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Brewster School Committee
Minutes of June 19, 2008 ~~~ ~ $ 208
Held at Eddy Elementary School
Superintendent Gradone called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
For the Committee: Steve Jones, Marie Enochty, John O'Reilly, Jennifer Rabold, David Telman
For the Administration: Michael Gradone, Gail Briere, Denise Fronius, Keith Gauley
Others: Town officials, parents, interested citizens
REORGANIZATION
Supt. Gradone asked for nominations for the Chair. Marie nominated John O'Reilly and he was
voted by acclamation. Chair OQ~eilly asked for nominations for Vice Chair and Jennifer Rabold
was nominated and voted by acclamation. B.J. Newmier was nominated and voted by
acclamation to be secretary. The following lists the subcommittee and committee representatives
for 2008-09: Payroll Authorizer -John O'Reilly; Payroll Authorizer Alternate -Jennifer Rabold;
Policy -Marie Enochty; Union/Region Budget -David Telman; Negotiations -Marie Enochty;
Cape Cod Collaborative -Marie Enochty; PTA Liaison -David Telman; Eddy School Council
Liaison -John O'Reilly; SBES Council Liaison -Marie Enochty; Union #54 Voting Members -
John O'Reilly, Marie Enochty, Jennifer Rabold;.Voting Member Alternates: David Telman, Steve
Jones.
CITIZENS SPEAK -None
AGENDA CHANGES
Moved C. Consider Request from Housing Partnership to next on the agenda
PRIORITY BUSINESS
Consider Reouest from Housing Partnership
Steve Leibowitz reviewed the proposal from the Housing Partnership to possibly use some of the
property at the entrance to the Stony Brook School for affordable housing. They are requesting
the School Committee endorsement of their request for a feasibility study. Mr. Leibowitz
explained that they are not looking to put as many units as possible; that maybe the property
could have mixed use. The School Committee has control of the property but the Town owns it.
Mr. Leibowitz said that they (Housing Partnership) will keep the School Committee informed of
the progress being made and will send their agendas to Supt. Gradone.
Administrators' Reports
Denise Fronius reported on the writing benchmarks and seeing the improvement of the students
is great, students are developing a love of writing; 71 kindergartners have registered; Lew
Andujar will throw out the first pitch at the W hitecaps game; staff and students will wear yellow in
honor of Lucy Zibrat's retirement; she thanked Windscreens for their support redoing T-shirts for
the students in time for the day they were needed after having been printed on the wrong size
shirts. Mrs. Rabold noted that Mrs. Sutton's class play was great.
Keith Gauley reported that grade 5 night was very successful and well attended (this was just
before this meeting began); the alumni baseball game in honor of Garry Robbins went well;
orientation for students moving from Stony Brook to Eddy (grade 2 to grade 3) was successful;
the final assembly and awards will be held Monday; and he met with Charlie Sumner and the
architect and trim replacement will begin next Tuesday.
Brewster School Committee Minutes -June 19. 2008 Page 2
Consider Eddv School Improvement Plan
Mr. Gauley thanked the members of the School Council for their work. The Plan for 2008-2009 is
similar to this year's. He reviewed each of the six goals and objectives for each. It was moved by
Marie Enochty and seconded by Jennifer Rabold to accept the 2008-2009 Eddy Elementary
School Improvement Plan. The question of parents bringing in treats for the students that are not
healthy choices was brought up. Mr. Gauley said it is addressed in the Improvement Plan and
they are also looking at having the parents go through the cafeteria for birthday treats, etc., so
this can be better monitored. Voted unanimously.
Special Education Staff
Supt. Gradone reported that two unanticipated students who have sufficient special needs will be
entering next year and they may require one-on-one educational assistants. Dr. Caretti is
reviewing their needs and will let the Committee know exactly what staffing will be needed. Supt.
Gradone asked that the Committee authorize him to advertise these positions if it is determined
necessary. It was moved by Marie Enochty, seconded by David Telman and voted
unanimously to authorize the Superintendent to advertise the position(s) if the need is there. He
will notify the Finance Committee.
- Consider Summer Schedule
The Committee agreed to schedule the summer meeting for August 21 at 7 p.m.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION
- Collaborative
Marie Enochty reported that the Board is looking at replacing retiring Director Walter Healey.
- Other
Mr. Jones asked about transfers and if the financial reports included the money voted at Town
Meeting. Mr. Gradone will talk with Business Manager Baumhauer and transfers will be brought
to the Committee for approval at the next meeting. The question of the custodial account being in
the red was clarified by Asst. Supt. Briere noting that this will be offset by the Collaborative's
contribution.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- It was moved by Steve Jones and seconded by Marie Enochty to approve the minutes of May 75,
2008. Voted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
- It was moved, seconded and voted unanimously to adjourn, subject to paying bills, at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
B.J. Newmier, Secretary
Brewster School Committee
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