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Home My WebLink AboutSchool Comm Minutes 8/14/2007MANSFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 7:35 7:40 Jean Miller, Chairman Michael Trowbridge, Vice Chairman Frank Del Vecchio Steven Greenberg Lisa Losiewicz TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2007 TOWN HALL - ROOM 3B, C EXECUTIVE SESSION - 7:00 PM OPEN SESSION - 7:30 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION Agenda 1.) Branch Street Property ENC 2.) Middle School Discussion ENC OPEN SESSION AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED ENC SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT ENC 7:45 -7:55 CITIZENS COMMENTS 8:00 NEW BUSINESS 1.) Branch Street Update 2.) Middle School Personnel 9:00 OTHER Sc: 815107 ENC ENC MANSFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING _ ,i _0 TOWN HALL — ROOM 2 A &B — 7:30 PM TUESDAY, August 28, 2007 A meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held at Mansfield Town L " v Hall, Room 2A, 2B on Tuesday, August 28, 2007. 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 Introduction of Assistant High School Principal Mrs. Hodges introduced Mr. Michael Connolly to the School Committee and community. The newly appointed Assistant High School Principal spoke with the Committee and his teaching experience in Social Studies at Old Rochester Regional Schools in Mattapoisett was cited. Superintendent Hodges also informed the Committee of Michael's education which included a Bachelor o Science degree from Fitchburg State College, a Masters of Education from Lesley College as well as his completion of his CAGS in Educational Leadership, The School Committee congratulated Michael and welcomed him to the Mansfield Public Schools, Superintendents Report Superintendent Hodges reported she has updated the Committee on appointments in the last weekly report. Approval of Warrants The Superintendent read the following warrants at the School Committee meeting of August 28, 2007. Accounts Payable Warrant #2007 -45, dated 6/27/07 in the amount of $432,694.24; Payroll Warrant #2007 -46, dated 6/29/06 in the amount of $86,572.30; Accounts Payable Warrant #2007 -49, dated 6/30/07 in the amount of $7,151.52; Payroll Warrant #2007 -48, dated REVISED 6/29/06 in the amount of $86,572.30; Accounts Payable Warrant #2007 -49, dated 6/30/07 in the amount of $7,151.52; Payroll Warrant #2007 -48, dated 7/13/07 in the amount of $704,613.36; Payroll Warrant #2008 -02, dated 7/27/07 in the amount of $762,493.15; Payroll Warrant #2008 -03, dated 8/10/07 in the amount of $858,773.49; Accounts Payable Warrant 2008 -04, dated 8/21/07 in the amount of $409,322.21; and Accounts Payable Warrant #208 -05 in the aount of $736,882.23. Motion to accept by Steven Greenberg, 2nd by Michael Trowbridge. Motion U.C. 5 -0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Executive Session Minutes of 8/14/2007 were approved. Motion by Steven Greenberg, 2 "d by Jean Miller. Motion U.C. 5 -0 The School Committee Minutes of August 14, 2006 were approved. Motion by Michael Trowbridge, 2 "d by Jean Miller. Motion U.C. 5 -0 NEW BUSINESS School Committee Sub - Committees Superintendent Hodges requested School Committee representation for the various town boards sub - committees. The original request was made by the Finance Committee and Selectmen. After discussion, Salaries & Benefits will be represented by Jean Miller and Lisa Losiewicz, as well as Union Contract Negotiations. Frank DelVecchio and Michael Trowbridge discussed representation on Consolidation. Public Safety Needs will be represented by Mr. Greenberg and Nh•. DelVecchio. The Capital Projects Plan committee was discussed and will be represented by Michael Trowbridge and Jean Miller. Amego School Curriculum Approval The Amego School located at 115 Plymouth Street, Mansfield, MA requested approval of their curriculum by the Mansfield School Committee. Mrs. Patricia Cosgrove, Director of Special Education attended the meeting of August 28`h and informed the committee of her visit of the special education private day and residential placement school. She and Mrs. Hodges recommended the approval. After discussion with the staff of Amego and Mrs. Cosgrove, motion was made to approve by Mr. Trowbridge, 2nd by Mr. Greenberg. Motion U.C. 5 -0 7/13/07 in the amount of $704,613.36; Payroll Warrant #2008 -02, dated 7/27/07 in the amount of $762,493.15; Payroll Warrant #2008 -03, dated 8/10/07 in the amount of $858,773.49; Accounts Payable Warrant 2008 -04, dated 8/21/07 in the amount of $409,322.21; and Accounts Payable Warrant #208 -05 in the aount of $736,882.23. Motion to accept by Steven Greenberg, 2 "d by Michael Trowbridge. Motion U.C. 5 -0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Executive Session Minutes of 8/14/2007 were approved. Motion by Steven Greenberg, 2 "d by Jean Miller, Motion U.C. 5 -0 The School Committee Minutes of August 14, 2006 were approved. Motion by Michael Trowbridge, 2 "d by Jean Miller. Motion U.C. 5 -0 NEW BUSINESS School Committee Sub - Committees Superintendent Hodges requested School Committee representation for the various town boards sub - committees. The original request was made by the Finance Committee and Selectmen. After discussion, Salaries & Benefits will be represented by Jean Miller and Lisa Losiewicz, as well as Union Contract Negotiations. Frank DelVecchio and Michael Trowbridge discussed representation on Consolidation. Public Safety Needs will be represented by Mr. Greenberg and Mr. DelVecchio. The Capital Projects Plan committee was discussed and will be represented by Michael Trowbridge an . yeL, h�Z u Amego School Curriculum Approval The Amego School located at 115 Plymouth Street, Mansfield, MA requested approval of their curriculum by the Mansfield School Committee. Mrs. Patricia Cosgrove, Director of Special Education attended the meeting of August 28`h and inforjn ed the committee of her visit of the special education private Oar a%nesidential placement school. She and Mrs. Hodges recommended the approval. After discussion with the staff of Amego and Mrs. Cosgrove, motion was made to approve by Mr. Trowbridge, 2 "d by Mr. Greenberg. Motion U.C. 5 -0 - 2 - ,, Pepsi Contract Edward J. Vozzella, Director of Finance & Operations presented information requesting awarding a new Retail and Vending Beverage services contract with Pepsi Bottling Group. The term of the contract was indicated for three yeas, with a projected volume of approximately $75,000 annually. The Committee, Mr. Vozzella and Superintendent discussed the previous contract with Pepsi which was cited at $120,000 versus the present $75,000. Mr. Vozzella indicated he has discussed the previous contract withMr. Lincoln Lynch. The previous contract was entered into 7 years ago. After a discussion with the Committee, it was requested Ed further research the present number of $75,000 and return at a future date with information for the School Committee. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business discussed at this meeting. Motion to adjourn Motion was made to adjourn the School Committee meeting of August 28, 2007 at 8:15 PM for the sole purpose of adjourning. Motion by Michael Trowbridge, 2 "d by Jean Miller. Motion U. C. 5 - 0 scsnsio7 Respectfully submitted, Mary T. Matthews Administrative Asst. to the Superintendent - 3 - MANSFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING, TOWN HALL — ROOM 313, 3C — 7:00 PM OFFICE TUESDAY, August 14, 2007 1, 4 6 A meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held at Mansfield Town Hall, Room 3B, 3C on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Emil Giordano at 7:00 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 Superintendents Report There was no Superintendents report at this meeting. Branch Street Update Superintendent Hodges provided update information regarding the Branch Street Little Hornets program. Mrs. Hodges informed the Committee of a recent conversation with Mr. Tom Fisher of Community Health Care in which it was indicated that the property is in litigation until a court date can be scheduled for December. She indicated there will be space made available at the High School for the program using the teachers lounge. Conversation will continue regarding the possible lease at the Branch Sheet facility. A meeting is scheduled for August 24'h between the schools and Community Health at which time Community Health may have more clarification regarding the future leasing of the property after they have met with their board of directors and their attorney to pursue lease options. Additional information will be provided at the August 28`h School Committee meeting. Middle School Personnel Superintendent Hodges reported to the Committee that the request for a waiver for Mr. John Moretti to serve as principal at the Qualters Middle School under critical shortage had not been granted under Mass. General Law section 32, 91e. The notice from the Commission Driscoll's office cited a 2 year waiting period which would be necessary for Mr. Moretti to become eligible for this position. Mrs. Brenda Hodges recommendation to the School Committee was to appoint Mrs. Mary Ellen Mega to the position of Qualters Middle School as principal for the 2007 -08 school year. A discussion followed regarding the posting of the position and advertising. The position of principal will be advertised and posted in late September and October, and to begin the interview process in early November. Motion to adjourn Motion was made to adjourn the School Committee meeting of August 14, 2007 at 8:00 pm for the sole purpose of adjourning. Motion by Michael Trowbridge, 2nd by Jean Miller. Motion U. C. 5 - 0 scan4ro7 Respectfully submitted, Mary T. Matthews Administrative Asst. to the Superintendent