2006-01-06 (2)
BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
January 7, 2006
A School Committee Retreat of the Beverly School Committee was held on Saturday, January 7, 2006,
at the President’s Residence Conference Room at Endicott College, 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,
Dr. Marie Galinski, Assistant Superintendent
Not in Attendance: Heidi Zimmerman, Administrator of Finance and Facilities
Emily O’Toole, Student Representative
Dr. Hayes introduced Naomi Stonberg, School Attorney and Mike Gilbert, MASC Regional
Representative.
Ms. Stonberg presented the following items to the Committee members, Collective Bargaining,
Open Meeting Law, Public Records, and Education Reform.
Following Ms. Stonberg’s presentation Mr. Gilbert, from the MASC went over the following
with the Committee, Roles and Responsibilities, Conflict of Interest and Public Records, School
Finance and Special Education.
At the completion of Mr. Gilbert’s presentation Dr. Hayes discussed the School Policy Manual.
He referenced specific policies he thought members should review.
The retreat adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Maria T. Decker
Secretary