SC Minutes of June 3, 2008 |
| Posted: September 10, 2008, by Cathy Grant |
BELMONT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES
Mr. Bowe called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. On a motion offered by Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Bowe, it was: VOTED: unanimously to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining. At 7:12 p.m. the School Committee returned to open session, and noted that they would return to executive session at the close of the meeting.
7:10 P.M. - RECEPTION & RECOGNITION OF BELMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ RETIREES School Committee members read resolutions for the retiring teachers and wished them well in all future endeavors.
7:30 P.M. - RECOGNITION OF GRADES 6, 7 & 8 STUDENTS RECEIVING PRESIDENT’S At 7:34 p.m. the School Committee recognized middle school students who received Presidential Service Awards. COMMUNITY ROOM 8:00 P.M. - REGULAR PORTION OF MEETING 2. OPENING BUSINESS 2.1 Call to Order 2.2 Superintendent’s Report Dr. Holland noted the following: Director of Technology search is underway. The report in the Boston Globe of MSBA approval of funding a new Wellington School was premature. Albert Cheng was named as a National Merit Scholarship winner. The Veteran’s Service Officer complimented Mr. Davis and student athletes for their service to the veterans and their assistance in replacing flags on the graves of veterans. Ms. Melnikoff’s report on community service is in the packet. The Chenery Middle School Courtyard Celebration will take place on June 11, 2008. Chenery Middle School will participate in a walk to school day on June 4, 2008. Summer reading suggestions for students are in the packet. 2.3 Chairman’s Report Mr. Bowe announced that the Belmont High School graduation ceremony would take place on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. He encouraged community members to support the override vote for roads. 2.3 Citizens’ Concerns Ms. Amanda Green and Ms. Stephanie Woerner presented Dr. Holland with a small gift of appreciation for his years of service and his support for special needs students. Ms. Ann Mahon thanked the School Committee and school administration for the service they provide to the community. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1 Appointment of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Ms. Rittenburg, it was: VOTED: unanimously to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to appoint Mr. Denis Fitzpatrick as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Committee members congratulated Mr. Fitzpatrick. 4.2 Report on 2007-2008 Goals for Superintendent and School Committee - Exhibit B Dr. Holland reported on the goals for the 2007-2008 school year. 4.3 Discussion of Superintendent & School Committee’s Goals for 2008-2009 – Exhibit C School Committee members discussed possible goals for the 2008-2009 school year. Additional discussion will take place at the next meeting. 4.4 Discussion of Superintendent Search School Committee members discussed steps to take to begin the task of a Superintendent search. Dr. Holland will call some search firms and will contact Tom Scott, Executive Director of MASS for information on recent searches. Dr. Missal will contact other communities regarding the RFP they might have used to hire a search firm. Ms. Gibson will contact School Committee members in other districts to ask about their search process. 4.5 Vote on Unit D Memorandum of Agreement – Exhibit D On a motion offered by Ms. Walker and seconded by Ms. Gibson, it was: VOTED: unanimously to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the BEA for the Unit D contract. 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.1 Consent Agenda On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Ms. Gibson, it was: VOTED: unanimously, to approve the following items contained a. China Trip Proposal for April 2009 – Exhibit E 6.2 Personnel Items - Informational The following items were presented for the School Committee’s information: a. Resignations – Exhibit G 6.3 Business Items - None 6.4 Approval of Minutes March 4, 2008 On a motion offered by Dr. Stafford and seconded by Ms. Walker, it was: VOTED: 5-0 to approve the minutes of the following meetings: December 18, 2008 VOTED: unanimously to approve the minutes of the following meetings: April 15, 2008 – Organizational 7. FUTURE BUSINESS June 8, 2008 – 3:00 p.m. June 24, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1.1 Collective Bargaining At 10:05 p.m. the School Committee exited open session to return to executive session and announced that they would not return to open session. 9. ADJOURNMENT At 11:10 p.m. on a motion offered by Mr. Bowe and seconded by Ms. Rittenburg, it was: VOTED: unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
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