Draft: Jan. 21, 2009

Approved: February 4, 2009

School Committee meeting Jan. 21, 2009

Under Report of the Secretary

At 7:04 pm Mr. Eglinton called the meeting to order.

Members present: Kathleen Snyder, Sarah Thompson, Peter Eglinton, Justin Costa, Jaimey Caron, Marnie Morrione, Rebecca Minnick, Elizabeth Holton, Robert O’Brien, Simon Thompson, Ness Smith-Savedoff, John Gjika

Report of the Chair

Mr. Eglinton:

• Expressed condolences to the family of Thomas Curran.
• Attended Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast
• Indicated that Simon Thompson will be the student rep. On the MLK Commission and asked that any member who would like to be on this committee to please let him know.

Report of Superintendent

Interim Superintendent Whynot-Vickers:

• Meeting with cost center managers regarding curtailment issue. Also meeting with union presidents who are willing to work to assist with this curtailment issue.
• Announced resignations - Marlies Reppenhagen DHS/German teacher Effective Jan.23,2009

Report of the Secretary

1. Consideration and action to approve the meeting minutes from the January 6,2009 and January 7, 2009 meetings.

Ms. Minnick moved, seconded Mr. Costa and voted 9-0 to approve the meeting minutes from the January 6,2009 and January 7, 2009 meetings. (Students voted with majority)

Report of Committees

1. Policy Committee/Legislative Affairs – Ms. Morrione – met prior to evening meeting and will be bringing policies CBA and EBCD for a first reading on Feb. 4^th. Next meeting Feb. 3^rd, 6pm

2. Finance Committee – Ms. Snyder – next meeting will be Tuesday, January 27^th, 5:30pm. Will be reviewing curtailment update, FY10 time line, presentation from transportation department, and update on federal stimulus package. Feb. 3^rd, 4pm at City Hall the joint finance committees will meet to discuss auditor’s report as well as fund balance.
3. Personnel Committee – Ms. Thompson – superintendent site visits in next couple of week with a candidate to school committee for vote on February 25^th. On Feb. 25^th there will be a workshop on evaluations.
4. Building Committee – Mr. Caron – met two weeks ago to plan forward. Will meet on a bimonthly basis as a group and subcommittees will continue to meet until tasks are completed.
5. Facilities Task Force – Mr. Caron – will meet Jan. 26^th, 6pm at Longfellow to discuss capital maintenance plan and facilities maintenance. Consultant is working in the district. Consultant will have a report on enrollment projections at the February meeting.
6. Other Committees and/or member concerns

· Ms. Minnick – requested information wind turbine. Ms. Whynot-Vickers provided information regarding concern on height and noise level.

· Ms. Thompson – requested information on the % of teachers who are ELL endorsed.

· Ms. Morrione – attended David Hilton’s 8^th grade class regarding banning of styrofoam.

Consent Items – Interim Superintendent Whynot-Vickers reviewed donations and thanked contributors.

Old Business

1. Consideration and action to approve the superintendent’s recommendation to have the delivery of the Family Living Program’s Grade 4 and 5 curriculum assigned to classroom teachers, to the extent feasible, for the remainder of the fiscal year 2009. This will result in a savings of $38,000 to $40,000 and would leave the Family Living Coordinator’s position unfilled.

Ms. Snyder moved, seconded Ms. Holton to approve the superintendent’s recommendation to have the delivery of the Family Living Program’s Grade 4 and 5 curriculum assigned to classroom teachers, to the extent feasible, for the remainder of the fiscal year 2009. This will result in a savings of $38,000 to $40,000 and would leave the Family Living Coordinator’s position unfilled.

Vote: It was voted 0-9 to approve the superintendent’s recommendation to have the delivery of the Family Living Program’s Grade 4 and 5 curriculum assigned to classroom teachers, to the extent feasible, for the remainder of the fiscal year 2009. This will result in a savings of $38,000 to $40,000 and would leave the Family Living Coordinator’s position unfilled. (Students voted with majority) Motion fails.

2. Consideration and action to approve the amended Comprehensive Facilities Use and Maintenance Task Force Resolution.

Ms. Holton moved, seconded Ms. Minnick to approve the amended Comprehensive Facilities Use and Maintenance Task Force Resolution.

Vote: It was voted 9-0 to approve the amended Comprehensive Facilities Use and Maintenance Task Force Resolution. (Students voted with majority)

3. Consideration and action to approve the appointment of a member to the Comprehensive Facilities Use and Maintenance Task Force

Ms. Holton moved, seconded Ms. Snyder to approve the appointment of a member to the Comprehensive Facilities Use and Maintenance Task Force

Vote: It was voted 9-0 to approve the appointment of a member to the Comprehensive Facilities Use and Maintenance Task Force (Students voted with majority)

4. Consideration and action to approve the PATHS, Part II budget.

Ms. Minnick moved, seconded Ms. Thompson to approve the PATHS, Part II budget.

Vote: It was voted 9-0 to approve the PATHS, Part II budget. (Students voted with majority)

New Business - None

Personnel - None

Committee Focus on Educational Issues - None

Public Comment Prior to 11:00 PM on any items not on the evening’s agenda

Adjournment

Ms. Thompson moved, seconded Ms. Holton and voted 9-0 to adjourn the business meeting at 8:15pm(Students voted with majority)

Respectfully submitted,

Jeanne Whynot-Vickers

Interim Superintendent of Schools