SC Executive Session Minutes of 06/05/2007 |
| Posted: December 21, 2007, by webmaster |
BELMONT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES Present: Mr. John Bowe, Chair Also present: Honored Retirees; Michael McAllister, Interim Social Studies Curriculum Director; Alice Melnikoff, Community Service Coordinator; Diane Wiltshire, METCO Program Director; Lee McCanne, Director of Technology 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1.1 Collective Bargaining On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Mr. Stratford, it was VOTED: at 6:34 p.m., to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing collective bargaining On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Ms. Rittenburg, it was VOTED: at 7:05 p.m., to return to Open Session. COMMUNITY ROOM: 7:00 P.M. - RECEPTION & RECOGNITION OF BELMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ RETIREES AUDITORIUM: 7:30 P.M. - RECOGNITION OF GRADES 6, 7 & 8 STUDENTS RECEIVING PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS COMMUNITY ROOM: 8:00 P.M. - REGULAR PORTION OF MEETING 2. OPENING BUSINESS 2.1 Call to Order At 8:19 p.m., Mr. Bowe called the meeting to order in the Community Room of the Chenery Middle School. 4. MAJOR BUSINESS 4.1 PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 2008 BUDGET - Exhibit 1 The Committee reviewed the following area of the budget for the public: a. John Bowe Overview and Summary of Budget b. Scott Stratford Regular Instruction, Pages 1-6: English Reading, Elementary , Fine Arts, Art, Music, Library, and Technology/AV c. Elizabeth Gibson Regular Instruction, Pages 7-12: Theater Arts, Foreign Languages, Kindergarten, Mathematics, Physical Education and Science; curriculum Development, Staff Development, and Substitutes d. Diane Stafford Instruction, Pages 13-18: Health Education, Technology Education, Social Studies, ESL, e. Lesllie Walker Operational Services, Pages 31-33: Buildings and Grounds, Custodial Services, Utilities, Transportation, f. Ann Rittenburg Policy and Administration, Pages 34-40: Building Administration, Central Administration, Legal Services, School Committee, Contractual Allowance, Fringe Benefits, and revolving Offset g. Vote on FY 2008 Budget - Exhibit 2 Prior to the vote, Committee members listened to a report from Dr. Missal on health insurance costs. In addition, the Committee discussed the Warrant Committee’s intention to have the School Department budget reflect changes in health insurance costs. The Committee agreed to reduce its original budget by $310, 000. The Committee’s vote on the FY 2008 budget reflects this reduction. On a motion offered by Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Stratford, it was VOTED: unanimously, to set the FY 2008 budget at $37,040,025, contingent upon Town funding. 1. OPENING BUSINESS - Cont’d. 2.2 Superintendent's Report Dr. Holland called the Committee’s attention to the Graduation Edition of the BHS Highpoint. He commented on the success of the Belmont High School graduation on June 3, 2007, as well as the All Night party for the graduates. 2.3 Chairman's Report Mr. Bowe noted that the Committee will begin the evaluation of the Superintendent. He announced that committee and liaison assignments would be prepared for the next School Committee meeting. Mr. Bowe asked Committee members to let Mrs. McDonough know how they might be reached during the summer months. 2.4 Citizens' Concerns - None 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. MAJOR BUSINESS 4.2 Overview of Current METCO Program Ms. Wiltshire, METCO Program Director, provided an update on the METCO Program that included her entry observations as well her suggestions for program improvement. 4.3 Review of Technology Plan Dr. McCanne, Director of Technology, reviewed for the Committee the proposed Technology Plan for 2007-2010. He also provided highlights from this year’s technology initiatives and noted interest for the 2007-2008 school year. On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Ms. Rittenburg, it was VOTED unanimously, to approve the 2007-2010 Belmont Public 4.4 Superintendent & School Committee’s Goals for 2006-2007 - Exhibit B-1 & Accomplishments for 2006-07 - Exhibit B-2 Dr. Holland and Dr. Aubin provided highlights from the goals report for Committee members. Dr. Holland asked Committee members to make suggestions for School Committee and Superintendent’s Goals for the 2007-2008 school year. 5. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEES/LIAISONS Mr. Stratford announced that the Youth Commission is planning a Family Cookout. 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.1 Consent Agenda On a motion offered by Mr. Stratford and seconded by Dr. Stafford, it was VOTED: unanimously, to approve the following items contained in the Consent Agenda: a. BHS Handbook Requested Revisions - Exhibit D 6.2 Personnel Items - Informational The following items were presented for the School Committee’s information: a. Resignations - Exhibit K 6.3 Business Items - None 6.4 Approval of Minutes On a motion offered by Ms. Gibson and seconded by Dr. Stafford, it was VOTED: unanimously, to approve the Minutes of May 15, 2007, as amended. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1.1 Collective Bargaining On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Mr. Stratford, it was VOTED: at 11:05 p.m., to return to Executive Session for the purposes of continuing discussions on collective bargaining issues. Mr. Bowe noted that the Committee would not return to open session. 9. ADJOOURNMENT On a motion offered by Ms. Rittenburg and seconded by Dr. Stafford, it was VOTED: at 11:50 p.m., to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted by Diane Stafford, Secretary ATTACHMENT A EXECUTIVE SESSION: June 5, 2007 6:34 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. RE: Collective Bargaining Updates The School Committee discussed collective bargaining issues relating to Unit A’s tentative settlement and the Secretaries Association negotiations. The Committee also briefly reviewed the Recommendations for Non-Contractual Positions contained in Confidential Exhibit A. The School Committee agreed to accept the terms of the Unit A settlement. At 7:05 p.m., the Committee indicated its readiness to return to Open Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION; June 5, 2007, 11:05 p.m. to 11:50 p.m. RE: Continuation of Review of Non-Contractual Recommendations The School Committee continued its review of the Non-Contractual Position Recommendations. The Committee will vote on its final recommendations at the June 26, 2007 meeting. At 11:50 p.m., the Committee indicated its readiness to return to Open Session and adjourn the meeting. |