1999-06-14BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
June 14, 1999
A regular meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Monday,
June 14, 1999 in the Beverly High School Library, Beverly, MA.
Members Present:
Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Brusil, Mrs. Frutiger, Mrs. Goodenough,
Mr. McHugh, and Mr. Cahill.
Members Absent:
Mayor Scanlon.
Also in Attendance:
William Lupini, Superintendent of Schools,
Judy DeLucia, Assistant Superintendent
Keith Manville, Assistant Superintendent,
and Judy Mulligan, School Business Manager.
President Bill Cahill called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Centerville Grade Three students.
RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
· Superintendera Lupini recognized administrators and teachers who have retired or
resigned from the Beverly Public Schools:
Larry Drouin, Director of Fine Arts
Tom Tanous, Assistant Principal, Beverly High School
Dr. Keith Manville, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
Jacqueline Auffrey, Edwards Elementary school
Charles Gilligan, Memorial Middle School
George Kinnaly, Beverly High School
Gina McGurn, Cove Elementary School
Emily Morency, McKeown Elementary School
Nancy Robinson, Briscoe Middle School
Janice Smith, Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School
Kathleen Symonds, Elementary Physical Education
· Emily Kenney, Grade 8 student at Memorial Middle School last spring, was recognized for
scoring "Advanced" on all three of the MCAS tests.
· Lisa Andruskiewicz, a 1999 BHS graduate, was applauded for being a panelist at the 3rd
Annual Massachusetts Student-Athlete Citizenship Awards Ceremony.
· Lee Gaudette, Grade Five student at Edwards Elementary School, was applauded as the
winner of the Beverly Public Schools Elementary Handbook cover contest. He displayed the
cover for everyone to see.
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· Chris Sarantopoulos' Grade Three students, Centerville Elementary School, were recognized
individually by Superintendent Lupini and President Cahill for having their environmental
poster entry selected by the state as the winner in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Paul G. Keough Earn Artist Program.
· Pauline LeClair's Grade Six students, Briscoe Middle School, were recognized for taking top
prizes in the Junior Solar Sprint, advancing to the National Regional Championships in Maine.
· Jeremy Wolfe, Grade Seven student, Memorial Middle School, was applauded for being
admitted to the Johns Hopkins University sponsored Center for Academic Advancement.
Jeremy will attend a three-week class at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA.
· Justin Shairs and Anne Grant, 1999 BHS graduates, were recognized as 1998-1999
Scholastic All-Stars by the Northeastern Conference.
· Nicole Simoes and Kate Foster, Beverly High School student members of the Mission
Statement group, were individually applauded by Superintendent Lupini and President Cahill
for outstanding contribution to the High School accreditation process.
· Superintendent Lupini, Assistant Superintendent Dr. DeLucia, and President Cahill
individually recognized teachers who worked on Elementary and Secondary Curriculum
Renewal Projects during the past year, and presented each of them with an Excellence in
Education Award.
Mr. Cahill declared a brief recess at 7:30 PM.
The Committee reconvened at 7:42 PM.
Briscoe Middle School Field Trip to Washington, DC
President CahiH recognized citizens in the audience who raised questions and concerns
over the recent incident during the Briscoe Grade Eight trip to Washington DC. Mr.
Cahill and Superintendent Lupini made brief statements regarding an investigation being
conducted and emphasized that privacy for the student and her family will be of primary
importance. Constructive suggestions were offered regarding review of overnight field
trip guidelines and policy statement. Parents and citizens were urged to offer input into
the policy and guideline review.
Approval of Records
· It was moved by Mrs. Goodenough and seconded to approve the records of the regular
meeting held May 10, 1999, as presented. Unanimously voted.
· It was moved by Mrs. Goodenough and seconded to approve the records of the special
meeting held June 8, 1999, as presented. Unanimously voted.
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MASC Resolution
· It was moved by Mr. Bjork and seconded to submit the following resolution for
consideration at the 1999 Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Association of School
Committees. Unanimously voted.
"Whereas the Education Reform Act of 1993 has resulted in the creation of
curriculum frameworks specifying what all students are expected to know
and be able to do, together with a system for holding students and districts responsible
for student mastery of these frameworks, and
Whereas the Education Reform Act of 1993 included the concept of a foundation
budget which represents the level of spending necessary to give all students in a school
district an adequate education, and
Whereas the current foundation budget formula does not accurately reflect the true
cost of providing an education that will enable all students to master the curriculum
frameworks, but instead understates certain costs,
Now therefore, be it resolved by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees
that the Commonwealth has an obligation to its children to establish a Foundation
Budget formula that reflects the true cost of educating all students in a way that will
enable them to master the curriculum frameworks, together with a funding
mechanism that ensure that each school district can realistically fund education the
level required by such a budget within existing fiscal constraints - in particular, those
of Proposition 2 1/2, and
Be it further resolved that the Massachusetts Association of School Committees file
legislation and pursue every possible means to ensure that the Commonwealth meets
its obligation to enable students to meet the high standards established as a result of
the Education Reform Law of 1993, by guaranteeing each school district the resources
necessary to accomplish this task. "
Communications and Other Recognition
Members and Administration offered kudos and recognition of these notable happenings:
· Highly successful and "awesome" 1999 Beverly High School Graduation
· High School Jazz Concert at Lynch Park
· Memorial Day Program at Briscoe with the Lt. Governor present
· Memorial Day Program and Dedication of Fortunato Plaque at McKeown School
· Article in newspaper on "Oklahoma" presentation at Briscoe by Ed Brown
· Presentation & diplomas to W.W.II Veterans as a dynamic and moving experience
· Concerns relative to adding a traffic supervisor at the Hale Street crossing area in the
Cove area.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
· Legal Fees
· It was moved by Mrs. Goodenough and seconded to approve the rate increase of Special
Education Legal Counsel, Tom Nuttal (Kenney, ConIcy, Sullivan & Smith) as of
September 1, 1999 - Partners' time $150.00 per hour; Associates' time $115.00 per hour;
Paraprofessional time $60.00 per hour; and School Committee Legal Counsel, Naomi
Stonberg rate increase to $135.00 per hour, a two year period, effect July 1, 1999 through
June 30, 2001. Unanimously voted.
· Offlee of Civil Rights
Notification was received from the Program Director, Office of Civil Rights, closing the
monitoring of a complaint against the district, as well as compliments to the District on
"efforts to educate the school community about important equity issues." Superintendent
Lupini thanked Emily Rockwell for her efforts in this area, as Title IX Coordinator.
Budget Transfers
· Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities, it was
moved by Mr. Bjork to approve the budget transfers as recommended by the School
Business Manager in a memo dated May 24, 1999. Unanimously voted.
· MCAS Revised Testing Schedule for 2000-2001
Information was distributed to members on the revised testing schedules.
· Early Release Days for 1999-2000
· Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, and
Student Life, it was moved by Mrs. Frutiger and seconded to adopt the following early
release day schedule (K-12) for the 1999-2000 school year:
Thursday, September 16, 1999 (4 hour day)
Wednesday, October 13, 1999 (4 hour day)
Tuesday, November 16, 19999 (4 hour day)
Tuesday, January 18, 2000 (all day)
Thursday, February 10, 2000 (4 hour day)
Unanimously voted.
· Upon the recommendation of the Standing
Student Life, it was moved by Mrs. Frutiger
for the 1999 Beverly Summer School:
Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, and
and seconded to adopt the following courses
Middle School English
Middle School General Science
General Science
Chemistry
United States History
World History from 1600
Middle School Mathematics
Middle School Social Studies
Biology
Basic Applied Science
World History to 1600
Pre-Algebra
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Algebra I
Geometry
English 9
English 11
Physical Education
Unanimously voted.
Algebra II
Basic Applied Mathematics
English 10
English 12
Computers
· Superintendent Goals for 1999-2000
· It was moved by Mrs. Goodenough and seconded to adopt the Superintendent Goals for
1999-2000, as presented, with one additional goal: g) develop a transition plan for the
Redistricting Plan. Unanimously voted.
* Building Issues
Superintendent Lupini presented a written report on building issues and updates.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Grade Configuration Committee
Mr. Lupini reported a productive committee meeting was held June 17, 1999. Bob
Spears, New England League of Middle Schools, was the presenter. The committee will
report back to the School Committee in October or November.
Hurd Advisory Committee
Mr. McHugh reported painting work is being done, welders have completed work, and a
safety report was submitted attesting to the safety of the stands.
Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities
Mr. Bjork presented minutes of the meeting held May 24, 1999. The next meeting will be held
Tuesday, June 22, 1999 to consider revisions to the proposed budget. Following that meeting,
a Special School Committee will be held at 8:00 PM to consider the revised budget.
Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Life
Mrs. Frutiger stated the next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 29, 1999.
The Behavior Code, adopted in 1994-95, will be reactivated in the Beverly Schools.
Minutes of the June 8, 1999 meeting will be forthcoming.
Subcommittee on Negotiations
Mr. Cahill presented AFSCME Agreements, ratified by each respective group.
Superintendent Lupini and Mr. Cahill outlined highlights and changes in the proposed
agreements, each a two-year contract with salary increase of 3%/3%.
· It was moved by Mrs. Goodenough and seconded to accept the tentative agreement with
AFSCME Custodians Unit, as presented. Unanimously voted.
· It was moved by Mrs. Goodenough and seconded to accept the tentative agreement with
AFSCME Clerical Unit, as presented. Unanimously voted.
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· It was moved by Mrs. Goodenough and seconded to accept the tentative agreement with
AFSCME Bus Drivers Unit, as presented. Unanimously voted.
· It was moved by Mrs. Goodenough and seconded to accept the tentative agreement with
AFSCME Cafeteria Workers Unit, as presented. Unanimously voted.
Executive Session
· It was moved by Mrs. Goodenough and seconded to go into Executive Session to
conduct negotiations with non-union personnel, take whatever action necessary, and not
return to Open Session.
A roll call vote was requested, which resulted in the following:
Mrs. Brusil, Mrs. Frutiger, Mrs. Goodenough,
Mr. McHugh, Mr. Bjork and Mr. Cahill.
NO: None
Unanimously voted.
· It was moved by Mrs. Goodenough and seconded to go into Executive Session to
conduct negotiations with union personnel, take whatever action necessary, and not return
to Open Session.
A roll call vote was requested, which resulted in the following:
Mrs. Frutiger, Mrs. Goodenough, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Bjork,
Mrs. Brusil and Mr. Cahill.
NO: None
Unanimously voted.
· It was moved by Mrs. Goodenough and seconded to go into Executive Session to
receive information relative to the Tom Durkin litigation case, take whatever action
necessary, and not return to Open Session.
A roll call vote was requested, which resulted in the following:
Mrs. Goodenough, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Brusil,
Mrs. Frutiger and Mr. Cabill.
NO: None
Unanimously voted.
The Committee recessed at 9:02 AM.
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The Committee went into Executive Session at 9:10 PM.
Elizabeth Frutiger
Secretary