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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Lease of Edwards Elementary School to Salem Public Schools
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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.
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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