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2001-12-11 BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS December 11, 2001 A regular meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Tuesday, December 11, 2001, at the Beverly High School Library, Beverly, MA. Members Present: Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Brusil, Mrs. Coburn, Mr. McHugh, Mrs. Norris, and Mr. Cahill. Members Absent: Mayor Scanlon. Also in Attendance: Dr. William Lupini, Superintendent of Schools, and Dr. James Hayes, Assistant Superintendent. President Cahill called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. McHugh, Mr. Cahill, and Mr. Cahill's sons. RECOGNITION Beverly High School Soccer Champs, Northeastern Conference Superintendent Lupini introduced newly appointed Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, John Lyons, and Bill Foye, Principal, Beverly High School. Mr. Lyons introduced Steve Sherriff, coach, and members of the Beverly High School Boy's Soccer Team, champions of the Northeastern Conference. Dr. Lupini and President Cahill recognized each player and commended them on their achievement. The championship plaque was presented to President Bill Cahill, who in turn, presented it to Beverly High School Principal, Bill Foye. National Merit Commended Students, Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test Mr. Foye, Dr. Lupini, and Mr. Cahill recognized National Merit Commended Students: Emily Kenney, Trevor Macomber, Thomas O'Hare and Nicole Simoes. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Dr. Lupini applauded and recognized Lara Collins and Elizabeth Taylor, English teachers at Beverly High School, who recently became the first Beverly teachers to complete all requirements for the professional development program, which recognizes outstanding teachers through a program of testing and portfolio assessment. School Committee Citizen Advisors President Cahill recognized and thanked Elaine Crowley, Steve Gallante, Judith Cronin, Jack Terrill and Michael Tallo for serving as citizen advisors to standing committees during the past two years. Regular Meeting December 11, 2001 Page 2 A brief recess was declared at 7:28 PM. The Committee reconvened at 7:35 PM. Mr. McHugh was excused from the meeting at 7:35 PM. REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Brian Rubin was unable to attend the meeting. Liz Mueller, co-chair of Student Senate, was in attendance. Miss Mueller spoke about several issues and projects that students are considering and/or working on including: 1) optional student evaluation of teachers, 2) meeting with Director of Food Services to assist in public relations effort, 3) recycling, 4) student lounge area, 5) enforcement of "no smoking", 6) fundraising drive, 7) bullying issue, 8) speaker invitation. COMMUNICATIONS Members received communications relative to the proposed privatization of food services, letter of thanks from Bill Coughlin regarding the excellent Veterans Day Assembly at BHS, and an invitation to participate in the Beverly Hospital Shadowing program. APPROVAL OF RECORDS · It was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded to approve the records of the joint meeting of the School Committee, City Council, and Building Commission held November 14, 2001, as presented. So voted. · It was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded to approve the records of the regular meeting held November 19, 2001, as presented. So voted. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Personnel · Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities, it was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded to endorse the creation of an ESP position for a student in grade one at Centerville Elementary School in order to fulfill the conditions of an IEP, at no additional cost. So voted. · Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities, it was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded to endorse the creation of an additional speech therapist position to accommodate an increased number of students receiving speech services, at a total cost of $33,000 for the remainder of the school year. So voted. · Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities, it was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded to endorse the creation of an additional occupational therapist position to accommodate an increased number of students receiving occupational services, at a total cost of $33,000 for the remainder of the school year. So voted. Regular Meeting December 11, 2001 Page 3 Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on · Finance and Facilities, it was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded to endorse the creation of a breakfast monitor position at all elementary schools where twenty or more students are participating in the breakfast program, at a cost of $550 for each position for the remainder of the current school year. So voted. Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on · Finance and Facilities, it was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded to approve an increase in the home tutor rate from $12 an hour to $15 an hour in order to be competitive with other school districts. So voted. Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on · Finance and Facilities, it was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded to approve the creation of two additional 7-D van driver positions in order to take back special education routes currently contracted out, at a total cost of $10,405 for the remainder of the current school year. So voted. Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on · Finance and Facilities, it was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded to approve the creation of one additional bus monitor position in order to take back special education routes currently contracted out, at a total cost of $4,592 for the remainder of the current school year. So voted. Policy Readings · Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Life, it was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded "Community Use of School Facilities" to adopt the policy, as presented for a Second Reading. So voted. · Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Life, it was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded "Use of School Facilities and Equipment" to adopt the policy, as presented for a Second Reading. So voted. Development of an RFP for Food Services · Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities, it was moved by Mrs. Coburn and seconded to authorize the Administration to develop a request for proposals (RFP) to explore the possibility of privatization of food services at all schools. So voted. Acceptance of Donation · Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities, it was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded to accept a gift of $100 from Leuders Environmental, Inc., made on behalf of Beverly customers. So voted. The Athletic Department will be the recipient of this year's donation. Regular Meeting December 11, 2001 Page 4 Lease of Edwards Elementary School to Salem Public Schools · It was moved by Mrs. Brusil and seconded to authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with Salem Public Schools for the lease of space at Edwards Elementary School to house Carlton School programs during the 2002-2003 school year. So voted. School Choice Ads Dr. Lupini stated that School Choice ads will be placed in the local papers next week, advertising student openings for the next school year. Administrative Salaries A listing of FY02 Leadership Team salaries is included in meeting materials. Overnight Field Trips Superintendent Lupini reported that parent surveys were conducted at both middle schools regarding a Grade 8 trip to Washington, DC for the 2001-2002 school year. Neither school will conduct a trip this year, but both schools are planning an alternative to the trip. Director of Operations Position Dr. Hayes, Assistant Superintendent, announced that interviews for the position of Director of Operations are being held, and names of finalists will be forwarded to the Superintendent next week. TILE Program After an extensive interview and selection process, the following Beverly teachers have been selected for participation in the Tri-District Initiative for Leadership in Education (TILE): Stacy Bucyk, Reading Teacher, Edwards Elementary School Sherry Wagner, Grade 3 Teacher, Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School Elizabeth Ciampa, English Teacher, Beverly High School Chris Sarantopoulos, Grade 3 Teacher, Centerville Elementary School Elizabeth Taylor, English Teacher, Beverly High School Wayne Clark, Media Specialist, Cove Elementary School Sue Charochak, Team Chairperson, Special Services Department Kate Winslow, World Language Teacher, Memorial Middle School Virginia Colton, Grade One Teacher, Edwards Elementary School COMMITTEE REPORTS Career and College Advisory Committee - no report Hurd Stadium Advisory Committee - no report School Based Health Advisory Committee. Discussion was held on the risk survey conducted at Beverly High School. A decision will be made whether to pursue this type of program in Beverly. Visits will be set up in January. Regular Meeting December 11, 2001 Page 5 Joint Secondary Facilities Committee A special Joint Meeting of the School Committee, City Council, Building Commission and Secondary Facilities Committee is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at the Beverly High School Library. Standing Committee on Curriculum and Instruction Mrs. Bell circulated records of meetings held the past year. The next meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, December 17, 2001. Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities The next meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 28, 2002. Subcommittee on Negotiations - no report ANNUAL REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Mr. Cahill presented the annual report, outlining accomplishments of School Committee goals. He thanked several individuals including fellow colleagues, Dr. Lupini and the Administration, Mayor Scanlon, members of the press, Jeremy Levine for taping meetings, and Jan Biegger, Executive Secretary. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 PM. Janet Norris Secretary