MINUTES OF THE HINGHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE

 

March 10, 2008

 

Regular Session

 

 

The meeting was called to order by Chrisanne Gregoire at 7:37 p.m. in the School Department Conference Room. 

 

Members Present:         Chrisanne Gregoire, Christine Smith, Caryl Falvey, Esther Healey, Linda Hill, Steve Nagle.

 

Central Office Present:  Dot Galo, Ellen Keane, David Killory, Jean Curtis Loud.

 

Visitors Present:            Peter Lincoln, Sharon McKay, Gretchen Amonte, Roger Boddie, Kathleen Zimmerman, Cheryl Edgar, Debbie Stellar, Mike Barclay, Cheryl Bierwirth, Carol Meyer of the Hingham Journal, 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 February 25, 2008. 

 

New Business.

 

The Committee held a public hearing on the status of the proposed FY ’09 Operating and Capital budgets.

 

The Committee discussed the proposed FY ’09 Operating budget.  Dot Galo reviewed Level Services/Staffing Calculation FY ’08–FY ’09, the proposed Operating budget, 12/17/07, of $35,831,111 (6.83%), the list of new initiatives, the adjusted recommended budget, 1/31/08, of $35,743,868 (6.5%), the summary of recommended FY ’09 budget adjustments, 3/6/08, new initiatives included in the proposed FY ’09 budget, FY ’09 school budget recap and proposed FY ’09 Operating budget, 3/10/08, of $35,204,147 (4.96%).  Committee members asked questions.

 

On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Caryl Falvey,

 

            It was

            Voted:              To adopt the proposed FY ’09 Operating budget. 

 

The Committee discussed the proposed FY ’09 Capital budget.  David Killory reviewed the FY ’09 Capital budget proposal, 3/10/08 update, and the final FY ’09 Five-Year Capital Plan, 3/10/08.

 

On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Steve Nagle,

 

            It was

            Voted:              To adopt the proposed FY ’09 Capital budget.

 

             

The Committee heard a report on the Continuing Education program.  Peter Lincoln, Director of Continuing Education, presented an overview including the mission statement, staffing information, enrollment, program strengths, and CECOM.  Committee members asked questions.

 

The Committee received notification of the resignation of Mallory Brady, a paraprofessional at South School, effective March 7, 2008.

  

The Committee received notification of the resignation of Stephanie Brown, a teacher at Kids In Action, effective February 18, 2008.

 

The Committee received notification of the appointment of Christine Stark as a paraprofessional at Foster School, effective February 6, 2008.

 

The Committee received notification of the extended leave of absence for Mary Andrews, an English teacher at Hingham High School, for the 2008-2009 school year.

           

The Committee received notification of the extended leave of absence for Lizanne Kondrat, a social studies teacher at Hingham Middle School, for the 2008-2009 school year.

 

The Committee received notification of the extended leave of absence for Catherine Laitinen, a grade 3 teacher at South School, for the 2008-2009 school year.

 

The Committee received notification of the extended leave of absence for Amy Murdy, a grade one teacher at Plymouth River School, for the 2008-2009 school year.

 

The Committee received notification of the extended leave of absence for Ariane Swearingen, a foreign language teacher at Hingham Middle School, for the 2008-2009 school year.

           

The Committee received notification of the extended leave of absence for Nancy Thompson, a grade 4 teacher at South School, for the 2008-2009 school year.

 

The Committee received notification of the voluntary leave of absence for Stephany Woodward, a special education teacher at South School, for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school year.

 

On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Esther Healey,

 

            It was

            Voted:              To approve the home schooling of Mathew Roberts (grade 9) from March 4, 2008 through to the end of the 2007-2008 school year.

 

Subcommittee Reports.

 

Steve Nagle gave an update on a recent School Building Committee meeting.  

Special Education Subcommittee meeting scheduled for March 27 at 9:30 a.m.

 

Superintendent’s Report.

 

1.         Letter from Charles Cristello regarding  GIC health insurance options.

2.         March enrollment.

 

On a motion by Caryl Falvey and seconded by Christine Smith,

 

            It was

            Voted:              By roll call vote, with all in favor, to adjourn the School Committee meeting at 9:25 p.m.