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BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
November 9, 1998
A regular meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Monday,
November 9, 1998 in the Beverly High School Library, Beverly, MA.
Members Present:
Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Brusil, Mr. Cahill, Mrs. Frutiger,
Mr. McHugh and Mrs. Goodenough.
Mayor ScanIon joined the Committee at 8:50 PM.
Members Absent:
None
Also in Attendance:
William Lupini, Superintendent of Schools,
Judy DeLucia, Assistant Superintendent,
Keith Manville, Assistant Superintendent,
and Judy Mulligan, School Business Manager.
Mrs. Goodenough called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Frutiger.
RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
· Presentation of Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
Certificate of Academic Excellence to grade twelve students, Lauren Brady and
Michael Vanne.
· Beverly High School Band, who claimed a silver medal in the MICA
performance evaluation on October 19 at Methuen as well as a silver medal at
the MICA state competition finals in Framingham on October 25.
· Jonathan Kersting, BHS senior, on achievement to the rank of Eagle Scout.
· Dave Farrar, BHS social studies teacher, as an Education Reform Teaching
Fellow.
· Wayne Clark, Grade 4 Teacher, Cove Elementary School, who received an
EDS grant to purchase classroom technology.
· Kevin O'Leary, North Beverly student, who is having his work featured on
holiday cards as part of the "Kards for Kids" program sponsored by the North
Shore Medical Center.
· Guy Rossi, retiree in the Edwards School community, for his continued work
in the Media Center.
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· Andy and Kathy Cooper, for donation of three Apple computers to the Cove
Elementary School.
· Former students who participated in the high school banking program for their
continued employment with the sponsor, Beverly National Bank.
· BHS students for receipt of awards from the Stephen Phillips Memorial
Charitable Trust: Stephanie Cameron, Erin Duram, Kristin Heil, William Soares,
Scott Taylor and Paul DeLuca, as well as other students who received renewal
awards.
Chairperson Linda Goodenough declared a brief recess at 7:19 PM.
The Committee reconvened at 7:25 PM.
Such Other Matters
· Freshman football members planted trees at Beverly High School as part of a
community service project.
· Attendance at the "Beyond 2000" Jamie Volmer presentation at Endicott College.
· Attendance at the MASC/MASS Joint Conference in Hyannis by
Superintendent Lupini, Mrs. Brusil and Mrs. Goodenough.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
Ali Souris, alternate student representative, reported the Student Council is
planning several events to promote pride and spirit at BHS. She stated that a
student representative will plan to attend and participate in regular meetings.
RECORDS OF MEETINGS
· It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to approve the records of the
October 13, 1998 regular meeting, as presented. So voted.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Goodenough requested that subcommittee chairs submit end of the year
reports to her by Thanksgiving, to prepare the annual report for the regular
meeting in December.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
· Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Curriculum,
Instruction and Student Life, it was moved by Mrs. Frutiger and seconded to
approve the School Improvement Plan of the Hannah Elementary School,
as presented. Unanimously voted.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Mr. Lupini presented an overview of the MCAS program, explained the
reporting process that will be utilized, and the timeline for release of test results
to parents and the community the week of December 7. Weekly meetings with
principals are being held, and the Superintendent is writing weekly columns in
the newspaper, informing parents about the program and interpretation of the
tests.
Job Description
· It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to approve the job description for the
"Special Education Team Leader" position, with two changes, as presented.
Unanimously voted.
Relocation Plan
Superintendent Lupini presented a Recommendation on Relocation of Students
During the Elementary Building Program, Revised, October, 1998. The revision
to the plan is to move the Hannah kindergarten (half-day) and grade one to
Patten Elementary School instead of the renovated Ayers School.
· It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to approve the Relocation Plan for
the Elementary Schools for the 1999-2000 school year, with revisions as
presented by the Superintendent and approved by the Standing Committee on
Finance and Facilities. Unanimously voted.
Out of State Field Trip
· Following a presentation and request by Mrs. Conkiln, Memorial Middle
School French Teacher, it was moved by Mr. Cahiil and seconded to approve
the request from Memorial Middle School staff for a French class trip to Quebec
City, Canada in March, 1999. Unanimously voted.
Superintendent Lupini presented written updates on school building projects,
and Superintendent Goals.
Policy Consideration
First Readings
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Curriculum,
Instruction, and Student Life, a revised policy on Discrimination/Harassment
was presented for a First Reading, with noted changes and revisions.
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Curriculum,
Instruction, end Student Life a policy on Pediculosis was presented for a First
Reading. The policy will be revised to include notification end transfer of
information on a student to day care provider(s).
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance and
Facilities, a policy on Safe Schools was presented for a First Reading.
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Second Readings
· It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to approve the policy on Student
Activity Accounts, as presented. Unanimously voted.
° It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to approve the policy on Substitute
Teachers (implemented November 2, 1998), as presented. Unanimously voted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Hurd Stadium Advisory Committee
Mr. McHugh reported final construction is in progress for completion before
the Thanksgiving Day game.
Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities
Mr. Bjork reported on a meeting held October 26, 1998. Minutes are included in
meeting materials.
Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Life
Mrs. Frutiger reported on a meeting held November 2, 1998. Minutes are
included in meeting materials.
Subcommittee on Negotiations
No report at this time.
Joint Secondary Facilities Committee
Mr. Cahill reported a meeting will be held December 2, 1998.
· It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to go into Executive Session to
consider discussions with union personnel, and take whatever action
necessary, and not retum to Open Session.
A roll call vote was requested, which resulted in the following:
YES:
Mrs. Brusil, Mr. Cahill, Mrs. Frutiger, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Bjork,
and Mrs. Goodenough.
NO: None
Unanimously voted.
· It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to go into Executive Session to
consider discussions with non-union personnel, and take whatever action
necessary, and not retum to Open Session.
A roll call vote was requested, which resulted in the following:
YES:
Mr. Cahill, Mrs. Frutiger, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Brusil,
and Mrs. Goodenough.
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NO: None
Unanimously voted.
· It was moved by Mr. Cahill and seconded to go into Executive Session to
consider approval of records of executive sessions, and take whatever action
necessary, and not return to Open Session.
A roll call vote was requested, which resulted in the following:
YES: Mrs. Frutiger, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Bjork, Mrs. Brusil, Mr. Cahill,
and Mrs. Goodenough.
NO: None
Unanimously voted.
The Committee recessed at 8:20 PM.
The Committee went into Executive Session at 8:30 PM.
Secretary
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