MINUTES OF THE HINGHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE
October 22, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chrisanne Gregoire at 7:30 p.m. at South School.
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: Cheryl Edgar, Judy Rielly, Sharon McKay, Gayle Hermance, Eliza Burns, Kim Doble, Alan Freedman, Dorothy Tarzia, Maureen Partyka, Maryann Shafter, Karen Goulart of the Patriot Ledger.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Esther Healey,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of October 9, 2007.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Steve Nagle,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Executive Session of October 9, 2007.
Communications.
The Committee heard a report from South School. Cheryl Edgar, Principal, shared information and showed slides from her recent Primary Source study tour to China, with a focus on Chinese education.
Old Business.
On a motion by Esther Healey and seconded by Caryl Falvey,
It was
Voted: To approve the revised Policy #6.26 “Fundraising Activities”.
On a motion by Esther Healey and seconded by Linda Hill,
It was
Voted: To approve the new Policy #1.7 “Acceptance of Gifts and Major Fundraising”.
New Business.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Christine Smith,
It was
Voted: To approve the Salary & Fringe Benefits Guideline for the position of Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, as recommended by the Salary & Negotiations Subcommittee.
The Committee received notification of the resignation of Annie McKnight, a paraprofessional at Hingham Middle School and Metco bus monitor, effective October 26, 2007.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Emily Francis as a teacher at Kids In Action, effective October 15, 2007.
The Committee received information regarding a field trip of the High School Sailing Team to the Great Oaks Regatta, New Orleans, November 8-12, 2007.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve a transfer from the Athletic Revolving Account for the Sailing Program.
Budget.
David Killory will present the first quarter report in November.
2006 School Building Committee and Subcommittee Reports.
Steve Nagle provided an update on a recent School Building Committee meeting. Christine Smith, Chair of the Long Range Planning Subcommittee, reported on a recent meeting with a Gale Engineering representative.
Superintendent’s Report.
1. Letter to the superintendent from Katherine Craven, regarding the MSBA process.
2. Town Forum, November 4, Town Hall from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
3. NEASC Accreditation Visit, October 14-17.
On a motion by Barbara Cook and seconded by Christine Smith,
It was
Voted: By roll call vote, with all in favor, to adjourn the School Committee meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Barbara Cook
Secretary
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