Approval of Records
December 1, 2003
Natick Public Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
November 17, 2003
The School Committee held a meeting on Monday, November 17, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in the School Committee Room, Town Hall. Chairman Haugland called the meeting back to order at 7:35 p.m.
Members Present: Peg Broekel, Michael Cashman, Jonathan Freedman, Henry Haugland, Diane Packer, Kristine Van Amsterdam, Ted Wynne
Others present: James J. Connolly Superintendent of Schools
Karen Leacu LeDuc Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ellen Dunn Director of Fiscal & Management Services
Audrey Seyffert Assistant Superintendent
Sharon Reilly Recording Secretary
Zachary Garafalo Student Representative
Staff, Parents & Press
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Freedman moved for approval of the School Committee Retreat minutes of September 30, 2003. Mrs. Van Amsterdam seconded. They were unanimously approved.
Ms. Broekel moved for approval of the minutes of November 3, 2003. Mrs. Van Amsterdam seconded. They were unanimously approved with the change.
Ms. Broekel moved for approval of the Executive Session minutes of October 20, 2003. Mrs. Van Amsterdam seconded. They were unanimously approved.
Ms. Broekel moved for approval of the Executive Session minutes of November 3, 2003. Ms. Broekel seconded. They were unanimously approved.
PUBLIC SPEAK
Chairman Haugland asked if anyone wished to come forward for public speak. No one came forward.
COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mr. Connolly read a letter that he sent to the Natick High School Girls’ Volleyball Team which congratulated them on their fantastic season. They were undefeated in the regular season of 20-0 and were recipients of the Division 2 Sportsmanship Award.
Mr. Connolly reported that this is American Education Week and school visits are taking place according to the revised schedule.
Mr. Cashman reported on the MASC/MASS Annual Meeting he attended last week in Worcester. He thought it was a very productive meeting. Mr. Cashman will copy the School Committee with documents he received at the meeting.
Ms. Packer reported on the TEC Board of Directors meeting which was held recently. She indicated that the new Director will be providing them with a better understanding of what the various programs are costing the districts.
APPROVAL OF SAILING TEAM FOR NATICK HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Hughes introduced Mr. Greg Herring, a sophomore at Natick High School, who submitted a proposal to begin a Sailing Team at Natick High School. He has been meeting with Mr. Hughes and Mr. Lamb regularly on this proposal. This team would be self sufficient with no plans to incorporate it into the school budget. Members of the School commended Mr. Herring on his proposal. Mr. Haugland moved for approval on the establishment of the Sailing Team at Natick High School. Mr. Cashman seconded. It was unanimously approved. The School Committee would like Mr. Herring to come back in the Spring with an updated status report.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
The following personnel actions were reviewed:
APPOINTMENT: Professional Staff
Elizabeth Ailinger, to be part-time kindergarten tutor (grant funded position) at Bennett-Hemenway School effective November 3, 2003. Salary, $21.83 per hour.
Sandra Goyette, to be grade 1 long-term substitute teacher at Brown School effective November 24, 2003 to the end of this school year. She is replacing Melissa Shields who will be on a maternity leave. Salary, $131.00 per day.
CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT: Professional Staff
Luigi DiNapoli, to be part-time (3 days/week) clerk of works at Wilson Middle School effective November 3, 2003 to December 1, 2003. Mr. DiNapoli will retire on December 2, 2003.
Ms. Packer moved for approval to send a letter of appreciation to Mr. DiNapoli. Mr. Freedman seconded. It was unanimously approved.
TECHNOLOGY SUBCOMMITTEE
Ms. Ann Sager, Chair of the Technology Subcommittee, provided a year in review of the work done by the Technology Subcommittee. Some preliminary findings of a survey they conducted were reviewed. Further compilation and analysis of the survey will be done as well as more benchmarking. A suggestion was made to do more benchmarking across the country to see how Natick compares. They will provide an update in the Spring.
BUSING SUBCOMMITTEE
Mrs. Van Amsterdam moved for approval to establish a busing subcommittee. Ms. Packer seconded. It was unanimously approved. Mrs. Van Amsterdam and Ms. Packer volunteered to serve as members along with Mary Ellen Dunn. They will develop a charter for the subcommittee and report back to the School Committee.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
James Connolly
Superintendent
Secretary to the School Committee
By: Sharon Reilly
Recording Secretary
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