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Home My WebLink AboutSchool Comm. 05/23/2023 (2)Approved 06.06-23 Mansfield School Committee Meeting Executive Session Minutes for Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Members Present: Administration Present: Lynn Cavicchi, Chair Teresa Murphy, Superintendent of Schools Jenn Walsh, Vice Chair Michael Connolly, Assistant Superintendent Steve Schoonveld Edward Donoghue, Assistant Superintendent Jenifer Sellon Vivian Webster Members Absent: None Committee opened and adjourned to executive session under: Under Exception No. 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares to discuss negotiations for teachers and drivers. Superintendent Murphy announced that tentative agreements have been made with the Mansfield Teachers Association and Special Education Bus Drivers. She then highlighted some of the key components of the MOUs. Bus Drivers: We have a copy of the MOU which will be given to Jenn Walsh for signature. Hopefully ratification will occur next week and we can bring it to a vote by the committee. Highlights are: • 71h% over three years • Eliminate the position of van driver which does not require a CDL license.Going forward all members will be CDL trained. There still maybe van transportation but a CDL driver -will do the driving. _ • Juneteenth will be added as a holiday. Z' • Sick leave accrual will start in July rather than September • 403b matching updated ai ran • Language updated for overtime and trip cancellation (ie snow day) { c • Number of steps collapsed ; � {D r-3 Mansfield Educators: "' N Teresa anticipates that the MOU will be signed by Tim Carpentier and Lynn Cavicchi iRihearext day or two. Highlights are: • Family sick time has been expanded from 10 days to 15 days and will remain under the umbrella of sick time. • A portion of unused sick time unused after retirement can be donated to the sick bank account. • Accumulated sick time over 100 days at retirement can also be counted toward a $1000 or $2000 stipend at retirement • Parental leave has been adjusted • Payment for teachers covering during prep periods has been modified. s • Increase is 2.5 - 2.75 - 2.75 a % • Retirement notifications by a certain date will be eligible for a bonus Executive Session J Approved 06-06-23 • Flex block schedule will be in the planning stages next year. This will allow for a block of time a couple days per week where students can see counselors, teachers for extra help or breathing time. The hope is to implement this in the 23-24 school year. • Educator Evaluation will be reviewed by a subcommittee of teachers • Stipend list was updated The hope is to have both contracts ready for vote at the June 6th school committee. Steve asked if members will receive marked up copies and asked how long they will be allowed to review. Teresa will get them details as soon as they are available. Lynn Cavicchi called for a motion to leave executive session. Motion to adjourn at 9:19 p.m. by Jenn Walsh / Jenifer Sellon Roll Call Vote: Steve Schoonveld Aye Lynn Cavicchi Aye Jenn Walsh Aye Jenifer Sellon Aye Vivian Webster Aye Motion Carries 5-0 Respectfully Submitted, Diane Nugent l Administrative Assistant to l J Superintendent & School Committee 4�✓ Executive Session