SC Minutes of October 21, 2008 |
Posted: December 11, 2008, by Cathy Grant |
BELMONT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1.1 No executive session 2.1 Call to Order 2.2 Superintendent's Report: Dr. Aubin thanked the parents for hosting this evening’s meeting of the School Committee. Mr. Bowe expressed the School Committee’s gratitude for the opportunity to conduct this meeting in Boston with the METCO parents. Mr. Bowe informed parents that the School Committee voted to oppose Question 1 on the November 4 ballot, and he urged parents to do the same. Mr. Bowe provided an update on the School Committee’s search for a new Superintendent of Schools. 2.4 Citizens' Concerns - None 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No unfinished business was discussed.
Mr. Kevin Chinn, Belmont METCO Transportation Coordinator, provided an update on the transportation program and its rules and procedures. Parents requested that bus routes be finalized as early as possible in order to allow them time to make necessary afternoon arrangements for their children. Parents requested an updated list of bus stops. Parents asked about having a bus for the high school students. Dr. Aubin and the School Committee agreed to look into this issue. Diane Wiltshire, Belmont METCO Director, provided a program update, including program enrollment, goals, activities, and academic support services. 4.3 Discussion with Parents Ms. Gibson facilitated a focus group discussion with parents as part of the Superintendent Search process. Ms. Graham scribed. As with all focus group input, this evening’s input will be forwarded to Mr. Richard Warren of Future Management Systems to develop the district’s leadership profile. 6.1 Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes - None 6.2 Personnel Items a. Resignations -- Exhibit A 8.1 Next Meeting Dates: November 18, 2008 8.1 Directions to Boston Elder Services VOTED: unanimously to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted by ______________________________ |