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1998-12-15145 BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS December 15, 1998 A regular meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Tuesday, December 15, 1998 in the Beverly High School Library, Beverly, MA. Members Present: Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Brusil, Mr. Cahill, Mr. McHugh, and Mrs. Goodenough. Members Absent: Mrs. Frutiger Also in Attendance: William Lupini, Superintendent of Schools, and Judy DeLucia, Assistant Superintendent. Mrs. Goodenough called the meeting to order at 6:47 PM. · It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to go into Executive Session to consider negotiations with union personnel, take whatever action necessary, and return to Open Session. A roll call vote was requested, which resulted in the following: YES: Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Brusil, Mr. Cahill, Mr. McHugh and Mrs. Goodenough. NO:. None The Committee went into Executive Session at 6:48 PM. Mayor Scanlon joined the Committee at 6:49 PM. The Committee retorued to Open Session at 7:12 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Scanlon. · It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded that the School Committee approve the tentative agreement between the Beverly School Committee and the Beverly Teachers Association (Unit A), as presented. Superintendent Lupini explained highlights of the contract, and comments were heard from Committee members. A roll call vote was requested, which resulted in the following: YES: Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Brusil, Mr. Cahill, Mr. McHugh, Mayor Scanlon and Mrs. Goodenough. NO: None Unanimously voted. Mayor Scanlon left the meeting at 7:27 PM. 146 Regular Meeting December 15, 1998 Page 2 Open Forum For Citizen Concern Dan Hennessy appeared before the Committee to voice concerns on athletic eligibility for high school students. He questioned the consistency in policy enforcement and granting of waivers, and requested a review of the policy. The Superintendent will meet with administrators to address the concern. Recognition Superintendent Lupini acknowledged the following: · John Powers' donation of a computer and color monitor to Beverly High School. · Fourteen proposals from twenty-five teachers at the Briscoe Middie School, Edwards, Hannah, McKeown, North Beverly and Patten Elementary Schools which have been accepted as part of Beverly Hospital's Grand Friends Community Services Learning Program. · Beverly Technology Fund for donation of ten Pentium work stations with site licenses and a forty-hour service contract with Vision Atlantic to Beverly High School. Carolee Varga, Hannah School teacher, for participation in the Lucretia Crocker Academy of Teaching Fellows Retreat. · North Shore Technical High School students and teachers, who participated in building the refreshment stand at Hurd Stadium. · BHS students Jay Kersting, John Derosiers, Chris Plummer and Cal O'Gorman, who participated in the "Quarter Superbowl F', along with Carolyn Pilanen, chorus director. · Beverly Rotary Club for donation of a new trophy cabinet to Beverly High School. · Fall athletic teams for sportsmanship and academic excellence awards. Mr. Lupini acknowledged Karla Schloss Pressman, Principal, Abraham Edwards Elementary School, for being nominated by colleagues for the Department of Education's program recognizing "exemplary educators and innovators in using new technology to enhance teaching and learning." Edwards School parents and staff were in attendance to honor Ms. Pressman. Mrs. Goodenough declared a short recess at 7:30 PM. The Committee reconvened at 7:35 PM. Such Other Matters Committee members noted the following accomplishments: · Congratulations to the BHS football team, staff, and committees on an exciting and successful win against Salem Thanksgiving Day. · Kudos and thanks to Bob McHugh for countless efforts as chair of the committee for the new facility at Hurd Stadium. · New look at McKay School, resulting from the window project. · Congratulations to all staff and students in the choral and instrumental groups at BHS on outstanding performances. · Briscoe, McKeown and Beverly High School Winter Concerts. · Panthers freshman football team successful season. · It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded that the Beverly School Committee adopt the following resolution: To hereby express gratitude and appreciation to Robert McHugh for tireless efforts devoted as Chair of the Hurd Stadium Advisory Committee, and for overseeing the successful renovations project at Hurd. Stadium, resulting in a positive reflection on the Committee of the Whole. Unanimously voted. Regular Meeting December 15, 1998 Page 3 Student Representative Report There was no representative in attendance. Records of Meetings · It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to approve the records of the regular meeting held November 9, 1998 and the special joint meeting held November 30, 1998, as presented. Mr. Bjork requested the word "discussions" be changed to "negotiations" on page 4 of the November 9, 1998 records in the two motions referring to reasons for going into Executive Session. The November 9, 1998 records, as mended, were unanimously approved. Superintendent's Report Building Issues Major work at the McKay building should be completed by December 16. Completion of the work at Beverly High School has been delayed by a number of factors, work to be completed by the December vacation. Masonry work at Briscoe is in progress. Ayers School renovation work continues, with an anticipated completion date of June 30. Foundation Reserve Grant Application Notification was received that Beverly did not receive funding, as part of the Foundation Reserve Program for FY99. Meeting Dates · It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to approve the proposed meeting dates and times for the Beverly School Committee, as presented, with the addition of the meetings for the Joint Secondary Facilities Committee. Unanimously voted. Title I Dissemination Project · It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded that the Beverly School Committee authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign contracts and/or other budgetaxy documents (fiscal agent) on behalf of the Title I Dissemination Project. Unanimously voted. Personnel · Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities and the Administration, it was moved by Mr. Bjork to approve the creation of a Medicald Clerk position, retroactive to the beginning of the 1998-99 school year, at an additional cost of $803, funding to be taken from Medicald revenues. Unnaimously voted, . Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities and the Administration, it was moved by Mr. Bjork to approve the creation of a .5 special education aide position in grade one, Hannah School, effective November 23, 1998, at a cost of $3380, funding to be taken from the special education contingency account. Unanimously voted. · Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities and the Administration, it was moved by Mr. Bjork to approve the creation of an additional full- time special education aide position, Edwards School, effective November 23, 1998, at a cost of $8000, funding to be taken from the special education contingency account. Unanimously voted. 147 148 Regu|ar Meeting December 15, 1998 Page 4 · Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities and the Administration, it was moved by Mr. Bjork and seconded to approve the creation of three (3) permanent itinerant substitute positions in the Food Services Department, funding to be taken from the Food Services budget. Unanimously voted. MCAS Update Individual student reports were mailed to parents December 8. A district proffie was shared with staff, parents, School Committee, and City Council. Policy Manual NESDEC has completed work on the draft policy manual. Superintendent Lupini recommended that members plan to complete the handbook work, possibly at a retreat in February. Update on Superintendent Goals Superintendent Lupini presented a written update on the Superintendent Goals. Committee Reports Joint Secondary Facilities Committee Mr. Cabill presented minutes of the meeting held December 2, 1998. Future meetings are scheduled for January 21, February 4, March 18, April 1, and May 20, 1999, all on Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM in the School Committee Room, Briscoe Middle School. Hurd Stadium Advisory Committee Mr. McHugh submitted a final report for inclusion in the Annual Report of the School Committee. Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities Mr. Bjork reported on a meeting held November 23, 1998. Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Life Mrs. Frutiger presented minutes of a meeting held December 7, 1998. Policies · It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to approve the policy on Discrimination/Harassment, as presented for a Second Reading. So voted. · It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to approve the policy on Pediculosis, as presented for a Second Reading. So voted. · It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to approve the policy on Safe Schools, as presented for a Second Reading. So voted. Annual Report of the Beverly School Committee President Linda Goodenough presented the Annual Report of the Committee. (See attached.) Mrs. Goodenough requested that consideration be given to conducting the School Committee self-evaluation at the retreat in February. Copies of documents used the past two years will be forwarded to members in advance of the retreat. Regular Meeting December 15, 1998 Page 5 The Committee recessed at 8:17 PM. The Committee reeonvened at 8:32 PM. · It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to adjourn. Unanimously voted. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM. 149