SC Executive Session Minutes of 06/26/2007 |
| Posted: December 21, 2007, by webmaster |
BELMONT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES Present: Mr. John Bowe, Chair Also present: Lee McCanne, Director of Technology; Bob Martin, Supervisor of School Buildings & Grounds; Kevin Looney, Supervisor of Town Buildings & Grounds; & ARM Security personnel for first Executive Session; Selectman Angelo Firenze for second Executive Session; Patty Soliozy, new Director of Mathematics; Sally Smith, Director of Student Services; 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1.1 Collective Bargaining On a motion offered by Mr. Bowe and seconded by Dr. Stafford, it was VOTED: at 6:32 p.m., to enter Executive Session for the purposes of: a. ARM Presentation on Building Security b. Collective Bargaining On a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: at 7:35 p.m., to return to Open Session. 2. OPENING BUSINESS 2.1 Call to Order At 7:36 p.m., Mr. Bowe, Chairman of the Committee, called the meeting to order in the Community Room of the Chenery Middle School. 2.2 Superintendent's Report Dr. Holland introduced Mary Patricia Soliozy, the new Director of Mathematics. Dr. Missal reported on a structural issue at Belmont High School requiring attention. Dr. Holland announced that Matt Ruane was named All Scholastic by The Boston Globe and the player of the year in baseball. Dr. Holland reported on the dedication of the Brendan Grant Field at Belmont High School 2.3 Chairman's Report Mr. Bowe said that over 1000 people were involved in the Brendan Grant Road Race. He reported that “Meet Belmont” would take place on August 23, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria of Belmont High School. Mr. Bowe announced that the school system budget was approved at Town Meeting. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. MAJOR BUSINESS 4.1 Ratification of Unit A Contract (2007-2010) On a motion offered by Mr. Stratford and seconded by Dr. Stafford, it was VOTED: unanimously, to ratify the Unit A Contract for 2007-2010. 4.2 Ratification of Secretaries Contract (2007-2010) On a motion offered by Ms. Rittenburg and seconded by Mr. Bowe, it was VOTED: unanimously, to ratify the Secretaries Contract for 2007-2010. 4.3 Ratification of Unit B Contract (2007-2010) On a motion offered by Mr. Stratford and seconded by Dr. Stafford, it was VOTED: unanimously, to ratify the Unit B Contract for 2007-2010. 4.4 Report on Special Education (with Presentation by BSEAC) Ms. Smith reported on the Special Education Department and spoke about student placement, student programs, and staffing. Lori Graham and Stephanie Warner reported on past activities of the Belmont Special Education Advisory Council (BSEAC) and proposed goals for the 2007-2008 school year. 4.5 Final Report on 2006-2007 EIP - Exhibits B-1 & B-2 Dr. Aubin noted highlights from the final report on the Education Improvement Plan. 4.6 Establish Superintendent & School Committee’s Goals for 2007-2008 - Exhibit C Dr. Holland shared with the Committee a list of goals for the 2007-2008 school year. Committee members commented on the goals and suggested that a goal on outsourcing be added. 4.7 Vote on Medical Insurance Percentages - Exhibit D On a motion offered by Mr. Stratford and seconded by Ms. Rittenburg, it was VOTED: unanimously, that effective July 1, 2007, the Town of Belmont will pay 80% of the cost of the premium for the HMO insurance plan, and any staff not represented by a bargaining unit will pay 20% of the cost. Upon agreement by all town and school unions, the Town of Belmont will pay 75% of the cost of the premium for the PPO health insurance plan, and any staff not represented by a bargaining unit will pay 25% of the cost. Subject to agreement by all school and town unions, any staff not represented by a bargaining unit agrees to the following plan design changes: Office Visit Co-Pay from $5.00 per office visit to $15.00 per office visit Prescription Drug Co-Pay from $5/$10/$25 to $5/$25/$40 5. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEES/LIAISONS Mr. Stratford noted that the Youth Commission will schedule two summer movie events and a family barbeque. 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.1 Consent Agenda At the request of Mr. Stratford, the Re-appointment of Jim Berets to the ITAC was removed from the Consent Agenda. At the request of Mr. Stratford the Non-contractual Salaries were removed from the consent Agenda. On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Ms. Rittenburg, it was VOTED: unanimously, to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: b. Approval of Assistant Director of Student Services Job Description - Exhibit F Following the vote on the Consent Agenda, Mr. Stratford made a motion regarding the reappointment of Jim Berets to the ITAC. On a motion offered by Mr. Stratford and seconded by Ms. Dr. Stafford, it was VOTED: unanimously, to approve the re-appointment of Jim Berets to the ITAC. 6.2 Personnel Items - Informational The following items were presented for the School Committee’s information: a. Resignations - Exhibit I 6.3 Business Items - None 6.4 Approval of Minutes On a motion offered by Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Stratford, it was VOTED: unanimously, to approve the Minutes of May 8, 2007, as amended. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1.2 Collective Bargaining On a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: at 9:09 p.m., to return to Executive Session for the purposes of continued discussions of collective bargaining issues. It was noted that the Committee would not be returning to Open Session. 9. ADJOURNMENT On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Mr. Stratford, it was VOTED: at 10:30 p.m., to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted by Diane Stafford, Secretary ATTACHMENT A EXECUTIVE SESSION: June 26, 2007 - 6:32 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. RE: ARM Security Presentation A presentation was made by ARM who is consulting with the Town for the purposes of providing facility security for town and school buildings. Bob Martin, Lee McCanne and Kevin Mooney were also in attendance for this presentation. EXECUTIVE SESSION: June 26, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. RE: Collective Bargaining Angelo Firenze jointed the Committee for its discussions in finalizing collective bargaining with Unit A, Unit B, and the Secretaries. |