Natick Public Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
March 1, 2004
The School Committee held a meeting on Monday, March 1, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the School Committee Room, third floor, 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
Mary Ellen Dunn Director of Fiscal & Management Services
Zachary Garafalo Student Representative
Staff, Parents & Press
PUBLIC SPEAK
Mr. Haugland asked if anyone wished to come forward for public speak. No one came forward.
COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ms. Broekel commended those involved in resolving the traffic issues at Wilson: Mary Ellen Dunn, Ginny Constantine, Officer Davis and Chief Mannix. The traffic pattern is now working very well.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
APPOINTMENT: Support Staff
Nancy Rebula to be student support facilitator at Natick High School effective February 12, 2004. Salary, Step 1.
APPOINTMENTS: Coaching Staff
Spring Coaching Recommendations - 2004 Season
BASEBALL Step
Head Coach John Brown 3
Sub-Varsity Coach Josh Hanna 3
Freshmen Coach Stan Winston 3
SOFTBALL
Head Coach Dave Tullgren 3
Asst Head Varsity Kirk Buschenfeldt 3
Sub-Varsity Coach Stacia Posson * 3
Freshmen Coach Robin Caccavelli 3
BOYS’ OUTDOOR TRACK
Head Coach Matt Brenneman 3
Assistant Coach Mark Mortarelli 3
Freshmen Coach Matt Strother 3
GIRLS’ OUTDOOR TRACK
Head Coach Tom Brenneman 3
Assistant Coach Dennis Driscoll 3
Freshmen Coach Tara McDonald 3
BOYS’ TENNIS
Head Coach Kenneth Brackett 3
Sub Varsity Coach Vera Larkin 3
GIRLS’ TENNIS
Head Coach James Grein 3
Sub-Varsity Coach Ashley Savilonis 3
BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL
Head Coach Arthur Taddeo 3
Sub-Varsity Coach Ken Stanley 3
BOYS’ LACROSSE
Head Coach Nate Kittler 3
Sub-Varsity Coach Mike Braverman 3
Freshmen Coach Doug Scott ** 3
GIRLS’ LACROSSE
Head Coach Bill Zall 3
Sub-Varsity Coach Todd Kaplan * 3
FACULTY MANAGER Bill Presutti 3
* New coaching appointment
** New coaching appointment, teacher at NHS
APPROVAL OF OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
Mr. Hughes requested approval of the following out of state trips:
· Tuesday, March 9 2004 – High School students to attend the 19th Annual High School Computer Programming Competition at Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island
· Saturday, March 20, 2004 – High school students to attend and perform at the Clark Terry Jazz Festival at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH.
· March 5 & 6 - Members of the NHS Wrestling Team, Wes Parker and Tim Gammons, to travel to compete in the New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championship tournament in New Haven, CT. Congratulations were in order to Wes and Tim who won State Championships this year and became three time Massachusetts State Champions. The boys were inducted into the Massachusetts High School Wrestling Hall of Fame last weekend.
Mrs. Van Amsterdam moved for approval of these trips. Ms. Broekel seconded. They were unanimously approved.
REPORT OF AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM (A.S.A.P.)
Dr. Karen LeDuc introduced Ms. Jeanette Christiansen, Director of the After School Activities Program who presented a report on the After School Activities Program held at Wilson Middle School, which is an after school program for both middle schools. Her presentation also included an overview of the Early Riser Programs being offered at Brown School and Memorial School.
REPORT OF FEBRUARY 23 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Mr. Connolly reported that the Natick School Department’s budget was presented and unanimously voted by the Finance Committee on Monday, February 23. Some questions were raised at that meeting and a determination was made that there was some double counting in the amount of $45K in the TEC Collaborative Line item which the School Committee will need to address. In addition, the Finance Committee questioned the role and proper balances of revolving accounts. A discussion of revolving funds will be placed on the School Committee agenda this Spring.
REPORT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER – LILJA OIL REMEDIATION UPDATE, POLLUTION PREVENTION POLICIES AND UPDATE ON EPA COMPLIANCE
Mr. Bob Bois, Environmental Prevention Officer for the Town, provided an update of the Town’s overall compliance with the EPA Enforcement Order and an update on the status of clean-up work at the Lilja Elementary School. In addition Mr. Bois provided the School Committee with the following draft policies he would like the School Committee to adopt:
Recycled Product Procurement Policy for the Natick Public Schools
Environmental Policy Statement for the Natick Public Schools
Ms. Packer moved for approval to refer these policies to the Policy Subcommittee. Mrs. Van Amsterdam seconded. It was unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF TOWN MEETING ARTICLE ON FEE BASED TRANSPORTATION
Mrs. Mary Ellen Dunn reviewed the components of the Town Meeting Warrant Article #14 which asks Town Meeting for $287,000 towards the cost of student transportation. Ms. Packer moved for approval on the warrant article as put forward. Mrs. Van Amsterdam seconded. It was unanimously approved.
FACILITY RENTAL POLICY
Mrs. Mary Ellen Dunn reviewed the proposed changes to the Facility Rental Policy as a result of its review at the School Committee meeting this past December. The Policy Subcommittee has reviewed these changes. This policy will be brought back to the next meeting for approval.
RATIFICATION OF CONTRACTS
Mrs. Davis provided the School Committee with three memoranda of agreements for its approval.
Three year contracts (7/1/03 – 6/30/06) with the Cafeteria Employees, Local 1115
Three year contracts (7/1/03 – 6/30/06) with the Maintenance and Custodians Local 1116
One Year wage reopener (9/1/03 – 8/30/04) with the Title 1 Teachers
Ms.Broekel moved for approval of the three year contracts for the Cafeteria and Maintenance & Custodians Local 1116. Mrs. Van Amsterdam seconded. They were unanimously approved.
Ms. Broekel moved for approval of the Title I one year wage reopener. Ms. Packer seconded. It was unanimously approved.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
James Connolly
Superintendent
Secretary to the School Committee
Attest:_____________________________ By: Sharon Reilly
Recording Secretary
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