MINUTES OF THE HINGHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE
March 12, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chrisanne Gregoire at 7:33 p.m. at the School Department Conference Room.
Members Present: Chrisanne Gregoire, Steve Nagle, Christine Smith, Barbara Cook, Esther Healey, Kristin Parnell.
Central Office Present: Dot Galo, Ellen Keane, Jean Curtis Loud, David Killory.
Visitors Present: Peter Lincoln, Roger Boddie, Douglas Holley, Debbie Stellar, Sharon McKay, Betsy Connolly, Gretchen Hersey, Chuck Cormier, Cheryl Edgar, Kathleen Nugent, Richard McManus, Richard Aubuchon, Dennis Friedman, Mike Barclay, Karen Goulart of the Patriot Ledger.
On a motion by Esther Healey and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of February 26, 2007. Steve Nagle abstained from voting on the minutes.
Communications.
Dot Galo noted the thank you letter for the generous donation from the Ninety-Nine Restaurant. Dot also noted a newsletter from Suburban Coalition.
Old Business.
The Committee discussed the proposed FY ’08 Operating Budget. Dot Galo reviewed the recommended FY ’08 Operating Budget of $33,539,594 (6.1%), the budget update of March 12 and FY ’08 proposed new initiatives and staff changes of March 12. Committee members asked questions.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Esther Healey,
It was
Voted: To adopt the FY ’08 Operating Budget in the amount of $33,539,594 (6.1%).
The Committee discussed the proposed FY ’08 Capital Budget. Dot Galo reviewed the Capital Budget of $494,250.
On a motion by Esther Healey and seconded by Steve Nagle,
It was
Voted: To adopt the FY ’08 Capital Budget in the amount of $494,250.
New Business.
The Committee heard a report from the Community Outreach Subcommittee regarding The Beal Street Academy. Barbara Cook, Chair of the Subcommittee, reviewed the report. Committee members asked questions.
On a motion by Barbara Cook and seconded by Christine Smith,
It was
Voted: To give conditional approval of The Beal Street Academy, contingent on completion of criteria not currently met or partially met.
The Committee discussed the NEASC/CPSS Standard on Assessment, Part V of a 7-part discussion. Dot Galo reviewed the standard and indicators. Committee members asked questions.
The Committee received notification of the resignation of Jane Alberti, a paraprofessional at South School, effective March 14, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the resignation of Elizabeth Shorey, a paraprofessional at Foster School, effective March 9, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the resignation of Stephen Swett, a social studies teacher at Hingham High School, currently on a leave of absence, effective June 30, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the retirement of Jean Sandberg, a grade 4 teacher at Foster School, effective August 19, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the retirement of Barbara Swanson, an art teacher at Plymouth River School, effective June 30, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the maternity leave of absence for Suzanne Weiss, a French teacher at Hingham Middle School, for the 2007-2008 school year.
The Committee received notification of the extension of the maternity leave of absence for Mary Andrews, an English teacher at Hingham High School, for the 2007-2008 school year.
The Committee received notification of the extension of the maternity leave of absence for Lizanne Kondrat, a social studies teacher at Hingham Middle School, for the 2007-2008 school year.
The Committee received notification of the extension of the maternity leave of absence for Vanesa Simone, a kindergarten teacher at Foster School, for the 2007-2008 school year.
The Committee received notification of the extension of the maternity leave of absence for Nancy Thompson, a grade 4 teacher at South School, for the 2007-2008 school year.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Kristen Walsh as a paraprofessional at Hingham Middle School, effective February 26, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of James White as a bus driver, effective March 1, 2007.
The Committee received information regarding the overnight field trip of Latin students to Italy April 12-21, 2007.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Kristin Parnell,
It was
Voted: To approve the 2007-2008 plumbing services contract award, as recommended.
2006 School Building Committee and Sub-committee Reports.
Steve Nagle provided an update on a recent SBC meeting. Christine Smith reviewed plans to give an update on the building project at PTO meetings and at the Hingham Public Library. Esther Healey reported on possible fundraising ideas such as forming a fundraising group. The Community Outreach Committee will discuss the issue.
Superintendent’s Report.
1. South Shore Project Phoenix established by John McEwan, Superintendent of Whitman-Hanson.
2. CPR Draft, all criteria met or partially met; SDFSC review, all criteria met; and Title I desk audit review, recently submitted.
On a motion by Barbara Cook and seconded by Christine Smith,
It was
Voted: By roll call vote, with all in favor, to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. to discuss strategies pertaining to Collective Bargaining. The Committee stated it would not re-convene in Regular Session.
Christine Smith
Secretary
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