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Home My WebLink AboutSchool Comm Minutes 10/21/2008MANSFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING Michael Trowbridge, Chairman Lisa Losiewicz, Vice Chairman Frank Del Vecchio Steven Greenberg Jean Miller Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:00 PM Open Session Adiourn to EXECUTIVE SESSION - 7:00 PM - MBCRoom — Town Hall Adiourn to OPEN SESSION - 7:30 PM - Room 3 A & B 7:00 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA 1) Personnel Negotiations 2) Legal update 7:30 PM OPEN SESSION AGENDA 7:30 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:35 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 7:40 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 1.) Teleflex donation & School Supplies 2.) Spotlight on Students 3.) Emergency Management Security Exercise • Friday, October 24, 2008 7:45 -7:55 CITIZENS COMMENTS 8:00 APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Enc. 8:05 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.) Executive Session Minutes of September23, 2008 Enc. 2.) School Committee Minutes of September23, 2008 Enc. 8:15 NEW BUSINESS 1.) MCAS Presentation Enc. 2.) SAT Scores Enc. 3.) AP Scores 3.) Delegation of Procurement Authority Enc. to Edward Vozzella 4.) Approval of Secretary & Clerks Contract 5.) Approval of SPED Bus Driver 7.) Electric Sign Policy Enc. 8.) Summer Institute Report Enc. 9.) Overnight Trips Enc. • Gulf Coast Relief Group • Band 9:00 OTHER Mansfield School Committee Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Town Hall, Room 3B & C An Open Meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. A motion was made by Mrs. Losiewicz, 2" d Mrs. Miller and a roll call vote was taken and the meeting was called to order by Chairman, Michael Trowbridge at 7:35 P.M. Members Present — roll call vote to open meeting: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman - yes Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz, Vice Chairman - yes Mr. Frank DelVecchio - yes Mr. Steven Greenberg - yes Mrs. Jean Miller yes Also Present: Mrs. Brenda Hodges, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Edward Vozzella, Director of Finance Correspondence: There was no correspondence. Superintendent's Report: Teleflex donation: The Superintendent thanked the Teleflex Medical Corporation of Mansfield, for once again, making the Jordan J Jackson and Robinson Elementary Schools the benefactors of their annual corporate competition as Gold winners. This is the third year we have been selected. Teleflex gave the schools $1000.00 and numerous boxes of much needed school supplies. Spotlight on Students: Ms. Peggy DeAngelis' fourth graders, along with some former students, performed their Social Studies rap songs that help them learn and remember their facts and information. The School Committee then surprised Mrs. DeAngelis with a plaque, in recognition of being chosen as Teacher of the Year. The children were very excited to be part of this surprise, as Mrs. DeAngelis was truly surprised and found herself speechless. Chairman Michael Trowbridge added to the evening with an impromptu version of the Jeopardy Game. A good time was had by all. Emergency Management Security Exercise: The Superintendent updated the School Committee on the upcoming Emergency Security Exercise, to be held on Friday, October 24 °1. The Mansfield Police, Fire and School Administrators will assemble at the Town Hall, Superintendents Office and Police Station with Homeland Security, FBI and the State Police. S. C. Minutes Page 2 Citizens Comments: Mansfield High School senior Brett Kaplan invited the School Committee and all that were listening, to a spaghetti dinner to be held on Friday night, November 7, 2008. The proceeds will benefit the Intrepid Soldiers Fund which supports the men and women coming home from the war. The Committee was extremely pleased and wished him good luck on his thoughtful endeavor. Approval of Warrants The following warrants were presented and accepted by the School Committee on October 21, 2008, Salary & Wages, # 2009 -8 dated 9 -5 -2008, in the amount of $1,247,819.17; Good & Services, #2009 -9 dated 9 -16 -08 in the amount of $268,760.51; Salary & Wages, #2009 -10 dated 9- 18 -08, in the amount of $1,282,515.05; Good & Services, #2009- 11, in the amount of $428,207.07 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 October 21,2008 were approved as amended Motioned by Mrs. Jean Miller, 2" d by Mrs. Losiewicz. Motion U.C. 4 — 0 - 1 The School Committee Minutes of October 21,2008 were approved as amended. Motioned by Mrs. Jean Miller, 2nd by Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz. Motion U.C. 4 — 0 -1 NEW BUSINESS: WAS Presentation: Mansfield High School Principal, Dr. Joseph Maruszczak, provided a detailed presentation of Mansfield's MCAS scores for the public and School Committee. The system has done very well, scoring well above the state average and making significant gains in mathematics and ELA. The Superintendent was very pleased with the improvement of the Math scores and the progression of the elementary literacy scores. The first year of the Science test was very impressive, with students scoring well above the state average. S. C. Minutes Page 3 SAT Scores: Dr. Maruszczak presented a summary of the SAT Mean Scores from 2004 — 2008. This data showed that Mansfield students have continued to score above average in both the Verbal and Math when compared to the State and National scores. AP Scores: The district AP scores are extremely high. Scores for Mathematics, English and Science are well Above the state and national average, with most students scoring 4's and 5's. Scores in other subject areas consistently are 3's, 4's and 5's. Delegations of Procurement Authority to Mr. Edward Vozzella: Mrs. Hodges was happy to announce that Finance Director, Mr. Edward Vozzella, had successfully completed the Public Contracting Overview Certification at a seminar presented in September. Mr. Vozzella is now eligible to take advanced seminars and pursue the designation of a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official. Approval of Secretary & Clerks Contract: Mrs. Hodges presented to the School Committee the Secretary & Clerks Contract, negotiated for two years beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2010 Motioned by Mrs. Jean Miller, 2 "d by Mr. Steve Greenberg. Motion U.C. 5 — 0 Approval of SPED Bus Drivers Contract: This contract has not been ratified. Electronic Sign Policy: This is the first reading of the Electronic Sign Policy. The high school administration and Mrs. Hodges successfully captured the essence of what was needed to establish guidelines and protocols regarding requests for information placed on the Mansfield Public Schools' electronic sign. The second reading will occur on December 16, 2008. At this meeting a motion will be made to adopt, and a vote will be taken by the School Committee. S. C. Minutes Pare 4 Summer Institute Report: The School Committee received a report of all Summer Institutes. The Summer Institutes continue to provide valuable professional development for our staff. Teacher participation remains strong. Mr. Greenberg stated that the outcomes were very beneficial and hoped that we could continue with this. Overnight Trins The School Committee voted to allow several overnight trips. A group of students and teachers from the high school will travel with Mrs. Debbie Fournier to the Gulf Coast to assist with the rebuilding of the area destroyed after Hurricane Katrina. This trip is planned during the April 2009 school vacation. The Band and Color Guard is requesting permission to travel to the W.G. I. Competition in Connecticut, the W.B.I. World Championships in Dayton, Ohio and possibly a performance at Disneyland in Orlando, Florida. A request for the High School French club to travel to Quebec over the February vacation was approved. These students will be chaperoned by Mr. Gerard Benoit and Mrs. Nora McNeilly. Motioned by Mr. Steve Greenberg, 2" d by Mr. Frank DelVecchio. Motion U.C. 5 — 0 Other: The School Committee voted to accept the Superintendent's evaluation. Motioned by Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz, 2nd by Mrs. Jean Miller. Motion U.C. 4 —1- 0 Mr. Greenberg wishes to speak with the Superintendent. Motion to adjourn Motion was made to adjourn the School Committee Meeting of October 21, 2008 at 9:10 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