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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Committee / BOS 06/28/2017Approved 9-12-17 Mansfield School Committee Meeting Joint Meeting with Board of Selectmen Minutes for Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Town Hall 3A/B An open meeting of the Mansfield School Committee was held at Town Hall on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 with the Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen. The open meeting session was called to order b Kiera O'Neil at 7:04 p.m. BOS Chair Michael Trowbridge explained the purpose of the joint meeting was to consider the appointment of Christie Lombard -Martin as an at -large member to the Audit Committee. The two at -large members of the Audit Committee are appointed by the Board of Selectmen and School Committee jointly and serve a two (2) year - term. Ms. Lombard -Martin was the only applicant for the open at -large seat. Members of the BOS and School Committee expressed strong support for Ms. Lombard -Martin's appointment based on her work experience and credentials and appreciated her volunteering to serve the community. Selectman Steve Schoonveld asked Ms. Lombard -Martin about any potential conflicts in her work as an attorney representing state and municipal organizations in public finance; Ms. Lombard -Martin stated that she had checked into this with her employer and been cleared. Selectman Frank DelVecchio made a motion to appoint Ms. Lombard -Martin to the Audit Committee for a two- year term; School Committee Chair Kiera O'Neil seconded. Motion U.C., 8-0 (3-0 School Committee) Kiera O'Neil called for a motion to adjourn the School Committee meeting at 7:20 p.m. A motion was made by Lynn Cavicchi and seconded by Jenn Walsh. Motion U.C. 3-0 Respectfully submitted, Lynn Cavicchi Vice Chair School Committee Members Present w Kiera O'Neil, Chair Lynn Cavicchi, Vice Chair Jenn WalshTi MembersAbsent r�G Linda Fernando Lauren Scher rn Also present: Michael Trowbridge, Chair; BOS; Jess Aptowitz, Vice Chair, BOS; Frank Delvecchio, BOS; George Dentino; BOS; Steve Schoonveld, BOS; John Stanbrook, Acting Town Manager BOS Chair Michael Trowbridge explained the purpose of the joint meeting was to consider the appointment of Christie Lombard -Martin as an at -large member to the Audit Committee. The two at -large members of the Audit Committee are appointed by the Board of Selectmen and School Committee jointly and serve a two (2) year - term. Ms. Lombard -Martin was the only applicant for the open at -large seat. Members of the BOS and School Committee expressed strong support for Ms. Lombard -Martin's appointment based on her work experience and credentials and appreciated her volunteering to serve the community. Selectman Steve Schoonveld asked Ms. Lombard -Martin about any potential conflicts in her work as an attorney representing state and municipal organizations in public finance; Ms. Lombard -Martin stated that she had checked into this with her employer and been cleared. Selectman Frank DelVecchio made a motion to appoint Ms. Lombard -Martin to the Audit Committee for a two- year term; School Committee Chair Kiera O'Neil seconded. Motion U.C., 8-0 (3-0 School Committee) Kiera O'Neil called for a motion to adjourn the School Committee meeting at 7:20 p.m. A motion was made by Lynn Cavicchi and seconded by Jenn Walsh. Motion U.C. 3-0 Respectfully submitted, Lynn Cavicchi Vice Chair School Committee TOWN OF MANSFIELD Town of Mansfield RE.CIE aVE© BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S OFFICE TNv. i> Lc-- t- lz OFFICE Application to Serve on a Board, Commission, iU�l IUii 5 P (' �, Committee or Study Group Mi; N',Si=,i44 0 Name: Christie Lombard Martin Date June 14, 2017 { =' • • Address: 99 Samoset Avenue, Mansfield Telephone No. (H) 508-339-7316 E -Mail Address: Christie.i.martin@gmall.com 1, Are you a registeredvoter in Mansfield? 617-348-1769 Town Boards, Commissions, Committees: Airport Commission Animal Welfare Committee Board of Assessors Cable Access Board of Directors Conservation Commission Council on Aging Cultural Council Finance Committee Board of Health Other: Historical Commission Industrial Development Commission Library Trustees Municipal Building Committee Planning Board Recreation Commission WWII Scholarship Fund Committee Zoning Board of Appeals Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee 2• Please mark your two choices in order of preference: A Audit Committee D. Why do you want to serve on this particular Board, Committee, or Commission? I would like to be more involved in the Town and feel that my skills and background could be useful to thg Audit Committee. _ 4. Please state three attributes you can bring to this Board, Committee, or Commission. I am calm, rational and reasonable. 5. Have you attended any meetings of this Board, Committee, or Commission? (Optional) 6. Are there any changes you would like to make if you are appointed to this Board, Committee, or Commission? Not at this time but I may have suggested changes after participating In the Committee. 7. What is your availability? Nghts? Weekends? Generally, I am available after 7;00 on weeknights and anytime on weekends. S. Do you regularly attend Town Meeting? Yes X No 9. Have you ever served on a Board, Committee, or Commission in the Town of Mansfield? Yes No X 10. if you answered "yes" above, please fist the Boards, Committees, and/or Commissions you have served on; W a Dates: Dates: it. Please list your present employer: (Optional) Employer: Position: Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC - Partner in Public Finance Section 12: Please list any skills or specialized knowledge you can bring to this Board, Committee or Commission. I am a tax lawyer who specializes in public finance I also have a Master's degree In public administration. As counsel for many public entities, I have reviewed many audits and have knowledge of audit practices. 13. Education Background: Name and Location Graduated Degree(s) (Yes or No) High School: Merrimack High School, Merrimack, NH Yes College: College of the Holy Cross Yes BA other Secondary: UMass Amherst- MPA; Harvard Law School -JD 14. Please list any professional affiliations (Optional): American Bar Association 15. Please list any other specialized interests and hobbies (Optional): 16. Please provide any additional information you feel may be helpful while reviewing your application. I will read a copy of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A "Conflict of . . Interest" provided by the Town Clerk, if appointed, and to the best of my ability agree to abide by the provisions of the statute. aa, Signa:14e Revised 03/21/13 Per BSO Vote of 03/20/13