MINUTES OF THE HINGHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE
August 20, 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, Caryl Falvey, Esther Healey, Linda Hill.
Central Office Present: Dot Galo, Ellen Keane, Jean Curtis Loud, David Killory.
Visitors Present: Charles Cormier, Sharon McKay, Gretchen Hersey, Betsy Connolly, Jim Watson, Liz Eldredge, Carol Meyer of the Hingham Journal.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Caryl Falvey,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of July 23, 2007.
Old Business.
On a motion by Esther Healey and seconded by Linda Hill,
It was
Voted: To approve a policy on military recruiting at the high school, as recommended by the Policy Subcommittee.
On a motion by Esther Healey and seconded by Caryl Falvey,
It was
Voted: To approve a policy on the approval of private schools within the Town, as recommended by the Policy Subcommittee.
New Business.
The Committee heard a report on Plymouth River School’s School Improvement Plan. Chuck Cormier, Principal, reviewed the status and progress on the 2006-2007 goals and school improvement plan and the goals for the 2007-2008 school improvement plan. Members asked questions and thanked Chuck for the report.
The Committee heard a report on Foster School’s School Improvement Plan. Debbie Stellar, Principal, reviewed the status and progress of the 2006-2007 goals and school improvement plan and the goals for the 2007-2008 school improvement plan. Committee members asked questions and thanked Debbie for the report.
The Committee heard a summary progress report on the 2006-2007 Administrative Goals & Objectives.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Linda Hill,
It was
Voted: To approve the School Committee meeting calendar for the 2007-2008 school year.
The Committee heard an update of projections for 2007-2008 school enrollment.
The Committee received information about Start of School Activities for 2007-2008.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Christine Smith,
It was
Voted: To approve Salary & Fringe Benefit Guidelines for the following: Supervisor of Transportation, H.S. Facility Supervisor, Supervisor of Kids In Action, Metco Coordinator, as recommended by the Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee.
The Committee received notification of the resignation of Karen DeRosa, a paraprofessional at Hingham Middle School, effective July 12, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the resignation of Debra McClelland, a paraprofessional at South School, effective June 1, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Douglas Baker as an industrial technology teacher at Hingham Middle School, effective August 27, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Mallory Brady as a paraprofessional at South School, effective September 4, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Patricia Eagan as a clerk/typist at Hingham High School, effective July 23, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Dawnmarie Finocchi as a grade 4 teacher at South School, effective August 27, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Jillian Jope as a .5 English teacher at Hingham High School, effective August 27, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Rosanna Nigro as secretary to assistant principal at Hingham High School, effective August 29, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Alisa Valley as a special education teacher at Plymouth River School, effective August 27, 2007.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Caryl Falvey,
It was
Voted: To approve the home schooling of Olivia, Hannah, and Lucy Walsh for the 2007-2008 school year.
On a motion by Caryl Falvey and seconded by Linda Hill,
It was
Voted: To approve the home schooling of Patrick, Mary, and Catherine Koenen for the 2007-2008 school year.
On a motion by Caryl Falvey and seconded by Christine Smith,
It was
Voted: To approve the home schooling of Matthias Ling, for the 2007-2008 school year.
The Committee received NEASC 101 “Take Home Quiz”.
Budget.
Dot Galo noted that hiring was within budget.
2006 School Building Committee and sub-committee reports.
Christine Smith, Chair of the Long Range Planning Subcommittee, reviewed the August 10 meeting.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Linda Hill,
It was
Voted: To appoint a Designer Selection Committee for the H.S. athletic field and bleacher improvement project, as recommended.
Superintendent’s Report.
1. DOE Superintendent Checklist for 2007-2008.
2. Back to school staff newsletter.
3. MASC school leadership program.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Caryl Falvey,
It was
Voted: By roll call vote, with all in favor, to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. to discuss strategies related to contract negotiations with Administrators and Collective Bargaining with the Paraprofessional unit.
Linda Hill
For Barbara Cook, Secretary
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