Approval of Records
January 12, 2004
Natick Public Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
January 5, 2004
The School Committee held a meeting on Monday, January 5, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the School Committee Room, Town Hall. Chairman Haugland called the meeting to order at 7:30 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
Audrey Seyffert Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ellen Dunn Director of Fiscal & Management Services
Sharon Reilly Recording Secretary
Zachary Garafalo Student Representative
Staff, Parents & Press
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Van Amsterdam moved for approval of the School Committee Retreat minutes of December 1, 2003. Ms. Broekel seconded. They were unanimously approved.
Mr. Freedman moved for approval of the School Committee meeting minutes of December 15, 2003. Ms. Broekel seconded. They were unanimously approved.
Ms. Broekel moved for approval of the Executive Session minutes of December 15, 2003. Mr. Freedman seconded. They were unanimously approved.
PUBLIC SPEAK
Chairman Haugland asked if anyone wished to come forward for public speak. No one came forward.
FY05 BUDGET REVIEW
Mr. Connolly provided an overview of the FY05 budget request which is in the amount of $34,746,015 which is an increase of $847,463 or 2.5% from FY04. Mr. Connolly outlined the FY2005 budget goals as follows:
· No layoffs, staffing to reflect enrollment changes
· No program elimination
· Maintain reasonable class size
· Implement collective bargaining settlements within municipal fiscal plan
Mrs. Van Amsterdam requested that the Transportation Subcommittee be on the School Committee agenda for January 12 so that a draft warrant article on transportation fees may be presented and discussed.
Mr. Connolly reviewed the following budget calendar:
January 5 – Superintendent Presentation
January 7 – Central Office Presentation
January 12 – Elementary and Middle Schools
January 21 – High School
February 2 – Public Hearing
February 26 – Finance Committee
Mr. Connolly announced that on Monday, January 12 the staff development session for the middle school staff will be held at Wilson which will begin with a luncheon. Dr. LeDuc discussed the work that has taken place regarding the middle school program which was instituted this school year. A survey will be going home soon to parents on the middle school program and input is also being sought through PTA meetings. A suggestion was made thatthe dates of these upcoming sessions be communicated to the general public.
APPROVAL OF POLICIES
The following policies were presented to the School Committee for approval:
JFABD – Children and Youth in Transition (Homeless Policy) – Mrs. Van Amsterdam moved for approval of this policy. Ms. Broekel seconded. It was unanimously approved.
IC/ICA – School Year/School Calendar – Mrs. Van Amsterdam moved for approval of this policy. Ms. Broekel seconded. It was unanimously approved.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
James Connolly
Superintendent
Secretary to the School Committee
By: Sharon Reilly
Recording Secretary
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