2002-02-13BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
February 13, 2002
A regular meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Wednesday, February 13,
2002, at the City Council Chambers, Beverly City Hall, Beverly, MA.
Members Present: Ms. Bell, Ms. Brusil, Mayor Crean, Ms. Cronin,
Ms. Norris, Mr. Tallo and Ms. Coburn.
Members Absent: None
Also in Attendance: William Lupini, Superintendent of Schools,
James Hayes, Assistant Superintendent, and
Hans Baumhauer, Director of Operations.
President Coburn called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Bell.
RECOGNITION
President Coburn and Superintendent Lupini introduced and recognized the following
students from Beverly High School who received the 2001 Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate
of Mastery Award: Craig Baker, Stephen Cottle, James DeLuca, Kristjan Justesen and
Joshua Lewey (2001 graduates); and Lindsey Boyle, Kate Foster, Emily Kenney, Thomas
Milnes, Danielle Schnider and Nicole Simoes (2002 graduates).
Melissa Tetreault, Grade 11, Beverly High School, was named as the second place
winner in the VFW statewide audio-essay contest, "Voices of Democracy", for which
she was awarded a $100 prize.
A brief recess was declared at 7:09 PM.
The Committee reconvened at 7:19 PM.
REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Jeremy Levine reported on the following activities at Beverly High School:
- fundraiser to benefit AIDS and Ethiopia Food Relief
- recycling efforts
- productive meetings of the Student Senate
- good assembly for Howard Zinn presentation
COMMUNICATIONS
Members received communications regarding the following:
- full day kindergarten concerns including cost, exemptions, limited slots, lottery
- middle school redistricting
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- commendation of staff and students at Memorial Middle School on an excellent
production of "Oliver".
- positive feedback from another school community on our preschool program.
APPROVAL OF RECORDS
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It was moved by Ms. Norris and seconded to approve the records of the regular meeting
held January 16, 2002, as presented. So voted.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Field Trip Request(s)
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It was moved by Ms. Norris and seconded to approve the Memorial Middle
School "Nature's Classroom" (Team 6 White) overnight field trip request to
Charlton, MA, April 1, 2002 through April 5, 2002, as presented. So voted.
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It was moved by Ms. Bell and seconded to approve the Briscoe Middle School out
of state/overnight field trip request to Mt. Washington, NH, June 4, 2002 through
June 6, 2002, as presented by John Aucone, Principal, and Helen Coleman,
Assistant Principal. So voted.
Superintendent Lupini thanked both middle school principals and assistant principals
for the great job they did in seeking and exploring alternatives to the end of the year
field trips for Grade 8 students.
First Reading of Proposed District Policy
Following a brief discussion and minor revisions in wording, a first reading was
accepted on the proposed "High School Completion" policy. A second reading and
adoption will take place at the regular meeting in March.
Personnel
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Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance and
Facilities, it was moved by Ms. Brusil and seconded to approve the creation of
an ESP position at the Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School for the remainder
of the 2001-2002 school year, at a cost of $5,700. So voted.
School Improvement Plans
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Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction,
and Student Life, it was moved by Ms. Norris and seconded to approve the plans from
Hannah Elementary School, Briscoe Middle School, and Memorial Middle School,
as presented. So voted.
Information Items
The kindergarten registration deadline has been extended to March 15.
Discussions and parameters on the lease of the Edwards School by the Salem School
Department are ongoing, and a decision will be made by Salem officials after March 11.
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Secondary Facilities meetings will be held on Wednesday evenings, at 7:00 PM, on
March 27, April 24, May 22 and June 26 at Briscoe Middle School.
The 2002 MCAS Testing Schedule was presented in meeting materials.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE GOALS
Discussion was held on each proposed goal, as it was presented, reviewed, and revised.
The goals were accepted, in general, and will formally be approved, with revisions, at the
next regular meeting.
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It was moved by Ms. Norris and seconded to approve Goal I: Develop Plan to
improve the Beverly High School Facility. So voted, with Ms. Brusil voting in
opposition to the motion.
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It was moved by Ms. Cronin and seconded to approve Goal II: Promote Beverly High
School. Unanimously voted.
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It was moved by Ms. Bell and seconded to approve Goal III: Develop a Strategic Plan
for the Beverly Public Schools. So voted, with Ms. Coburn voting in opposition to the
motion.
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It was moved by Ms. Norris and seconded to approve Goal IV: Review Process and
Documentation for Superintendent's Evaluation. Unanimously voted.
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It was moved by Ms. Brusil and seconded to approve Goal V: Update District Policy
Manual. So voted with Ms. Cronin, Ms. Norris and Ms. Coburn voting in opposition
to the motion.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Secondary Facilities Committee
Mike Tallo announced the dates of future meetings, the last Wednesday of each month, at 7:00 PM
in the School Committee Room, Briscoe Middle School.
Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Life
Ms. Norris, Chair, reported on the meeting held February 4, 2002. The next meeting will be Monday,
March 4, 2002, at 7:00 PM in the School Committee Room, Briscoe Middle School.
Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities
Ms. Cronin, Chair, reported on a meeting held January 28, 2002. The next meeting will be held
Tuesday, February 26, 2002, at 7:00 PM in the School Committee Room, Briscoe Middle School.
Subcommittee on Negotiations
Ms. Bell announced a meeting will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2002, at 6:00 PM.
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It was moved by Ms. Norris and seconded to go into Executive Session to receive information
relative to pending litigation in the James Geller case, take whatever action necessary, and not
return to Open Session.
A roll call vote resulted in the following:
YES: Ms. Bell, Ms. Brusil, Mayor Crean, Ms. Cronin, Ms. Norris,
Mr. Tallo, Ms. Coburn.
NO: None
Unanimously voted.
The Committee recessed at 9:02 PM.
The Committee went into Executive Session at 9:10 PM.
Janet Norris
Secretary