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Brewster School Committee APPR
Minutes OVED
Regular Meeting, May 17,2012
Present for the Committee: Dave Telman, Donna Kalinick,Jennifer Rabold, Mara Leibling, Marie Enochty
Present for the Administration: Dr. Richard Hoffmann,Superintendent; Dr. Bonny Gifford, Assistant Superintendent;
Dr.Ann Caretti, Director of Student Services; Keith Gauley, Principal Eddy Elementary School; Denise Fronius,
Principal Stony Brook Elementary School
I. Call to Order/Agenda Changes: Chair Rabold called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. There were no
agenda changes.
II. Citizens Speak: None
III. Recognition: Dr. Hoffmann wished to acknowledge and thank Marie Enochty for her 15 years of
consistent and thoughtful service to the students, staff and taxpayers of the Town of Brewster. Marie is
a strong advocate for students and for the schools—never losing sight of what is important and what
the real issues are. She tirelessly represented the motto of the Nauset Public Schools "Every Child
Matters". Principal Fronius and Principal Gauley presented Marie with gifts from each school,and
thanked her for her years of service to the students and schools of Brewster. Marie thanked everyone
for their thoughts and best wishes, indicating that she will remain involved as much as possible.
IV,j, Priority Business:
A. Administrator's Reports: Principal Fronius wished to add the following to her written report: thank you
to the PTO for hosting a Staff Appreciation Luncheon on May 11th; update on retirements and new hires;
Curriculum Information in ELA;thank you to Lorraine Johnson for her role in helping to lead teachers to a
new way of teaching writing that aligns with Common Core; a recent Audubon parent presentation on
the upcoming Watershed lesson/field trip to Crosby Beach.
Principal Gauley wished to add the following to his written report: There will be a Memorial Day
celebration on May 25th at 1:30pm;and a 5th grade graduation will be held on June 18th at 12:30pm;
MCAS testing is complete; updates on retirements/celebrations. Discussion was held on Title I Funding
and budgetary savings due to retirements.
Dr.Caretti, Director of Student Services,thanked Marie Enochty for her years of service and especially
her support of special education students. Dr.Caretti also thanked the taxpayers of Brewster for voting
to fund an unexpected special education expenses.
Dr.Gifford,Assistant Superintendent, in addition to her written report,spoke about the new Science
Frameworks. She is in the process of meeting with vendors and principals to decide on new materials to
purchase to support the Science Frameworks. The materials are centered on enrichment kits and hands
on materials. Dr. Gifford stressed that this will be a continuing process of integrating all areas including
ELA& Math with the Science Curriculum.
Dr. Hoffmann,Superintendent,stated that this is a very busy time of year. In the absence of a Business
Manager, he has been occupied with closing out FY12 Budgets. Giovanna Vindetti,the new Director of
Finance and Operations has been appointed and will start work July 1, 2012. Interviews are continuing
for the Food Services Director,there were 27 applicants,8 interviewed and 3 finalists, all of whom are
well qualified. Dr. Hoffmann wished to thank the taxpayers of Brewster for voting for the schools at
town meeting.
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B. FY12 Budget Update: Dr. Hoffmann distributed a handout to the Committee detailing estimate surplus
amounts for all FY12 accounts as well as anticipated expenditures. Principal Gauley and Principal Fronius
went over each list item by item. Anticipated spending includes pre-purchasing materials for FY13,
Science Curriculum Materials,and technology. Transfers will be made to cover deficits in SN Educational
Assistants, SN Subs, Custodial Salaries, and the cafeteria deficit. This discussion will be continued at the
June meeting.
C. Space Utilization Committee: Principal Fronius explained to the Committee that the rental lease that was
enclosed in the Committee's packet has been approved by the YMCA board and has been passed on to
their attorney for review.The next step will be for a school department attorney to review it. Discussion
was held on allowing the YMCA access to space at StonyBrook that they will be leasing prior to the July 1
start date,terms of the lease and the method for recording and spending the funds generated by the
lease agreement. It is anticipated that once the lease is signed by the YMCA they will request access to
the space in order to begin the process for EEC approval. Dr. Hoffmann indicated that there would need
to be a written agreement prior to the start of the lease if access was to be granted. After discussion,it
was moved by Dave Telman,seconded by Donna Kalinick and voted unanimously to authorize Dr.
Hoffmann to sign the lease agreement after approval by the school department attorney.
D. Discussion—MASC Cape&Islands Meeting of April 9th: Jennifer Raybold reported to the Committee
some of the topics discussed at the recent MASC meeting. One concerning issue is that of enrollment,
which Cape wide has trended down significantly since 1999. Discussion on how to plan, market and
advertise our schools with the objective of making the Cape a place families would like to move and raise
their children.
Reports and Information.
Cape Cod Collaborative: Marie Enochty stressed the importance of having Brewster represented on the
Collaborative Board next year.
Transportation SubCommittee: Jennifer Rabold reported at the most recent meeting discussion was
held on organizing all the data from the schools, including ridership,grades,tardies etc. The Two Tier
system will be continued for the 2012-2013 school year. The Committee will review the system next
year and will make a determination on whether or not to continue with it moving forward.
Playground SubCommittee: Principal Gauley reported that the Committee has chosen O'Brien&Sons
to design and build the new playground; citing the quality, design and cost factors. The next meeting
will be held June 11th at 2:45PM.
Union 54 and Joing School Committee Meeting Schedules: None.
Discussion: Mr.Telman asked if there had been any developments on the First Tee program at
Captain's Golf Course. Mr. Gauley indicated the physical education teachers had discussed it and
weren't sure how to proceed. Mr.Telman said he would contact Sue Ballentine to find out what the
next step should be.
VI. Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Marie Enochty,seconded by Dave Telman and voted
unanimously to approve the minutes of April 26, 2012 as written.
VII. Adjournment: It was moved by Marie Enochty,seconded by Dave Telman and voted unanimously to
adjourn at 8:50PM.
Respectfully Submitted,Arlynn Consiglio-Noks
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