Natick Public Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
December 5, 2005
The School Committee held a meeting on Monday, December 5, 2005 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: Michael Cashman, Henry Haugland, Diane Packer, Rick Wynn, Ted Wynne
Dirk Coburn arrived at 7:35 p.m.
Dave Murphy arrived at 7:45 p.m.
Others present: James Connolly Superintendent
Mary Ellen Dunn Director of Fiscal & Management Services
Sharon Reilly Recording Secretary
Sasha Smalky Student Representative
Staff, Parents & Press
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Haugland moved for approval of the minutes of November 7, 2005. Mr. Wynn seconded. They were unanimously approved.
Mr. Wynn moved for approval of the minutes of November 21, 2005. Mr. Wynne seconded. They were unanimously approved.
Mr. Haugland moved for approval of the Executive Session minutes of November 21, 2005. Mr. Wynn seconded. They were unanimously approved.
STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD
Members of the Student Advisory Board provided the School Committee with an update of happenings at Natick High School. Members of the Student Advisory Board for this school year are: Marielle Brown, Rachael Crowell,
Kacey Fields, Liz Georgiopoulos, Randall Rosenberg, and Sasha Smalky.
PUBLIC SPEAK
Chair Packer asked if anyone wished to come forward for Public Speak. No one came forward.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF LINDA WEBBER, NHS CHEMISTRY TEACHER-
FINALIST FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
IN MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE TEACHING
Mr. John Hughes, Principal of Natick High School, introduced Mrs. Linda Webber who is a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching. Linda is one of six finalist from Massachusetts for this award. One of the six Massachusetts finalists will be selected as the Massachusetts winner by the National Science Foundation and President Bush in March.. The School Committee and Administration congratulated Mrs. Webber on this accomplishment and wished her well as the program moves forward. Mr. Coburn moved for approval to submit a formal resolution of appreciation, admiration and support for Linda Webber on this achievement. Mr. Haugland seconded. It was unanimously approved.
RESPONSE TO PUBLIC SPEAK OF NOVEMBER 21, 2005
Mrs. Dunn provided a response to a request made at the previous School Committee meeting which requested that a high school bus stop be added for the students who reside on North Avenue. They currently have to walk a half mile on a busy street to the bus stop located at the intersection of Marion and Bacon Streets. Mrs. Dunn reported that an additional bus stop will be added at the corner of Washington Street and North Avenue for the high school bus run. Mrs. Dunn also reported on the manner in which bus stop requests are handled and the district wide policy.
UPDATE ON COMPLETED BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORK
Mrs. Mary Ellen Dunn provided the School Committee with an outline of building maintenance work completed over the summer.
UPDATE ON SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY PROGRAM
Mr. Connolly provided an overview of a presentation developed by the School Building Authority which included an overview of the Board, updates, the new program and future plans. A discussion continued. Chair Packer stated that the School Committee will be in a better position for community outreach for a new high school once the regulations have been determined which should be in the January-June 2006 timeframe. Mr. Jonathan Freedman, High School Building Committee member, urged the School Committee to keep the High School Building Committee engaged during the waiting period. It was stressed that Community needs should also be considered when developing the plans for a new high school.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
The following personnel actions were reviewed:
RESIGNATION: Professional Staff
Diane Keverian, foreign language teacher at Wilson Middle School. Resignation effective
November 29, 2005.
CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT: Support Staff
Catherine Reilly, to be full-time student support facilitator at Memorial School effective November 15, 2005.
APPOINTMENTS: Coaching Staff/Winter Season
Boys’ Basketball
Head Coach Tim Collins ** Step 3
Sub-Varsity Coach Ted Loynd ** 3
Freshman Coach Matt Miller 2
Girls’ Basketball
Head Coach Danielle Chaisson Step 3
Sub-Varsity Coach Dan Hinnenkamp 2
Freshman Coach Kenneth J. Fleming 1*
Boys’ Ice Hockey
Head Coach Bob Lavin Step 3
Sub Varsity Coach Doug Scott 3
Freshman Coach Matt Rogers 1**
Girls’ Ice Hockey
Head Coach Bob Mei Step 3
Sub-Varsity Coach Zach Galvin 3
Freshmen Chris Cook 1**
Track - Indoor
Head Coach - Boys Matt Brenneman Step 3
Head Coach - Girls Dennis Driscoll 3
Asst. Coach - Girls Thomas Brenneman 3
Asst. Co-Coach – Boys Matt Strother 3
Mark Mortarelli
(Salary will be divided between co-coaches)
Wrestling
Head Coach Bob Anniballi Step 3
Sub-Varsity Coach Ed Smith 3
Freshmen Coach David Hamel 3
Cheerleading
Head Coach David Lombardi Step 3
Boys’ Swimming
Head Coach Paul Power Step 3
Asst. Coach Andrew J. Rogers 3*
Gymnastics
Head Coach Gregory Rogers Step 3
Asst. Coach Abbie B. Green 1*
Skiing
Head Coach Susan Shagory Step 3
Trainers
Head Coach Dan Lussier
(See Trainer Contract with MetroWest Medical)
Faculty Manager William Presutti Step 3
* New appointment
** New appointment – Natick Public Schools Teacher
APPOINTMENTS: Professional Staff
Candace Albertian, to be English language learner teacher at Kennedy Middle School effective December 7, 2005. Salary, Masters, step 11.
Susan Turner, to be part-time kindergarten [grant funded] tutor at Memorial School effective November 15, 2005. Salary, $23.50 per hour.
Maria Torres-Moursi, to be long term substitute foreign language teacher at Wilson Middle School effective November 21, 2005 to [to be determined]. Salary, $141.00 per day.
APPOINTMENTS: Support Staff
David Bernstein, to be student support facilitator at Kennedy Middle School effective November 29, 2005. Salary, step 2.
Nadia Keller, to be (.5) student support facilitator at Memorial School effective November 17, 2005. Salary, step 2.
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDAR 2006-2007
Mr. Haugland moved for approval of the 2006-2007 School Calendar which was previously presented to the School Committee at its meeting of November 21. Mr. Wynne seconded. It was unanimously approved. The opening day of school for the 2006-2007 school year will be August 28, 2006 for staff, August 30, 2006 for students. The closing day will be June 18, 2007 (which includes 5 snow days).
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Mrs. Dunn requested that the School Committee accept the following donations.
Source/Donation Amount/Value Purpose/Recipient
Middlesex Savings Bank $100.00 NHS Speech Team - Student Activity Acct.
Law Offices of Justin P. Grimes $ 50.00 NHS Speech Team - Student Activity Acct.
Drs.Stephen Noxon & Richard Ulbrich$ 50.00 NHS Speech Team - Student Activity Acct.
Law Offices of Richard A. Glaser $ 25.00 NHS Speech Team - Student Activity Acct.
Natick Federal Saving Bank $100.00 NHS Speech Team - Student Activity Acct.
Fairway Bowling $ 50.00 NHS Speech Team - Student Activity Acct.
Source/Donation Amount/Value Purpose/Recipient
Fairway Bowling 2 - $10 Gift Certificates NHS Speech Team
Star Market 1 - $25 Gift Certificate NHS Speech Team
Roche Bros. Supermarkets 2 - $100 Gift Certificates NHS Speech Team
Ms. Charlotte Caputo $10 BPA
Mr. Haugland moved for approval to accept the above donations. Mr. Coburn seconded. They were unanimously approved.
Mrs. Dunn also reported the following for the Committee’s information.
· Target has made the following donation through their Take Charge of Education Program: $290.06 to Lilja School.
· A Ai Pharma has donated office furniture and equipment to Johnson School.
· Lilja PTA donated $3290 to the K playground expansion.
At 9:00 p.m., Mr. Coburn moved to adjourn Mr. Wynne seconded. It was unanimously approved.
James Connolly
Superintendent
Secretary to the School Committee
Attest:_____________________________ Sharon Reilly
Recording Secretary
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