HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Comm. 05/22/2024Approved 05-28-24
Mansfield School Committee Meeting
Minutes for Tuesday, May 22, 2024
Mansfield High School Cafeteria
An Open Meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held in person on Tuesday, May 22,
2024. The open meeting session was called to order by Chair Lynn Cavicchi at 6:49 p.m.
Members Present:
Lynn Cavicchi (Chair)
Jenn Walsh (Vice Chair)
Steve Schoonveld
Administration Present:
Ed Donoghue, Assistant Superintendent (Finance/Operations)
Jenifer Sellon
Vivian Webster
Members Absent: None
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The committee reviewed the articles to be voted upon at this evening's town meo�ing.
and action taken as follows:
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Article 1: FY25 Town Budget -
What role does the School Committee have in approving this budget? Many of the aspects do not
apply to the schools but some do impact us. Discussion on how to approve. It was agreed that the
committee should not opine on the entire budget.
Motion to support Article 1 all motions as it relates to school expenses by Jenn Walsh / Jenifer
Sellon
Motion Carries 5 - 0
Article 2: FY2S School Budget -
The committee has already voted the Schools budget in a spring meeting.
Motion to support Article 2 by Jenn Walsh / Jenifer Sellon
Motion Carries 5 - 0
Article 7. Motion 1: Capital Improvement Plan
Each item requested has already been discussed and approved during prior school committee
meetings.
Motion to support Article 7, motion 1 by Jenn Walsh / Jenifer Sellon
Motion Carries 5 - 0
Article 14, Mansfield Station Revitalization
There are not specific points in the motion that impact schools at the current time. This is an
expansion of the zone approved at last town meeting. Exact projects are not specified. Steve
expressed frustration over the lack of communication with the school committee to obtain
feedback. It was noted that both Superintendent Murphy and Assistant Superintendent Donoghue
were consulted regarding potential enrollment.
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Approved 05-28-24
Mansfield School Committee Meeting
Minutes for Tuesday, May 22, 2024
Mansfield High School Cafeteria
Steve was glad of that but noted that back when the Chocolate Factory was first considered for
housing, the school committee did provide an opinion. jenn noted that it was due to the fact the
project was for 4-bedroom townhouses lending toward more children. Lynn noted that our
enrollment was very high at that time as well. Steve emphasized how important it is that the
committee be included in future discussions. The projects will be coning fast.
Motion to take no action on Article 14 by jenn Walsh / Jenifer Sellon
Motion Carries 4 - 1
All remaining Articles:
The remaining articles do not relate to the schools. No action will be taken.
Motion to take no action on the remaining articles by jenn Walsh / Jenifer Sellon
Motion Carries 5 - 0
Documents Referenced:
Town Meeting Motions
Meeting continued into the Town Meeting.
Motion to adjourn:
At 10:25 p.m., Chair Lynn Cavicchi called for a motion to adjourn
Motion to adjourn by jenn Walsh / Jenifer Sellon.
Motion Carries 5 - 0
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Nugent, Administrative Assistant to
Superintendent & School Committee
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