SC Executive Session Minutes of April 15, 2008 |
Posted: June 30, 2008, by Cathy Grant |
BELMONT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES
1.1 Collective Bargaining At 7:04 p.m. on a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Ms. Walker, it was VOTED: unanimously to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining. At 7:36 p.m. the Committee left executive session to return to open session. 2. OPENING BUSINESS 2.1 Call to Order At 7:40 p.m. Mr. Bowe called the meeting to order. Dr. Holland listed a number of upcoming events for the Belmont High School Class of 2008. He announced Memorial Day Programs at the schools on May 23, 2008. Dr. Holland informed the Committee of a proposal for student travel to Rome. Dr. Aubin announced student awards. Dr. Holland referenced an article in the Boston Globe Northwest section and the Wall St. Journal. Dr. Holland announced the beginning of two searches: the first for the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and the second for the Director of Technology. 2.4 Citizens' Concerns David Alper, father of a Wellington School 4th grader, expressed his concerns about the process by which a fourth grade teacher was replaced for maternity leave. While the leave was anticipated, he did not feel that the children were appropriately prepared for the change in teachers. None
Mrs. Fallon spoke to the Committee about a future Town wide strategic plan and the interest in comments from the School Committee. 4.2 Approval of School Calendar, 2008-2009 – Exhibit A On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Ms. Rittenburg, it was VOTED: unanimously to approve the school calendar for the 2008-2009 school year. 4.3 Approval of Last Day of School, 2008-2009 – Exhibit B On a motion offered by Ms. Graham and seconded by Ms. Walker, it was VOTED: unanimously to approve June 18, 2008 as the last day of school. 4.4 Approval of Fee Increases for 2008-2009 – Exhibits C-1 and C-2 On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Ms. Walker, it was VOTED: unanimously to increase the Athletic User Fee at Belmont High School to $330 per student per year ($600 family maximum), and to increase the Athletic and Student Activity Fee at the Chenery Middle School to $75 per student per year ($125 family maximum), effective July 1, 2008. And to increase the Regular Transportation User Fee to $385 per child per year ($770 family maximum), effective July 1, 2008. And to institute a new Full-Day Kindergarten User Fee of $1600 per child per year, effective July 1, 2008, with a sliding fee schedule for waivers as attached. On a motion offered by Ms. Gibson and seconded by Dr. Stafford, it was VOTED: unanimously to increase the building usage rate schedule effective July 1, 2008 as per the attached sheet labeled “Recommendations for 2008-2009” and to increase the rental charge for the Chenex After-School Care Program to $40 per room per day. On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Ms. Rittenburg, it was VOTED: unanimously to award the contract for regular bus transportation for 2008-2011 to Eastern bus Company of Somerville, MA at their low bid price as opened on March 27, 2008, and to direct the Director of Finance and Administration to enter into a contract with Eastern Bus Company on behalf of the Belmont School Committee. 4.6 Presentation of Fine and Performing Arts Plan of Action – Exhibit E 5. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEES/LIAISONS
6.1 Consent Agenda b. Award of Bids – Exhibit G Ms. Gibson requested that the Field Trip Permission Form be removed from the consent agenda. On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Mr. Bowe, it was VOTED: unanimously to approve the consent agenda. The following items were presented for the School Committee’s information: a. Resignations – Exhibit H 6.4 Approval of Minutes
VOTED: unanimously to approve the minutes as amended of February 5, 2008, February 12, 2008, February 26, 2008, March 4, 2008, and March 25, 2008. The minutes for the March 4, 2008 and March 18, 2008 meeting will be resubmitted for approval at the next meeting.
7.1 Next Meeting Dates: May 9, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
June 3, 2008 – School Committee Meeting June 8, 2008 – 3:00 p.m. BHS Graduation June 24, 2008 – School Committee Meeting On a motion offered by Ms. Walker and seconded by Ms. Rittenburg, it was VOTED: unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:12 PM.
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