SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Regular Meeting January 7, 2013

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1 SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Meeting January 7, 2013 A. The Regular Meeting of Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District Committee held in the Board Room at Muggett Hill Road, Charlton, MA was called to order at 7:00pm. Robert A. Wilby, Chairman, presided The following members were present: Donald H. Erickson, Auburn Jack Haroian, Auburn Clarence A. Bachand, Charlton Olaf R. Garcia, Charlton Timothy M. Schur, Dudley Alfred C. Reich, Dudley James N. Caldwell, North Brookfield Donald J. Gillette, North Brookfield Dr. Rene J. Hamel, Oxford Benjamin J. LaMountain, Oxford Peter M. Schur, Paxton Michael S. Pantos, Rutland Robert Mowatt, Rutland Helen I. Lenti, Southbridge Kenneth R. Wheeler, Spencer Robert L. Zukowski, Spencer Thomas V. Mroczek, Webster Absent: Michael D. Langevin, Southbridge Alfred E. Beland, Webster Also present: Todd Blain, BTPA President Brittany Bruso, Student Advisory Committee Clifford C. Cloutier, Principal Joseph Danna, Student/SkillsUSA W. Sue Foskett, Recording Secretary Dr. Calin Galeriu, Bay Path Faculty Christopher Hawes, Student Advisory Committee Dean Iacobucci, School Business Manager John A. Lafleche, Superintendent-Director Deb Laplaca, Worcester Telegram & Gazette Donald Montville, Vocational Director Pamela Staney, SkillsUSA Co-Advisor Gregory Winters, Scanlon & Associates

2 B.1.a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE After the Pledge of Allegiance, the Chairman asked for a moment of silence in memory of Al Beland s wife, Maureen. B.1.b. FIRE DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS NOTICE OF PROPER EXITS Mr. Lafleche reminded everyone where the proper exits were per Fire Department Regulations. B.1.c. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A MOTION was made by Olaf Garcia that we vote to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, Seconded by Clarence A. Bachand A MOTION was made by Olaf Garcia that we vote to approve and release the Executive Session Minutes of December 3, Seconded by Clarence A. Bachand B.1.d. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS The Warrants were circulated for members to sign. B.1.e. CORRESPONDENCE Helen Lenti read a thank you card addressed to the Bay Path Student Council thanking them for their donation to the Festival of Giving Trees in Southbridge. The Student Council s tree was decorated in a car theme to honor the passing of Michael Vessella, a former Automotive Technology instructor. B.1.f. STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Brittany Bruso, a Senior in Culinary Arts, was present at tonight s meeting. B.2.a. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS B.3.a. ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND END OF THE YEAR REPORT Scanlon & Associates as recommended by the Audit Subcommittee, the Superintendent-Director and the School Business Manager, A MOTION was made by Thomas Mroczek that the School Committee vote to accept the Annual Audit and End of the Year Report from Scanlon & Associates as presented. Seconded by Benjamin LaMountain B.3.b. SAFETY DISCUSSION/UPDATE James A. Pervier, Charlton Police Chief As a result of the school shooting in CT, Chief Pervier and Lieutenant Ekman visited the school last week to meet with the Administration to review our Crisis Plan. They were both present this evening to address the School Committee with an update on Safety in Schools. The Chief stated that Bay Path was in good shape with their current Crisis Plan and there is a good size list of staff members who have volunteered in case of an emergency. The local police departments will visit area schools from time to time during the school year to demonstrate a police presence within the school and to familiarize new officers with the layout of the schools in case of an emergency. Lieutenant Ekman stated [2]

3 that he will retire in just over a week but plans to remain on the Homeland Security and Crisis Management Committees. He is hopeful that new grant funding will become available for future crisis training. The Lieutenant plans to perform a Facilities Assessment/Risk Analysis here at Bay Path and at other area schools to see what the strengths and weaknesses are in a crisis situation. Mr. Lafleche thanked both Chief Pervier and Lieutenant Ekman for coming tonight to address the Bay Path community on school safety. B.3.c. SKILLSUSA PRESENTATION Pamela Staney/SkillsUSA Co-Advisor Pam Staney was present at tonight s meeting to give the School Committee a brief explanation and update of the SkillsUSA program. Mrs. Staney is one of Bay Path s SkillsUSA Co-Advisors along with David Martinson who are both dedicated to the success of all students. Mrs. Staney devotes countless hours readying students to compete in SkillsUSA contests at the district, state and national levels. She considers SkillsUSA to be the Olympics of vocational education. Being a former Bay Path graduate herself, she knows firsthand how this program can impact your entire life. She played a video for all those present to give a more in depth view of the program and student participation. After the video concluded, she introduced Joseph Danna, one of our Cabinetmaking students who is currently the State of Massachusetts State Officer for SkillsUSA. Joseph shared his view of the Skills program and how it has affected his learning experience, his life, and plans for the future. B.3.d. AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERINTENDENT TO SIGN CM AT-RISK CONTRACT as recommended by the CM at Risk Committee, the Superintendent-Director, and the School Business Manager, A MOTION was made by Olaf Garcia that the School Committee vote to authorize the Superintendent to execute a contract with the selected CM at Risk firm after approval is given from the SWCRVSD Building Committee. Seconded by Clarence A. Bachand After John Lafleche gave the committee a synopsis of the meetings and interviews that led to this item, B.3.e. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT TO THE TOWNS as recommended by the Superintendent-Director, A MOTION was made by Olaf Garcia that the School Committee vote to approve the 2012 Annual Report to the Towns as submitted. Seconded by Donald Erickson B.3.f PRELIMINARY SCHOOL BUDGET as recommended by the Superintendent-Director and the School Business Manager, A MOTION was made by Olaf Garcia that the School Committee vote to send the Preliminary School Budget to the Budget Subcommittee in February after we receive the House I figures from the state in late January, and target Monday, March 4, 2013 for the public hearing, with the Regular School Committee Meeting immediately following the public hearing. Seconded by Donald Erickson [3]

4 C.1. REPORT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT DIRECTOR The Superintendent- Director submitted his report in writing to the committee. C.2. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. AUDIT SUBCOMMITTEE Thomas Mrozcek stated that a meeting was held tonight and the Audit Reports were presented and voted upon. B. BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE No Report C. BUILDING SUBCOMMITTEE The building/renovation project is underway. D. NEGOTIATION SUBCOMMITTEE A Negotiation Subcommittee meeting will be scheduled after the February School Committee Meeting. E. POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE A Policy Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2013 at 6:00pm in the Conference Room 151. F. SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR SWCRVSD Robert Zukowski stated that an item from the CM At-Risk Committee was on this evening s Agenda and a School Building Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 6:00pm in the School Committee Board Room. G. WARRANT SUBCOMMITTEE No Report D.1. D.2. MEETING DATES A Regular School Committee Meeting will be held at 7:00pm on Monday, February 4, 2013, in the school committee board room. TOPICS FOR FUTURE AGENDA If you have any items to add to agenda or discuss at the next meeting, please see Mr. Wilby or Mr. Lafleche. E. REMARKS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT-DIRECTOR 1. John Lafleche informed the school committee that the final tally for the Education Foundation s Santa Breakfast was $14,150, minus expenses of $2,000, which left a profit of $12,150 to be used for Senior scholarships and teacher mini grants. 2. We have met with the Towns of Charlton and Southbridge regarding hooking up to municipal water. We expect to have an agreement in place in January with both towns. Mr. Lafleche, Mr. Iacobucci, Mark Lydon from Heery and Tony Fulginiti met with Exxon Mobile s engineer, Kleinfelder, to discuss the design of the water connection and pumping station to bring water to the school. A pump station will be built across the parking lot from the barn at the bottom of the emergency road. The emergency road is located in the back of the school. Exxon Mobile will be funding the project. 3. This Thursday, January 10 th is the Annual Scholars Luncheon and this year s recipient is Cody Dennis from Oxford. Congratulations go out to Cody for his achievement. 4. Also this Thursday, January 10 th is the Advisory Committee Dinner at 6:00pm in our Hilltop Restaurant. [4]

5 F.1. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC There were no questions this evening. F.2. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE COMMITTEE 1. Donald Erickson felt that the committee would enjoy the opening and closing SkillsUSA ceremonies seeing for themselves the excitement from the students receiving many outstanding awards. 2. Helen Lenti wished everyone a Happy New Year. 3. Robert Wilby shared the funeral arrangements for Al Beland s wife Maureen. Calling hours are Wednesday, January 9 th from 4-8pm at Paradis Funeral Home on Main Street in Oxford and a Mass on January 10 th at 11:00am at St. Rochs in Oxford. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION Contract Negotiations A MOTION was made by Dr. Rene J. Hamel that we vote to move to go into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with union or nonunion personnel and to return to the regular school committee for adjournment only. Seconded by Benjamin LaMountain VOTED: by ROLL CALL VOTE Yes No Abstain Absent Clarence A. Bachand 5.95 Alfred E. Beland 6.35 James N. Caldwell 2.05 Donald H. Erickson 7.10 Olaf R. Garcia 5.95 Donald J. Gillette 2.05 Dr. Rene J. Hamel 5.70 Jack Haroian 7.10 Benjamin J. LaMountain 5.70 Michael D. Langevin 7.00 Helen I. Lenti 7.00 Robert K. Mowatt 4.00 Thomas Mroczek 6.35 Michael S. Pantos 4.00 Alfred C. Reich 4.75 Peter M. Schur 2.20 Timothy M. Schur 4.75 Kenneth R. Wheeler 4.90 Robert A. Wilby 2.20 Robert L. Zukowski Motion carries with a total weighted vote of 86.65%. The Executive Session began at 8:11pm. A MOTION was made by Benjamin LaMountain that we vote to adjourn the Executive Session and return to the Regular School Committee Meeting for adjournment only. Seconded by Timothy Schur [5]

6 VOTED: by ROLL CALL VOTE Yes No Abstain Absent Clarence A. Bachand 5.95 Alfred E. Beland 6.35 James N. Caldwell 2.05 Donald H. Erickson 7.10 Olaf R. Garcia 5.95 Donald J. Gillette 2.05 Dr. Rene J. Hamel 5.70 Jack Haroian 7.10 Benjamin J. LaMountain 5.70 Michael D. Langevin 7.00 Helen I. Lenti 7.00 Robert K. Mowatt 4.00 Thomas Mroczek 6.35 Michael S. Pantos 4.00 Alfred C. Reich 4.75 Peter M. Schur 2.20 Timothy M. Schur 4.75 Kenneth R. Wheeler 4.90 Robert A. Wilby 2.20 Robert L. Zukowski Motion carries with a total weighted vote of 86.65%. H. ADJOURNMENT - A MOTION was made by Benjamin LaMountain that we vote to adjourn the Regular Meeting of January 7, Seconded by Donald Erickson The meeting adjourned at 8:23pm Helen I. Lenti, Secretary [6]