2000-01-10BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
January 10, 2000
A regular meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Monday, January 10,
2000, at the Beverly High School Library, Beverly, MA.
Members Present:
Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Coburn, Mr. McHugh,
Mrs. Norris, Mayor Scanlon and Mr. Cahill.
Members Absent:
Mrs. Brusil.
Also in Attendance:
William Lupini, Superintendent of Schools,
Dr. James Hayes, Assistant Superintendent,
Dr. Judy DeLucia, Assistant Superintendent, and
Mrs. Judy Mulligan, School Business Manager.
President Cahill called the meeting to.order at 7:08 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. McHugh.
Mr. Cahill requested a moment of silence in memory of Peter Fortunato, former
Mayor and School Committee member, who passed away in December.
RECOGNITIONS
Superintendent Lupini, Assistant Superintendent, Judy DeLucia, and President Bill
Cahill introduced and thanked "First Steps" teachers who participated in an eight-day
tutor training course, designed to support other teachers in the district. Teachers who
were recognized included:
Linda Repp, Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School
Dorothy Athanas, Centerville Elementary School
Kristin Baumrucker, Centerville Elementary School
Barbara Maver, Cove Elementary School
Maryann Lemelin, Cove Elementary School
Bobbi Cook, Abraham Edwards Elementary School
Ellen Salley, Abraham Edwards Elementary School
Sue Brown, Hannah Elememary School
Steve Hewey, Hannah Elementary School
Mary Smith, McKeown Elementary School
Sandy Vesely, McKeown Elementary School
Janet Wilhelm, McKeown Elementary School
Joanne Bider, North Beverly Elementary School
Stacie Driscoll, North Beverly Elementary School
Louise D'Amato, Patten Elementary School
Tracy Liphardt, Patten Elementary School
Louise McKenna, Patten Elementary School
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Kathy Gillis, Briscoe Middle School
Barbara Walsh, Briscoe Middle School
Janet McAskill, Memorial Middle School
Stephanie Steele, Memorial Middle School
A brief recess was declared at 7:17 PM.
The Committee reconvened at 7:25 PM.
Memorial Middle School Walkway
Janet McAskill, Teacher, Memorial Middle School, updated members on donations
and progress to construct a walkway at Memorial Middle School, to be named in
honor of Gail Maistrellis Murray.
It was moved by Mrs. Norris and seconded that the Beverly School Committee
approve the request to name a Walkway at Memorial Middle School in honor of Gail
Maistrellis Murray, as presented at the November 8, 1999 regular meeting.
Unanimously vote.
REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Shawn Streiff presented information on student activities at BHS, including
assistance on fund-raising for Amnesty International, having the cafeteria opening
earlier in the mornings for students, and having students read daily announcements
on the public address system from the main office.
APPROVAL OF RECORDS
It was moved by Mrs. Norris and seconded to approve the records of the regular
meeting held December 13, 1999, as presented. Unanimously voted.
· It was moved by Mrs. Norris and seconded to approve the records of the organization
meeting held January 3, 2000, as presented. Unanimously voted.
HELD TRIP REQUEST
Superintendent Lupini requested consideration of a field trip for Beverly High School
students to Loon Mountain in February. High School Principal, Bill Foye, and
student representatives were in attendance to answer questions from the Committee.
· It was moved by Mrs. Bell and seconded to approve the Beverly High School field
trip request to Loon Mountain, February 12 and 13, 2000, contingent on the following
parameters:
1) a mandatory parent meeting be held for parents of all participating students;
2) a waiver for the nurse requirement be obtained;
3) commercial bus be the mode of transportation for the trip;
4) one additional adult (parent) chaperone be added to the group of attendees;
5) field trip contingent on Superintendent approval that all of the above have been
satisfied and the field trip conforms to School Committee policy.
Unanimously voted.
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Representative to Northeast Consortium
It was moved by Mr. McHugh and seconded to reappoint William H. Lupini,
Superintendent of Schools, as the official representative to the Northeast Consortium,
effective immediately. Unanimously voted.
Representative to the Planning and Construction Committee
It was moved by Mrs. Norris and seconded to reappoint Cheryl Sydorko, 66 Essex
Street, Beverly, MA, representative to the Planning and Construction Committee
(permanent building commission) for the period of January 1, 2000 through
December 31, 2000. Unanimously voted.
Superintendent Lupini will request that Ms. Sydorko present regular reports of the
Planning and Construction Committee, either at regular or subcommittee meetings.
Middle School Enrollment Information
Mr. Lupini presented an enrollment analysis on grade six tudents at both middle
schools for the years 1999-2003. A letter was sent to parents of open-enrolled grade
six students at Briscoe Middle School informing them that students will no longer be
allowed to open enroll because of large class sizes at Briscoe.
Redistricting Plan
Superintendent Lupini answered questions regarding the proposed plan, voted on at
the November regular meeting, with regard to moving Cove students while the school
is being remodeled next year. The approved plan includes moving grades 1 through 5
to the McKay School and kindergarten classes to Patten School. A meeting of the
Transportation Advisory Committee will be held soon, and Cove School parents will
be asked to participate.
Superintendent Performance Goals
Mr. Lupini presented a written update on the Superintendent's Goals.
POLICY APPROVAL
It was moved by Mrs. Norris and seconded to approve the policy on Acceptable
Use of Technology, as presented for a Second Reading. Unanimously voted.
Discussion was held on School Board Governance policies (First Reading).
It was moved by Mrs. Coburn and seconded to include language in section 13A,
wherever appropriately deemed by legal counsel, to prevent school committee
members from serving on a school site council the same year they are serving as a
member of the school committee. Unanimously voted.
Use of electronic messaging will be reviewed at another meeting.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Career and College Advisory Committee
Mr. Cahill presented minutes of the meeting held December 16, 1999. The next
meeting will be held January 13, 2000, at 6:30 PM, at the Beverly High School
Library.
Grade Configuration Committee
Visits to numerous schools will held later this month. A meeting will be scheduled in
February, at which time a recommendation will be considered.
Hurd Advisory Committee
The next meeting will be held Wednesday, February 16 at 7:00 PM in the Conference
Room, Briscoe Middle School.
Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Life
The next meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 7, 2000.
Citizen advisors are being established for the committee.
Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities
The next meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 24, 2000.
Citizen advisors to the committee will be Jack Terrill and Judith Cronin.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGUIAR MEETINGS
Regular meetings will be held at school buildings, beginning in February, as follows:
February 14
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
McKay (Hannah) Elementary School
Memorial Middle School
Edwards Elementary School
North Beverly Elementary School
McKeown Elementary School
SCHOOL COMMITTEE GOALS
Discussion and review of goals will be held at the February 14 regular meeting.
Members noted areas of particular concern they felt should be included and agreed to
limit the goals to five or six in number. President Cahill will work on drafts with
members and mail revised drafts to committee members for review.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Janet Norris
Secretary