1997-03-13BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
March 13, 1997
A special meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Thursday,
March 13, 1997 in the Briscoe Cafeteria, Briscoe Middle School.
Members Present:
Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Frutiger, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Krueger,
Ms. Levin, Mr. McHugh, Mayor ScanIon, Mrs. Seamans
and Mrs. Goodenough.
Members Absent:
None
Mrs. Goodenough called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Mrs. Goodenough presented a brief background of the search process as it
unfolded over the past several months, the activities of the consultant from
NESDEC, and the screening and interview of semi-finalists by the
Superintendent Search Committee. She named members of the Search
Committee and thanked them for their time and dedication to this important task.
Names of four finalists were forwarded by the Search Committee to the Full
Committee for interview and consideration for the position of Superintendent.
Mrs. Goodenough noted that one candidate withdrew last week.
Discussion and dialogue was held on the site visits conducted by School
Committee members over the past two weeks. Members reported individual
observations of particular strengths and accomplishments of each candidate,
as well as areas of weakness. As part of the discussion process, members
reviewed the needs assessment and candidate profile document from
NESDEC, using it as a guide to make recommendations on a candidate who
best fits the profile desired in the next superintendent.
· Ms. Levin nominated William Lupini for the position of Superintendent of
Schools. Nomination seconded.
· It was moved by Mrs. Frutiger and seconded to table the nomination.
A roll call vote was requested, which resulted in the following:
YES:
Mr. McHugh, Mayor ScanIon, Mrs. Seamans, Mr. Bjork,
Mrs. Frutiger, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Krueger, Ms. Levin
and Mrs. Goodenough.
NO: None
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Unanimously voted. Nomination tabled.
· It was moved by Mrs. Gillespie and seconded to postpone the decision for one
week in light of the recently acquired confidential information.
A roll call vote was requested, which resulted in the following:
YES: Mrs. Frutiger
NO: Mayor ScanIon, Mrs. Seamans, Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Gillespie,
Mrs. Krueger, Ms. Levin, Mr. McHugh and Mrs. Goodenough.
The vote was 1 for and 8 against the motion. Motion defeated.
· It was moved by Mr. Bjork and seconded to remove from the table the
nomination by Ms. Levin.
A roll call vote was requested, which resulted in the following:
YES: Mrs. Seamans, Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Frutiger, Mrs. Gillespie,
Mrs. Krueger, Ms. Levin, Mr. McHugh, Mayor ScanIon
and Mrs. Goodenough.
NO: None
Unanimously voted. Nomination returned to table.
· Mrs. Gillespie nominated Dr. Michael Pregot for Superintendent of Schools.
Nomination seconded.
When no other nominations were heard, nominations were declared closed.
A roll call vote on the nominations was requested, which resulted in the
following:
Voring for Mr. Lupini: Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Frutiger, Mrs. Krueger, Ms. Levin,
Mr. McHugh, Mayor ScanIon, Mrs. Seamans
and Mrs. Goodenough.
Voting for Dr. Pregot: Mrs. Gillespie.
The vote was 8 for Mr. Lupini and 1 for Dr. Pregot.
Mr. Lupini was elected Superintendent of Schools.
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Mrs. Goodenough declared a brief recess to contact Mr. Lupini and report back
on the position offer.
The meeting recessed at 9:30 PM.
The meeting reconvened at 9:35 PM.
Mrs. Goodenough enthusiastically announced that Mr. Lupini will accept the
position of Superintendent, and he is looking forward to coming to Beverly.
Mayor ScanIon requested brief discussion of suggestions to address concerns
at Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School with regard to high enrollments, and the
need for additional staff, including administrative assistance. Mr. Bjork stated
he met with Dr. Manville today regarding ways to alleviate some of the
problems. Administrative recommendations will be presented for consideration
at the next meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities on
Tuesday, March 18, 1997.
The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote at 9:50 PM.
Stella Mae Seamans
Secretary