2010-05-12
BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Beverly, Massachusetts
A regular meeting of the Beverly School Committee was held on Wednesday, May 12,2010 in the Beverly City Hall,
Council Chambers in Beverly, MA.
Members Present:
Mr. Manzi, Mr. Manzo, Ms. Decker, Ms. Cesa, Ms. Silverstein and Ms. Fogarty
Members Not Present:
Mayor Scanlon
Also in Attendance:
Dr. James Hayes, Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Marie Galinski, Assistant
Superintendent of Schools; Joan Liporto, Director of Finance & Operation; Donna
Bergeron, Administrative Assistant to the School Committee; Stacy Bucyk, Cove
School Principal, Margaret Roy and Ilene Conway, Cove School Teachers; Sean
Gallagher, Beverly High School Principal; and James Coffey, Beverly High School
Athletic Director
Call to Order
Ms. Cesa called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Manzi led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Recognition of Students, Employees and Community Members
Dr. Hayes and Ms. Cesa recognized Bob Gass upon his retirement as Executive Director of the Northshore
Education Consortium.
Dr. Hayes, Ms. Cesa and Principal Sean Gallagher recognized members of the Beverly High School Science Team
which came in first place during the April competition of the North Shore Science League.
Millie Chapman Milovan Jovic Jen Joy
Gabriel Buchman Mary Richards James Powers
Ann Tran Kelsey Walsh Katherine Flaherty
Dr. Hayes, Ms. Cesa and Mr. James Coffey, Beverly High School Athletic Director recognized our Beverly High
School Winter 2010 NEC All Stars and Award Winners.
Open Forum for Citizen Input into Non-Agenda-Related Items
The following individuals addressed the committee with their concerns regarding the possible return of some open
enrolled students and increased elementary class sizes: Mr. James Noel, 5 Myrtle Street and Ms. Catherine Barrett,
13 Lowell Street.
Open Forum for Citizen Concerns or Citizen Input into Agenda-Related Items
None
Approval of Meeting Records
A motion was made by Ms. Decker and seconded by Mr. Manzi to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2010
Regular School Committee meeting with corrections. So voted.
Report from Student Representative to the School Committee
None
Communications from Committee Members
· In responding to questions raised by the two parents who spoke earlier on open enrollment and class size, Paul
Manzo summarized the challenges inherent in creating an operating budget to address district-wide needs.
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· Maria Decker received calls on FYll budget development, the elementary enrichment program (EEC), ROTC
and open enrollment. The Centerville school continues to work with neighbors and engineers regarding
ongoing parking issues; she also relayed concerns of poor lighting in the cafeteria at that facility.
· David Manzi received communications from parents about EEC, FYll budget development and the high school
ROTC program. He continues to hear positive comments about the new high school.
· Karen Fogarty reported the same communications regarding FYll budget development and received two
anonymous calls regarding a recent article in a local newspaper.
· In addition to comments on FYll budget development, Kris Silverstein praised the efforts of Briscoe students
and staff members following a recent performance of the musical "Oz." Ms. Silverstein congratulated students
who participated in the recent "can sculpture" event.
· Annemarie Cesa reported on a tardy issue at the high school which was addressed, calendar conflicts and the
scheduled "Up All Night" program for graduating seniors.
Report from Superintendent Hayes
1. Overnight Field Trip Proposal- Albertville & Paris, France
Ms. Lisa Chernyak and Ms. Jan Preston, sponsors of the proposed overnight field trip to Albertville and Paris
France, reported that 12 students signed up for the trip tentatively scheduled to take place during April, 2011.
According to Ms. Preston, students will live with host families during their stay in Albertville and will spend four
days in Paris at the end of the trip. The cost for all expenses will be approximately $1600 to $2000.
A motion was made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by Ms. Decker to approve the overnight field trip to Albertville and
Paris, France. So voted.
2. School Choice
Dr. Hayes recommended that the district continue participating in the School Choice program and recommended the
following parameters for the 2010-2011 school year; a vote to approve these parameters is required.
Grade
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Continuing
Students
1
2
4
1
5
3
2
3
9
6
3
11
17
Recommended
Maximums
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
A motion was made by Mr. Manzi to approve the continued participation in the School Choice program at the
indicated levels. The motion was seconded by Ms. Decker. So voted.
3. Naming of the Centerville Playground
Ms. Michelle Curreri, Co-President of the Centerville PTO, presented the Committee with information and a
proposal to name the new Centerville Playground in honor of the late Liz Bettencourt, a former Centerville parent.
Ms. Cesa thanked Ms. Curreri and stated that the committee will review the proposal.
4. Cove Student Council
Cove School Principal Stacy Bucyk and Cove educators Margaret Roy and Ilene Conway described the new Student
Council at their school. Student council members participate in community projects and recognize peers who have
improved school climate with "star student awards." Student Council members Alexis Sutyak, Amanda Rosenberger
and Adam Ellis described their roles and answered questions from committee members.
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5. BHS Construction Project Update
Dr. Hayes reported that the school district took ownership of Building "C" (lockers, upper gym) on April 26, 2010.
Students are now eating lunches in the upper gym and cafeteria staff members are preparing meals in the new
kitchen. Building contractors have taken over the field house, former kitchen area and cafeteria for renovation.
Color samples for the school logo were approved. Dr. Hayes indicated that the auditorium and music rooms may be
available at the opening of school in September, 2010 and that the new health clinic staff will include a nurse
practitioner.
6. North Beverly Star newsletter
Dr. Hayes distributed a copy of the "North Beverly Star," a newsletter published by the 5th grade at North Beverly
Elementary School. The issue featured an interview with Superintendent Hayes.
Report from School Committee President
Ms. Cesa reported that there will be a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday 5/17/2010 to continue work on
the FYll school district operating budget.
Committee Reports
Standing Committee on Finance & Facilities (Paul Manzo, Chairperson)
Mr. Manzo reported that the Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities last met on April 28, 2010. At that time
they discussed collection of revenues, operating expenditures and the current Buildings and Grounds report.
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance & Facilities a motion was made by Mr. Manzo
and seconded by Mr. Manzi to approve the attached policy regarding "Equal Employment Opportunity &
Affirmative Action". So voted.
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance & Facilities a motion was made by Mr. Manzo
and seconded by Mr. Manzi to approve the attached policy regarding "Tobacco Free Workplace". So voted.
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance & Facilities a motion was made by Mr. Manzo
and seconded by Ms. Fogarty to approve the following budget transfers totaling $50,032 from the OT275 61000
Substitute Teachers account to the following lines. So voted.
A Y335 61961
CE33561961
CE075 61125
HA07561115
Ayers Nurse's Salary
Centerville Nurse's Salary
Centerville Grade 2 Teacher's Salary
Hannah Kindergarten Teacher's Salary
$10,000
$9,398
$25,408
$5,226
Mr. Manzo stated that the May 19th Finance and Facilities meeting has been cancelled and the next meeting will be
Wednesday, June 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Life (Maria Decker, Chairperson)
Ms. Decker reported that the Curriculum, Instruction and Student Life Committee last met on April 7th. At that time
they reviewed recent updates to the District's Medication Protocols with Nurse Leader Cathy Riccio and School
Physician Dr. Sheryl Silva. Ms. Riccio provided results of the state mandated BMI screening. The committee
received School Improvement Plan Progress Reports from Ayers, Centerville, and Briscoe Schools and a
presentation from District Foreign Language Director Doug Guy.
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, & Student Life a motion was
made by Ms. Decker and seconded by Mr. Manzi to approve the attached policy regarding "Staff Ethics" (Section
G: Personnel). So voted.
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, & Student Life a motion was
made by Ms. Decker and seconded by Mr. Manzi to approve the attached policy regarding (16A) "Field Trips,
Foreign (Out-of-Country) Trips, & Foreign Exchange Programs". After some discussion the policy was tabled until
the June 16th School Committee meeting.
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Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, & Student Life a motion was
made by Ms. Decker and seconded by Mr. Manzi to approve the attached policy regarding (16B) "Foreign (Out-of-
Country) Trips, & Foreign Exchange Programs". After some discussion the policy was tabled until the June 16th
School Committee meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Curriculum, Instruction, & Student Life a motion was
made by Ms. Decker and seconded by Ms. Fogarty to approve the attached Medication Protocol Revisions. So
voted.
Policy Review Subcommittee (David Manzi, Chairperson)
The Policy Review Subcommittee recommends the attached policy regarding "Contracts for Individually Contracted
Employees" (Section G: Personnel) for a first reading. The second reading will take place at our June 16, 2010
meeting and will require a formal (2/3) vote of approval by the School Committee.
Mr. Manzi stated that a date has not been set for the next meeting of the Policy Review Subcommittee.
New Business
Opportunity for Questions from the Press
None
A motion was made by Ms. Decker and seconded by Ms. Silverstein to adjourn. So voted.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Manzo, Secretary
Beverly Public School Committee