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Mansfield School Committee Meeting
Minutes for Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Mansfield High School Library
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A meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held at the Mansfield High r
School Library, on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. The meeting was opened with a`
motion by Mrs. Losiewicz, 2 n by Mr. Delvecchio; a motion was made by the School
Committee to go into Executive Session, 2" d by Mrs. Losiewicz. The meeting was
called to order by Chairman, Michael Trowbridge at 7:50 PM.
Members Present — roll call:
Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman
Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz, Vice Chairman
Mr. Frank DelVecchio
Mr. Steven Greenberg
Mrs. Jean Miller
Also Present:
Mrs. Brenda Hodges, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Edward Vozzella, Director of Finance
Correspondence:
There was no open correspondence for this meeting.
Superintendent's Report:
The Agenda item for "Spotlight on Students" was done on the third grade class of
Mr. Robert Cote of the Jordan Jackson Elementary School. The class project was
done on "Hydroponics." Hydroponics is the ability to grow plants and vegetation
with only water and added nutrients to sustain the plants without the use of soil. The
children read aloud their information and showed pictures of their research. The
presentation was very entertaining and informative. The School Committee
congratulated the class on a great job and was very pleased and appreciative of all
their efforts.
The second portion of the "Spotlight on Students" was introduced by Ms. Mary
Chemilecki of the QMS and Ms. Pat Callahan of the Jordan Jackson School. These
two teachers began a team effort between the Third grade and the eighth grade called
the Partners in Pride Program which came about as an idea from the Vertical Teams.
These teachers felt that the third and eighth grades paralleled each other so
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they decided to combine their curriculum so that the eighth graders could mentor the
third graders. The project was done on quails. The children had a group of quail
eggs to hatch which took 21 days. The children had to take care of the eggs and
once hatched care for the chicks until they were able to be set free at the Trailside
Museum.
Announcement of Jordan Jackson Principal .
Superintendent Brenda Hodges enthusiastically announced that the J/J Principal
Search Committee unanimously chose Ms. Teresa Murphy as the new Co- Principal
of the Jordan Jackson Elementary School. Ms. Murphy spoke briefly of her
excitement and anticipation of taking on the role of Co- Principal and looking forward
to the challenge.
Update on the Athletic Director Search
Mrs. Hodges also updated the Committee on the status of the Athletic
Director Search. The interviews will begin the week of June 2, 2008.
Approval of Warrants
The following warrants were presented and accepted by the School Committee on
May 28, 2008_, Salary & Wages, # 2008 -40 dated 5/2/2008, in the amount of
$1,238,086.78; Good & Services, #2008 -41 dated 5/13/08 in the amount of
$499,325.39; Salary & Wages, #2008 -42 dated 5/16/08, in the amount of
$1,248,038.42.
Motion to accept by Mrs. Jean Miller, 2 "d by Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz.
Motion U.C. 5 - 0
Approval of Minutes:
The Executive Minutes of May 6, 2008 were approved.
Motioned by Mrs. Jean Miller, 2 "d by Mr. DelVecchio.
Motion U.C. 5 — 0
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Page 3
The School Committee Minutes of May 6, 2008 were approved as amended.
Motioned by Mrs. Jean Miller, 2nd by Mr. DelVecchio.
Motioned U.C. 5— 0
The School Committee Minutes of April 24, 2008 were approved.
Motioned by Mr. DelVecchio, 2nd by Mrs. Miller. Mr. Greenberg abstained due to
absence.
Motioned U.C. 4— 0 -1
OLD BUSINESS
Mansfield High School Handbook
Assistant Principal, Michael Connolly presented the Mansfield High School
Handbook to the School Committee for approval. There was great debate regarding
the discipline portion of the handbook most especially the levels of the offenses.
Along with these issues there were a few minor changes in language that needed to be
addressed. The School Committee decided to table the handbook until the June 17,
2008 meeting and go over the revised edition then.
A motion was made by Mr. Greenberg, 2nd by Mr. Trowbridge, to table the current
MHS Handbook and bring it back to the School Committee with changes made to the
June 17, 2008 School Committee Meeting.
Motion U.C. 5 — 0
5 Year Plan
Mr. Edward Vozzella, Finance Director for the Mansfield Public Schools, Handed out
a "new" draft of the 5 Year Plan that was finalized last week.
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Page 4
NEW BUSINESS
French Exchange request
Under the direction of Ms. Leslie Gildersleeve, Foreign Language Department Head
and Mr. Gerard Benoit, the French Foreign Language group would like to request
permission to travel to France during the next April vacation, 2009. The non - profit
organization (ISE) International Student Experience will be working with us to plan a
trip with four days in Paris and ten to eleven with our corresponding school in
Brittany, France.
Motion was made by Mr. Steven Greenberg, 2 n by Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz with the
stipulation that there be travel insurance as well as the governmental status remains
the same,
Motion U.C. 5 — 0
Other:
The question was raised regarding the foreign language classes; does a 57 minute
class period count as a full year? Response, Yes it does.
The new School Committee Chairman, Mr. Michael Trowbridge, explained to the
Committee that it was that time of the year for the Superintendent's Evaluation and
that all evaluations and comments need to get to the Chairman. The Committee was
informed that the Goals would be emailed to them and that the Superintendent would
send out her Goals and Accomplishments for their information.
Motion to adiourn
Motion was made to adjourn the School Committee Meeting of May 28, 2008 at
10:20 PM for the sole purpose of adjourning. Motion by Michael Trowbridge, 2 "d by
Steve Greenberg. Roll call to close: Jean Miller, yes: Michael Trowbridge, yes: Frank
DelVecchio, yes: Lisa Losiewicz, yes; Mr. Greenberg, yes.
Motion U.C. 5 - 0
Respectfully submitted,
Mary O. Jackson
Secretary to the Superintendent
Mansfield School Committee Meeting
Minutes for Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Mansfield High School Library
A meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held at the Mansfield High
School Library, on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. The meeting was opened with a
motion by Mrs. Losiewicz, 2 "d by Mr. Delvecchio; a motion was made by the School
Committee to go into Executive Session, 2" d by Mrs. Losiewicz. The meeting was
called to order by Chairman, Michael Trowbridge at 7:50 PM.
Members Present — roll call:
Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman
Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz, Vice Chairman
Mr. Frank DelVecchio
Mr. Steven Greenberg
Mrs. Jean Miller
Also Present:
Mrs. Brenda Hodges, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Edward Vozzella, Director of Finance
Correspondence:
There was no open correspondence for this meeting.
Superintendent's Report:
The Agenda item for "Spotlight on Students" was done on the third grade class of
Mr. Robert Cote of the Jordan Jackson Elementary School. The class project was
done on "Hydroponics." Hydroponics is the ability to grow plants and vegetation
with only water and added nutrients to sustain the plants without the use of soil. The
children read aloud their information and showed pictures of their research. The
presentation was very entertaining and informative. The School Committee
congratulated the class on a great job and was very pleased and appreciative of all
their efforts.
The second portion of the "Spotlight on Students" was introduced by Ms. Mary
Chemilecki of the QMS and Ms. Pat Callahan of the Jordan Jackson School. These
two teachers began a team effort between the Third grade and the eighth grade called
the Partners in Pride Program which came about as an idea from the Vertical Teams.
These teachers felt that the third and eighth grades paralleled each other so
S. C. Minutes
Page 2
they decided to combine their curriculum so that the eighth graders could mentor the
third graders. The project was done on quails. The children had a group of quail
eggs to hatch which took 21 days. The children had to take care of the eggs and
once hatched care for the chicks until they were able to be set free at the Trailside
Museum.
Announcement of Jordan Jackson Principal
Superintendent Brenda Hodges enthusiastically announced that the J/J Principal
Search Committee unanimously chose Ms. Teresa Murphy as the new Co- Principal
of the Jordan Jackson Elementary School. Ms. Murphy spoke briefly of her
excitement and anticipation of taking on the role of Co- Principal and looking forward
to the challenge.
Update on the Athletic Director Search
Mrs. Hodges also updated the Committee on the status of the Athletic
Director Search. The interviews will begin the week of June 2, 2008.
Approval of Warrants
The following warrants were presented and accepted by the School Committee on
May 28, 2008_, Salary & Wages, # 2008 -40 dated 5/2/2008, in the amount of
$1,238,086.78; Good & Services, #2008 -41 dated 5/13/08 in the amount of
$499,325.39; Salary & Wages, #2008 -42 dated 5/16/08 , in the amount of
$1,248,038.42.
Motion to accept by Mrs. Jean Miller, 2 "d by Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz.
Motion U.C. 5 - 0
Approval of Minutes:
The Executive Minutes of May 6, 2008 were approved.
Motioned by Mrs. Jean Miller, 2 "d by Mr. DelVecchio.
Motion U.C. 5 — 0
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Page 3
The School Committee Minutes of May 6, 2008 were approved as amended.
Motioned by Mrs. Jean Miller, 2nd by Mr. DelVecchio.
Motioned U.C. 5— 0
The School Committee Minutes of April 24, 2008 were approved.
Motioned by Mr. DelVecchio, 2nd by Mrs. Miller. Mr. Greenberg abstained due to
absence.
Motioned U.C. 4— 0 -1
OLD BUSINESS
Mansfield High School Handbook
Assistant Principal, Michael Connolly presented the Mansfield High School
Handbook to the School Committee for approval. There was great debate regarding
the discipline portion of the handbook most especially the levels of the offenses.
Along with these issues there were a few minor changes in language that needed to be
addressed. The School Committee decided to table the handbook until the June 17,
2008 meeting and go over the revised edition then.
A motion was made by Mr. Greenberg, 2nd by Mr. Trowbridge, to table the current
MHS Handbook and bring it back to the School Committee with changes made to the
June 17, 2008 School Committee Meeting.
Motion U.C. 5 — 0
5 Year Plan
Mr. Edward Vozzella, Finance Director for the Mansfield Public Schools, Handed out
a "new" draft of the 5 Year Plan that was finalized last week.
S. C. Minutes
Page 4
NEW BUSINESS
French Exchange request
Under the direction of Ms. Leslie Gildersleeve, Foreign Language Department Head
and Mr. Gerard Benoit, the French Foreign Language group would like to request
permission to travel to France during the next April vacation, 2009. The non -profit
organization (ISE) International Student Experience will be working with us to plan a
trip with four days in Paris and ten to eleven with our corresponding school in
Brittany, France.
Motion was made by Mr. Steven Greenberg, 2 "d by Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz with the
stipulation that there be travel insurance as well as the governmental status remains
the same.
Motion U.C. 5 — 0
Other:
The question was raised regarding the foreign language classes; does a 57 minute
class period count as a full year? Response, Yes it does.
The new School Committee Chairman, Mr. Michael Trowbridge, explained to the
Committee that it was that time of the year for the Superintendent's Evaluation and
that all evaluations and comments need to get to the Chairman. The Committee was
informed that the Goals would be emailed to them and that the Superintendent would
send out her Goals and Accomplishments for their information.
Motion to adjourn
Motion was made to adjourn the School Committee Meeting of May 28, 2008 at
10:20 PM for the sole purpose of adjourning. Motion by Michael Trowbridge, 2" d by
Steve Greenberg. Roll call to close: Jean Miller, yes: Michael Trowbridge, yes: Frank
DelVecchio, yes: Lisa Losiewicz, yes; Mr. Greenberg, yes.
Motion U.C. 5 - 0
Respectfully submitted,
Mary O. Jackson
Secretary to the Superintendent