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Home My Public Portal AboutBrewster School Committee -- 2009-11-19 MinutesQp0 OO~~D Brewster School Committee Minutes of November 19, 2009 Held at Stony Brook Elementary School Chair O'Reilly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: - For the Committee: Steve Jones, John O'Reilly, Jennifer Rabold, David Telman (Absent: Marie Enochty) - For the Administration: Gail Briere, Denise Fronius, Keith Gauley, Hans Baumhauer - Others: Town officials, parents, staff, interested citizens AGENDA CHANGES - An Executive Session was added to the agenda. CITIZENS SPEAK -none PRIORITY BUSINESS Administrators' Reports Principal Gauley reported that parent-teacher conferences were very well attended; the Accelerated Learner program will have eight students per grade level; Dave Damon is retiring after 46 years in education; BESPIE raised $5,000 from the Pasta Dinner & Auction; the Literary grant was awarded but is $3,000 less that what we asked for; and attendance has been around 92%. Principal Fronius reported that their attendance is down; she shared poetry books done by kindergarten students; congratulated Mrs. Bamachez for receiving financial support from DonorsChoose.org; attendance was terrific at the parent conferences; reviewed Tyler LaBonte's orienteering project; the students will be participating in a Kid's Fitness Challenge; she thanked Gail Briere for her work in developing the professional development offerings for the district; and thanked BESPIE for funding "Bach to Beetles". She also distributed a list of unanticipated expenses. Assistant Superintendent Briere reported on the professional development opportunities and schedule for November 23, 24 and January 15. The Cape Cod Collaborative will also offer workshops on January 15. FY 10 Update Business Manager Baumhauer reviewed the expense report and explained that it includes encumbered salaries. He reviewed the budget with the principals and they agreed on the recommended transfers. The principals and Mr. Baumhauer reviewed the recommendations with the Committee. After discussion, it was moved by Steve Jones, seconded by Jennifer Rabold and voted unanimously to approve the transfers as presented. FY 11 Budget Planning Mr. Baumhauer went over the proposed budget format and explained that there will be a narrative for each line item. There was also discussion regarding enrollment projections. Brewster School Committee Minutes -November 19, 2009 Pape 2 Secretary Vacancy There was no action taken. REPORTS AND INFORMATION - Cape Cod Collaborative Jennifer Rabold reported on the last meeting which did not have much to do with the elementary school level. - Building Committee Report Mr. O'Reilly reported that the contracts were not signed due to a question about reimbursement from MSBA, putting the project on temporary hold. The Inspector General is questioning the validity of the sale of the Town Hall. Mr. Levasseur said they are waiting to hear back. - Transportation Subcommittee Report Mr. O'Reilly reported that they are looking at the possibility of changing from three tiers to two which would mean a change in school starting times. Mr. Baumhauer has also talked with the Collaborative regarding transportation analysis. - Joint School Committee Meeting Ms. Briere encouraged the Committee to attend the meeting on December 3 and she reviewed the items that will be included on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Steve Jones and seconded by David Telman to approve the minutes of October 75, 2009. Voted unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Steve Jones and seconded by David Telman to go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations. The Chair announced that no further business would be conducted in open session. Roll call vote: David Telman -Aye, Jennifer Rabold -Aye, Steve Jones -Aye, John O'Reilly -Aye. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - The Committee returned to open session for adjournment. ADJOURNMENT - It was moved, seconded and voted unanimously to adjourn, subject to paying bills, at 8:25 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~ j I B.J. Newmier, Secretary 1,`I -~ r~' Brewster School Committee ~ .~.. :~" --- r ' p.-w r-~ •A ,ara