Saugus School Committee Regular Meeting March 27, 2014 Open Session

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1 Time-Place: An open session of the Saugus School Committee was held this date at the Roby School Building. The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Grabowski Mrs. Meredith Ms. Reed not moved, Ms. Reed seconded and it was VOTED: to adjourn the open session at 6:08 p.m. and to enter into executive session for the purpose of contract negotiations and litigation. Roll Call: Mr. Grabowski Mrs. Meredith Mrs. Meredith called the open session back to order at 7:00 p.m. with a salute to the flag. She noted that Ms. Reed was home sick this evening. Roll Call: Mr. Grabowski Mrs. Meredith Ms. Reed not Mrs. Meredith stated that the meeting was being recorded by SCTV. There were no other recordings. Public Comment: There was no public comment. Presentations: SHORE Collaborative: Ms. Clark, Executive Director of SHORE Collaborative, was this evening. She gave an overview of the program which included when it was 1

2 founded, their mission, the communities participating, adult services, board members, student services, savings to the district, and professional development. stated that she is very happy to be a part of the SHORE Collabpratove board. Ms. Howard, PPS Director, agreed. Galapagos Islands Trip: Ms. Hoey, SHS Science teacher, was with four students. They ed pictures and experiences from their trip to the Galapagos Island during February vacation. Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative Presentations with John Smolensky from MMSS: Mr. Smolensky ed information regarding the MA Math and Science Initiative which would include pre AP training summer institute for teachers, seven days of high caliber training for teachers each year, as well as Saturday and Tuesday study sessions. Students will have the opportunity to participate in nine Saturday study sessions with other schools in the area. Discussion was held regarding services and costs. Student Reative: Jonathan McTague, student reative and senior class president gave an overview of events: Yankee Doodle Circus Senior Prom and senior week Field Day Cookout Red Sox There will be an all-class fundraiser at Kowloon on April 3 Make a Wish update: They are launching a middle school campaign on Monday and will reach out to the elementary schools April Macys Heart Your Park Program: If customers add $1 to their order the money will go to help with sprucing up the SHS courtyard. They have raised $1,000 to this point. Warrants: VOTED: to approve the bill schedule dated March 27, 2014 as ed by Ms. Andrews in the amount of $320, Financial Report: Ms. Andrews reported on the following: They remain on budget Heating oil expenses have been mistakenly paid by the town and there will be a transfer to for these expenses The Superintendent requested a spending freeze, which has been implemented distriwide 2

3 Budget entry #9 is a request to appropriate the remaining $141,349 given to the school department from the town to fund CopSync, MMSI and to prepay out of district tuition to private schools Budget entry #10 corrects payroll line items for changes in personnel Mrs. Andrews included the Food Service sales report for February Mrs. Andrews reported on MUNIS. VOTED: to approve budget entry #9 in the amount of #141, as outlined in the financial report. VOTED: to approve budget entry #10 to correct payroll line items for changes in personnel. Superintendent s Report: The Superintendent gave an update on recent activities at Saugus High School which included: The Unsung Hero Presentation, Shadow Day, Mr. Saugus High, and recognition of student athletes Cat Salvetti and Joe Bertrand. The Superintendent thanked everyone who helped with shadow day which was organized by SHS teacher, Ms. Golan. Superintendent s Entry Report: The Superintendent reviewed his entry report for the School Committee. He noted that it will be posted online for anyone to review. Updates on the SHS Statement of Interest Process for a New Saugus High School; Joint Committee Meetings: The Superintendent reported that the SOI Committee continues to meet regularly and the drafting committee has ed drafts to the Committee for consideration. The target date for completion is March 31 and the public is invited to participate in a tour and scavenger hunt at the high school on March 29 th. There will be a meeting to take a final vote on the SOI on April 3 and then the report will be entered into the MSBA web portal. Superintendent s Wellness Advisory Council Meeting: The Superintendent s Wellness Advisory Council met Tuesday at 3:00 to finalize plans for next week s event on April 2 hosted at 6:30 p.m. at the MetroNorth YMCA in Saugus. He discussed the agenda for the evening. Executive Director of Curriculum and Accountability Position Posted; Committee being formed this week; parents and community members sought for the committee: The Superintendent reported that a search committee is being put together to fill the position of executive director of curriculum and accountability. The committee will be comprised of teachers, parents, administrators, community members and a member of the School Committee. Anyone interested should contact the Superintendent s office. Interviews will be conducted on April 15 and April 16. 3

4 Belmonte Principal Selected: Ms. Kerry Robbins: The BMS Search Committee has concluded its search and Ms. Robbins has been selected. She accepted the position and will begin her contract on July 1. Report of Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Mr. Bruno reported on the administration of the PAARC testing and thanked all involved in helping to administer the test on the chrome books at the high school. Next week it will be given to the middle school, Veterans, Oaklandvale, and Waybright. The tests will be paper based. Mr. Bruno reviewed the schedule for the April 2 nd professional day. Report of Subcommittees: Finance Subcommittee: Ms. Riley reported that they met to review the fees for preschool. They recommend to increase the fees of the pre-kindergarten program as outlined in the brochure in the packets, with it being revisited next year for a possible additional increase. They also recommended that the Busy Bee early childhood after school program be approved based on enrollment to cover costs. This program may be discontinued if enrollment minimums are not met. A committee member suggested that the overflow from KIDS COME FIRST program go to the Ballard. Aslo, they were asked by the Superintendent to recommend approving funds to purchase the CopSync911 software. It was a unanimous consensus to approve the recommendation. Mrs. Andrews would like a policy on how to close out stale Student Activity Fund Accounts. The Committee felt it best to refer to Policy Subcommittee. VOTED: to increase the fees in the pre-k program as outlined in the brochure. VOTED: to accept the recommendation regarding the Busy Bee afterschool program based on enrollment to cover costs. The Finance Subcommittee met and voted the following recommendation: That substitute teachers pay rate be increased to $60 per day which is in line with surrounding communities as well as crossing guards pay rate to be increased to $10 per hour. Substitute cafeteria, substitute van drivers and substitute paraprofessionals need further investigation. Also in their discussion the committee made it clear that they felt because of the budgetary constraints, this increase may need to wait until funding is available. Mr. Grabowski said he would need the facts and figures and what it would cost the district. Food Service Subcommittee: The food service subcommittee met and recommends to extend the 2014/2015 contract extension to Aramark. 4

5 A discussion was held regarding the original contract, marketing agreements, the van, and covering losses. Mrs. Andrews noted that there are no changes to the contract except the amount of profit or loss. The only items that will change are the dates and the amount of profit/loss guarantee. Mrs. Andrews also discussed the reimbursable meals lost. She will bring forward the amendment if the committee votes to extend. VOTED: to extend the contract. 3 in favor 1 opposed (Mr. Grabowski) asked for a copy of the contract. Old Business: Unsung Heroes: The committee congratulated the unsung heroes. School Calendar: This was referred to policy subcommittee. New Business: Ethics Advisory on Written Employment Recommendations: VOTED: to refer Ethics Advisory on Written Employment Recommendations to a future agenda. Gifts: VOTED: to accept the gift from SBEC in the amount of $2934 for Chromebooks for Oaklandvale VOTED: to accept $102 from Hannaford to SHS. VOTED: to accept $11 from Coca Cola to the Waybright School. VOTED: to accept $2000 from SBEC to Waybright for MCAS Prep Program. VOTED: to accept $3000 from SBEC to the Ballard School for two projectors. VOTED: to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. 5