HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Comm Minutes 1/29/2008MANSFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Jean Miller, Chairman
Michael Trowbridge, Vice Chairman
Frank DelVecchio
Steven Greenberg
Lisa Losieivicz
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
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.) Pending litigation Ene.
7 :30 PM OPEN SESSION
AGENDA
7:30 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7:35 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
1.) Thank you from Mr. & Mrs. Gallagher Ene.
2.) Election request from the Town Clerk Ene.
7:40
1.) National Superintendent's Conference Enc.
2.) Hurricane Katrina Relief Program Enc.
♦ Kerry Payson donation
1:45 -7:55
•00 APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Enc.
8:05 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.) Executive Session Minutes of December 18, 2007 Enc.
2.) School Committee Minutes of December 18, 2007 Enc.
8:10 OLD BUSINESS
1.) MHS Modular update Enc.
2.) Budget workshops / Possible dates
♦ Week of March 10 —15
3.) Principal Search Update (discussion)
8:30 NEW BUSINESS
�- 1.) Personnel Budget Enc.
2.) Roland Green Preschool Enc.
♦ Peer Model Program
3.) Collective Bargaining Enc.
9:00
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Mansfield School Committee Meeting
Minutes for Tuesday, January 29, 2008 I EED
Town Hall - Rooms 3B & C
1:50
A meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held at the Town Hall, .
Room 3B & C on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. 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 7:30 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
Correspondence:
Mrs. Miller read a thank you note from Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Gallagher in
appreciation for the plant sent on the passing of their daughter Maggie in
December. The parents expressed praise for the care given to Maggie through the
SPOKE Program at Jordan Jackson.
The Town Clerk, Mrs. Helen Christian, sent a memo regarding the parking issues
on voting day at the high school. Mrs. Miller discussed the possibility of having
MHS & QMS have a delayed start for the February 5`h Primary Day to alleviate the
congestion. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Mr. Trowbridge to
delay the opening of school on Feb. 5`h until 9:45 AM for the MHS & QMS, 2 "d by
Mr. DelVecchio. The Committee voted 5 — 0 to delay the school opening.
Motion U.C. 5 - 0
Superintendent's Report:
Mrs. Hodges requested permission and received it, to attend the Superintendent's
Conference in Tampa, Florida the week of Feb 14 — 17
The Committee received information regarding the generous contribution made by
Mrs. Payson to defray costs for the students traveling to New Orleans. The student
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will volunteer their assistance for the Huff icane Katrina Relief Program through
Habitat for Humanity.
Approval of Warrants:
The following were presented and accepted by the School Committee on January
29, 2008. Good & Services #2008 -20 dated 12/11/2007 in the amount of
$188,143.67; Salary & Wages # 2008 -21 dated 12/14/07 in the amount of
$1,367,700.63; Salary & Wages #2008 -22 dated 12/28/2007 in the amount of
$1,247,079.63; Good & Services # 2008 — 23 dated 1/01/2008 in the amount of
$499,959.39; Salary & Wages # 2008 -24 dated 1/11/2008 in the amount of
$1,205,031.19. Motion to accept made by Michael Trowbridge, 2nd by Frank
DelVecchio.
Motion U.C. 5 —0
Approval of Minutes:
The Executive Session Minutes of December 18, 2007 were tabled for further
clarification.
Mr. Greenberg has requested an amendment be made to the minutes of October 23,
2007 stating his concerns about putting children in the timeout room. Mr.
Greenberg made a recommendation to place a temporary moratorium on the use of
the timeout room until there are changes made to the existing protocols for usage.
Discussion continued regarding the concern over safety issues and a temporary
moritorium on the rooms. A motion was made by Mr. Greenberg, 2 °d by Mrs.
Losiewicz to reflect in the minutes the School Committee's concern of placing
children in the Time Out Room. A vote was taken to amend the minutes to reflect
this concern. The Motion passed 5 — 0.
Motion U. C. 5 - 0
The School Committee Minutes of December 18, 2007 were approved.
Motioned by Mr. Trowbridge, 2 n by Mr. Greenberg. The motion passed 5 — 0.
Motion U.C. 5 —0
Old Business:
The School Committee was successful in receiving $50,000 from the Town that
enables us to move forward with the high school modular building project. We
have received the contract from KBA. This has been sent to the attorneys to
finalize the wording of the contract. A question was raised by Mr. Trowbridge as
to whether the MBC should be involved in the high school modular construction
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project. Mr. Trowbridge briefly left the meeting to speak to Bill Moore of the
MBC. He returned to say that the involvement of the MBC was not required for
this project. He also stated that the MBC had not been involved in the construction
of the middle school modular project.
Budget Workshop
The Budget Workshop has been posted for Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM at
the MHS Library. Mrs. Miller thanked the Principal's for coming to the Budget
meeting with the Selectmen. The Committee was very happy to see them in
attendance. Mrs. Hodges applauded the supportive nature of the Town
Committees and looks forward-to a good working relationship with the Town.
Principal Search update:
The Superintendent stated that we have received new applications along with 2
others from the last posting for the Search. They plan to begin the new search on
February 12 with a target date of the end of March.
( New Business
Personnel Budget:
The FY'09 Personnel Budget reflects an increase 3.4 FTE's over the FY'08
Budget.
Roland Green Preschool:
There are a total of 26 available slots open at the preschool. Possible reasons for
these available slots was discussed. Mrs. Hodges stated that she would provide
additional information to the School Committee regarding these open slots.
Collective Bargaining:
There was discussion regarding the upcoming dates needed for the Collective
Bargaining Units with Attorney Andy Waugh. It was decided to try and
piggyback these meeting so as to make it more accommodating for everyone.
Motion to adjourn
Motion was made to adjourn the School Committee Meeting of January 29, 2008
at 8:30 PM for the sole purpose of adjourning. Motion by Michael Trowbridge, 2" d
by Lisa Losiewicz,
Motion U.C. 5 - 0
Respectfully submitted,