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Home My WebLink AboutSchool Comm Minutes 11/27/2007(J (J MANSFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING Jean Miller, Chairman Michael Trowbridge, Vice Chairman Frank DelVecchlo Steven Greenberg Lisa Losiewicz TUESDAY, November 27, 2007 7:00 PM Open Session - Adjourn to EXECUTIVE SESSION - 7:00 PM - Superintendent's Office OPEN SESSION - 7:30 PM - Town Hall Rooms 3B & C 7:00 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA 1.) Personnel discussion 7:30 PM OPEN SESSION AGENDA 7:30 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:35 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 7:40 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 1.) Spotlight on Students 7:45 -7 :55 CITIZENS COMMENTS Ene. Ene. V V 8:00 APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Enc. 8:05 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.) School Committee Minutes of October 23, 2007 Enc. 2.) Executive Session Minutes of October 23, 2007 Enc. 3.) School Committee Minutes of October 9, 2007 Enc. 4.) Executive Session Minutes of October 9, 2007 Enc. 8:10 OLD BUSINESS 1.) Superintendents Goals Enc. 2.) Principal Search updates Enc. 3.) District Space Needs update Enc. 8 :30 NEW BUSINESS 9:00 SCAY 11120107 -moj 1.) Budget '09 Presentation Enc. 2.) Electronic Sign 3.) High School Parent Teacher Conferences OTHER Mansfield School Committee Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Town Hall - Rooms 3B & C iC 150 A meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held at the Town Hall, Room 3B & C on Tuesday, November 27, 2007. The meeting was opened with a motion by Mr. Trowbridge 2 "d by Mrs. Miller; The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jean Miller at 7:45 PM. Members Present: Mrs. Jean Miller, Chairman Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Vice Chairman Mr. Frank DelVecchio Mr. Steven Greenberg Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz Also Present: Mrs. Brenda Hodges, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Edward Vozzella, Director of Finance Absent from the meeting: Correspondence: Mrs. Hodges proudly announced that Mr. Jim Perry, MHS Science Department Head, was named as the 2007 Science Teacher of the Year in an October ceremony at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Natick. Mrs. Hodges plans to recognize Mr. Perry at the January 8, 2008 School Committee Meeting. Superintendent's Report: Spotlight on Students — The Superintendent introduced Lion's Club Member, Mrs. Sandra Levine, regarding the Lion's Club International Poster Contest Regional winners. Mr. Scott Brigante, Fine Arts Department Chair, introduced QMS teacher Mr. Ryan Mehigan, who introduced the 6'h Grade finalists and the winner of the Regional Contest. The winner, Kelly Li, will go on to the State level of the competition. The 6'h Grade finalists are: Jack Garr, Colin Golden, Elizabeth Goulding, Robert Hannon, Julia uaugen, Nina Hu, Kendra Jenkins, Sarah Neenan, Samantha O'Hara, Kristina Sugrue. S. C. Minutes Page 2 Approval of Warrants: The following warrants were approved by the School Committee at the November 27, 2007 School Committee Meeting. Accounts payable Goods & Services dated 10/16/2007 for $507,367.37, Salary & Wages dated 10/19/2007 for $1,262,312.22, Goods & Services dated 10/30/2007 for $374,023.88, Salary & Wages dated 11/02/2007 for $1,258,894.45 . Approval of Minutes: The Executive Minutes of October 23, 2007 were tabled until the December 18, 2007 meeting. Motioned by Mr. Steven Greenberg, 2 "d by Mr. Frank DelVecchio. Motion U.C. 5 - 0-- The School Committee Minutes of October 23, 2007 were approved. Motioned by, Mr. Frank DelVecchio, 2 "d by Mr. Michael Trowbridge. Motion U.C. 5 — 0 The Executive Minutes of October 9, 2007 were approved. Motioned by, Mr. Michael Trowbridge 2 "d by Mrs. Lisa Losiewicz. Motion U.C. 5 - 0 The School Committee Minutes of October 9, 2007 were approved. Motioned by, Mr. Steven Greenberg, 2 "d by Mr. Michael Trowbridge. Motion U.C. 5 — 0 Old Business: Superintendent's Goals: The Superintendent presented the School Committee with a breakdown of her goals and timeline. Mrs. Miller was pleased and requested that Mrs. Hodges keep them informed while Mr. Trowbridge felt that the Superintendent had a pretty lofty agenda and encouraged her not to get bogged down . He let her know she could carry goals into the following year. Mrs. Hodges appreciated the committee's comments and encouragement and stated that she will do all she can to achieve her goals. Motioned by Mr. Trowbridge, 2 "d by Mrs. Losiewicz. Motion U.C. 5 - 0 S. C. Minutes Page 3 Principal Search updates: The Superintendent informed the School Committee that the Principal Search Committee's for the Qualter's Middle School and the High School have narrowed the search down to four candidates for each school and hope to complete the process this week. Mrs. Hodges stated that both committees have been wonderful, as were the candidates, and feel that they can meet their target date of December 14, 2007 for a final candidate. Mrs. Miller wanted to know if the parents were going to have an opportunity to meet the candidates. There were a few requests for a formal Open House to meet the candidates. District Space Needs Update: The Superintendent updated the School Committee on the space needs of the district. Mr. Kevin Buckley will be present for the December 181h School Committee Meeting to give a presentation of the site plan and additional information on the portable classrooms. In going over options for the district it appears that the only viable option is that of modular classrooms. The high school is nearing peak enrollment. Planned changes for the high school will allow for some space for 2008/2009.The Little Hornets will be transferred to the Robinson Elementary School freeing up 2 rooms. The old shop area at the high school can be made into 2 additional classrooms. The PPS Office at the Roland Green will be relocated for the 2008/2009 school year within in the district, allowing the present facility to accommodate the need of the Pre School. New Business Budget'09 Presentation: Mr. Edward Vozzella, Director of Finance, presented the `09 Budget to the School Committee with a Power Point presentation. Present for the presentation were members of the Finance Committee along with the school administrators. The School Committee was pleased and felt it was a great presentation. Electronic Sian: The discussion of the Electronic Sign at the high school will be going to the Zoning Board for approval. The Zoning Board's concern is that of ensuring that the sign is not a safety issue with a flashing sign or to have eye catching graphics in the busy school zone. Ms. Cindy Davis, Assistant Principal of the High School, informed the School Committee about the monies allocated for funding for the sign. The following funds have been raised in the form of class gifts and fundraisers, $6,000 has come from class S. C. Minutes Page 4 gifts, $1,700 from the All Night Party with the final cost of the sign to be around $26,000. The basic electrical work and footings were done over 2 years ago. Hiah School Parent Teacher Conferences: The Committee discussed the time allowed of five minutes for each parent teacher meeting. The teachers have four nights a year per contract year where they must have parent teacher meetings. The Committee along with parents are looking for options to lengthen the conference times without changing the teachers timeframe. Motionrto adjourn Motion was made to adjourn the School Committee Meeting of November 27, 2007 at 9:15 PM for the sole purpose of adjourning. Motion by Lisa Losiewicz, 2nd by Frank Delvecchio. Motion U.C. 4 - 0 - 3— Respectfully submitted, Mary O. Jackson Secretary to the Superintendent