MINUTES OF THE HINGHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE
May 12, 2008
The meeting was called to order by Chrisanne Gregoire at 7:32 p.m. in 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, David Killory, Jean Curtis Loud.
Visitors Present: Paula Girouard McCann, Diane Hallisey, Sharon Grady McKay, Roger Boddie, Paula Girouard McCann, Debbie Hall, Sara Daly, Katy Gallagher, David Greenberg, Margaret Conaty, Anthony Keady, Charlotte Alger, Carol Meyer of the Hingham Journal.
Christine Smith was elected Chair of the Committee, by unanimous vote.
Linda Hill was elected Vice Chair of the Committee, by unanimous vote.
Barbara Cook was elected Secretary of the Committee, by unanimous vote.
On a motion by Esther Healey and seconded by Steve Nagle,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of April 28, 2008.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Esther Healey,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Executive Session of April 28, 2008.
Communications.
Christine Smith introduced Tony Keady, Principal of South School and Margaret Conaty, Athletic Director. Dot Galo thanked the members of the screening committee.
Student School Committee Communications.
Charlotte Alger, Student Council representative, spoke about the Chorus trip to Germany and Poland, Gay Straight Alliance Day of Silence, Mr. Ryan’s retirement and last chariot race, Student Council Community Read for next year, fundraising goal to support a school in Ghana.
New Business.
The Committee heard a report from the Library/Media Department. Diane Hallisey, Resource Teacher, introduced the Library/Media staff members and presented an overview of the report, including “The Value”; the role of the Library Media specialist as teachers, information specialists, program managers, and instructional consultants, major changes since 2004, strengths, areas of concerns and recommendations. Christine thanked Diane for her report and members asked questions.
On a motion by Christine Smith and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve the 2008-2009 school calendar.
On a motion by Chrisanne Gregoire and seconded by Esther Healey,
It was
Voted: To establish June 16 as the last day of school for students and June 17 as the last day of school for faculty.
The Committee discussed School Committee Subcommittee Assignments for the 2008-2009 school year.
The Committee received notification of the retirement of Ellen Carpenter, a grade 5 teacher at South School, effective June 30, 2008
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve the middle school modular classroom contract award recommendation.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve a bid for copy/duplicating supplies, as recommended.
On a motion by Chrisanne Gregoire and seconded by Linda Hill,
It was
Voted: To approve a bid for computer supplies, as recommended.
Subcommittee Reports.
School Building Committee: Steve Nagle reported on a recent meeting regarding awarding the contract and final project funding agreement.
Special Education Committee: Dot noted final “Effective Progress” documents, a component of the Special Education Enhancement initiative.
Dot Galo noted initial meetings of the ad hoc extended day kindergarten and redistricting committees.
Salary & Negotiations: Linda Hill reported on a recent meeting regarding bus driver/cafeteria negotiations.
Superintendent’s Report.
1. Sportsmanship Award – Head Coach Dave Hickey and HHS Girls Varsity Basketball Team.
2. 2008 HEF major and mini grants, total of $114,000.
3. HHS Senior Projects – May 14, 6:00 p.m.
4. HPS Science Department – National Bio Tech Conference in San Diego – David Gauthier, Livvy Kates, and Katie Roberts.
5. May 1 enrollment and projected enrollments for 2008-2009.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: By roll call vote, with all in favor, to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to pending litigation. The Committee stated it would not re-convene in Regular Session.
Barbara Cook Secretary
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