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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Comm Minutes 11/20/2014Approved 12 -9 -2014 Mansfield School Committee Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, November 20, 2x014 ltFG IIJ Town Hall, Room 2A &B �' f.N C`t EDP �p S C rICE An Open Meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held at the Town T AriTht tp �,tt ovember 20, 2014. The open meeting session was opened and called to order by Chairmm Michaeltrybbridge at I. `t i 4" i .. 7:05 p.m, t', �c X14 `, i+ryC ! 7 S. Members Present: - Michael Trowbridge, Chair Kiera O'Neil, Vice Chair Lynn Cavicchi Linda Fernando Wayne Smith, Jr. Also Present: Zeffro Gianetti, Interim Superintendent of Schools /Candidate for Superintendent Michael Trowbridge provided a history of the superintendent search. Twenty candidates were considered; three were interviewed. Two finalists were notified that they were moving ahead. At that time one of the finalists withdrew leaving Zeffro Gianetti as the sole candidate. At that time, Michael Trowbridge approached the Consultant and asked if the School Committee could in some form receive a reduction in the cost of the search if we proceeded on our own, running the remaining portion of the irch. They responded positively saying they would reduce the cost by 30 percent, which equates to close to $4000.00. Michael enlisted the help of committee members and Teresa Murphy in working out logistics and agendas. He thanked Teresa and her staff, on behalf of the committee. Various stakeholders in the Mansfield Community were asked to participate in several sessions this morning. This allowed the committee an opportunity to hear from the participants as to how Mr. Gianetti had interacted with them over the past three months in his role as the interim superintendent. It was time well spent and our schools have been in great hands over the last few months. Thank you to the following who participated in today's sessions: Town Officials: Nick Riccio Mike Ahern Lee Azinheira Chief Neal Boldrighini Patti Firing Town Manager Bill Ross Chief Ronald Sellon John Stanbrook School Department union and association representatives: Scott Cohen Karen Connors Fran Ralli Anne Aldo Sharon Mullin Approved 12 -9 -2014 QMS teachers and staff: Kerri Sankey Mary Casale Kathy Goffe Christine Rebels Dave Tebbets Administrative Team: Michael Connolly Bernadette Conroy Joanne Jordan Bob LaConte Kerr! Sankey Teresa Murphy John Nieratko Suzanne Ryan Ed Vozzella He called Mr. Zeffro Gianetti to the table for his interview. Zeff was offered an opening statement. He thanked the board for the opportunity to serve as interim and interview for the permanent position. He also thanked the administration for coming in support. Each member had an opportunity to interview Zeff on a set of questions established the School Committee. Zeff responded to each question prior to moving onto the next committee member. tda Fernando (Leadership) �. What is your vision for the district? 2. How are you going to get us there? 3. What do you need from the SC, others to support you in vein successful? Kiera O'Neil (Curriculum) 1. What is your experience with curriculum development? 2. How would you like to see curriculum developed across our system? Michael Trowbridge (Personnel) 1. After being a principal and going from peer to Superintendent, please describe how you would work with principals in a district this size 2. What is your philosophy on delegating authority? How do you then maintain accountability? Wayne Smith (School Community Relations) 1. What do you feel are the most important "first steps" a superintendent should usually take in anew district? 2. What communication methods would you use between the district and the community and have you used any already? 3. What is your position on field trips for students into the community? Outside of the community? Outside the Country? Lynn Cavicchi (General) 1. In any capacity (teacher, building - level, district level), what sort of unique, creative, inspired, "out of the box' type of idea did you implement that saw results? Have you been involved with new and different education reforms that helped students achieve? Explain. 7 How would you explain the phrase "All students can learn at high levels "? How have you demonstrated this belief at QMS, and if applicable, as interim superintendent? Please give specific examples. s. Give an example of an unpopular decision you made. How did you proceed with the decision, what factors did you consider and what were the results? Approved 12 -9 -2014 Upon completion of the interview, Michael Trowbridge offered options to the board as to how to move forward. • Accept Mr. Gianetti as our candidate for Permanent Superintendent. • Not accept Mr. Gianeui as our candidate for Permanent Superintendent. • Continue investigating the possibility of Mr. Gianetti as a candidate. • Re -open the search. A motion was made to accept Zeffro Gianetti as the candidate for Permanent Superintendent 1st by Wayne Smith, 2nd by Kiera O'Neil. Motion U.C. 5 - 0 Zeff Gianetti received a standing ovation from the audience. He thanked all and said he was very excited to be moving forward. Michael Trowbridge commended Zeffs interim efforts. Motion to adjourn: Mr. Trowbridge called for a motion to adjourn and move into Executive Session at 7:50 PM. A motion was made to go into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel and not to reconvene in Open Session 1st by Wayne Smith, 2nd by Linda Fernando. l *otion U.C. 5 -0 Respectfully Submitted, Diane Nugent Secretary to Superintendent & School Committee