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Home My Public Portal AboutBrewster School Committee -- 2007-09-20 MinutesaoD® 0 D Brewster School Committee r~/~ ~/~7 Minutes of September 20, 2007 Held at Eddy Elementary School Chair O'Reilly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: For the Committee: Steve Jones, Marie Enochty, John O'Reilly, David Telman (Absent: Jennifer Rabold) For the Administration: Michael Gradone, Gail Briere, Denise Fronius Others: Dyanne Cooney AGENDA CHANGES -None CITIZENS SPEAK -None PRIORITY BUSINESS - Administrators' Reports Mrs. Fronius reported for Mr. Gauley on the smooth opening giving credit to the veteran staff; the School Council will have a survey available on-line; they hope to have the School Improvement Plan for the October meeting. Mrs. Fronius reported that the Open House at Stony Brook was very well attended; the first Wellness Expo was very successful with many wonderful booths; the Cape Cod Collaborative program is fitting in very well; Community Reading Day is October 11. Mr. Gradone reported that he needed to make a correction on the agenda in that instead of thirty additional students it should have been sixteen; enrollments have been higher than anticipated and the closer we get to the actual year projected, the enrollment gets higher; we are now in a flexible stage between 475-500 for about three years. Reconsider FY 08 Budget Mr. Gradone advised the Committee that they (administration) are analyzing any possible savings to help fund the unanticipated special education costs -there are some savings in personnel (new cafeteria manager). Due to the fact that apre-school student is enrolled in a day program off-Cape there is a $35,000 shortfall plus transportation costs. He recommends waiting to ask for supplemental appropriation at the May Town Meeting. Mr. Jones asks that it be clarified that the School Committee will be back in the spring with a more accurate figure to request the funding to cover the deficit. Mr. Gradone informed the Committee that a Sustainable Forum on Special Education will be held on October 29. Following discussion, the Committee decided to wait to vote until the next meeting. Town Meeting Articles Mr. Gradone reviewed the Capital Projects which are included on the warrant: Technology iMac Lab at Stony Brook ($20,000), Painting Project at Eddy ($10,000), Eddy Parking Lot Light Poles ($60,000 increased from $35,000- BOS Waiver Request), Eddy Trim Repair Project ($100,000 increased from $15,000- BOS Waiver Request), Eddy Door Replacement ($10,000), Stony Brook Painting ($25,000), Stony Brook Carpeting ($10,000), Stony Brook Bathroom Floors ($74,500), Stony Brook Bleachers ($10,000}, Stony Brook Air Compressor ($18,000 - - BOS Waiver Request). Mrs. Fronius noted that the CPC was pleased to help fund the playground, and Head Start helped with netting left over from last year. Brewster School Committee Minutes - Seotember 20 2007 Pape 2 Consider Whitecaps Fietd Use Reouest Whitecaps President Claire Gradone spoke of the successful season and smooth adjustment to their new home; the netting installed over the playground was really appreciated; presented a small donation to the Stony Brook School; they are planning on making some improvements to the field; and they would like to move the food booths but will come back to make that request at a future date. She thanked the Committee for their support. It was moved by Marie Enochty and seconded by David Telman to approve the Whitecaps' use of the baseball field in 2008. Voted unanimously. - Consider Stonv Brook School Improvement Plan It was moved by Marie Enochty, seconded by Steve Jones and voted unanimously to approve the Stony Brook School Improvement Plan. Consider Lease Rates Mr. Gradone reviewed the proposed 10% increase in the basic rate. It was moved by Marie Enochty, seconded by Steve Jones and voted unanimously to increase the basic rate to $550 per month per classroom in 2008-09 and to $600 in 2009-70. This will not affect the Cape Cod Collaborative due to the fact they are providing an additional subsidy for nursing and custodial services well in excess of the additional amount proposed. REPORTS AND INFORMATION - Readiness Project Leadership Council Marie Enochty reported that she has been appointed to a subcommittee of Governor Deval Patrick's Readiness Project Leadership Council. She will serve on the Early Education and Care Subcommittee. She is quite excited about this appointment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Steve Jones and seconded by Marie Enochty to approve the minutes of August 16, 2007. Voted unanimously. OTHER - Financial Reports Mr. Jones asked about the Stony Brook maintenance account being in the red. Mrs. Fronius said there are problems with the boilers. She and the business manager are looking at the history and a preventive maintenance plan. Mr. Jones asked that this be kept track of in that it may be a request in the spring. ADJOURNMENT - It was moved, seconded and voted unanimously to adjourn, subject to paying bills, at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, a ~ Q oO rn BA o m B.J. Newmier, Secretary `~ Brewster School Committee ~ .ia