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Home My Public Portal AboutNauset Joint Reg'l Committee -- 12/9/2010 Minutes moms. PRAVED NAUSET PUBLIC SCHOOLS Joint School Committees -Meeting of December 9, 2010 Held at the Nauset Regional Middle School CALL TO ORDER Chair Guzzeau called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Brewster: Marie Enochty, John O'Reilly,Jennifer Rabold, David Telman Eastham: Sean Fleming,Ann Crozier,Laura Freeman, Joanne fish Orleans: Gwynne Guzzeau,Mary Lyttle,Josh Stewart Wellfleet: Mort Inger,Jan Plaue, Elizabeth Pontius,Jill Putnam Region: Sarah Blackwell, Marie Enochty,Bob Jones, Jon Porteus,Jean Souther, Dion Dugan,Frank Cummings Administration: Richard Hoffmann,Bonny Gifford,Hans Baumhauer,Ann Caretti,Kathy Schrock, Maxine Minkoff,Tom Conrad,Diane Carreiro, Mary Beth Rodman CITIZENS SPEAK Alan Castellano presented the Committee with several$25.00 gift cards to distribute at the schools and challenged the Administration and School Committee to meet his donation, to help needy students in the district during the holiday season. The School Committee thanked Mr. Castellano for his generosity. AGENDA CHANGES-none PRIORITY BUSINESS Building Use Dr.Hoffmann informed the Committee that all the School Committees around the region have asked Mr.Baumhauer, Business Manager,to put together a draft building use policy, including a fee schedule as well as a procedure that will be used for the entire district. CORI checks, food permits from local health departments,non-profit groups, and fee structure were discussed. This will be on each elementary school agenda in February and brought back to the Joint School Committee for approval. Review Policies(Second Reading) Bullying Prevention Policy 5147 Harassment Policy 4111.2/5146 It was noted that Wellfleet School Committee voted unanimously to approve the Bullying Prevention Policy 5147 and the Harassment Policy 4111.2/5146 for a first reading. On a motion by Mr. Dugan, seconded by Mr. Jones, it was voted to approve the Bullying Prevention Policy 5147 and the Harassment Policy 4111.2/5146 for a second reading and adopt the policies. On a roll call the vote was as follows: Brewster—Marie Enochty-aye,John O'Reilly-aye,Jennifer Rabold-aye,David Telman-aye Eastham- Sean Fleming-aye,Ann Crozier—aye,Joanne Irish-aye Orleans- Gwynne Guzzeau-aye,Mary Lyttle-aye,Josh Stewart-aye Wellfleet—Mort Inger-aye,Jan Plaue-aye,Jill Putnam-aye Region—Sarah Blackwell-aye,Frank Cummings-aye,Dion Dugan-aye,Marie Enochty-aye, Bob Jones-aye, Greg O'Brien-aye,Jon Porteus-aye,Jean Souther-aye Two Tier Bus Transportation Update Dion Dugan, Chair of the Transportation Subcommittee, updated the Committee on the `subcommittee's findings relative to the potential savings from a two-tier system. (estimated savings per year$90,657) Principal Conrad addressed the Committee regarding studies indicating that high school students need more sleep and would be more productive with a later start time, noting it would maximize student potential. Joint School Committee Minutes-December 9, 2010 Page 2 of 3 Discussion ensued regarding middle school and high school students riding the same bus,what age group would start first,childcare issues/seamless transitioning to after school activities and start times. It was suggested that a consultant look at cost savings with elementary starting first and then with high school/middle school starting first. Dr. Hoffmann distributed a sample survey to the Committee indicating this would be posted on the website with an email link for parents to fill out Review Central Office The Union/Region Budget Subcommittee reviewed the Central Office budget and Chair of the Committee,Mort Inger, indicated that the budget was approved. Questions were raised regarding the Human Resource position. It was noted that an outstanding candidate was found to fill the position at a significantly lower rate than the salary of the person who retired. It was indicated that the HR position was underfunded in FY 11 and that is what is driving FY12 the budget upward. The other position in question was the Cafeteria Bookkeeper who in the past, was paid from the Region only budget,but since it is a service for all four towns, is being moved to the Region Shared budget.Discussion ensued regarding the cafeteria program losing money and if the district should look at third party vendors. It was requested that the food service program be on the agenda for the next Joint School Committee meeting. The professional development account was also questioned at the Central Office level. It was the consensus of the committee that they need a little more education about the Central Office Budget. It was voted to table the item until January. Dr. Hoffmann indicated that he and Hans would go back through the budget,trim if they can,compile explanations and bring to January meeting. Strategic Plan Update Wellfleet and Eastham have held"visioning"events. Orleans has one scheduled for January 7th. The Brewster Schools are considering it. In February or March Dr. Hoffmann would like to gather all information gleaned from the events and move forward with a strategic plan for the district. REPORTS AND INFORMATION Policy Subcommittee—no report Transportation Subcommittee—previously reported Sustainability Subcommittee—will report at next meeting Wellness Subcommittee—Sara Blackwell,Chair, reported that the subcommittee is revising/rewriting the District's Wellness Policy. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Mr. Inger,seconded by Mr.Jones it was voted to approve the minutes of September 30,2010. Not voting: Mr.Telman,Mr.Fleming,Mr. Cummings,Ms. Souther,Mr. Porteus EXECUTIVE SESSION On a motion by Ms. Rabold, seconded by Ms. Crozier, it was voted to go into Executive Session at 8:36 p.m.to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with union and non union personnel. On a roll call the vote was as follows: Brewster—Marie Enochty-aye,John O'Reilly-aye,Jennifer Rabold-aye,David Telman-aye Eastham- Sean Fleming-aye,Ann Crozier—aye, Joanne Irish-aye,Jill Putnam-aye Orleans-' Gwynne Guzzeau-aye,Mary Lyttle-aye,Josh Stewart-aye Wellfleet' `:Mort knger-aye,Jan Plaue-aye,Jill Putnam-aye Region— rah Blackwell-aye,Frank Cummings-aye,Dion Dugan-aye,Marie Enochty-aye, Tpb Joaye, Greg O'Brien-aye,Jon Porteus-aye,Jean Souther-aye The Committee went into Executive Session and the Chair unannounced they would not return to public session. 1r:;