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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchgool Comm Minutes 12/16/2008Mansfield School Committee Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Town Hall, Room 3B & C An Open Meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held at the Town Hall Room 3 A &B on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. The meeting was called to order and opened by Mr. Trowbridge, 2" d by Mrs. Losiewicz. A motion was made by Mr. Trowbridge, 2 "d Mrs. Losiewicz; to have the School Committee go into Executive Session. Once the Committee returned, a motion was made by Mr. Greenberg and 2 "d by Mrs. Losiewicz to go into Open Session at 7:30 PM. Members Present — roll call vote to open meeting: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman - yes Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz, Vice Chairman - yes Mr. Steven Greenberg - yes Mrs. Jean Miller yes Mr. Frank DelVecchio yes Also Present: Mrs. Brenda Hodges, Superintendent of Schools Mr, Edward Vozzella, Director of Finance Motion U.C. 4 — 0 Correspondence: There was no correspondence. Superintendent's Report: The Superintendent introduced Sean Mueller, a junior at MHS, as the student Representative to the School Committee. The "Spotlight on Students" were introduced by high school Principal, Dr. Joseph Marusaczak. Fourteen high school students were commended for being identified by the College Board as students who had taken the PSAT's and finished in the top 3% of the nation. Senior, Ryan Palardy, was recognized as National Merit Semi Finalist. Ryan scored in the top I% in the nation. The Superintendent regrettably announced the retirements of MHS Science Department Chair, Jim Perry after 33 years of service to the Town of Mansfield. Mrs. Patricia Callahan, third grade teacher at the Jordan Jackson School, was also recognized for 30 years of service to the Mansfield Public Schools. Ms. Melissa Bastos, currently an intern in the system, has been hired by the Superintendent as the new School Psychhologist. Shed will begin her services on January 5, 2009. Citizens Comments: There were no citizen comments. S. C. Minutes Pape 2 Approval of Warrants The following warrants were presented and accepted by the School Committee on December 16, 2008, Good & Services, #2009 -17 dated 11 -12 -08 in the amount of $409,821.86; Salary & Wages, #2009 -18 dated 11 -14 -08 , in the amount of $1,328.923.41; Good & Services, #2009 -19 dated 11 -25 -08 in the amount of $570,832.70; Salary & Wages, #2009 -20 dated 11 -26 -08 in the amount of $1,291,383.66. 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 November 18, 2008 were approved. Mr. DelVecchio not present at last meeting Motioned by Mr. Steven Greenberg, 2nd by Mrs. Jean Miller. Motion U.C. 4 — 0 The School Committee Minutes of November 18, 2008 were approved as amended. Motioned by Mr. Steven Greenberg, 2 "d by Mrs. Jean Miller. Motion U.C. 5 — 0 OLD BUSINESS 2 "d Readine of Electronic Sian: The School Committee waived the second reading of the Electronic Sign Policy and voted 5 — 0 to accept the Policy. There were no changes made to the document. The members expressed their pleasure with the work that everyone had done regarding putting together the policy. They also commented on how informative the information posted on the sign is for the community and their pleasure with the many groups that have utilized the sign to communicate information. Motion was made to accept by Mr. Steven Greenberg and 2" d by Mrs. Jean Miller. M.C. 5 - 0 MYHS - Health Survey: Brenda updated the Committee on the proposed Health Survey. High School Principal, Dr. Joseph Maruszczak, is working out the details of the administration of the survey to 6 classes of senior students. Parents will receive information regarding the survey and a permission slip that must be signed and returned to the school before they participate in the survey. We are currently working with the Foxboro and Norton School Systems as a part of the Tri County Drug and Alcohol Coalition to administer the same survey within each community. We will be utilizing Grant monies to fund the cost of the survey. S. C. Minutes Pare 4 permit the school district to contact all parents within our district of any emergency or changes in the buses or school day schedule for inclement weather and would have a cost of $4,600. The system could be made operational within a few weeks time. After much conversation the Committee chose to table this item to a later date. Motion to accept made by Mr. Frank DelVecchio; 2nd by Mr. Steve Greenberg. Motion U.C. 5 - 0 School Vehicle Use Policy: Mrs. Hodges brought forward a draft of the School Vehicle Policy for the School Committee to review. The Committee suggested that the two trucks have the town seal put on them and that once a policy has been adopted that it be placed into the Policy Book. A final copy will be brought for at the January 27"' meeting for the School Committee to vote and accept the policy. Scholarship & Award Funds Procedures: Mrs. Hodges presented the School Committee with a guideline and procedure policy regarding Scholarship and Award Funds. All monies donated or collected for scholarship purposes is governed by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53A. This policy includes the depositing of all such monies with the Town Treasurer, Roxanne Donavan. The money allocated for such purposes is fully insured and deposited at the Rockland Savings Bank. No vote was necessary, but the district now has a procedure in place that is in keeping with required statues . Other: MIAA Meeting — Thursday @1:30 PM It was decided that all of the sub committees will remain the same. The Audit Committee will include Frank DelVecchio. Motion to adjourn Motion was made to adjourn the School Committee Meeting of December 16, 2008 at 9:15 PM for the sole purpose of adjourning. Motion by Chairman Michael Trowbridge, 2nd 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