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Minutes of May 21, 2009
Held at Eddy Elementary School
Superintendent Gradone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
- For the Committee: Steve Jones, Marie Enochty, John O'Reilly, Jennifer Rabold, David
Telman
- For the Administration: Michael Gradone, Denise Fronius, Keith Gauley
- Others: Town officials, parents, staff, interested citizens, Dr. Richard Hoffmann
AGENDA CHANGES
- Solar panels will be discussed.
REORGANIZATION
- Marie Enochty nominated John O'Reilly to be Chair. There being no other nominations,
Mr. O'Reilly assumed the chair. Marie nominated Jennifer Rabold for Vice Chair who
was also voted by acclamation. B.J. Newmier was nominated for secretary and was
voted by acclamation. The following representatives were voted: Payroll authorizer
John O'Reilly, Alternate Jennifer Rabold, Marie Enochty—Policy Subcommittee, Dave
Telman— Union/Region Budget, Marie Enochty—Negotiations, Jennifer Rabold— Cape
Cod Collaborative, Dave Telman— PTA Liaison, John O'Reilly— Eddy School Council,
Marie Enochty—Stony Brook Council, Dave Telman—Building Committee, and Union
#54 voting members John O'Reilly, Marie Enochty, Steve Jones—Alternates Dave
Telman, Jennifer Rabold.
CITIZENS SPEAK- None
PRIORITY BUSINESS
- Administrators' Reports
Denise Fronius reported that the last Stony Brook Character Trait is courage, the Rotary
Club donated $700 worth of books, the children will choose a book to be read to the new
class, Hats Off to Volunteers Day, 2nd graders will be going on the bus to the Eddy
School for transition activities on June 5, the spring concert (Disney theme) is June 22
and the Military All-Stars will be visiting the children on June 8.
Keith Gauley reported that they will welcome Dr. Hoffman tomorrow, Nancy Souder will
work part-time next year in 3rd grade with the focus on math and language arts, MCAS
testing, transitioning activities for 2nd graders, and gifted and talented students are being
challenged.
Solar Panels
Town Administrator Charlie Sumner asked the Committee to consider giving permission
for the Town to evaluate Stony Brook and Eddy schools for possible installation of solar
panels; which could mean substantial savings. It was moved by Jennifer Rabold,
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seconded by Marie Enochty to authorize the Town to have an inspection of the schools'
roofs for possible solar panel installation at not cost to the schools. Voted
unanimously.
Administrators' Reports (cont.)
Asst. Supt. Gail Briere reported on the process and changes to the progress reports for
grades 3 to 5 making all of the schools consistent. This will make it easier when the
students have transitioned to the Middle School for those teachers to be looking at the
same format.
Supt. Gradone reported on staff reductions throughout the district with 41 people
affected. The ratification of positions reduced will be on the June agenda. He also
advised the Committee that Capital Lexicon is not retiring along with him at the end of
this year.
Dr. Richard Hoffmann expressed his happiness in being here, meeting the staff, parents
and students.
Building Committee
It was moved by Marie Enochty, seconded by Jennifer Rabold and voted unanimously
to authorize the Building Committee to act on the School Committee's behalf. It was
requested to have a Building Committee Report on upcoming agendas.
Consider Summer Schedule
Dr. Hoffmann suggested the Committee consider a short July meeting to get to know
each other. It was decided to meet July 6 at 5:30 at the Eddy Elementary School.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION - none
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Steve Jones and seconded by Marie Enochty to approve the minutes of
April 15, 2009 with the correct to read"November"Town Meeting (not December) under
Facility Reutilization Presentation. Voted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
- It was moved, seconded and voted unanimously to adjourn, subject to paying bills, at
8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
B.J. Newmier, Secretary
Brewster School Committee