Town of
School Committee
Veterans Memorial Elementary
Library/Media Center Room #73
Minutes of
Members Present: Terese Nelson (Chair), Peter Grosso
(Vice Chair), Debra Trovato, Kerry Adams arrived at 4:20 P.M. Absent:
Shannon Patrick
Student Representative: Jasmine Hadley Absent: Pele Berg
Others Present: Jessica Waugh, Superintendent of Schools, Elizabeth Francis, Assist to the Principal/VMES, Betty White, Adm. Assistant for Business and Finance,
and Others
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 P.M.
Public Comments:
PSC Member Debra Trovato stated it would be an excellent idea if the VMES issued progress reports in grades 4, 5, & 6 as is done at PHS
She also stated that information for student parents be mailed and not brought home by the student.
Minutes:
None
Peter Grosso made a motion to move Item #6 School Bud Lease Bid Awards to the beginning of the meeting. Seconded by Terese Nelson. So voted 3-0
Mrs. White presented the bids. After reviewing Peter Grosso made a motion to accept the bus lease to New England Transit. Seconded by Terese Nelson. So voted 3-0
Superintendent’s Report:
Ms. Waugh reviewed with the committee the PHS course schedule for the 2007-08 School Year. Ms. Waugh continued and updated the committee on the Summer Preschool Program being held at VMES
Unfinished
Business:
5.1 Athletic Handbook. Peter Grosso made a motion to table this item until the next
School committee meeting. Kerry Adams Seconded. So voted 4-0
5.2 Health Advisory Report Peter Grosso made a motion to table this item until the next school committee meeting. Kerry Adams Seconded. So voted 4-0
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5.3 PHS Student Handbook. Peter Grosso made a motion to table this item until the next school committee meeting. Kerry Adams Seconded. So voted 4-0
New Business:
6.2 After discussion on a motion made by Peter Grosso to appoint Kerry Adams as the PSC Representative to the Cape Cod Collaborative. Seconded by Terese Nelson. So voted 4-0
Mr. Adams was excused from the meeting.
On a roll call vote it was agreed to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Non Union Contracts and to not return to Regular Session to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at
6:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Waugh, Supt. Date
These Minutes were approved at a meeting held on: 8/21/2007