School Committee Minutes of January 22, 2008 |
Posted: March 21, 2008, by Cathy Grant |
2. OPENING BUSINESS 2.1 Call to Order At 7:30 p.m. Mr. Bowe called a meeting of the Belmont School Committee to order in the Community Room of the Chenery Middle School. 2.2 Superintendent's Report Dr. Holland announced two dates for Capital Budget meetings and asked Committee members to contact Dr. Missal with any comments or questions on the Capital Budget requests. Dr. Holland commented on the 14th annual Belmont MLK Breakfast. Dr. Aubin announced a student award and an award for a member of the administrative staff. Mr. Stratford reminded the Committee of the registration date for the Community Education Program. 2.3 Chairman's Report
Dr. Missal led a review of the budget requests for the academic areas (grades 5-12) and athletics and student activities. He concluded with a review of the for technology budget. Principals of the Chenery Middle School and Belmont High School as well as the Curriculum Directors were available to answer questions. A major topic of interest from audience members was class size for grade 5 classes at the Chenery Middle School.
Dr. Stafford announced that the next Capital Budget Committee will take place on February 7, 2008. Mr. Stratford suggested that the School Committee invite the Wellington Building Committee to come to a meeting to discuss the proposed population for the new Wellington School. Mr. Stratford announced that the Sub-Committee on the Consolidation of Technology will meet on February 2, 2008. Ms. Gibson announced that the Sub-Committee on Policy is working on field trip permission forms as well as permission forms for athletics, student activities, and overnight trips. 6.1 Consent Agenda - none The following items were presented for the Committee’s information: a. Maternity Leave – Exhibit A 6.3 Business Items - none 7. FUTURE BUSINESS 7.1 Next Meeting Dates: At 9:29 p.m. it was VOTED unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
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