Natick Public Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES
September 14, 2009
The School Committee held a meeting on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the School Committee Room, 3rd Floor, Town Hall. Chairman Coburn called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Members Present: Karen Adelman Foster, Dirk Coburn, David Margil, Amy Mistrot, Anne Zernicke
Others Present: Peter Sanchioni Superintendent
Karen LeDuc Assistant Superintendent
William Hurley Director of Fiscal & Management Services
Sharon Reilly Recording Secretary
Ms. Adelman Foster moved for approval for the School Committee to enter into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining and contract negotiations with vendors in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 39, Section 23b of the Massachusetts General Laws. Ms. Mistrot seconded. By roll call vote it was unanimously approved for the School Committee to enter into Executive Session. The School Committee proceeded to the Training Room.
David Murphy and Anne Blanchard joined the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
At 7:40 p.m. the School Committee reconvened its open meeting. Ms. Corinne Worthington, Student Representative and Mr. Mark Baranoff, Teacher representative were present.
PUBLIC SPEAK
Chairman Coburn asked if anyone wished to come forward for Public Speak. No one came forward.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Adelman Foster moved for approval of the minutes of June 22, 2009. Mr. Margil seconded. They were approved by a vote of 4 members. Ms. Mistrot, Ms. Blanchard, Mr. Murphy abstained as they were absent for this meeting.
Ms. Adelman Foster moved for approval of the Executive Session minutes of June 22, 2009. Mr. Margil seconded. They were approved by a vote of 4 members. Ms. Mistrot, Ms. Blanchard, Mr. Murphy abstained as they were absent for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DONATIONS
Mr. Hurley requested the School Committee’s approval to accept the following donations:
Source/Donation Amount/Value Purpose
Ms. Alice Rotfort $150.00 Copy Paper
Various $35,525.00 Technology Initiative
Natick Education Foundation $19,075.78 Focus & Enrichment Awards – See Below
Focus Grants Amount Recipient
Digital Portfolio |
$3,626.68 |
Steve Miller |
Navigating Cultural Diversity |
$4,470.00 |
Anna Nolin/Rosemary Vickery |
Orange Sky: Mediation |
$825.00 |
Camille Napier Bernstein |
School Store/Philanthropy |
$2,050.00 |
Anna Nolin |
Enrichment Grants Amount Recipient
Shining Light Award - Scantron |
$1,000.00 |
Dianne Langley |
Digital Microscope |
$734.10 |
Ellen Brenneman |
Odyssey of the Mind |
$500.00 |
Ellen Brenneman |
Museum of Science Travel Programs |
$870.00 |
Paul Power |
Chemistry is Colorful |
$1,000.00 |
Kathi Browne |
Waterwise |
$1,000.00 |
Linda Weber |
Speed of Sound |
$1,000.00 |
Kathi Browne |
Solution Chemistry |
$1,000.00 |
Kathi Browne |
Physics is Electric |
$1,000.00 |
Kathi Browne |
Ms. Mistrot moved approval to accept these donations with gratitude. Ms. Adelman Foster seconded. It was unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT GOALS
The Superintendent’s goals will be discussed at the School Committee retreat later this evening along with other organizational items (i.e., appointing School Committee representatives to various subcommittee, task forces, etc.)
INTRODUCTION TO ARAMARK
Mr. Hurley introduced employees of Aramark, the new food service company, servicing the Natick Public Schools.
Bernadette Patynski, Director of Business Development for Aramark
Kyle Parson, Natick Food Service Director
Lisa Toumayan, Assistant District Manager for Aramark
Beth Emery, District Manager for Aramark
All reported that they are happy to be working with Natick and look forward to a good working relationship. Mr. Parson stated that there will be increased selections for healthy but enjoyable foods. He also reported that things are on track to begin the point of sale system (Nutrikids) which is expected to go live by the middle of October.
HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT UPDATE
Mr. Hurley reported that the administration has been working on negotiations with Ai3 and hope to have a contract very soon. They are in the process of identifying the funding needs for all of the design fees and have submitted a warrant article as a place holder for Town Meeting.
Mr. Hurley reported that there will be a joint meeting of the School Committee and the Building Committee on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. at which time Ai3 will present and discuss the two sites. There will also be a meeting for public input on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Morse Library. Abutters, neighbors and interested members of the public have been invited. This meeting will be conducted by the Administration and Ai3 will present and discuss the two site selections.
Mr. Hurley provided the School Committee with a copy of the August report from RF Walsh.
TEACHING AND LEARNING AGENDA ITEMS
Dr. Sanchioni presented the School Committee with a list of agenda items around Teaching & Learning that will be presented to the School Committee over the next year. He indicated that the School Committee may wish to add or amend this list. Other suggestions from members were to add athletics and how they fit into the district goals, special education and technology. A suggestion was made to post this list to the website (subject to revisions).
At 8:50 p.m., Ms. Mistrot moved to adjourn the regular meeting. Ms. Blanchard seconded. It was unanimously approved.
The School Committee proceeded to the Training Room, 3rd Floor, Town Hall to hold a retreat.
Peter Sanchioni, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Secretary to the School Committee
Attest:_____________________________ Sharon Reilly
Recording Secretary
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