Natick Public Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
December 4, 2006
The School Committee held a meeting on Monday, December 4, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the School Committee Room, Third Floor, Town Hall. Chairman Haugland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Karen Adelman Foster, Dirk Coburn, Stephen Meyler, Dave Murphy,
Ted Wynne
Members Absent: David Murphy, RickWynn
Others present:
James Connolly Superintendent
Karen LeDuc Assistant Superintendent
Sharon Reilly Recording Secretary
Maureen Cushing Student Representative
Matt Lanchantin Student Representative
Staff, Parents, Press
The School Committee joined the Natick Board of Selectmen in a meeting on the 2nd floor at Town Hall with State Legislators. Legislators present were: State Representative Alice Peisch, State Representative David Linsky, State Senator Karen Spilka, and State Senator Scott Brown. Concerns/comments were raised on Chapter 70 funding, Special Education costs, High School construction and current conditions, local aid and local sales tax options. Many of the responses were put on hold due to the pending change in administration. Legislators suggested meeting again in April once the new Governor is on board.
At 8:10 p.m. the School Committee returned to its regular meeting in the School Committee Room, 3rd floor, Town Hall.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Wynne recommended bringing the School Committee minutes of November 20, 2006 to the next meeting for approval since there were not enough people present who attended that meeting to have a legal vote.
PUBLIC SPEAK
Chairman Haugland asked if anyone had any items for Public Speak. No one came forward.
COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mr. Stephen Meyler reported that there will be a report from the Technology Subcommittee at the next meeting.
Mr. Haugland announced that after almost 9 years on the Natick School Committee, he will not seek re-election for another term at this point in time.
Mr. Ted Wynne also announced that after serving almost 6 years on the Natick School Committee, he too will not seek re-election at this point in time.
Mr. Haugland would like to schedule a hearing at the next School Committee on the issue of changing the Natick Redmen logo for an initial discussion.
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
Mrs. Beverly McCloskey requested that the School Committee accept the following donations to the Memorial School.
Donor Amount Item
Memorial PTO $6794.00 a 36’ x 8’ Climbing Wall for the gymnasium
Memorial PTO $6,000.00
Private Contributions $11,000.00 an Outdoor Pavilion, 18’ x 18’ for the playground
Mr. Meyler moved to accept these two items. Mr. Coburn seconded. They were unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF OUT OF STATE/COUNTRY TRAVEL
Mr. Hughes requested approval of the following out of state/country trips:
· Natick High School French Club – February 15-25, 2007 to Viry-Chatillon, France
Mr. Wynne moved for approval of this trip. Mr. Meyler seconded. It was unanimously approved.
· Natick High School German Students – February School Vacation 2008 – Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Lichtenstein.
Mr. Wynne moved for approval of this trip. Mr. Meyler seconded. It was unanimously approved.
· NHS Wrestling Team – January 5 & 6, 2007 to Levittown, New York for the 2007 Ted Petersen Wrestling Tournament and if MIAA sanctioned on February 2 & 3, 2007 to Newburgh, New York for the Newburgh Duals Varsity Tournament. Mr. Coburn moved for approval on these trips subject to MIAA sanction. Mr. Wynne seconded. They were unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDAR
Mr. Connolly presented the two options for the 2007/2008 School Calendar and recommended going with Option A which has faculty returning on August 27 and 28, 2007 with students returning on August 29, 2007. School would release for the year on June 19, 2008 (which includes 5 snow days). Mr. Wynne moved for approval of Option A as outlined above. Mr. Meyler seconded. It was unanimously approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
The following personnel actions were presented:
RESIGNATIONS: Professional Staff
Michael Botelho, Network Administrator in the Technology Department. Resignation effective November 23, 2006.
Rona Richard, Kindergarten [grant] long-term substitute at Lilja and Bennett-Hemenway School. Resignation effective December 1, 2006.
Timothy Shumaker, Director of Fiscal & Management Services. Resignation effective November 28, 2006.
APPOINTMENTS: Professional Staff
Leslie Barnes, to be kindergarten long-term substitute teacher at Lilja School effective January 2, 2007 to the end of this school year. She is replacing Diane Giangrande who is retiring. Salary, $148.00 per day.
Karlene Fry, to be part-time kindergarten [grant] long-term substitute teacher at Lilja School effective December 1, 2006 to the end of this school year. Salary, $148.00 per full day.
Shannon Moody, to be grade 2 long-term substitute teacher at Lilja School effective February 14 to May 8, 2007. She is replacing Megan Bonaparte who will be on a maternity leave. Salary, $148.00 per day.
APPOINTMENTS: Support Staff
Caroline Huie, to be full-year secretary in the Technology Department at Natick High School effective December 5, 2006. Salary, Step 2
Virginia Sefton, to be student support facilitator at Kennedy Middle School effective November 27, 2006. Salary, Step 1
Denise Towne, to be student support facilitator at Bennett-Hemenway Preschool effective December 4, 2006. Salary, Step 2
POLICY REVIEW
The School Committee was provided with draft policies for:
Occupational Education
Pregnant Students
Non-Custodial Parents Rights
These policies will be voted on at the next meeting of December 11, 2006.
At 8:40 p.m. Mr. Wynne moved to adjourn. Mr. Meyler seconded. It was unanimously approved.
James Connolly
Superintendent
Secretary to the School Committee
Attest:_____________________________ Sharon Reilly
Recording Secretary
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