School Committee Minutes of May 12, 2009

BELMONT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
CHENERY MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY ROOM
MAY 12, 2009

Present:      Ms. Ann Rittenburg, Chair
            Ms. Leslie Walker, Secretary
            Ms. Laurie Graham
            Ms. Becky Vose
Mr. Paul Roberts
Ms. Karen Parmett
            Dr. Patricia Aubin, Superintendent of Schools
            Mr. Denis Fitzpatrick, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
            Dr. Gerry Missal, Director of Finance and Administration
            Ms. Julie Silverman, Human Resource Manager

1.      EXECUTIVE SESSION                                                                                                     

      1.1            None                                               

2.      OPENING BUSINESS

2.1      Call to Order           
                 
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Rittenburg at 7:34 p.m. in the Chenery Middle School Community Room.

      2.2      Superintendent's Report - None           
     
      2.3      Chairman's Report 

      Ms. Rittenburg stated that the League of Women Voters and the Together for Wellington Committee are sponsoring a town-wide informational forum on Tuesday, May 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the CMS auditorium.  The topic is the proposed new Wellington School.

      Ms. Rittenburg stated that she and Dr. Aubin will be attending 9:00 a.m. morning meetings next week at Butler School (Monday, May 18) and Burbank School (Wednesday, May 20) to answer questions about Wellington relocation plans and to listen to parent and citizen input and concerns.

      Ms. Rittenburg briefly reviewed recent state budget decisions and the upcoming release of the State Senate’s budget proposal.

      Ms. Rittenburg outlined the agenda for the next School Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 26.     
Agenda items will include a report from Dr. Harvey on high school class sizes and course enrollments for next year, a full discussion of all user fees, and an update on state budget figures and federal stimulus money.                 

      2.4      Citizens' Concerns
     
      Ann Mahon from Butler School asked about naming the basketball court in memory of M.J. Firenze, a recently deceased Butler student.  Dr. Aubin will assist with Ms. Mahon with submitting a written request to the School Committee.                              

3.      UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

4.      MAJOR BUSINESS
                 
4.1      Public Hearing for the FY2010 Budget

      Ms. Rittenburg began the public hearing with a review of the district’s Strategic Plan.  Using a power point presentation, Ms. Rittenburg then reviewed the FY2010 Available Revenue Budget.  At the conclusion of the presentation, Ms. Rittenburg asked for comments from members of the School Committee and those in attendance in the audience.

      On a motion offered by Ms. Walker and seconded by Ms. Vose, it was

      VOTED:   6 - 0 to accept the Available-Revenue Budget for the FY2010 school year.

                                                           
6.      REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEES - None                 

7.      OTHER BUSINESS

      7.1      Approval of Minutes                                   
           
8.      FUTURE BUSINESS

      8.1      Next Meeting Dates:      May 19, 2009
                              Together for Wellington – 7:30 p.m.
                              CMS Auditorium

                              May 26, 2009
                              Executive Session – 7:00 p.m.
                              Regular Meeting – 7:30 -.p.m.
                              CMS Community Room

                               June 2, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
                              Regular Meeting
                              CMS Community Room

                              June 7, 2009 – 3:00 p.m.
                              BHS Graduation
                              Wenner Field House

                              June 23, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
                              Regular Meeting
                              CMS Community Room

                             
9.      ENCLOSURES

                 
10.         ADJOURNMENT

      At 10:05 p.m., on a motion offered by Ms. Vose and seconded by Ms. Parmett, it was

      VOTED:   6 - 0 to adjourn the meeting.

                        Respectfully submitted by _____________________________________
                                    Leslie Walker
                                    Secretary