Town of Provincetown

School Committee

Veterans Memorial Elementary

Library/Media Center Room #73

2 Mayflower Lane

Minutes of October 30, 2007

Members Present: Terese Nelson (Chair), Peter Grosso (Vice Chair), Shannon Patrick arrived at 4:10 P.M., Debra Trovato, and Kerry Adams

Others Present: Jessica Waugh, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Floriano Pavão, School Principal, Sallie Tighe, PAE and Others

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M.

Public Comments:

None

PSC Student Reps’ Comments

Chair Terese Nelson introduced the two student representatives, Grade 9, Patricia Sendao and Grade 12 Jasmine Hadley. Mr. Grosso explained his idea of placing the place on the agenda whereby the Student Reps would be able to stand and present comments and ideas.

Minutes:

December 12, 2006 (Joint Meeting BOS), April 24, 2007, August 21, 2007 were tabled on a motion by Peter Grosso and Seconded by Debra Trovato. So voted 3-0 (Mr. Adams and Ms. Patrick were not able to vote on these Minutes)

Superintendent’s Update:

● Supt. Waugh reviewed the school article (to repair the deteriorated stairs between the PHS and VMES) which had been placed on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting being held on November 5, 2007.

Kerry Adams made a motion to indefinitely postpone this article. Peter Grosso seconded. So voted 5-0

The committee agreed to block-off the stairs so no one would use. It was also agreed to contact the Dept. of Public Works for assistance in taking a look at these steps.

● Supt. Waugh updated the committee on the MCAS efforts.

● Supt. Waugh reviewed the status of the Student Handbooks

● The Superintendent brought-up the Substance Abuse Program. It was decided to

Increase our program at PHS in order to encompass more information

● Attendance Policy: Supt. Waugh asked Mrs. Francis, as a member of the Attendance Committee, to up-date the school committee on recent considerations and changes.

● The Supt. reviewed a a roster of proposed school committee meetings for the current school year. The committee reviewed and decided to use this schedule as a reference for the year. No motion or vote taken.

7. Unfinished Business:

7.1 No unfinished business discussed

8. New Business:

8.1 Ms. Lori Welch invited the committee to visit the VMES Computer Lab for

a Smart Board presentation and demonstration. Ms. Welch showed the committee how an actual lesson is done using the Smart Board.

At 5:30 P.M. on a roll call vote it was agreed to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion with respect to Non-Union Contracts and Discussion with respect to Collective Bargaining. It was also agreed to not return to regular session for the purpose of adjournment.

These Minutes were approved at a meeting held on: 11/27/2007