Town of
School Committee
Veterans Memorial Elementary
Library/Media Center Room #73
Minutes of
Members Present: Terese
Nelson, Chairperson, Peter Grosso, Vice Chairperson, Debra Trovato, Kerry Adams (arrived
Others Present: Jessica Waugh, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Floriano Pavão, Principal
Sallie A. Tighe, Valerie Kepler Golden, Elizabeth Francis and Others.
The Chair called the meeting to order at
Public Comments:
None
PSC Student Reps’ Comments:
Students discussed MCAS schedules
Debra Trovato made a motion to move Item 7.2 under New Business (Fall Sports update with John White, Athletic Director) to the beginning of the meeting. Seconded by Peter Grosso. So voted 5-0
7.2 Mr. White presented his report. Mr. White asked the superintendent to ask MIAA if girls can play on a boy’s soccer team. It was agreed by the superintendent and Mr. White to meet with the fall teams after which the results of their meeting would be reported back to the committee.
Debra Trovato made a motion to move Item 7.3 under New Business (Public Relations) to be next on the agenda. Seconded by Peter Grosso. So voted 5-0
7.3 Valerie Kepler Golden and Maryann Campagna detailed their approach regarding bullying in our schools. They presented to the committee their various community partnerships especially the Cape End Manor project.
Superintendent’s Update:
The superintendent reported on the town transition team tour of school facilities as well as other town owned buildings. The superintendent indicated she would contact the school committee attorney to get a clear understanding of the laws and what can be held in schools, etc.
The superintended reviewed the MCAS Schedule and MCAS changes, for this year, with the school committee.
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The superintendent announced she has created an enrollment committee which is as a direct result of a recommendation from the Strategic Planning Committee. The Members are Carol D’Amico, Petra Faria, David McGlothlin. Membership will be open to the whole staff.
Peter Grosso reviewed the Facilities Use form and suggested some changes. Mr. Grosso made a motion to note: if a reservation is cancelled within 30 days of event, the security deposit is not refunded; if space used is left in disarray or damaged, the security deposit is not refunded. Seconded by Kerry Adams. So voted 5-0
Peter Grosso made a motion to change the Rental Fee for Non-Profit & Other to $500 11-2 Days; over three days the fee is $300 per day of event; it was also agreed to keep the utility fee at $150 but be up to the discretion of the Alma Welsh, Human Resource administrative assistant to determine when to impose the fee. Seconded by Kerry Adams. So voted 5-0
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
7.3 NEASC Report was reviewed by Dr. Floriano Pavão, Principal. Dr. Pavao discussed NEASC accreditation of the high school and the requirements. Dr. Pavao stated he had completed this report in March 2008.
7.4 District Principal FY-09: the superintendent updated the school committee on how Dr. Pavao wishes to restructure the district principal position for the 2008-09 School Year. The superintendent informed the committee more time is needed and she will report back to the committee at a later date.
The chair announced the committee would be going into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion with respect to collective bargaining strategy and will not be returning to open session for the purpose of adjournment. On a roll call vote it was so voted unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at
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