2012-01-03BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
January 3, 2012
An Organizational Meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Tuesday, January 3,
2012 in the Library at Beverly High School in Beverly, MA.
Members Present: David Manzi, Paul Manzo, Maria Decker, Annemarie Cesa, Kris
Silverstein, Mayor Scanlon and Matthew Kavanagh
Also in Attendance: Dr. Marie E. Galinski, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Maryellen
Duffy, Assistant Superintendent, Jean Sherburne, Director of
Finance & Operations and Donna Bergeron, Executive Secretary
to the Superintendent and School Committee
Dr. Galinski called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m.
Mr. Kavanagh led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dr. Galinski stated the reason for the meeting:
In accordance with Section B, School Committee Governance and Operations, of
the Policy Manual, "An Organizational Meeting shall be held the first week in
January at which time the officers of the School Committee shall be elected. "
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Office of President
Superintendent Galinski declared nominations open for the Office of President.
A motion was made by Annemarie Cesa and seconded by Mayor Scanlon to nominate
Maria Decker. There were no further nominations.
A roll call vote on the nominations resulted in the following:
Those in favor of Ms. Decker:
Paul Manzo, Mayor Scanlon, Kris Silverstein, David Manzi, Matthew Kavanagh, Maria
Decker and Annemarie Cesa.
The vote being unanimous, Maria T. Decker was elected President.
Superintendent Galinski turned the meeting over to newly elected President Decker.
Office of Vice President
President Decker declared nominations open for the Office of Vice President.
A motion was made by David Manzi and seconded by Kris Silverstein to nominate Paul
Manzo. There were no further nominations.
A roll call vote on the nominations resulted in the following:
Those in favor of Paul Manzo:
Annemarie Cesa, Paul Manzo, Mayor Scanlon, Kris Silverstein, David Manzi,
Matthew Kavanagh and Maria Decker.
The vote being unanimous, Paul A. Manzo was elected Vice - President.
Office of Secretary
President Decker declared nominations open for the Office of Secretary.
A motion was made by David Manzi and seconded by Kris Silverstein to nominate
Matthew Kavanagh. There were no further nominations.
A roll call vote on the nominations resulted in the following:
Those in favor of Matthew Kavanagh:
Matthew Kavanagh, Annemarie Cesa, Paul Manzo, Mayor Scanlon, Kris
Silverstein, David Manzi and Maria Decker.
The vote being unanimous, Matthew J. Kavanagh was elected Secretary.
Appointment of Subcommittee Members and Chairperson(s)
President Decker announced the members appointed to the following committees:
A. Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities — Paul A. Manzo, Chair
B. Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Life — Annemarie Cesa, Chair
C. Negotiations Committee — Matthew Kavanagh, Chair
D. Policy Review Committee — David Manzi, Chair
President Decker expressed her appreciation to the school committee members saying
that she looks forward to working together. Ms. Decker reminded committee members of
the upcoming School Committee Retreat on Saturday, January 7 at Project Adventure.
Ms. Decker stated that the Citizen Advisor applications are in the process of being
reviewed and will be announced at the next meeting.
Motion to Adjourn
Annemarie Cesa made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Kris
Silverstein and approved by a vote of 7:0. The meeting adjourned at 1:20p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Matthew J. Kavanagh
Secretary