MINUTES OF THE HINGHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE
September 24, 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, Linda Hill, Steve Nagle.
Central Office Present: Dot Galo, Ellen Keane, Jean Curtis Loud, David Killory.
Visitors Present: Alan Freedman, Roger Boddie, Sharon McKay, Doug Holley, Lissa Tully, Maryann Shafter, Charlotte Alger, Lizzy Eldridge, Carol Meyer of the Hingham Journal.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Esther Healey,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of September 10, 2007.
On a motion by Esther Healey and seconded by Christine Smith,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Executive Session of September 10, 2007.
Student School Committee Communications.
Charlotte Alger spoke about the Solar Panels and Homecoming.
Communications.
Dot Galo noted letters regarding support of the METCO program. Dot will draft letters of support for School Committee.
New Business.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Esther Healey.
It was
Voted: To approve an engineering contract for further study of the Ad Hoc High School Field Study Committee’s recommended options, as recommended by the Long Range Planning Subcommittee.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Linda Hill,
It was
Voted: To approve the proposed Budget Guidelines for 2008-2009 (FY ‘09).
On a motion by Barbara Cook and seconded by Steve Nagle,
It was
Voted: To approve the proposed timeline for the FY ’09 budget process.
The Committee received and reviewed the Administrators Goals and Objectives for the 2007-2008 school year. Dot reviewed and Committee members asked questions.
The Committee received a preliminary draft of the proposed Superintendent/School Committee goals for the 2007-2008 school year. Dot reviewed the goals areas and proposed action steps.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook, along with Lissa Tully, Chair, Board of Selectmen,
It was
Voted: To approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the Hingham School Committee and the Hingham Administrators Association, as recommended by the Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Christine Smith,
It was
Voted: To approve the Technology Manager contract for 2007-2008.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve the Kids In Action teachers and assistants guidelines.
The Guidelines for the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds was tabled.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve salaries for principals, as recommended by the Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Steve Nagle,
It was
Voted: To approve an updated letter to the MSBA identifying the School Department’s priority project.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Christine Smith,
It was
Voted: That Chrisanne Gregoire would be the official voting delegate for the MASC/MASS Joint Conference 2007.
The Committee received notification of the resignation of Deborah Rathnam, a paraprofessional at Hingham Middle School, effective September 12, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Susan Bornstein as a paraprofessional at Plymouth River School, effective September 10, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Elsbeth Clifford as a paraprofessional at Hingham Middle School, effective September 10, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Shawna DeLugan as a paraprofessional at South School, effective September 4, 2007.
The Committee received information regarding an overnight field trip of the high school Model UN Club to Harvard University, December 6-9, 2007.
The Committee received information regarding an overnight field trip of the high school Biology and Oceanography Clubs to the Amazon area of Ecuador and Galapagos Islands July 1-15, 2008.
The Committee received information regarding a late night field trip of eighth grade Advanced Drama to New York City December 8, 2007.
The Committee received information regarding an overnight field trip of the HMS Adventure Club (North River Paddling) October 13-14, 2007.
The Committee tabled the decision to approve home schooling of Jessica Lawless, grade 9, for the 2007-2008 school year.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Steve Nagle,
It was
Voted: To approve the home instruction of Brett Tivnan, grade 5, for the 2007-2008 school year.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Christine Smith,
It was
Voted: To approve the home schooling of Roman Laiacona, grade 9, for the 2007-2008 school year.
2006 School Building Committee and sub-committee reports.
Steve Nagle noted the next scheduled meeting. Christine Smith, Long Range Planning Subcommittee, noted the next scheduled meeting.
Superintendent’s Report.
1. Class sizes at HMS and HHS.
2. Press Release – Steve Olson HHS AP Math teacher and Casey Giordani, HHS math teacher, participants in the Exxon Mobil Grant to the Mass Insight Education and Research Institute.
3. HMS BC/BS Jump Up and Go – Best All Around Award.
4. School Committee meeting with NEASC team.
5. Town Forum – November 4.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Linda Hill,
It was
Voted: By roll call vote, with all in favor, to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss strategies related to Collective Bargaining. The Committee stated it would not re-convene in Regular Session.
Barbara Cook
Secretary
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