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Brewster School Committee
( Minutes of July 6, 2009
Held at Eddy Elementary School �0
Chair O'Reilly called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
- For the Committee: Steve Jones, Marie Enochty, John O'Reilly, Jennifer Rabold, David
Telman
- For the Administration: Richard Hoffmann, Gail Briere, Hans Baumhauer, Denise
Fronius, Keith Gauley
AGENDA CHANGES - None
CITIZENS SPEAK- None
PRIORITY BUSINESS
- FY 10 Budget Update
Hans Baumhauer reported on the IDEA funding and the fact that the Cherry sheets show
that we are not getting as much funding as we had planned on. The principals were
asked to look for an additional $30,000 in cuts to the 2010 budget. More may be needed
but the Committee declined to look at more than the $30,000 until we have an exact
number. The IDEA funds must be used for education. Mr. O'Reilly has talked with
Charlie Sumner and we are trying to recoup money that we spent on Capital
improvement maintenance. The Committee agreed to meet again on July 20 at 5:30
p.m. at the Eddy school. (Mr. Baumhauer left the meeting.)
- Administrators' Reports
Mr. Gauley reported that MCAS ELA preliminary results have been received. The Math
preliminary results will be received in August. The state is reducing testing times. He
also reported that the extended school year program goes until August 13; the School
Improvement Plan will be presented at the August meeting for approval in September.
Mrs. Fronius reported that Stony Brook's Improvement Plan will also be presented at the
August meeting for approval in September; the weather has been great for the
custodians to do their work; she'll be meeting with Mal Hughes, Dir. Of Cape Cod Child
Development to discuss the Head Start program for next year; work will begin on the
tennis courts in September; and next year there will be five peanut free classrooms. A
discussion ensued on the need for five peanut free classrooms.
Dr. Hoffmann reviewed his visits in the district from April to June and reported on the
special lunch he had with twelve students at Eddy and how much he enjoyed meeting
staff, parents and students in the district. He also reviewed the outline for his 100 Day
Leadership Transition Plan.
Orientation & Communication between Superintendent& School Committee
Dr. Hoffmann led a discussion on this topic including the need to define roles in order to
be a strong team, keeping the focus on kids and their achievement. It is important that
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the Committee keep administration accountable. He also reminded everyone that email
( is a public record. He will keep members aware of things as they come up and he
requests the same from them so there are no surprises. He would like an item added to
the agendas following Citizens Speak to recognize achievement(s). If anyone has
someone or something that is worthy of recognition, he'd like to know about it so that he
can publicly recognize that person/team and he'll follow up with a letter to the
honoree(s). He plans on doing a five-year strategic plan which will include annual goals
and actual technical plans. This can also be used for evaluation of the Superintendent.
Pressing Priorities
Committee members were asked to let the Superintendent know of anything he should
know about; any unfinished business that needs attention.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION
- Cape Cod Collaborative
Marie Enochty reported that the Collaborative is also in transition with the new director,
Paul Hilton, on board.
Building Committee Report
David Telman reported that they are looking at changing the access to the proposed
addition to save some money. He will email everyone on Thursday to let them know
about their meeting.
Regionalization
Steve Jones reported that the Cape Cod Times editorial did not agree with what Peter
Francese, Demographer and presenter at the Summit on June 25, predicted for the
Cape. Jennifer Rabold said that there are trends but trends are not destiny, you can
change what will happen by taking certain actions. Dr. Hoffmann said that it is important
to let people know how great the schools are.
Other
David Telman asked about the monthly financial reports which they would like to get as
soon as possible.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Steve Jones and seconded by Marie Enochty to approve the minutes of
June 18, 2009. Voted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
- It was moved, seconded and voted unanimously to adjourn, subject to paying bills, at
6:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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B.J. Newmier, Secretary