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Home My WebLink AboutSchool Comm. 02/27/2024Approved 03d2d4 Mansfield School Committee Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, February 27, 2024 In Person & Virtual Meeting using GoToWebinar An Open Meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held in person and virtually on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The open meeting session was called to order by Chair Lynn Cavicchi at 6:33p.m. Members Present: Administration Present: Lynn Cavicchi (Chair) Teresa Murphy, Superintendent jenn Walsh (Vice Chair) Michael Connolly, Assistant Superintendent (Teaching/Learning)'' Jenifer Sellon Ed Donoghue, Assistant Superintendent (Finance/Operations) Steve Schoonveld Vivian Webster (at 6:40 pm) v Members Absent: None 3, Public Speak: None m +ten Administrative Reports: rn i 0 �M 00 Superintendent Teresa Mures informed the committee that she will be holdie#g leer gext "State of the Schools Address" or March Th at 6:30 pm. The meeting will allow for: virtual access thFgugh GoTo Webinar and is open to anyone interested. It will also be recorded for those tha?canrmt attend that evening. The main topics will be the FY25 School Budget and the upcoming Student Opportunity Act Plan submission to DESE. Assistant Superintendent Michael Connolly reminded all that next Tuesday, March'5ch is a full day of Professional Development; no school for students. Some of the training: Reveal Math curriculum grades K - 5; new IEP process; general curriculum using Understanding by Design. Work on tier Il supports. At MHS, they are using a "ed camp" model where staff teach each other in different sessions including Al primer, vision of a graduate, 4L refresher, CPR/AED, cultural proficient classroom and trauma -informed care. The district recognizes the difficulty a day off means for some families and expresses gratitude for allowing us this day of training. Assistant Superintendent EdwardDonoghue updated the committee on several projects. Prep work has begun for the QMS boiler project. Bids have been submitted for each of the three summer projects (six for the track and field, seven for the gym and seven for the Robinson playground.) We are fortunate that the low bids came within our estimated cost. Ed will move forward with due diligence and then award the contracts, Town Manager Kevin Dumas has indicated with the difficult budget year, the town will be unable to commit funds for the Jordan/Jackson Roof Replacement MSBA request. Without town funding (for approximately 48% of the total cost), we cannot move forward with the application. Steve Schoonveld asked if we had an alternate plan for the roof. Ed noted that we can submit the following year but after that there would be a one-year gap before we could try again. Jenn Walsh asked how long we have to complete the project once approved. Ed noted we have`.180 daysSteve suggested that we should still try to apply and then turn it down later if we cannot provide funding. Steve asked for the risk in not doing this now. There are leaks impacting some classrooms/teachers. The inspection indicated that a replacement is needed. Lynn Cavicchi also Page 1 of 4 i Approved 03-12-24 Mansfield School Committee Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, February 27, 2024 In Person & Virtual Meeting using GoToWebinar expressed concern that there is no funding available now or possibly in the near future. What is plan B? We would continue to make repairs as needed. Teresa Murphy noted that she and Ed Donoghue did have a conversation with Kevin Dumas, He does not feel the community can take on another big funded project. Teresa reminded the committee that this year we were very fortunate that the town approved capital for the track & field, gym and playground. In addition, we have a desperate need to replace the chiller at Jordan/Jackson. We are hoping that some free cash will be made available for us to use for the chiller. She also noted that it may not look favorably to request and then turn down an accelerated repair grant. We also need to consider that we are embarking on an educational space study. She is comfortable deferring to the decision of the town manager. High School Representative Report: Andrew Fleischmalnl provided ailupdate on winter sports. The season is wrapping up with championship finishes by the gymnastics and track teams. Basketball teams are moving to the playoff round starting on Friday. Spring sports will be kicking off soon. The high school held their 81h grade welcome night where students participated in tours, orientation and a club fair. The world language honor society held their induction ceremony recognizing the hard work of those students who will receive a cord for graduation. The Mock Trial and Quiz Team both are achieving success. In performing arts, winter percussion earned a 2r4 place finish at Trumbull, CT and the One Act Play is set for competition this upcoming weekend. Approval of Warrant: Salary & Goods & Salary &; Goods & <. Wages Services Wages` :Services 2024.14 24028S 2024-16 24030S > 1-5.24 1-9-24 1-19-24: 1-2324 General Fund 1,719,333.99 338,031.94 1,769,652.78464,001.73 Medicare '2,639.20 - 2,539.20: - Capilal - 165,109.00 19,530.82 Revolving 63,802.63 9,145.61 69,396.83i 2,287.14 Food Service 26,477.70 32,494.76 32,649,02 20,668.54 Gifts - 3,962.70 187.18 32.96 Student Activity 3,412.20 16,698.09 Grants 85,303.45 16,506.98 87,773.23' 19,651.76 Prior Year - ': 156.00 1,896,456.97 667,663.19 1,962,098.24 632,927.03 Motion to approve the February 9, 2024 Warrant memo by Jenn Walsh / Jenifer Sellon Motion Carries 5 - 0 `E Page 2 of 4 j a Approved 03.12-24 Mansfield School Committee Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, February 27, 2024 In Person & Virtual Meeting using GoToWebinar E i Approval of Minutes: Date 1st 2nd Discuss Vote Roll Y N cawcomments Open Meeting 02-06-24 JW JS 5-0 Executive Session 02-06-24 not to JW ;i JS 5-0 be released Committee Updates: ' Budget: The subcommittee met earlier this evening to prepare for this week's Tri-Board meeting. The'FY25 budget is sitting at a $3.`2M gap with the school gap at $1.2M. We are optimistic that the school district can meet this goal. New Business: Presentation on MHS Career Planning Night: Nicole Redding Ares—f-i -- hlctnr,, —' infnr,mtinn nn ,eihnt is nnu, r�Irn3i tha Pnet_Cnrnn hry Planning Fair to be t held in the spring of Last year we had ov, the same eight staff Service Core who vo There are various incentives to eni opportunity to enter a raffle for Re Facilities Dept, NE Tech, Military,`( Teresa noted that the evening schc fair. Questions/Answers: Steve asked if we reach out to the open to any one who wants to atte Wareham. Can students seek out the fall and spring. This is to provi this fair is more to look ahead for c the committee so we can Drooerly Considerationof Fiel MHS teacher Laura I participate in the Ali in Providence. This s "largest school choir t fair !nts, st part, tudent zr )ital. the �t it is r from in both to. perform with many orner new £rnglanu:JCnOm uisrrlCls. Laura nas worKeu closely wun me organization to be sure we receive the supports needed for our students.` y Jenifer Sellon asked if Ms. Brophy was comfortable with the group of students and their ability to handle a large crowded setting. Yes, the trip is not a requirement of the class so any family can choose to opt out. At the arena, students from a district are placed together in a group. There are Page 3 of 4 Approved 03-12-24 Mansfield School Committee Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, February 27, 2024 In Person & Virtual Meeting using GoToWebinar also breakout rooms and space in the pavilion areas for quiet time. Laura is working with Assistant Special Education Director Tim Tichacek and they are very comfortable taking on this field trip. Steve noted that the form indicated 4+ chaperones. How many do you anticipate? 'Laura felt that there will be least 10 including teachers,jparas, nurses if needed and parents. Motion to approve the MHS Project Teammate (Unified Music Class) to Providence, RI by Jem1 Walsh / Jenifer Sellon Motion Carries 5 - 0 Consideration of Policies, The following policies were reviewed for modification. At the last meeting these policies were added to the agenda as ones requiring no change. However, there was some question on language around the busdriver having "complete control." After further review, the recommendation is to remove the last two paragraphs to align with MASC. These items would more appropriately be part of handbooks or student conduct rules. Revise/ Code Title Action Notes Motion 1 Motion 2 I Vote EEAEC Student Conduct on >> Revise School Buses Jenn Walsh Jenifer Sellon JJIC Student Conduct on Revise Same policy as School Buses above but coded in 5-0 two places School Committee Business: Discussion on Core Values Meeting Invitation: Other- Items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting: None Documents Referenced: Minutes Warrant MHS Career Planning Night flier Field Trip request form Policy Motion to adjourn: At 7:39 p.m, Lynn Cavicchi asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion made by by Jenn Walsh / Jenifer Sellon. Motion carries 5 - 0 Respectfully Submitted, Diane Nugent, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent & School Committee Page 4 of 4