MINUTES OF THE HINGHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE
June 18, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chrisanne Gregoire at 7:35 p.m. at the School Department Conference Room.
Members Present: Chrisanne Gregoire, Christine Smith, Barbara Cook, Caryl Falvey, Esther Healey, Steve Nagle.
Central Office Present: Dot Galo, Ellen Keane, Jean Curtis Loud, David Killory.
Visitors Present: John Riley, Roger Boddie, Joe Andrews, Mary Andrews, Paula Girouard McCann, Sharon McKay, Debbie Stellar, Chuck Cormier, Jim Watson, Michael Page, Carol Meyer of the Hingham Journal, Karen Goulart of the Patriot Ledger.
On a motion by Barbara Cook and seconded by Esther Healey,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of June 4, 2007.
On a motion by Caryl Falvey and seconded by Steve Nagle,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Executive Session of June 4, 2007.
New Business.
On a motion by Barbara Cook and seconded by Steve Nagle.
It was
Voted: To ratify the proposed Agreement Between the Hingham School Committee and the Hingham Education Association, Unit A. Selectman, John Riley, was present for the vote.
The Committee heard a report on the Technology Education Program. Joe Andrews, Manager of Technology Services, provided an overview of the report including technology staff, programs, changes since 2003, program strengths, department needs and concerns, next steps, vision for the future and inventory statistics. Committee members thanked Joe for his report and asked questions.
The Committee received Hingham High School’s School Council Improvement Plan. Paula Girouard McCann introduced Michael Page, secretary of the HHS Council and provided an overview of the report including the 2006-2007 goals and accomplishments and the 2007-2008 school improvement goals and plans.
The Committee received Hingham Middle School’s School Council Improvement Plan. Roger Boddie provided an overview of the report including the 2006-2007 goals and accomplishments and the 2007-2008 school improvement plans and goals.
The Committee received notification of the resignation of Merrill Banks, a grade one teacher at Plymouth River School, effective June 30, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the maternity leave of absence for Amy Murdy, a grade one teacher at Plymouth River School, for the 2007-2008 school year.
The Committee received notification of the maternity leave of absence for Nicole Hammers, a special education teacher at Hingham High School, effective September 18, 2007 for 12 weeks.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Jayne Skinner as secretary to the Hingham High School principal, effective July 30, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Ashley Slater as a social studies teacher at Hingham Middle School, effective August 27, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Margaret Foley as a reading tutor at Hingham Middle School, effective September, 2007.
Budget.
David Killory reported that the close out report will be available at the July 23 School Committee meeting.
2006
School
Building Committee and sub-committee reports.
Steve Nagle reported on a recent visit to the elementary schools and the middle school by representatives from the MSBA and additional issues discussed at the School Building Committee meeting.
Superintendent’s Report.
1. Testimony by M.A.S.S. regarding MCAS Education Bills.
2. Dana Crosby, HHS teacher, selected to participate in the 2007 Toyota International Teacher Program to the Galapagos Islands.
3. Literary Newsletters – parents and staff.
On a motion by Steve Nagle and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: By roll call vote, with all in favor, to adjourn to Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to Collective Bargaining with the Bus Drivers and Custodians. The Committee stated it would not re-convene in Regular Session.
Barbara Cook
Secretary
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