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Home My Public Portal AboutNauset Joint School Committee -- 4/13/2006 MinutesDDDDO NAUSET PUBLIC SCHOOLS °~^~~~ ~ 2GOc Joint School Committees -Meeting of April 13, 2006 Held at the Nauset Regional Middle School MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chair Steve Jones. ROLL CALL: Brewster: Eastham: Orleans: Wellfleet: Region: Administration: Others: CITIZENS SPEAK Stephen Jones, Marie Enochty, Steve Leibowitz, Jennifer Rabold (Absent: John O'Reilly) Cazol Potter, David Sheptyck, Scott Van Ryswood (Asent: Jean Leyton, Liz Putnam) Joe Binowski, Kathleen Ecker, Mazy Lyttle (Absent: Jan Bone, Pam Jordan) Terri Frazier, Jan Plaue, Peggy Wazd-Donoghue (Absent: Mort Inger, Jill Putnam) Ed Brookshire, Jim Chudomel, Marie Enochty, Bob Jones, Greg Levasseur, Greg O'Brien, Paul O'Connor, Fred Walters, Rick Wood (Absent: Liz Putnam) Michael Gradone, Susan Hyland, Ann Cazetti, Paul Bradstreet, Denise Fronius, Gail Briere, Teecia Kent, Greg Baecker, Tom Conrad Town officials, staff other interested citizens Eastham Selectwoman Joy Brookshire advised everyone about a job fair the Town is hosting on Apri119 from 10-2 p.m. PRIORITY BUSINESS Superintendent's Evaluation Union #54 Chair Jan Plaue reported that the evaluations showed no surprises and he scored an overall ranking of 9 (out of 10). She also noted that a few evaluations had been marked with a relatively low number but the explanations indicated the member was unsure -she felt a mark of DK (don't know) would have been more appropriate. She also was disappointed that not everyone had submitted their evaluation of the Superintendent. Region Chair Rick Wood noted that since 1994 Michael Gradone's numbers have been consistent and inching up over the last 4-5 yeazs which is remarkable. He has moved from average to excellent which is a great statement of his work. Joint School Committee Minutes - Apri113, 2006 Page 2 of 4 Superintendent Gradone thanked the Committees and said that he loves the job and it is never boring. He appreciates the support of the Board and in order to be a successful superintendent you need the help and support of the administrators and the CO staff who work as a whole. He again thanked everyone. Wellness Policv -Public Heazin~ Steve Leibowitz, Chair of the Policy Subcommittee, reviewed where we were and where we aze today explaining the background on the Wellness Policy; they are trying to balance the policy from elementary through high school and they aze seeking involvement of stakeholders. The Subcommittee is asking for input, they've already received feedback. Their next meeting is Apri126 and they will consider suggestions at that time and plan on presenting the final Wellness Policy at the June meeting of the Joint School Committees. AGENDA CHANGES Steve Jones announced that two additions have been made to the agenda: State Aid Reform and Cafeteria Operations (Privatization) PRIORITY BUSINESS (Cont.) Consider Mileage Reimbursement Supt. Gradone asked that the Committees consider a change in the mileage reimbursement rates in that Nauset now reimburses $.25 a mile and all of the towns reimburse differing amounts up to 44.5 cents (Welifleet). It was moved by Marie Enochty and seconded by Jim Chudomel for the Region that the Region approve a rate that will be the average of each of the towns as of July 1. Steve Leibowttz moved and Marie Enochty seconded for Brewster; Peggy Donoghue moved and Terri Frazier seconded for Wellfleet; David Sheptyck moved and Scott VanRyswood seconded for Eastham; Kathleen Ecker moved and Mary Lyttle seconded far Orleans that the mileage reimbursement rate be set at the Town's rate effective July 1 each year. Voted Unanimously by each Committee. State Aid Reform Supt. Gradone gave an overview of the state aid reform package that has been endorsed by MASC, the Superintendents' Association, and MMA (50-50 5 year plan). The House Ways and Means' Budget is out and it is not that different from the Governor's. He invited anyone who has time that the Cape and Islands Superintendents are hosting a panel on May 5; Senator O'Leary has committed to be there and Representatives Turner and Gomes have been invited as well as Town officials. Joint School Committee Minutes-Apri113, 2006 Page 3 of 4 Cafeteria Operations Supt. Gradone reported that he and Mrs. Hyland have had contact with vendors and other school systems who use an outside vendor to supply food services for the schools. He asked the Committees to let him know if they are interested in having them (the administration) look further into this matter in order to eliminate deficits in the school cafeteria accounts. The district can make keeping current cafeteria staff a part of the agreement. There was discussion of the cost of school lunches and the consensus was that it should be investigated with looking at the plans that would keep our personnel employed. It was moved by Greg Levasseur and seconded by Steve Leibowtiz to direct the administration to investigate the possibilities of contracting the cafeteria to a private vendor, including employment of current personnel, and report back at the earliest convenience. Voted unanimously by each Committee. REPORTS AND INFORMATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 26, 2006 It was moved by Ed Brookshire and seconded by Marie Enochty to approve the regular session minutes of January 26, 2006. Voted: 13 Aye; 8 Not Voting (J.Rabold, D. Sheptyck, J. Binowski, K Ecker, J. Chudomel, G. Levasseur, G. O'Brien, R. Wood) It was moved by Marie Enochty and seconded by Ed Brookshire to approve the executive session minutes of January 26, 2006. Voted.• 13 Aye; 8 Not Voting (J.Rabold, D. Sheptyck, J. Binowski, K Ecker, J. Chudomel, G. Levasseur, G. O'Brien, R. Wood) EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel Chair Jones announced that the Committee will not be returning to open session to conduct further business. It was moved by Steve Leibowitz and seconded by Paul O'Connor to move to executive session to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Roll call vote: M. Enochty -Aye, S. Jones Aye, S. Leibowtiz -Aye, J. Rabold - Aye, C Potter -Aye, D. Sheptyck -Aye, S. VanRyswood -Aye, J. Binowski - Aye, K Ecker -Aye, M. Lyttle -Aye, T. Frazier -Aye, J. Plaue -Aye, P. Donoghue - Aye, E Brookshire -Aye, J. Chudomel - Aye, B. Jones- Aye, G. Levasseur -Aye, G. O'Brien -Aye, P. O'Connor- Aye, F. Walters -Aye, R. Wood -Aye. ~-- Joint School Committee Minutes -Apri113, 2006 Page 4 of 4 .RETURN TO OPEN SESSION/ADJOURNMENT The Committee returned to open session at 8:29 and it was moved, seconded and voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~ ~. ~~ l B.J. Newmier Secretary