Town of Provincetown

School Committee

Veterans Memorial Elementary

Library/Media Center Room #73

2 Mayflower Lane

Minutes of March 11, 2008

Members Present: Terese Nelson, Chairperson, Peter Grosso, Vice Chairperson, Debra Trovato, Kerry Adams and Shannon Patrick

Others Present: Jessica Waugh, Superintendent of Schools, (Dr. Floriano Pavão, Principal absent), Elizabeth Francis, Sallie A. Tighe, PAE President, Karen Silva, Carissa Silva, Carrie Notaro, Tom Coen, FinCom, Jill Macara, Lorie Welch and Others

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 P.M.

Public Comments:

Parent Karen Silva indicated her support of the task force to support schools

Parent Carissa Silva stated she supports a sense of community and supports Kindergarten parents.

Pre-School Parent Carrie Notaro said she also supports a sense of community. She also stated notices of school events to given to Pre-K community.

PSC Student Reps’ Comments:

None

Kerry Adams made a motion to move agenda item #7.1 up to item 5 (Superintendent’s Update). Seconded by Debra Trovato. So voted 5-0

7.1 Ms. Jill Macara reviewed the proposed senior field trip with the committee. The committee indicated its support for the senior field trip. After further discussion, Kerry Adams made a motion to approve the senior field trip request, provided more information on address of cabin and cell phone numbers be given to the Superintendent of Schools. Peter Grosso seconded. So voted 5-0

Superintendent’s Update:

Superintendent Waugh reviewed steps, due dates and responsibilities of the District Plan (administrators only) and School Improvement Plans (principals and staff – one for each building).

Kerry Adams made a motion to move item 6.1 FY-09 Budget to after the Executive Session. Debra Trovato seconded. So voted 5-0

6.2 2008-09 School Year Calendar was reviewed. It was decided to place the FY-09 School Calendar final review and vote on the next school committee agenda.

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The Chair made a motion to move into Executive Session for the purposes of hearing an employee grievance and to hold a discussion with respect to Collective Bargaining. Also, to return to open session at the close of executive session. Seconded by Kerry Adams. So voted 5-0 on a Roll Call Vote of each member.

At 4:55 P.M. the Chairperson Terese Nelson announced the committee would be going into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion with respect to Collective Bargaining, and Discussion with Respect to Non-Union Contracts. On a roll call vote from the committee it was unanimously agreed to enter executive session. Ms. Nelson also announced the meeting will reconvene in open session.

Return to Regular Session:

Regular Session Reconvened at 6:50 P.M.

6.1 FY-09 Proposed School Budget Discussion began. Various changes in the proposed budget were considered and proposed. Kerry Adams made a motion to change the proposed FY-09 School Budget to $3,637,904.88 Seconded by Debra Trovato. So voted 5-0

7.2 The committee went on to review and discuss the materials prepared for the up-coming Annual town Meeting.

Kerry Adams made a motion to adjourn. Shannon Patrick seconded. So voted 5-0

Adjournment: 9:20 P.M.

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These Minutes were approved at a meeting held on: 5/27/2008