHIBIT 1. Policy 2403 Sexual Harassment (2nd Reading) EXHIBIT 2. Policy 2404 Dispute Procedure (2nd Reading) 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

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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

Annual

Report

June 2012

Serving:

Hollis-Brookline

Mascenic

Milford

RSEC Academy

Souhegan

Wilton-Lyndeborough

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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

Table of Contents

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Report of the Chairman

The Regional Center Advisory Committee provides a forum for the receiving school, sending school repre-

sentatives, 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 Commit-

tees and the role of the Regional Center Advisory Committee. When the Applied Technology Center first be-

gan, the Program Advisory Committees were directly involved in defining the competencies for each pro-

gram. 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 Ad-

visory 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 Technol-

ogy 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 pre-

senting and discussing needs with the administration and School Board. A five year strategic plan was sug-

gested. There is no doubt that a five year plan will evolve from the Self-Evaluation work scheduled for 2012-

2013. But, in preparation for the 2013-2014 budget process, the Regional Center Advisory Committee dis-

cussed 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 Develop-

ment accomplishments that include elementary, middle as well as high school students. What is critical to un-

derstand 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 part-

ner 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 2011-

2012. This figure represents 58% of the total high school enrollment. We do a good job of engaging students in Ca-

reer & 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 indi-

viduals 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 ma-

jority 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 enti-

tled: 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 per-

cent 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 fo-

cus 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 De-

partment 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 es-

tablished 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 pro-

gram development as part of the Applied Technology Center pro-

gram 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 stu-

dents 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 estab-

lished 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 Educa-

tion 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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Career Development Report Page 2

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 8th 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 pre-

senting 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 assess-

ments 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 reg-

istration 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 se-

lected 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, Intern-

ship protocols and placements.

Collaborated with the Director of Student Services and the GED Options Instructor to create career & workforce devel-

opment 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 Tech-

nical 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 Ex-

tended Learning Opportunities.

Business & Community

Attended and sat on the Education sub-committee for the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce, meeting bi-

monthly. (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 Com-

merce Career & Business Expo in October of each academic year. Solicited funds from the Milford Lions Club to pro-

vide 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 fac-

ulty, 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 profession-

als. (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 Sci-

ence Technology. (Since 2009/10, 48 students attended), (9 students attended)

Coordinated and Scheduled an Engineering Career Day. On average, four engineering/career presentations with mul-

tiple 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. Soph-

omore students were surveyed regarding what industries/professionals would they most like to interview for career in-

formation. 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 cul-

ture 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 administer-

ing 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 educa-

tion: 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)

Jim Ward, Mentor and Michaella Ferrarin, Student Intern

Health Professionals Panel of Speakers during Health Science Career Day

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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 scho-

lastic 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 exempli-

fy 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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MHS Career & Technical Awards

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)

Construction Technology

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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MHS Career & Technical Awards Page 2

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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Career & Technical Program Completers

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 Construction Technology New Hampshire Technical Institute Criminal Justice

Lauren Benuck Business Technology

& Accounting

Alicia Berry Marketing Keene State College Undecided

Elizabeth Boissonnault Culinary Arts

Jason Bolduc Construction Technology Nashua Community College Liberal Arts

Hunter Bottazzi Construction Technology

& Precision Machining

Peter Brideau Construction Technology

& Precision Machining Lincoln Tech Automotive

Warren Bullock Construction Technology

& Firefighter New Hampshire Technical Institute Paramedic

Peter Bussiere Computer Programming

Courtney Catton Business Technology

Roberto Colon Culinary Arts

Paige Condra Marketing Nashua Community College Business

Mitchell Conley Construction Technology

& Precision Machining Nashua Community College Mechanical Design

Timothy Conn Video Production

Wesley Crooker Construction Technology Nashua Community College Undecided

Britney Cross Marketing

Paige DeBoisbriand Business Technology

& Marketing Nashua Community College 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 Nashua Community College Undecided

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Career & Technical Program Completers Page 2


Brandon Funk Culinary Arts

Jordan Gaudette Construction Technology

& Precision Machining New Hampshire Technical Institute Criminal Justice

Craig Gomes Computer Programming

& 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 Computer Programming Southern New Hampshire University Game Design

Emma Griggs Business Technology Nashua Community College Liberal Arts

Shanley Groves Marketing University of New Hampshire Business Admin

Joshua Hamel Computer Programming

& Accounting

Nicholas Hanlon Construction Technology

& Accounting

Kelly Harrington Business Technology Endicott College Business Management

Michael Hart Construction Technology Lincoln Tech Diesel Mechanic

Dillon Harwood Graphic Arts Young Americans Performing Arts

Kyle Higgins Construction Technology 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 Technology Manchester Community College Construction

Kristafer Jewett Business Technology &

Video Production

Jaelyn Johnson Marketing UNH - Manchester Undecided

Matthew Johnson Alvirne Mechanics

Camden Kallfelz Business Technology Lasell College International Business

Tyler Keating Business Technology &

Marketing Nashua Community College Business

Shain Kershaw Pre-Engineering Nashua Community College Mechanical Engineering

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Leann Kicza-Gray Culinary Arts

Jacob Kirby Culinary Arts

Victoria Kyvelos Marketing UNH - Manchester Liberal Arts

Jared Lakin Pre-Engineering New Hampshire Technical Institute Architecture

Nicholas Leach Construction Technology Manchester Community College Welding

Thomas Lundstedt Construction Technology Michigan State University History

Shelby Lunn Culinary Arts

Seth Maclaughlin Biotechnology

Kent Maggelet Marketing Nashua Community College Liberal Arts

Rudo Mazaiwana Biotechnology & Marketing Keene State College Biology

Molly Mendola Marketing University of Maine Nursing

Kyle Merrill Business Technology Nashua Community College 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 Nashua Community College Undecided

Andrew Myers Business Technology New Hampshire Technical Institute Criminal Justice

James Neider Culinary Arts

Craig Nelson Accounting Nashua Community College Undecided

Nickolas Neveu Precision Machining

Nicholas O'Donnell Construction Technology Middlesex Community College Undecided

Jacob Ouellette Construction Technology


Stephanie Palladino Business Technology

Eric Pannese Pre-Engineering Queens University Engineering

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Vanessa Pena Business Technology

& Marketing

Erica Penniman Computer Programming Northeastern University Electrical Engineering

Jovanni Philbrick Business Technology Nashua Community College Undecided

Dylan Pioli Precision Machining

& Video Production Manchester Community College Automotive

Bhardwaj Rana Computer Programming Nashua Community College Computer Science

Zachary Rancourt Graphic Arts & Marketing

Dakota Richard Biotechnology New Hampshire Technical Institute General Studies

Jonathan Richard Marketing

Kayla Roach Marketing Empire Beauty School Cosmetology

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 Construction Technology Manchester Community College Undecided

Bud Theriault Construction Technology New Hampshire Technical Institute Criminal Justice

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 Nashua Community College Mechanical Engineering

Megan White Graphic Arts

Rebekah White Business Technology Regent University Government

Joseph Willette Precision Machining

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Program Highlights

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Accounting/Business/Marketing

Chair

Heather Leach, Centrix Bank

Members

Amy Bachilas, Contract manager

Trent Blalock, Advisor, Edward Jones

Frank Conforti, Senior Sales Manager,

PC Connections

Janet Spalding, CPA

Instructors

Bill Brown, Accounting

Pamela Paquette, Business

Dana Bourassa, Marketing

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

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

Collaborative Projects within the high

school

Pre-Engineering & Marketing do a project where

marketing students design a store, and Pre-

Engineering put it to scale

Marketing students write radio advertisements

and Radio-TV produce quality copies of these

advertisements

Collaborative Projects with Business &

Industry

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 Confer-

ence in March

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

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 Com-

petition

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 Au-

tomotive 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

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 presen-

tation ―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 op-

erational 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.

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 Bacte-

rial Biosensors‖

Collaborative Projects in the High School

The Biotechnology Program was able to develop a

Running Start college credit for the Biotechnolo-

gy/Genetics course and is now aligned with the

BTEC 105 Introduction to Biotechnology offered at

Great Bay Community College.


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. Ultimate-

ly, 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.



Students enrolled in Running Start receive college

credits from Great Bay Community College.

3 college credits—BTEC 105 Introduction to

Biotechnolgy

Laura Elser Samantha Reilly

Molly McGuire 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 trans-

formation

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 Biotech-

nology experience, numerous companies were

solicited for materials and supplies: Eisai Phar-

maceuticals (X-Y Fraction Collector), Charles

River Laboratories (Balb/c and C57 BL mice),

and New England Biolabs (DNA and Enzymes).

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Career & Workforce Development Committee

Chair

To be announced

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 experi-

ences 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 achieve-

ment 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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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.

*Completed Two (Fall & Spring) Internships

13 Job Shadows Scheduled for Students in local

business in a variety of industries.


Expand Career & Workforce Development Com-

mittee—Business Members & Student Representa-

tives.

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Career & Workforce Development Committee Page 2

(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

Classroom Curriculum

Continued work in Health & Wellness classes to

introduce Freshman to career development topics

Continued work with English Department to

infuse career development curriculum into the

classroom

10th grade classes—Career Exploration & Re-

search

12th grade classes—Pre-employment Skills/

Resume and Cover Letters

12th grade classes (select)—Myers/Briggs Keirsey

Personality Administration

Created and Delivered a Workforce Readiness/

Development Curriculum to 12B English

classes at least one day per week each semester.

Included securing guest speakers from the

business community to discuss pre-employment

skills

Created and Assisted Student Services to

produce/update 28 Career Pathway Plans of Study

(CPPOS) for use in classrooms, student/parent

use and individual counseling

Staff/Faculty

Maintained the Career Lab for use by students, fac-

ulty, and administrators (includes individual use by

students/faculty and several workshops - faculty to

faculty)

Collaborated with school counselors to provide as-

sistance/career counseling services to specific/

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.

School-wide Career Events

Healthcare Career Day

Computer Science Awareness Career Day

Engineering Career Day

Construction Career Day field trip

Computer Science Gaming Night

Milford Middle School

Developed and Coordinated 8th grade tours of Mil-

ford High School & Applied Technology

Center’s Career and Technical programs

Business & Community

Attended meetings in the community with

businesses to discuss Work-Based Learning

opportunities for students in the 2012-2013

school year

Presented at the NAPE STEM Equity Conference

in Washington, DC (April 2012) on school/district

wide collaboration for the advancement of student

career choice

Coordinated and Scheduled the attendance of stu-

dents and three faculty members at the Souhegan

Valley Chamber of Commerce Career & Business

Expo in October of 2011. Several school organiza-

tions had booth space marketing their programs

including the Career Focus Internship class

Attended the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Networking event for potential apprenticeships

Collaborative Projects with the high school

Pre-Employment Skills Curriculum—English


Industry

Established the Career & Workforce Development

Committee

Industry Specific Career Days

Matt Taylor

demonstrating

safety equipment

during his Intern-

ship Presentation.

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Computer Technology & Programming

Chair

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

Tammy Andrew


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 Eng-

land, and the ACSL contest which is US wide.

Placed 11th at RPI programming competition

Placed 7th at Fitchburg State programming com-

petition

Placed 8th at ACSL contests in the theory only

Classroom division

Placed 40th at ACSL in the programming and

theory combined Intermediate division


Student Internships

Michael Dargie—Northport Systems

Cameron Gregoire—Vetflix, Inc.

Steve Morrison—Brinestone, Intl

Tim Murphy—Degree Controls

Alec Picard—Northport Systems

Independent Studies

Emery Doucet, Data Structures—AP Prep

Craig Gomes—C++




credits from Nashua Community College.

3 college credits—EETN 110 Introduction to

Object Oriented Programming with Java

Michael Arnoldy Mark Golisano Andrew Wells

Aaron Blais Sarah Halstead Erica Penniman

Michael Dargie Steven Morrison 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 Program-

ming 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.

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




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.

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

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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 Firefight-

er I transfer to Lakes Region Community College-

LFIR 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

Deborah Kaplan, WS Packaging

Kathleen Tighe, WS Packaging

Members

Jim Cutler, Amherst Label

Sharon Quinn, NEBS

Instructor

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


Independent study students:

Mariah Florez, Zack Rancourt, and Tristen Wade




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 Kaylie Martel

Daniel Johansen KaJay Rooke

Courtney Kendall

Future Goals

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

Collaborative Projects within high school

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


Industry

Graphic Arts Students designed and produced shirts

for the music Department for the Middle School.


This year Graphic Art Students where able to use

Wacom graphic tablets on all the computers to pro-

duce their artwork for screen printing.

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Pre-Engineering

Chair

Mark Misiag, Spincraft Engineer

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

Instructor

Frank Xydias

Student Internship or Independent Study

Independent Study

Ashley Federico-Electrical/Manufacturing Engineer-

ing

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


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

Running Start College Credit or Articulated

College Credit

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

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 stu-

dents

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

Collaborative Projects with Business & Industry

Society of Manufacturing Engineering student chapter

NH Machining Association Membership

Robotics Competition and participation in the South-

ern New Hampshire Career and Business Exposition

with Hitchiner Manufacturing

Design & Manufacture award plaques with the Souhe-

gan Valley Chamber of Commerce

Design and construct Milford On-Track sign with

Graphic Arts, Construction, Machining, and Wood-

working

Engineering Department hosted the third annual Engi-

neering day presentation

SME tour of C & M Machine, Sigmetrix, University

of NH of Engineering and Physical Sciences Depart-

ments, W.K. Hill Quist Inc., Micromatics

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Precision Machining

Chair

Sally Monroe, NH Machining Association

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 partici-

pate, we will be participating in the national Skills

USA competition in June at Kansas City, Kansas.




credit through Nashua Community College.

Trevor Belanger Aaron Morton Jordan Walker

Mitchell Conley Myles Salisbury


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

Collaborative Projects Business & Industry

Program is part of the New Hampshire Machining

Association (NHMA) and Society of Manufactur-

ing 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 manufac-

turer’s, and networking for the students to

cultivate future jobs

NHMA also provides their Student Career Activi-

ty Programming in which insight is provided to

the students as to what to consider when looking

for a job: cash survival tests, career path identifi-

cation 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 require-

ments. This participation includes endorsing the

outstanding projects which students produce

through the year. This program is active in plac-

ing students in internships with local business’s.

Future Goals

Further develop Machining and Pre-Engineering

into an Advanced Manufacturing Program.


The shop is organized and run in real-world appli-

cation 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.

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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


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




credits through Great Bay Community College.

3 college credits—Introduction to Video Production

Erik Caddy

Mary-Kateryn Dearborn

Mike Fidler


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)


school

On going work with:

Jean Shankle, English Department

Jenn Horne, Special Education

Dana Borassa, Marketing

Dave Alcox, Social Sciences

Paul Bois, Precision Machining


Industry

Milford Cable Access (Granite Town Media)


Video Production offers students the opportunity to

develop essential skills for media production at

broadcast facilities and within the business environ-

ment. Video production calls for students to work

in a highly collaborative environment while honing

their abilities as communicators.

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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 Pai-

va. 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 Septem-

ber 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 Tech-

nology is too busy.

Rich Paiva reported on Career Development. They have a for-

credit 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 en-

rollment spreadsheet. She has invited the new Souhegan superin-

tendent 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 Septem-

ber. 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 admin-

istration is trying to be more pro-active about our needs. Exten-

sive, 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 sug-

gested 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 Commit-

tees?‖ 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, No-

vember 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 & Tech-

nical 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.

Welcome and Introductions 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, Li-

tchfield, Merrimack, Souhegan, Hollis-Brookline, as listed in par-

agraph 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, Super-

intendents 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 vaca-

tions 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 Commit-

tees was when our center was founded. John Wilde outlined meet-

ing 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.

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 competen-

cies.

Sally explained how she coordinates pre-college studies with col-

leges 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 commu-

nicated to ATC directors, and sometimes to the teacher.

Rosie was unsure when Computer competencies were last updat-

ed. Lisa advised going to the state department of education web

page and look for the section on competencies. The state has com-

pleted competencies for six new areas in the last few years. Re-

cently they started work on Firefighting and have three programs

in the works. Its industries driving Career and Technical Educa-

tion. 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 com-

petencies.

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 peo-

ple 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, col-

lege 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 involve-

ment 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.

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Joe Kasper asked how Craft Committee that are interested in par-

ticipating 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 com-

ments.

Lisa explained that the process must start from national competen-

cies – 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 com-

mittee found necessary to the state document on programming.

Shouldn’t what the local committees think is missing be consid-

ered?

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 be-

lieves 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 specifi-

cally 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.

Steve asked how the Milford cycle for curriculum review fits in

this picture. Rosie explained the curriculum cycle has been sys-

tematized 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

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 guaran-

teed: it’s probably better to let the Board know when state com-

petencies are expected to change.

Rosie passed out a list of Active Business Links and added an

example where New Hampshire Ball Bearing donated an eye-

wash 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 wish-

list. 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 com-

petencies 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 Stand-

ards 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 en-

hance the state competencies. Rosie replied that this should hap-

pen during the state review cycles; but that there was still an op-

portunity 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.




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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 Direc-

tor of Career & Technical Education Lisa Danley, Joe

Kasper called the meeting to order at 5:58 p.m. Oonagh Wil-

liams arrived 6:00 and interested citizen John Wilde at 6:03.


Joe Kasper, Sally Monroe, Paul Bois, Rich Paiva, Lisa Danley,

Rosie Deloge, Kath Upton, Trevor Courtney, Rich Winslow, John

Leslie, and Kevin Drew introduced themselves.

Minutes

Rosie will email copies of the minutes.

Status of Milford & Mascenic completion

Rosie explained Completion criteria; only two programs are

traditional 2-year: Culinary and

Automotive... She explained to Mascenic the expectation

students will sign up for both semesters: kids at Mascenic

seemed to accept this. Firefighting 1 started in Mascenic.

John Wilde asked about demand: Lisa answered a ―critical

shortage‖ was identified, but no numeric need was identi-

fied. Rosie explained content is coming through a Fire-

fighting national organization. Rich Winslow spoke in favor.

Lisa explained that the Explorer program (run by fire depart-

ments) is less academic.. Rosie continued down the list...

Precision Machining calls for Advanced Precision Machin-

ing for college credit as well as ―completion‖. The second

page describes ―running start‖ college credit opportunities.

Some colleges will accept these as ―electives‖ if not part of

the college-major program.

John Wilde asked about difficulties fitting in program com-

pletion and running-start with 26 credits required for gradu-

ation. Rosie said unless they fail some course, they’re find-

ing a way. Rich Winslow noted that Hollis-Brookline stu-

dents lose one of their 7 periods, but fit it all in anyway.

Paul Bois Competency Review Process Update

Paul explained the competency review. It’s up to the teach-

er 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 revi-

sions.

Rosie explained the State Department desire to have com-

petencies consistent across the state. The state involves a

broader group of participants in the review process.

Lisa Danley described the process the state department

now follows: they start with national standards and draft

competencies. It used to be teachers drafting competencies,

and this wasn’t working: students came out unprepared.

Joe Kasper asked how Lisa saw craft committees fitting in.

Lisa said there really isn’t a role for them. They deal more

with documenting employment opportunities and mentor-

ing, etc., opportunities. Lisa expressed satisfaction that all

graduates of one Precision Machining program are hired —

this appears to be her prime consideration.

Sally Monroe said she was invited, but not able to attend,

and the difficulties of coordinating 30 organization. Sally

felt it important to have uniformity in competencies.

John Wilde said this is a major change from the contract

we signed with the state: He said that we in Milford can’t

escape the need to look at costs. For the state to change

requirements can impose costs. Rosie said what we’re do-

ing doesn’t add costs. We’ve re-packaged things to make it

easier for students to complete programs.

Joe Kasper pointed out the related agenda item about new

definition of Advisory committee work.

Rosie hasn’t prepared handouts on that, she scheduled this

first to accommodate the need for Sally to attend another

meeting tonight. Sally said she sees no added costs due to

competencies. She is happy to ―know‖ the students all

meet the same basic competencies.

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Rosie talked of an administrators’ meeting, where they dis-

cussed 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 pro-

gress 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 pro-

gress.

Enrollment

Rosie handed out a spreadsheet of enrollment, the rightmost

column being current enrollment as of today. The spread-

sheet shows 989 enrolled, but the report to the state is in the

500s because a number of our ―feeder‖ programs don’t

count.

Rosie explained that sending school enrollment is the lowest

she’s seen in 13 years, For one example, Wilton is calling

for a senior project. She is arranging tours for guidance

counselors and students.

Rich Winslow discussed ways to increase involvement of

sending-school students. Budget cuts are eliminating a num-

ber of programs (including even computer science). He sug-

gested a mailing to

individual students. Nashua did this, and it increased enroll-

ment to Nashua. He’d be happy to provide mailing labels.

Our numbers of seniors is higher this year: he’s wondering if

we could involve sophomores next year. Parking is an issue:

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 mail-

ing. Rosie believes we could do that, and will check whether

Souhegan High School has a similar interest.

Budget Status

Rosie handed out a budgeting history spreadsheet. She re-

ceived numbers today that Kevin Drew believes are what

the budget that will be proposed. Page 4 covers most pro-

grams. 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

within their region. That might be involved in setting up

internship, or it might be getting equipment donations.

Rich Paiva talked of the Internship program. He has 15 stu-

dents in the class, with ten on a waiting list and ten others

asking to get on the waiting-list. If Craft Committees could

help, he’d appreciate that. Students are giving presentations

on their internship experiences this week. Rich can go back

to companies that have been involved with successful in-

ternships; he also has to work with particular mentors: this

is time-consuming. They need a mentor at the workplace,

and also a mentor within the school -place. This is a differ-

ent role than being a teacher.

Oonagh wondered if we need to publicize this need — in

newspapers and such. Several folks suggested there should

be a role for craft committees in finding mentors and intern-

ship opportunities.

Oonagh asked what areas Rich would like for internships.

Rich agreed to send an email.



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April 17, 2012

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, in-

troduced 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 be-

ing 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 sig-

nup for Java. Web Design will run one section. Rosie report-

ed on the state committee reviewing competencies for Com-

puter Programming: they will meet April 20th. Bryan Higgs

is a member of that committee.

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 suggest-

ed 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 sup-

port 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 get-

ting information to the School Board. The Superintendent

suggested a five-year strategic plan. Rosie received infor-

mation about a monitoring visit – for Milford starting Sep-

tember 2012. At the first School Board meeting after Town

Meeting, a school board member asked for specific infor-

mation. 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 presenta-

tion to the Board.

Rosie asked all of us to review the Evaluation questions.




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