HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Comm. 09/01/2020Approved 09.08-20
Mansfield School Committee Meeting
Executive Session Minutes for Tuesday, September 01, 2020
Remote via ZOOM
The open meeting session was opened and called to order by Kiera O'Neil at 6:02 p.m.
Members Present: Administration Present:
Kiera O'Neil, Chair Teresa Murphy, Superintendent of Schools
Lynn Cavicchi, Vice Chair Michael Connolly, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Linda Fernando Edward Donoghue, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Lauren Scher
Jenn Walsh
Members Absent:
None
Superintendent Murphy provided an update on teacher negotiations:
Schools are cleaner than what was originally portrayed during the last session. Some work
needs to be done but the district feels like we are in good shape. Assistant Superintendent
Connolly toured the schools today (first day back for staff.) Superintendent Murphy had
offered a remote day for staff but there were many staff members that did come in to start
setting up their rooms. Several professional development training sessions were held.
Chair O'Neil asked what the outstanding issues were with negotiations. Ms. Murphy identified
the following: Schedules (remote and hybrid); members with insufficient internet or no
internet would like hotspots; mask use; live streaming, bathroom cleaning frequency; water
testing (it has been an issue in other districts since water remained stagnant for a long time);
communications out to parents on student safety protocols; clear identification of hybrid
model; Payment to MEA members who get ill do to covid (request not to use sick time).
Kiera asked if we had specific guidance for allowing staff members in the building once out for
illness or quarantine. Superintendent will send to school committee.
Kiera O'Neil called for a motion to leave executive session and to return to open meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 7:02 p.m. by Linda Fernando / Jenn Walsh
Roll Call Vote:
Lauren Scher
Yes
Linda Fernando
Yes
Kiera O'Neil
Yes
Jenn Walsh
Yes
Lynn Cavicchi
Yes
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Nugent
Administrative Assistant
Superintendent & School Committee
Executive Session