Approval of Records
October 18, 2004
Natick Public Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
September 27, 2004
The School Committee held a meeting on Monday, September 27, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the School Committee Room, third floor, Town Hall. Chair Packer called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Peg Broekel, Jonathan Freedman, Henry Haugland, Dave Murphy, Diane Packer,
Rick Wynn, Ted Wynne
Others present: James J. Connolly Superintendent of Schools
Karen Leacu LeDuc Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ellen Dunn Director of Fiscal & Management Services
Timothy O’Brien Student Representative
Staff, Parents & Press
Chair Packer introduced and welcomed Mr. Rick Wynn, new member of the School Committee, who filled the vacant position left by Ms. Kristine Van Amsterdam.
PUBLIC SPEAK
Chair Packer asked if anyone wished to come forward for public speak. No one came forward.
REPORT ON WELLNESS PROGRAM
Ms. Jen Ward provided an update on the Wellness Program. She discussed the Carol M.White PEP Grant, the grant goals and objectives, and provided an update on the centers equipment and programs.
GLOBAL VIEW – EDUCATION REFORM AND ASSESSMENT
Mr. Connolly presented a Global View of Education Reform and Assessment which addresses the broad framework of education reform and assessment.
APPROVAL OF TOWN MEETING ARTICLE
Mr. Connolly provided the School Committee with a copy of an article submitted on their behalf for Town Meeting which pertains to use of recreational conveyances on school property. Mr. Connolly has since learned that the reason the Finance Committee excluded school property from Article 53 of the Town of Natick By-Law was that they did not feel they had the authority to include school property. Town Counsel sees no reason why school property cannot be included in the bylaw. Ms. Broekel moved for approval to support removing the words “non-school” from Article 53 and if concerns are raised at town meeting, a new article could be drafted. Mr. Wynne seconded. The motion carried 6 to 1.
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Ms. Mary Ellen Dunn requested that the School Committee accept the following donations:
Anonymous Gift to High School Math and
Foreign Language Departments $100
Donation from Int’l Association of Firefighters
Local 1707 to HS Ski Team $1000
Donation from Margaret Nigoshsian to
High School German Club $100
Ms. Broekel moved for approval of these donations. Mr. Freedman seconded. They were unanimously approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
The following personnel actions were reviewed:
RESIGNATION: Professional Staff
Amy Winnick, kindergarten tutor [grant funded]. Resignation effective June 17, 2004.
RESIGNATIONS: Support Staff
Lisa Dunn, (.5) student support facilitator at Bennett-Hemenway School. Resignation effective September 25, 2004.
Maryanne Otten, part-time food service worker at Natick High School. Resignation effective September 9, 2004.
Mary Ellen Williams, part-time food service worker at Memorial School. Resignation effective September 18, 2004.
TERMINATION: Support Staff
Cynthia Ghetti, satellite cook at Natick High School. Termination effective September 9, 2004.
EXTENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Professional Staff
Deborah Patch, science teacher at Natick High School. Maternity leave of absence is effective November 8, 2004 to June 30, 2005.
CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT: Professional Staff
Maureen Killgoar, to be kindergarten tutor at Lilja School effective September 27, 2004. Salary, $22.67 per hour. This is in addition to her position as part-time literacy specialist.
APPOINTMENTS: Professional Staff
Stephanie Raphael, to be kindergarten long-term substitute teacher [grant funded] at Johnson School effective September 20, 2004. Salary, $136.00 per day.
Marsha Sirull, to be Title I teacher (15 hours per week) at Kennedy Middle School effective for the 2004-2005 school year. Salary, $19.87 per hour.
Gayle Soma, to be kindergarten tutor [grant funded] at Brown School effective September 27, 2004. Salary, $22.67 per hour.
APPOINTMENTS: Support Staff
Louise Levine, to be student support facilitator at Brown School effective September 20, 2004. Salary, Step 3
Mark Plant, to be Jr. I custodian at Bennett-Hemenway School effective September 20, 2004. Salary, Step 1
Kathleen Stoller, to be (.5) student support facilitator at Bennett-Hemenway School effective September 14, 2004. Salary, Step 2
Suzanne Young, to be part-time food service worker at Kennedy Middle School effective September 13, 2004. Salary, Step 1
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
James Connolly
Superintendent
Secretary to the School Committee
Attest:_____________________________ By: Sharon Reilly
Recording Secretary
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