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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Comm Minutes 2/12/2007!, MANSFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING Jean Miller, Chairman Michael Trowbridee, Vice Chairman Frank DelVecchlo Steven Greenbere Lisa Losiewicz TUESDAY, February 12, 2007 7:00 PM Open Session - Adjourn to EXECUTIVE SESSION - 7 :00 PM - MBC Room 3"' floor OPEN SESSION - 7:30 PM - Town Hall Rooms 3B & C 7:00 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA 1.) Negotiations 7:30 PM OPEN SESSION AGENDA 7:30 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:35 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 7:40 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 1.) Spotlight on Students: ♦ National Merit Scholar - Elizabeth A. Sullivan 7:45 -7:55 CITIZENS COMMENTS Mansfield School Committee Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Town Hall - Rooms 3B & C D n €C r_ A meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held at the Town Hall; ' S 0 Room 3B & C on Tuesday, February 12, 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 7:45 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 Correspondence: There was no correspondence for this meeting. Motion U.C. 5 - 0 Superintendent's Report: Mrs. Hodges had the pleasure of introducing Miss Elizabeth A. Sullivan, a senior at MHS. Miss Sullivan has been named as a finalist for a 2008 National Merit Scholarship. Approval of Warrants: There were no warrants available for this meeting. Approval of Minutes: The School Committee approved the Executive Session Minutes of December 18, 2007. Motioned by Mr. Michael Trowbridge, 2nd by Mr. Frank DelVecchio. The motion passed 5 — 0. Motion U.C. 5 - 0 S. C. Minutes Page 2 The School Committee approved the Executive Session Minutes of the January 29, 2008 meeting. Motioned by Mr. Michael Trowbridge, 2 by Mr. Frank DelVecchio. The motion passed 5 — 0. Motion U. C. 5-0 The School Committee approved the Minutes of the January 29, 2008 meeting. Motioned by Mr. Trowbridge, 2" d by Mr. DelVecchio. The motion passed 5 — 0. Motion U.C. 5-0 Old Business: School Calendar The School Committee reviewed the proposed calendar for the 2009 school year and made minor changes to fine tune the finished product. It was decided that the school year would begin a day earlier this year. In recent years the teachers have started the year with two days of Professional Development. This year teachers they will have one day of professional development before the start of the school year. The second day will be held on November 4, 2008, Election Day. This will accommodate the Town and the voters. By decreasing the congestion associated with school being in session. It also addresses the issue of safety for all parties. The question was raised as to which of the Jewish holidays, Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, would be taken off in October. A call will be made to the Temple for clarification. High School Sign: Mr, Michael Trowbridge announced that the application for the electric sign at the high school will be presented to the ZBA on March 4"'. The ZBA was waiting for a written report from Safety Officer Lance Lawson. We have written affirmation from Officer Lawson that he has reviewed the area and has no concerns for the safety of the public. The School Committee will require that a written Policy be prepared and brought forward to the Committee for approval with a complete set of guidelines and restrictions regarding the usage of the sign. S. C. Minutes Page 3 The School Committee agreed that the MHS administration, or its designee, would oversee the message board posted on the sign. The Building Inspector will enforce any infractions of the Signage Policy. High School Modular Buildings update: Mr. Edward Vozzella gave an update on the status of the MHS Modular Classrooms. Mr. Vozzella stated that through the assistance of Roxanne Donovan, Town Treasurer, they secured additional funding for a total of $825,000. The Architectural firm of KBA will begin running an ad the week of February 27`h to open up the project to bids. All proposals will be submitted by March. Once a decision is made, it will take approximately 10 days to 2 weeks to sign the contract. Once that is complete the modular units will be ordered. Currently a number of Towns are ordering modulars as opposed to all new construction. At this point, we are already running a month behind. High School Principal Search: The Search Committee met today to begin the second phase to appoint the next high school principal. There was a good response to the new search with a strong pool of candidates from which to choose. Six applicants have been chosen to go forward in the search process. The next phase will begin the last week of February and the first week of March. The new High School Principal should be named by the end of March. NEW BUSINESS FY 109 Budget Review The Superintendent updated the Committee on the current status of the budget. School Committee Minutes Page 4 Motion to adjourn Motion was made to adjourn the School Committee Meeting of February 12, 2008 at 9:00 PM for the sole purpose of adjourning. Motion by Michael Trowbridge, 2nd by Lisa Losiewicz. Motion U.C. 5 - 0 Respectfully submitted, Mary O. Jackson Secretary to the Superintendent