2006-01-06
BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
January 4, 2006
An Organization Meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Wednesday, January 4, 2006,
at the City Council Chambers, Beverly City Hall, Beverly, MA.
Members Present: Ms. Brusil, Ms. Cesa, Mayor Scanlon, Mr. Manzo, Mr. Manzi, Mr.
Latter, and Ms. Decker
Also in Attendance: Dr. James Hayes, Superintendent of Schools,
Not in Attendance: Dr. Marie Galinski, Assistant Superintendent,
Heidi Zimmerman, Administrator of Finance and Facilities
Emily O’Toole, Student Representative
Superintendent James Hayes called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Ms. Cesa led the pledge of allegiance.
Dr. Hayes stated the reason for the meeting:
In accordance with Section B, School Committee Governance and Operations, of the Policy
Manual, "An Organizational Meeting shall be held the first Monday in January at which
time the officers of the School Committee shall be elected."
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Office of President
Superintendent Hayes declared nominations open for the Office of President.
It was moved by Ms. Cesa and seconded to nominate Ms. Brusil. There being no further
nominations, it was moved, seconded and voted to close nominations. A roll call vote on the
nominations resulted in the following:
For Ms. Brusil: Mayor Scanlon, Mr. Manzi, Mr. Manzo, Mr. Latter, Ms. Brusil, Ms. Cesa and
Ms. Decker
The vote being unanimous, Ms. Brusil was elected President.
Superintendent Hayes turned the meeting over to the newly elected President
Office of Vice President
Ms. Brusil declared nominations open for the Office of Vice President. It was moved by Ms.
Decker and seconded to nominate Ms. Cesa for Vice President. There being no further
nominations, it was moved, seconded and voted to close nominations. A roll call vote on the
nomination resulted in the following:
Voting for Ms. Cesa: Mayor Scanlon, Mr. Manzi, Mr. Manzo, Mr. Latter, Ms. Brusil, Ms. Cesa
and Ms. Decker
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The vote being unanimous, Ms. Cesa was elected Vice President.
Office of Secretary
Ms. Brusil declared nominations open for the Office of Secretary. It was moved by Mr. Latter
and seconded to nominate Ms. Decker as Secretary. There being no further nominations, it was
moved, seconded and voted to close nominations. A roll call vote on the nomination resulted in
the following:
Voting for Ms. Decker: Mayor Scanlon, Mr. Manzi, Mr. Manzo, Mr. Latter, Ms. Brusil, Ms.
Cesa and Ms. Decker
The vote being unanimous, Ms. Decker was elected Secretary.
Appointment of Subcommittee Members and Chairperson(s)
Ms. Brusil announced the members appointed to the following committees:
A. Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities – Mr. Manzo, Chair, Mr. Latter and
Ms. Brusil.
B. Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Life – Ms. Cesa, Chair,
Ms. Decker and Mr. Manzi
C. Negotiations Committee – Mr. Latter, Chair, Ms. Cesa and Ms. Brusil
D. Policy Review Committee – Ms. Decker, Chair, Mr. Manzi and Ms. Cesa
Ms. Brusil took this opportunity to outline some of the projects and goals that she hopes to
accomplish during her time as President. She told of her plans to focus on the accreditation issue
and MCAS. Ms. Brusil said she plans on adding ten minutes of discussion of school and
educational issues by members at the onset of the meeting. Ms. Brusil also asked for the support
of parents and the residents of Beverly in changing the way we use and teach technology. In
closing Ms. Brusil thanked the members of the Community and School Committee for their
support and confidence in her.
Report from Superintendent Hayes
Action Items:
The Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities Subcommittee recommends the following
motion for School Committee approval: that school property, athletic fields, and areas adjacent
to school sites not be included in any City of Beverly plan to create additional “dog park”
locations within the City. Dr. Hayes recommended to the Committee that they not act on this
motion. He explained that there had not been enough time for public input and that it should be
sent back to Finance and Facilities. There was no action taken therefore the motion dies.
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities a motion was
made by Ms. Brusil and seconded by Mr. Manzo to approve one ESP for the School Opportunity
So voted.
Program at Briscoe Middle School (not to exceed $9,092).
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities a motion was
made by Ms. Brusil and seconded by Ms. Cesa to approve one At-Risk Counselor for Briscoe
So voted.
Middle School (cost of approximately $42,000).
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Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities a motion was
made by Ms. Brusil and seconded by Ms. Decker to approveone part-time custodian at Briscoe
Middle School and one part-time custodian at Beverly High School (each 15 hours per week;
So voted.
total cost not to exceed $9,000).
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance & Facilities a motion was
made by Ms. Brusil and seconded by Mr. Latter to approve an exemption to M.G.L. 272, Section
40A, for the Inaugural Ball at Beverly High School on Saturday, January 7, 2006. The effect of
So voted.
this motion is to allow the sale and possession of alcoholic beverages at that event.
Opportunity for Questions from the Press:
None
Mayor Scanlon took this opportunity to invite the public to the Inaugural Ball on Saturday,
January 7, 2006 at Beverly High School.
It was moved by Ms. Brusil and seconded by Mr. Manzo to adjourn. Unanimously voted.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Maria Decker
Secretary