LYNN PUBLIC SCHOOLS James Leo McGuinness Administration Building 100 Bennett Street Lynn, Massachusetts

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1 LYNN PUBLIC SCHOOLS James Leo McGuinness Administration Building 100 Bennett Street Lynn, Massachusetts Curriculum Sub-Committee Meeting and a Committee of the Whole Meeting Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 6:15 p.m. s present:, Chair Observing: In Attendance: Dr. Latham, Superintendent Dr. Warry, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tutwiler, Deputy Superintendent Mr. McHugh, School Business Administrator Attorney Mihos presided Item 1: Presentation by Family and Children s Service of Lynn for pilot program at Fecteau-Leary Jr./Sr. High School Superintendent Latham introduced the guest speakers from Family & Children s Service of Greater Lynn, Inc. Mr. Jose Melendez, Case Manager and Margarida Santos, PREP Coordinator/Youth Development who provided an overview of a proposed new pilot program, Project PRIME to be located at Fecteau-Leary Jr./Sr. High school and requested Committee approval. Discussion ensued.

2 made a motion to recommend to approve Project PRIME as presented and to recommend to the full Committee Seconded. A motion from the floor was made to adjourn at 6:35 p.m. Seconded. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. nab Adopted: August 23, 2017 Catherine C. Latham Superintendent of Schools

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4 LYNN PUBLIC SCHOOLS James Leo McGuinness Administration Building 100 Bennett Street Lynn, Massachusetts Building and Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting and a Committee of the Whole Meeting Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 6:36 p.m. s present:, Chair Observing: In Attendance: Dr. Latham, Superintendent Dr. Warry, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tutwiler, Deputy Superintendent Mr. McHugh, School Business Administrator Attorney Mihos, Chair presided Item 1: Private Cleaning Company Contracts Attorney Mihos presented an overview of the status of the Request for Proposals (RFPs). Discussion ensued. No action was taken. made a motion to adjourn at 6:48 p.m. Seconded. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. Nab Adopted: August 23, 2017 Catherine C. Latham Superintendent of Schools

5 LYNN PUBLIC SCHOOLS James Leo McGuinness Administration Building 100 Bennett Street Lynn, Massachusetts Twelfth Regular Meeting of the School Committee Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 7:03 p.m. s present:,,,, Mayor Kennedy arrived at 7:15 p.m. In Attendance: Dr. Latham, Superintendent Dr. Warry, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tutwiler, Deputy Superintendent Mr. McHugh, School Business Administrator Attorney Mihos Student Advisor: Tommy Rojas, LCHS Vice Chair Capano presided. Vice Chair Capano opened the meeting with a salute to the flag and a moment of silence. NECROLOGY Helen M. Durgin retired paraprofessional on June 17, 2017 MINUTES 1. Policy Sub-Committee on June 8, Curriculum Sub-Committee on June 8, Eleventh Regular meeting on June 8, 2017 made a motion to approve the above-listed minutes. Seconded. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. APPOINTMENTS / ELECTIONS 1. Anthony Frye Principal Washington Elementary School effective July 1, Rania Caldwell Director of Language Support effective July 24, , RN, BSN The Vice Chair requested nominations for the position of School Nurse.

6 Mayor Kennedy Absent, RN, BSN was elected to the position of School Nurse. PRESENTATIONS 1. Joe Abelon Recognition of service to students Mr. Geary, Assistant Director Curriculum, Health/Physical Education and Superintendent Latham presented Joe Abelon with a Certificate of Appreciation. Mayor Kennedy arrived at 7:15 p.m. and the Vice Chair passed the gavel to Mayor Kennedy. 2. Rachel Washington Preferred Meals Art contest winner Mayor Kennedy and Superintendent Latham presented a Certificate of Recognition to Rachel Washington, Harrington School. 3. Student School Committee members: Chris Cole Gabrielle Graham Tommy Rojas Lucia Gonzalez Jasmine Gutierrez Mayor Kennedy and Superintendent Latham congratulated the students for a job well done. 4. SkillsUSA National Conference winners Mayor Kennedy and Superintendent Latham and Jason McCuish presented Certificates of Appreciation to the winners: National Winners - Community Service: David Barrios Eric Martinez Meagan Molea Jose Najera Outstanding National Model of Excellence: Ashley Pimental Edward Cuevas Dr. Latham recognized the following for winning the Presidents Volunteer Service Award: Meagan Molea 2

7 The students showed the PowerPoint presentation which won them the GOLD Medal at the SkillsUSA Competition held in Kentucky. NEW BUSINESS 1. Field Trip requests: (a) Elie Kalambayi, Classical High student to New Balance Track & Field Nationals in Greensboro, NC on June 15-18, 2017 made a motion to a approve the trip to Greensboro, NC on June 15-18, Seconded. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote (b) Classical High Grades 10 &11 to University of New Hampshire on July 13, 2017 made a motion to approve the trip to New Hampshire on July 13, Seconded. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. (c) Classical High Grades 10 & 11 to University of Connecticut on July 19, 2017 made a motion to approve the trip to the University of Connecticut on July 19, Seconded. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. (d) LVTI - Grades 11 & 12 to Southern Maine Community College on August 17, 2017 made a motion to approve the trip to Southern Maine Community College on August 17, Seconded. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. 2. Request to accept donation of $250 from the Lynn Business Education Foundation to Fallon Elementary School. made a motion to accept the donation of $250 to the Fallon Elementary School. Seconded. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. 3. Ratification of votes taken in the Curriculum Sub Committee: Pilot program, Project PRIME at Fecteau-Leary Jr./Sr. High made a motion to ratify the motion made at the Curriculum Sub-Committee meeting to approve Project PRIME, a pilot program at Fecteau-Leary Jr./Sr. High School. Seconded. Mayor Kennedy 3

8 3. Ratification of votes taken in the Buildings and Grounds Sub Committee: Private cleaning contracts. No votes were taken. 4. Discussion on SY 18 Budget Superintendent Latham reviewed the new programs being offered and the increase in class sizes. made a motion to suspend the rules and move Agenda Items 5 & 6 to the end of the meeting. Seconded. Mayor Kennedy 5. Request for Executive session to discuss contract language of School Business Administrator 6. Ratification of votes taken in Executive session relative to contract language Items 5 & 6 were moved to the end of the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Summer Machining Training Program with Workforce Investment Board Mr. Mihos (tabled 6/8/17) made a motion to approve the Summer Machining Training Program with Workforce Investment Board. Seconded. Mayor Kennedy Abstain COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Pickering Progress Report as of 5/31/17 4

9 2. Superintendent s Report Health TECH teacher added to LVTI All SPED and ESL positions are staffed Elementary class size will be held at 28 Brickett will have a KDG class Breed will offer sewing classes Homeless transportation costs have increased The waitlists will be reviewed in mid July Out of district tuition cost have increased Deputy Superintendent Warry will retire on September 29 Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Science has been reposted Administrator of Special Education - Up on July 12 Developing a new job description for the position of Attendance and Discipline Officer New Pilot Vocational Program for after school being introduced to parents and students in September with a tentative start date of October. PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS - Teachers 1. Ryan Synder, reassigned from Building Sub. at LEHS to Long-Term Sub SPED eff. 5/15/17. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - Teachers 1. Colbe Mazzarella, assigned to English at LEHS, unpaid Leave of Absence eff., 9/5/17, thru 6/2018, for school year 2017/ Erin O Neill, assigned to Elementary Art, paid Family Medical Maternity Leave of Absence eff. 9/5/17 for 35 days to unpaid thru the end of the school year June, Alyssa Smiley, assigned to Biology at Classical, paid Family Medical Maternity Leave of Absence for 38 days eff. 5/24/17 to unpaid Maternity thru to 10/2/ Thomas Smiley, assigned to Math at LEHS, paid Paternity Family Medical Leave of Absence eff. 10/2/17 thru 11/1/17 for 22 days paid. 5. Joan Rizzo, assigned to ADK at Harrington, unpaid Maternity Leave of Absence eff. 9/5/17 thru to the end of the school year June, Jaclyn Fisher, assigned to ESL Math at Classical, extending unpaid Maternity Leave of Absence thru to a returning on 1/2/ Claire Donnelly, assigned to Art Therapy, paid Family Medical Maternity Leave eff. 9/17/17 thru to 1/2/ Carolyn Bergeron, assigned to Math at Marshall unpaid Maternity Leave of of Absence for school year 2017/2018. RESIGNATIONS - Teachers 1. Stephanie Mailhot, assigned to Instructional Music, resignation eff., 6/30/ Gregory Tobey, assigned to Gr. 5 at Harrington, resignation eff., 6/30/ Colleen Simons, assigned to Special Ed at Hood, resignation eff., 6/30/ Jameson Rust, assigned to Bldg Sub at LEHS, resignation eff., 6/16/ Melissa A. Blanchard, unassigned on Maternity LOA from Connery, resignation eff., 6/30/17. 5

10 RETIREMENT - Teachers 1. Joann Maglio, assigned to Reading at Shoemaker, retirement eff., 6/30/ Steve Buccieri, assigned to Gr. 3 at Washington, retirement eff. 6/30/17. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - Administrators 1. Erica Campbell, assigned to Guidance Counselor at Fecteau Leary, paid Maternity Leave of Absence eff., 9/5/17 thru to 1/2/2018. TEACHER AIDE - Retirement 1. Christine Belliveau assigned to Shoemaker, Retirement eff., 6/30/ Sherrell Bergeron assigned to Harrington, Retirement eff., 8/12/17. LUNCH AIDE Resignation 1. Cheryl Burke assigned to Breakfast Aide and Lunch Aide at Callahan, resignation eff. 6/7/17. UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE Cafeteria 1. Lisa Tansey- assigned to Classical High School, unpaid Personal Leave of Absence eff. 3/1/17 2. Laura Miglierina assigned 8 Hour Cook at LVTI, Family Medical Leave of Absence eff. 6/15/17 NEW BUSINESS (Continued 5 & 6) 5. Request for Executive session to discuss contract language of School Business Administrator made a motion to go into Executive Session at 8:52 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the contract language of the School Business Administrator. Seconded. Mayor Kennedy made a motion to resume the regular meeting. Seconded. 6

11 Mayor Kennedy The Committee resumed the regular meeting at 8:59 p.m. 6. Ratification of votes taken in Executive session relative to contract language made a motion to ratify the motion made in Executive Session to approve the amended contract of the School Business Administrator. Seconded. Mayor Kennedy Committee members signed the School Business Administrator s contract. A motion from the floor was made to adjourn at 9:03 p.m. Seconded. Motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. Catherine C. Latham Superintendent Nab Adopted: August 23,