2001-03-12BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
March 12, 2001
A regular meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Monday, March 12, 2001,
at the Beverly High School Library, Beverly, MA.
Members Present: Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Coburn, Mr. McHugh,
Mrs. Norris, Mayor Scanlon and Mr. Cahill.
Members Absent:Mrs. Brusil.
Also in Attendance:Dr. William Lupini, Superintendent of Schools,
Dr. James Hayes, Assistant Superintendent,
Dr. Judy DeLucia, Assistant Superintendent,
Mrs. Judy Mulligan, School Business Manager, and
Steven Cottle, Student Representative.
President Cahill called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. McHugh.
RECOGNITIONS
Superintendent Lupini, President Cahill, and Director of Athletics, Health and Physical
Education, Elaine Paradis, recognized Beverly High School students for athletic
accomplishments during the fall and winter seasons. Each student was introduced by
Ms. Paradis and presented with a small gift from President Cahill.
Boy's Soccer
Northeastern Conference Champions
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Seth Fishelson, Ali Kaaba,
Mike LeBlanc, Justin Rapp and Dan Belke
Girl's Soccer
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Brigid Burke, Jamie Connolly,
Sara Henderson, Stacey Lubas and Rachel Poor
Boy's Cross Country
Coach of the Year: Dave Jellerson
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Jim Brady, Jim Conlon
and Sarad Tomlinson
Girl's Cross Country
Northeastern Conference Sportsmanship Award
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Kate Carter
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Golf
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Chris Brewer
Field Hockey
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Bridget Palardy and Danielle Schnider
Football
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Pat Belmonte and Craig Boaman
Girl's Tennis
Northeastern Conference Sportsmanship Award
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Emily Price and Katy Sullivan
Boy's Basketball
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Marty Harrington
Girl's Basketball
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Bridgid Burke and Lisa Kochilaris
Gymnastics
Northeast Conference Champions
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Corey Bradley, Kristen Reynolds,
Mark Scialdone
Northeastern Most Valuable Player: Emily Rinaldo
Swimming
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Matt Davison, Lyndsay McCarthy,
Nicole Zarba
Boston Globe All Scholastic Team: Lyndsay McCarthy
Northeastern Conference Swimmer of the Year: Jessica Davidson
Girl's Indoor Track Team
Northeastern Conference Champions
Coach of the Year: Dave Jellerson
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Mary Ellen Lincicum, Bridget Palardy
Meaghan Neenan, Michea Holness and Katie Carter
Boy's Indoor Track Team
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Jim Brady, Sean Conlon,
Dave Richardson and Sarad Tomlinson
Ice Hockey
Northeastern Conference Sportsmanship Award
Northeastern Conference All Stars: Chris Bernard and Josh Karp
A brief recess was declared at 7:20 PM.
The Committee reconvened at 7:27 PM.
Regular Meeting
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OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN CONCERNS
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Several citizens and students attended the meeting in support of Roger Rosinski,
Head Football Coach. The following persons requested to address the Committee
regarding the resignation and retirement of Mr. Rosinski including Bruce Nardella,
Dick Young, Jeff Munroe, Sharon Boaman, Patrick Belmonte, Terry Silver, Russ
Rollins, Carol Goldenberg, Tom Aucone, Anne Cabral and Mel Deveau.
The Committee recessed at 8:20 PM.
The Committee reconvened at 8:22 PM.
·
Joan Murphy appeared before the Committee regarding the Cummings Center
construction and concerns related to danger for children crossing streets to walk to
school. She requested that the School Committee write a letter to the Planning Board
requesting consideration of traffic lights and safety procedures for students as they
contemplate approval for Cummings construction projects.
·
Bruce Dyas addressed the Committee regarding Time and Learning requirements,
and requested that middle schools be classified as secondary schools, including
eighteen (18) more minutes in the school day.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Approval of Field Trip
·
Upon the recommendation of the Administration, it was moved by Mrs. Coburn and
seconded to approve the request from Memorial Middle School for an overnight
field trip to Washington, DC, June 4-8, 2001, as presented. So voted.
REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Cottle reported students are conducting a Penny War to raise funds for a WWII
Memorial, and planning other events to foster school spirit at Beverly High School.
APPROVAL OF RECORDS
·
It was moved by Mrs. Coburn and seconded to approve the records of the regular
meeting held February 12, 2001, as presented. So voted.
COMMUNICATIONS
·
Scott Varney, Memorial Middle School student, has undergone successful heart
transplant surgery and is progressing well. Many fundraisers are being held to
cover Scott's medical expenses. Beverly and surrounding communities and
organizations have overwhelmingly responded to these efforts and members
acknowledged and thanked all people involved.
·
Congratulations to the BHS Jazz Ensemble on receiving a gold medal at the
Association of Jazz Educators, Northeast District Festival, and to the Drama Club
on the production of "A Memory Never Lost", written and directed by BHS senior,
Katie Letien.
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Congratulations to Joe Clement, Academic Division Leader for Mathematics, Science
and Technology, who was selected to serve on the Technology Engineering
Assessment Development Committee (MCAS).
·
Mayor Scanlon distributed materials on the proposed merger between the North
Shore Regional Vocational School District and Essex Agricultural and Technical
School. This will be placed on the agenda for discussion and consideration at the
April regular meeting.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
School Council Improvement Plans
·
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction,
and Student Life, it was moved by Mrs. Coburn and seconded to approve the
School Council Improvement Plans for Ayers Elementary School, Cove Elementary
School, McKeown Elementary School, and Beverly High School, as presented. So
voted.
Budget Transfers
·
Upon the recommendation of the Administration, it was moved by Mrs. Coburn and
seconded to approve the request for budget transfers, as presented by Business
Administrator, Mrs. Mulligan, with the amendment of BG780 (Maintenance of
Grounds) to $16,000, for a total of $276,500. So voted.
Authorization was given for the School Business Manager to transfer between various
salary lines to cover the cost of union contracts.
Last Day of School Year 2000-2001
Superintendent Lupini announced the last day for classes in the current school year will
be Tuesday, June 26, 2001, an early release day.
Massachusetts Youth Risk Behavior Survey
An executive summary of the Massachusetts Youth Risk Behavior Survey, conducted
at Beverly High School as part of the Department of Education statewide initiative, was
included in meeting materials.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Superintendent Open Forums:
Briscoe Middle School Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 PM
Patten Elementary School Tuesday, April 3 at 7:00 PM
Beverly High SchoolThursday, April 12 at 7:00 PM
Centerville Elementary SchoolThursday, April 26 at 7:00 PM
MASC Day on the HillThursday, April 12th 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Career and College Advisory Committee
A meeting was held earlier this evening.
Hurd Stadium Advisory Committee
The Superintendent and the Advisory Committee met with the Alumni Association and
outlined criteria regarding use of lights at Hurd Stadium July 4th. Approval will be
granted to the Association as it appears the criteria will be met.
Joint Secondary Facilities Committee
The next meeting will be held Thursday, February 22, 2001, at 7:00 PM, in the School
Committee Room, Briscoe Middle School.
Standing Committee on Curriculum Instruction, and Student Life
The March meeting will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at 7:00 PM, in the
School Committee Room, Briscoe Middle School.
Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities
Future meetings have been scheduled for March 19 and March 26, 2001, at 7:00 PM, in
the School Committee Room, Briscoe Middle School.
Subcommittee on Negotiations
All units have final contracts, except for ESP (educational support personnel).
Executive Session
·
It was moved by Mrs. Coburn and seconded to go into Executive Session to discuss
strategy regarding potential litigation, take whatever action necessary, and not
return to Open Session.
A roll call vote resulted in the following:
YES:Mr. McHugh, Mrs. Norris, Mayor Scanlon, Mrs. Bell,
Mrs. Coburn and Mr. Cahill.
NO:None
Unanimously voted.
The Committee recessed at 8:55 PM.
The Committee went into Executive Session at 9:07 PM.
Janet Norris
Secretary