Approval of Records
July 23, 2001
Natick Public Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
June 18, 2001
The School Committee held a meeting on Monday, June 18, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. in the School Committee Room, Town Hall. Chairwoman Broekel called the School Committee meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Peg Broekel, Michael Cashman, Jonathan Freedman, Henry Haugland, Diane Packer,
Kristine Van Amsterdam
Members Absent: Ted Wynne
Others present: N. Jerome Goldberg Superintendent
James Connolly Assistant Superintendent
Audrey Seyffert Assistant Superintendent
Patrick Schettini Assistant Superintendent
Sharon Reilly Recording Secretary
Natasha Smalky Student Representative
Community Members, Staff,
Parents & Press
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Van Amsterdam moved for approval of the minutes of June 4, 2001. Ms. Packer seconded. They were unanimously approved.
Ms. Packer moved for approval of the minutes of the April 28, 2001 retreat. Mrs. Van Amsterdam seconded. They were unanimously approved.
PUBLIC SPEAK
Chairwoman Broekel asked if anyone wished to come forward for public speak. No one came forward.
WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL – PROPOSED COST REDUCTION
Mr. Connolly reported that the Wilson Middle School Building Committee met last week and reviewed and voted on further cost reductions to the Wilson Middle School project which brought them back to the budget amount of $19.2M. The reduction of the size of the building by 5200 square feet results in the majority of the cost savings. Other miscellaneous changes were presented. Mr. Connolly reported that there will be one more cost estimate done in July, and he will report back to the Committee at its July 23, 2001 meeting. Mr. Freedman moved for approval of the cost reductions presented by the Middle School Building Committee. Mrs. Van Amsterdam seconded. They were unanimously approved.
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Dr. Goldberg reviewed the Technology vision. Mrs. Kane reviewed the expenditures for the remaining $90,000 on the FY01 warrant article. They are as follows:
1. $31,500 Replacement of the English writing labs (26 station lab)
2. $12,000 Hardware upgrades for the 4 business labs
3. $30,500 20 station wireless mobile lab
4. $16,520 14 Classroom workstations
$90,520 Total
At the meeting of July 23, the expenditures for the FY2002 warrant article will be reviewed. Mrs. Van Amsterdam requested that when presenting the expenditures for FY2002 that examples of how this will impact the curriculum across all grade levels be discussed.
COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mrs. Van Amsterdam reported on a recent Athletic Advisory Board meeting which was held last week. She indicated that the Committee is comprised of a group of individuals who are very enthusiastic about our athletic programs and will be invited to attend budget sessions this coming year when the athletic budget is discussed.
Dr. Goldberg announced that he just received word that Natick has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Verizon – 2001 EdLink Awards: Linking Massachusetts Students to the Future. This is a program under the direction of
Mrs. Maureen Carney, Business Department Head, at Natick High School. Ten students will participate in the A+ Certification course offered in collaboration with Meditech which 1) incorporates technical and computer skills training, 2) develops a business simulation and workplace culture, 3) promotes effective work habits and interpersonal skills, and 4) uses a variety of assessments, including journals, rubrics, reflection exercises, and portfolios. Mrs. Carney will be invited to attend a meeting in the Fall to discuss this program.
Chairwoman Broekel reported on the retreat held on June 5, 2001 with the superintendent to discuss system goals. These goals will be presented at the July 23 meeting, at which time the School Committee will vote on them. In addition, Chair Broekel indicated that the October Town Meeting warrant articles will be reviewed which would include Technology and the High School renovation project.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Dr. Goldberg reviewed the personnel actions.
RETIREMENTS: Professional Staff
Mary J. Cunniff, Grade 2 teacher at Bennett-Hemenway School and a member of the staff for 39 years. Retirement effective September 24, 2001. She will be on an unpaid leave of absence from August 28-September 24, 2001.
Gael T. Daly, Reading teacher at Johnson School and a member of the staff for 29 years. Retirement effective June 30, 2001.
Barbara Doherty, Grade 6 teacher at Wilson Middle School and a member of the staff for 39 years. Retirement effective June 30, 2001.
Rita A. Doherty, School nurse at Lilja School and a member of the staff for 27 years. Retirement effective August 31, 2001.
Janet M. Ferris, Special education teacher at Natick High School and a member of the staff for 25 years. Retirement effective October 1, 2001.
Lynn Hall, Foreign language department head at Natick High School and a member of the staff for 23 years. Retirement effective November 9, 2001.
Anita P. O’Neil, Social worker at Bennett-Hemenway School and a member of the staff for 25 years. Retirement effective June 30, 2001.
Thomas A. Thibault, Business teacher at Natick High School and a member of the staff for 42 years. Retirement effective June 30, 2001.
Maxine D. Whittle, Special education teacher at Natick High School and a member of the staff for 20 years. Retirement effective June 30, 2001.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE RETIRING UNDER THE RETIREMENT PLUS PROGRAM:
Ina T. Jacobson. Guidance counselor at Brown School and a member of the staff for 33 years. Retirement effective September 10, 2001.
Edward E. Jameson, Planetarium director and science teacher at Natick High School and a member of the staff for 34 ½ years. Retirement effective July 1, 2001.
William J. LaCouture, Business teacher at Natick High School and a member of the staff for 26 years. Retirement effective July 1, 2001.
Anthony C. Lawrence, Social studies teacher at Natick High School and a member of the staff for 31 years. Retirement effective August 27, 2001.
Irene M. Mancuso, Grade 3 teacher at Bennett-Hemenway School and a member of the staff for 36 years. Retirement effective July 7, 2001.
Frederick L. Murphy, Physical education teacher at Natick High School and a member of the staff for 34 years. Retirement effective July 1, 2001.
William L. MacGregor, Mathematics teacher at Natick High School and a member of the staff for 33 years. Retirement effective August 8, 2001.
Paula A. Murphy, Special education out-of-district coordinator and a member of the staff for 35 years. Retirement effective September 30, 2001.
Leo J. Scansaroli, Science teacher at Natick High School and a member of the staff for 32 years. Retirement effective September 25, 2001.
RESIGNATIONS: Professional Staff
Gayna Akillian, Music teacher at Wilson Middle School since August 1999. Resignation effective June 19, 2001.
Lisa Kovacs, Math teacher at Wilson Middle School since August 2000. Resignation effective June 19, 2001.
Alison Marquis, Grade one teacher at Brown School since August 1999. Resignation effective June 19, 2001.
Luis Torres, Foreign language teacher at Wilson Middle School since August 1999. Resignation effective June 19, 2001.
Marlo White, Special needs teacher at Wilson Middle School since September 1996 and currently on a maternity leave. Resignation effective June 19, 2001.
Adria Pavletic, School nurse at Natick High School since September 1998. Resignation effective June 19, 2001.
RESIGNATIONS: Support Staff
Kimberly Barber, Food service worker at Johnson School since September 2000. Resignation effective June 18, 2001.
Jeffrey Carter, Custodian at Kennedy Middle School since April 1996. Resignation effective at the end of the day on June 26, 2001.
Jodi Deluty, Teacher assistant at Lilja School since January 2001. Resignation effective
June 19, 2001.
Sherry Wilgoren, Coordinator of substitutes since September 1999. Resignaton effective
June 19, 2001.
EXTENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Professional Staff
Jennifer Sousa, Foreign language teacher at Natick High School since August of 1998. Maternity leave of absence is effective October 8, 2001 to the end of the 2001-2002 school year.
CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT: Professional Staff
(Effective for the 2001-2002 school year)
Nancy Bentley, from learning center teacher at Kennedy/Brown to full-time learning center teacher at Kennedy Middle School.
Deborah Chase, from mathematics teacher at Wilson to mathematics teacher at Natick High School.
Diane Holmes, from special education teacher at North Star to learning center teacher at Wilson Middle School
Dianne Keough, from grade 4 teacher at Bennett-Hemenway School to System-wide math curriculum teacher leader.
Helen Martinez, from (.6) to full-time foreign language at Kennedy Middle School.
Cheryl Norris, from special education teacher at Wilson to grade 3 teacher at Bennett-Hemenway School.
NON-RENEWAL OF CONTRACT: Professional Staff
Jean Pulsifer, Music teacher at Memorial School since January 2001. Termination is effective at the end of the day on June 15, 2001.
ELIMINATION OF POSITION: Professional Staff
Jodie Apeseche, (.4) Elementary curriculum specialist since October 1998. This position has been eliminated effective June 30, 2001.
Robert Gruberman, (.6) Elementary curriculum specialist since August 1999. This position has been eliminated effective June 30, 2001. Mr. Gruberman has also resigned his (.4) position of social studies teacher at Kennedy Middle School effective June 19, 2001.
APPOINTMENTS: Support Staff
Patricia Davidson to be school year secretary at Bennett-Hemenway School effective
August 21, 2001. Salary, Step 2
Diane Blood, to be assistant bookkeeper in the payroll department effective July 9, 2001. Salary, Step 2
APPOINTMENTS: Professional Teacher Status
Current Position
UNIT A
Elaine Herzog Grade 4/Lilja
Judith Coleman Grade 6/Wilson
Mary Cotter-Lemoine Grade 6/Kennedy
Karen Ghilani Grade 3/Johnson
Beth Goldberg Grade 5/Kennedy
Anne Malloy Grade 5/Wilson
Carolyn Sullivan Grade 3/Memorial
Jefferson Wood Grade 4/Johnson
Kristie Lipka English/NHS
Marnie Musante English/NHS
Joel Bradford Science/NHS
Debra Ommundsen Science/NHS
Sylvia Golijov (.4) Music/Bennett-Hemenway
Maryann McGinty (.5) For Lang/Wilson
Todd Kiley Phys Ed/Memorial
Molly Norton Learning Ctr/Brown
Michele Anniballi For Lang/NHS
Alese Ruggaber For Lang/NHS
Jennifer Sousa For Lang/NHS
SCHOOL NURSE/UNIT C
Jane Spigel School Nurse/Johnson
REAPPOINTMENTS: Professional Staff [Employees At Will Status]
Current Position
UNIT A
Karen Kraemer Kindergarten/Ben-Hem 2nd yr
Nina LaPlante Grade 2/Ben-Hem 2nd yr
Lisa Shapiro Grade 3/Johnson 2nd yr
Michael Braverman Grade 5/Kennedy 2nd yr
Sandra Palmer Grade 5/Kennedy 2nd yr
Nathan Kittler Grade 6/Kennedy 2nd yr
Kelly Marino Grade 6/Kennedy 2nd yr
Krista Niit Grade 2/Lilja 2nd yr
Shelley Shuster Grade 1/Memorial 2nd yr
Laura Germano Grade 3/Lilja 2nd yr
Janice Massar English/Kennedy 2nd yr
Kenneth Doyle Social Studies/Wilson 2nd yr
Elizabeth Wallman Science/NHS 3rd yr [1st yr waiver]
Cheryl Swartz Science/Kennedy 2nd yr
Susan Camiel Math/NHS 2nd yr
Susan Nash Math/Kennedy 2nd yr
Natali Taylor For Lang/Kennedy 2nd yr [2nd yr waiver]
Luis Torres For Lang/Wilson 2nd yr
Bruce Harris Business/NHS 2nd yr
Linda Plachy Family Consumer Sci/NHS 2nd yr
Lynetti Gatti Special Ed/Ben-Hem 2nd yr
Terry Pomper (.4) Psychologist/Lilja 2nd yr
Mark Mortarelli Special Ed/NHS 2nd yr
Allison Gianelli Special Ed/Ben-Hem 2nd yr
Ellen Donahue ESL/Memorial 2nd yr
Kathryn Anastasio Grade 1/Brown 1st yr
Angelina Gagne Grade 4/Brown 1st yr
Kelly Mangano Grade 2/Brown 1st yr
Melissa Shields Grade 1/Brown 1st yr
Benjamin Gatto Grade 1/Johnson 1st yr
Marini Menicucci Kindergarten/Johnson 1st yr
Kathryn Squire Grade 4/Lilja 1st yr
Karen White Kindergarten/Lilja 1st yr
Linda Broderick Grade 3/Memorial 1st yr
Robyn Snyder Kindergarten/Memorial 1st yr
Jennifer Wald Grade 1/Memorial 1st yr
Anna Barys English/NHS 1st yr
Mark Caulfield English/NHS 1st yr
Martin Geoghegan English/NHS 1st yr
Camille Napier English/NHS 1st yr
Martha Bloom Social Studies/NHS 1st yr
Joshua Hanna Social Studies/NHS 1st yr
John Lahar Social Studies/NHS 1st yr
Robert Allison Science/NHS 1st yr
Jennifer Gillett Math/NHS 1st yr
Elizabeth May Math/NHS 1st yr
Shawn Wersted Math/NHS 1st yr
Anu Karna Math/NHS 1st yr [1st yr waiver]
Sharon Mittelman-Murphy Math-Science/Kennedy 1st yr
Maureen McNally Art/NHS 1st yr
Sandra Wellman (.8) Art/BenHem-Memorial 1st yr
Jeanne Doherty For Lang/NHS 1st yr
Alfredo Hernandez For Lang/NHS 1st yr
Denise Trubiano For Lang/NHS 1st yr
Helen Martinez (.6) For Lang/Kennedy 1st yr
Amy Hawrychak For Lang/Wilson 1st yr
Jane Pye (.6) Business/NHS 1st yr [1st yr waiver]
Kathleen Egy Phys Ed/NHS 1st yr
Matthew Strother Guidance/NHS 1st yr
Laura Loftus (.5) Guidance/Wilson 1st yr
Rebecca Schneekloth Special Ed/Kennedy 1st yr
Carie Scagliarini Special Ed/Kennedy 1st yr
Katie Gentile Special Ed/Wilson 1st yr
Helen Greeley Special Ed/Wilson 1st yr
Cheryl Norris Special Ed/Wilson 1st yr
Holly Steiger (.5) Speech/Language 1st yr [1st yr waiver]
Nancy Bentley Special Ed/Brown-Kennedy 1st yr 1st yr waiver]
Stephanie Patrick School Psychologist 1st yr
Mary Margaret O’Connor Special Ed/Lilja 1st yr
Katherine Sullivan (.5) Special Ed/Ben-Hem 1st yr
SCHOOL NURSES/UNIT C
Anne Fitzgerald School Nurse/Kennedy 2nd yr [1st yr waiver]
Karen Rufo School Nurse/Ben-Hem 2nd yr
Kathleen Garvin (.5) School Nurse/Ben-Hem 1st yr [1st yr waiver]
Lynn Hersh (.5) School Nurse/Ken-Wil 1st yr
Mary Jo Collins (.5) School Nurse/NHS 1st yr [1st yr waiver]
ADMINISTRATION/UNIT B
Kristen St.George Vice Principal/Kennedy 3rd yr
Maureen Carney Dept Head Business 3rd yr
Kim McParland Dept Head Math 2nd yr
Stephen Saradnik Dept Head Social Studies 1st yr
APPOINTMENTS: Professional Staff
Effective for the 2001-2002 school year
Robert Anniballi, to be physical education teacher at Natick High School. Salary, Bachelors, Step 6
Amy Barrett, to be special needs preschool teacher at Bennett-Hemenway School. Salary, Masters, Step 3
Judith Battat, to be learning center teacher at Wilson Middle School. Salary, Masters +30, Step 10
Melissa Blomberg, to be (.5) science teacher at Natick High School. Salary, Masters +30, Step 2
Rebecca Brink, to be music teacher at Bennett-Hemenway and Lilja School. Salary, Masters, Step 2
Caroline Camaya, to be kindergarten teacher at Bennett-Hemenway School. Salary, Bachelors, Step 3
Kristin Corazzini, to be (.5) school psychologist at Natick High School. Salary, Masters +30, Step 1.
Kristy Dandurand, to be grade 3 teacher at Memorial School. Salary, Masters, Step 1
Karen Doolan, to be school nurse at Lilja School. Salary, Step 3
Rebecca Fetterman, to be special education out-of-district coordinator. Salary, Masters +60 Step 12.
Rachel Fier, to be (.6) reading specialist at Johnson School. Salary, Masters, Step 9
James Franciose, to be learning center teacher at Natick High School. Salary, Masters, Step 9
Rachel Griffin, to be learning center teacher at Wilson Middle School. Salary, Masters +30, Step 1
Ellen Harder, to be grade 2 teacher at Memorial School. Salary, Masters, Step 2.
Susan Haverstick, to be science teacher at Natick High School. Salary, Bachelors, Step 1
Michele Hilley, to be speech & language clinician at Wilson Middle School. Salary, Masters +30, Step 4
Dan Hinnenkamp, to be science teacher at Natick High School. Salary, Bachelors, Step 2
Pamela Hrones, to be grade 2 teacher at Memorial School. Salary, Masters, Step 2
Stacey Klasnick, to be special needs team chairperson. Salary, Masters, Step 12
Kelly Ann Lee, to be mathematics teacher at Wilson Middle School. Salary, Masters +30, Step 10
Jennifer Mabb, to be grade 4 teacher at Brown School. Salary, Masters, Step 1
Anderson Manuel, to be grade 1-2 teacher at Bennett-Hemenway School. Salary, Masters, Step 6
Anna Martin, to be grade 1 teacher at Brown School. Salary, Masters, Step 7
Amy Montecalvo, to be guidance counselor at Brown School. Salary, Masters +30, Step 3
Heather Moretz, to be music teacher at Wilson Middle School. Salary, Masters +30, Step 2
Karen Munson, to be grade 2 teacher at Brown School. Salary, Masters, Step 6
Jill Peelle, to be music teacher at Memorial School. Salary, Bachelors, Step 1
Heather Perkins, to be learning center teacher/chairperson at Lilja School. Salary, Masters +30, Step 4
Mary Lou Randall, to be mathematics teacher at Wilson Middle School. Salary, Masters, Step 10
Rebecca Sanborn, to be grade 1 teacher at Bennett-Hemenway School. Salary, Bachelors, Step 2
Alicia Sands, to be learning center teacher/chairperson at Brown School. Salary, Masters, Step 8
Meredith Simon, to be mathematics teacher at Natick High School. Salary, Bachelors, Step 1
Anson Smith, to be social studies teacher at Natick High School. Salary, Masters, Step 2
Elizabeth Ward, to be social studies teacher at Natick High School. Salary, Masters, Step 4
Linda Weber, to be science teacher at Natick High School. Salary, Masters +30, Step 12
Priscilla Webster, to be learning center teacher at Natick High School. Salary, Bachelors, Step 11
Mary Ellen Wolfe, to be mathematics teacher at Natick High School. Salary, Masters, Step 8
Dr. Goldberg announced the names of those teachers who have reached Professional Teacher Status. Mr. Haugland moved for approval to send letters under the signature of the Chair to those teachers. Mr. Freedman seconded. It was unanimously approved.
Mrs. Davis reviewed the new hires to date and the existing vacancies.
TO EXTEND ADMINISTRATORS CONTRACTS
Dr. Goldberg recommended that the School Committee vote to approve a two-year contract extension to Mr. James Connolly, Mr. Pat Schettini and Mrs. Audrey Seyffert. This would extend their current contracts which expire on June 30, 2002 to June 30, 2004. Mr. Haugland made a motion to extend their contracts an additional three years to June 30, 2005. Mr. Freedman seconded. It was unanimously approved.
TO APPROVE PAY ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON-REPRESENTED PERSONNEL
Mrs. Davis reviewed the FY2002 pay schedule for non-represented personnel. Consistent with all the represented groups, a 3% across-the-board increase has been applied to all rates for the non-represented personnel employees. In addition Mrs. Davis recommended that the pay ranges for the following positions be adjusted to ensure Natick’s compensation levels continue to be competitive.
Program Coordinator – Children First Natick & Family Network
Broaden the range to be $36,055-$40,970 - These are both grant-funded positions.
METCO Director – position to be paid commensurate with the Unit A salary schedule. This is a grant-funded position.
METCO Academic Liaison – Establish one pay category for METCO Academic Liaison at both the middle and high school level, to be paid according to the Title I salary schedule. These positions are grant funded.
Behavioral Therapist – adjust salary range for FY2002 to $18-$25/hour.
Occupational Therapist Assistant – Adjust the salary range for FY2002 to $18-$25/hour.
Substitute Teachers - $70 days 1-15
$80 days 16-90
$85 continuing
Establish the position of “permanent substitute”, paid $85/day for 174 days which would be benefited positions with certification required. There would be two positions for the high school, one for each middle school and two for the elementary schools.
Substitute Coordinator - $80/day for 180 days
Financial Supervisor – Adjust FY2002 pay range to $44,794 - $59,367 and rename position to Finance Manager
Facility Services Manager – Establish pay range of $39,000 - $48,000 for FY2002
Director of Facility Services – Establish pay range of $53,374 - $73,388 for FY2002
ASAP Program – Lead Instructor – Establish a range of $12 - $14/hour.
Mr. Haugland moved for approval of a 3% increase to the non-represented personnel and to adjust the salary ranges/pay rates of the above positions as recommended with the directive to relook at the substitute pay rates more aggressively. Mr. Freedman seconded. It was unanimously approved.
CURRICULULM COUNCIL UPDATE
Mr. Schettini provided an overview of the curriculum council and outlined the guiding principles of the Natick Public School Curriculum. Mr. Schettini plans on coming back in the Fall with a complete document.
REVIEW OF KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENTS
Dr. Goldberg reviewed the kindergarten enrollments as of this date. The unassigned section for kindergarten is currently slated for Memorial, however, this will be continually reviewed over the summer up to the first week of school. Dr. Goldberg will report back at the meeting of August 27 as to where we stand on the numbers. Parents would have the option to request an out of district placement to have their kindergartener attend another school in Natick with smaller classrooms, if they choose.
TO AWARD FOOD SERVICE BID
Mr. Connolly reported that the Natick Public Schools received proposals for the management of its food service program on May 9, 2001. Two companies submitted bids – Chartwells and Fine Host. The Administration recommends that the Committee award the contract for food service management to Fine Host for the period of one year commencing on July 1, 2001 with the option to renew on a yearly basis for two consecutive years subject to Committee approval. Mr. Haugland moved for approval to award food service bid to Fine Host. Mr. Freedman seconded. It was unanimously approved.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
N. Jerome Goldberg
Superintendent
Secretary to the School Committee
By: Sharon Reilly
Recording Secretary
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