Town of Provincetown

School Committee

Veterans Memorial Elementary

Library/Media Center Room #73

2 Mayflower Lane

Minutes of  December 11, 2007

 

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

 

Others Present:  Jessica Waugh, Superintendent of Schools, and  Dr. Floriano Pavão, School Principal,  Mrs. Elizabeth Francis and Carol D’Amico.

 

Student Representatives:  Jasmine Hadley, Patricia Sendao, Trevor Lambrou

Absent:  Nataya Bostwick

 

Chairperson Terese Nelson called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M.

 

Public Comments:  None

 

PSC Student Rep Comments:  None

 

Terese Nelson announced the committee would be going into Executive Session for the purposes of discussion with respect to Non-Union Contracts as well as Collective Bargaining.

 

Minutes: 

Peter Grosso made a Motion to approve the November 27, 2007 Minutes.  Seconded by Debra Trovato.  So voted 5-0

 

Superintendent’s Update:

•   The superintendent publicly acknowledged Arthur C. Reis, Jr. and his many years of service to the Provincetown School District.  Mr. Reis is retiring at the end of December 2007.

•  Dr. Pavão shared with the committee that the Senior Play was a complete success.  Attendance was also excellent and the performances so well received.

•  The superintendent shared with the committee the efforts made to have and encourage parents sign-up and participate in the advisory committees (Title I, Special Education, and Athletic. 

•  The superintendent reviewed Budget FY-09 Sheets with the committee.  It was agreed to have a school committee meeting on January 3, 2008 for the sole  purpose of FY-09 Budget discussion.

•  The superintendent announced the Strategic Planning Committee has completed its work.  The committee will attend the January 8, 2008 school committee meeting and make their presentation which they will also present at the Annual Town Meeting.

 

 

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•  Terese Nelson noted the budget draft, e-mailed (by Jessica) to each member needs to be reviewed by all prior to the January 3rd meeting.  Any and all questions can be e-mailed to Jessica.  She encouraged all to be fully prepared for the up-coming budget meeting.

 

On a roll call vote the committee went into Executive Session as stated earlier.  The Chair announced the committee will not be returning to regular session for the purpose of adjournment.  So voted unanimously.

 

Meeting ended at 4:55 P.M.

 

These Minutes were approved at a meeting held on:____________________

January 8, 2008