2002-03-13BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
March 13, 2002
A regular meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Wednesday, March 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,
Judy Mulligan, School Business Manager, 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. Norris.
RECOGNITION
John Lyons, Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, assisted Superintendent
Lupini and President Coburn in recognition of students, coaches, and teams for their
accomplishments during the 2002-2003 winter athletic season:
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Boys Basketball: Bill Comb, Scott Gambale, Luke Vuylsteke, David Whigham
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Girls Basketball: Tara Murphy, Rachael Poor
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Ice Hockey: Matt O'Hearn, Brian Rubin, Chris Bernard
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Girls Winter Track: Jessica Carson, Allison Andruszkiewicz, Jackie Cook, Mary Woolaver
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Swimming: Lindsay McCarthy, Scott Oleson, Nicole Zarba
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Boys Winter Track: Jim Brady, Sean Conlon, Sarad Tomlinson
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Basketball Cheering: David Archer, Kenya Farrar, Shaina Newman
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Ice Hockey Cheering: Catherine Freni, Joan DiPietro
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Gymnastics: Kristen Reynolds, Mark Scialdone, Lauren Kelleher
Dr. Hayes, Assistant Superintendent and John Aucone, Briscoe Middle School Principal,
assisted Dr. Lupini and Ms. Coburn in recognizing Pauline LeClaire and Mike Scaparotti, Grade
Six Teachers, Briscoe Middle School, for organizing and implementing the Math Fair at Briscoe.
Special recognition and thanks was noted for Judy Miller, Director of Technology, for assistance
on the Math Fair.
Mayor Crean presented a special award to Judy Mulligan, Business Manager, for her efforts to
secure the Green Schools funding for the Centerville School building project.
A brief recess was declared at 7:24 PM.
The Committee reconvened at 7:35 PM.
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REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Liz Mueller reported on the following activities at Beverly High School:
- fundraiser to benefit AIDS and Ethiopia "Glimmer of Hope"
- ongoing recycling
- Student Senate formation of subgroups to represent more student voices
- Howard Zinn presentation well received
- Weekly lunch posters to promote food services
OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN CONCERNS
Dr. Tim Oman addressed the Committee regarding concerns about middle school
redistricting and viable options. A public hearing on the redistricting proposal will be
held Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 7:30 PM in the Briscoe Middle School Auditorium.
COMMUNICATIONS
Members noted receipt of communications regarding the following:
- early release days and the school calendar
- middle school redistricting
- Verizon-sponsored Olympic Team presentation at Briscoe Middle School
APPROVAL OF RECORDS
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It was moved by Ms. Norris and seconded to approve the records of the regular meeting
held February 13, 2002, as presented. So voted.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Community Audit for Arts Education
Richard King, Director of Fine Arts, presented the final report of the Community Audit for Arts
Education (from the Kennedy Center) and requested members review it for use in future planning.
Second Reading of Proposed District Policy
It was moved by Mr. Tallo and seconded to approve the High School Completion policy, as
presented for a Second Reading. So voted, with Ms. Norris voting in opposition to the motion.
School Calendar
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Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on
Curriculum, Instruction and Student Life, it was moved by Mayor Crean and seconded
to approve the 2002-2003 School Calendar, with five tentative early release days, as
presented. So voted, with Ms. Bell and Ms. Cronin voting in opposition to the motion.
Budget Transfers
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Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on Finance
and Facilities, it was moved by Ms. Norris and seconded to approve the following budget
transfers, as presented:
a) move $1,280 from ED700 62872 to ED710 62872
b) move $450 from SP410 62275 to SP410 62872
c) move $209.66 from ME610 62260 to ME710 62872
So voted.
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School Improvement Plans
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Upon the recommendation of the Administration and the Standing Committee on
Curriculum, Instruction and Student Life, it was moved by Ms. Cronin and seconded to
approve the School Council Improvement Plans for North Beverly Elementary School,
Beverly High School, McKeown Elementary School, Cove Elementary School, Ayers
Ryal Side Elementary School and Centerville Elementary School. So voted.
Superintendent's Performance Goals
This item will be deferred to the next regular meeting, following review by the Subcommittee on
Negotiations.
Informational Items
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Proposed rental of Edwards Elementary School by Salem Public Schools
Negotiations are proceeding; presently waiting on the RFP.
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Elementary Open Enrollment
Based on current projected elementary enrollments, a small number of parents will be notified
that we need to deny some requests for continued open enrollment due to anticipated class sizes.
Letters will be sent next week.
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April Regular Meeting
The start time for the regular meeting will be changed to 8:00 PM to accommodate
recognitions and Fine Arts Festival activities.
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MCAS 2002 Testing Schedule
April 2-12 Grade 3 Reading Test
April 9 English Language Arts Composition - Grades 4,7,10
May 13-24 All other content testing - Grades 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
A summary of the current MCAS graduation standard status of the Class of 2003 including
December retest results, was included in meeting materials.
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Changes in calendar and meeting dates are displayed on the beverlyschools.org website.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UPDATE ON SCHOOL COMMITTEE GOALS
Secondary Facilities
Mr. Tallo reported a meeting will be held March 27, 2002.
School Committee Goal I - Develop Plan to Improve Beverly High School Facility
No report at this time.
Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Life
Ms. Norris reported on the meeting held March 4, 2002. The Edwards School dance will
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be held June 1 and closing festivities are planned for June 2. . The next meeting will
be Monday, April 1, 2002 at 7:00 PM.
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School Committee Goal II - Promote Beverly High School
Efforts are underway to gather existing materials to promote Beverly High School.
Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities
Ms. Cronin reported on a meeting held February 26, 2002. Discussion items included a
FY02 budget update, FY03 budget presentation, transportation cost projections and
postponement of a Food Services RFP to FY04.
School Committee Goal V - Update District Policy Manual
Ms. Cronin is meeting with the Superintendent to determine next steps in the Policy
Manual revision process.
Subcommittee on Negotiations
School Committee Goal IV - Review Process and Documentation for Superintendent's Evaluation
Ms. Bell reported a meeting was held with Dr. Lupini regarding the evaluation document.
Another meeting will be held in the near future to consider revisions to the document.
School Committee Goal III - Develop a Strategic Plan for the Beverly Public Schools
Ms. Coburn reported discussions are underway to secure a consultant for this goal.
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It was moved by Ms. Norris and seconded to go into Executive Session to consider
negotiations with non-union personnel, take whatever action necessary, and not
return to Open Session.
A roll call vote resulted in the following:
YES: Ms. Brusil, Mayor Crean, Ms. Cronin, Ms. Norris,
Mr. Tallo, Ms. Bell, Ms. Coburn
NO: None
So voted.
The Committee recessed at 8:42 PM.
The Committee went into Executive Session at 8:50 PM.
Janet Norris
Secretary