SC Executive Session Minutes of 1/9/07 |
Posted: July 19, 2007, by webmaster |
BELMONT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES Present: Ms, Elizabeth Gibson, Chair Also present: Selectman Angelo Firenze for Executive Session; Mr. Mike Harvey, Acting BHS Principal; 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1.1 Collective Bargaining On a motion offered by Ms. Miller and seconded by Mr. Bowe, it was VOTED: unanimously, at 7:00 p.m., to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining. Selectman Angelo Firenze joined the Committee for these discussions. 2. OPENING BUSINESS 2.1 Call to Order Ms. Gibson called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. in the Community Room of the Chenery Middle School. 2.2 Superintendent's Report Dr. Holland’s report included comments on the following topics: MUNIS (the Town’s financial management system) transition; the Coordinated Program Review; an article in the January 4, 2007 The Boston Globe West on rising health care costs; a letter from Butler parents about class size at the Butler School; the Foundation for Belmont Education Cycle I grant awards; an article on the issue of proficiency for all students; the dissemination of the approved Wellness Policy; results from MCAS retesting; and, an announcement of Belmont High School student participation in the inauguration of Governor Patrick. 2.3 Chairman's Report Ms. Gibson commented on the new finance system (MUNIS) and stated her hope that this new system would better serve the town and the schools. Ms. Gibson also alerted the public to upcoming budget presentations and discussions. 2.4 Citizens' Concerns - None 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. MAJOR BUSINESS 4.1 Belmont High School Principal Appointment - Exhibit A-1 Dr. Holland announced that he appointed Mr. Michael Harvey as the permanent Principal of Belmont High School effective July 1, 2007. The Committee congratulated Mr. Harvey on his appointment. 4.2 First Reading of Energy Conservation Policy - Exhibit A Ms Jenny Fallon joined the Committee to present a proposed policy on energy conservation. Ms. Fallon noted that the Town had adopted such a policy by a vote of the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Miller informed the Committee of her research regarding this type of policy in other communities and assured the Committee that the proposal as written was suitable for inclusion in the current School Committee Policies Manual. This policy will be presented for a vote at the January 23, 2007 meeting, after a second reading, as is the practice with the adoption of policies. 4.3 Review of FY 2008 Capital Budget - Exhibit B Dr. Missal submitted the Capital Budget requests for the FY 2008 budget. Committee members asked questions and were advised by Dr. Missal to contact him with additional questions or comments on setting priorities. Gretchen McLean, a Wellington parent, commented on her concerns about the status of the Wellington School. Ms. Gibson asked the Superintendent to check on the status of the building projects. 4.4 Challenges and Costs of Accountability and Regulatory Oversight - Exhibit C 4.5 Superintendent’s Contract Renewal On a motion offered by Mr. Stratford and seconded by Mr. Bowe, it was VOTED: unanimously to approve a new two year (2007-2009) contract for 5. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEES/LIAISONS Ms. Miller announced that the EDCO School Leadership Committee is presenting a program, led by Department of Education representatives, on changes to the year-end report for per-pupil expenditures, on January 17, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Ms. Gibson noted that the Warrant Committee will meet on January 10, 2007. 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.1 Consent Agenda On a motion offered by Mr. Stratford and seconded by Mr. Bowe, it was VOTED: unanimously, to approve the Amendment/Revision to the following a. Harassment Policy (1012) Amendment - Exhibit D The following items were presented for the Committee’s information: a. Retirements - Exhibit F 6.3 Business Items - None 6.4 Approval of Minutes On a motion offered by Ms. Miller and seconded by Dr. Strafford, it was VOTED: unanimously, to approve the Minutes of December 5, 2006, 9. ADJOURNMENT On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Mr. Bowe, it was VOTED: unanimously, at 9:06 p.m., to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted by ATTACHMENT A EXECUTIVE SESSION: January 9, 2007 7:00 p.m. to 7:34 p.m. Selectman Angelo Firenze joined the School Committee in its discussion of collective bargaining issues with Unit A. |