HomeMy Public PortalAbout20210408 - Schools - Meeting MinutesHopkinton School Committee
April 8, 2021
Executive Session 6:30 PM
Special Meeting 7:00 PM
Via Remote - Zoom
Live via HCAM ED TV
MINUTES
I. Ca11 to Order
School Committee Chair Amanda Fargiano called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM.
In Attendance:
Amanda Fargiano - Chair
Nancy Cavanaugh - Vice Chair
Joe Markey - Member
Meg Tyler - Member
Lya Batlle-Rafferty - Member
II. Executive Session
Also in Attendance:
Dr. Carol Cavanaugh, Superintendent
Susan Rothermich, Director of Finance & Operations
a. To comply with, or act under the authority of, M.G.L. c.30A, s. 21(a)(3) specific to
conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Hopkinton Teachers'
Association, because having the discussion in an open meeting would have a detrimental
effect on the School Committee's bargaining position.
b. To comply with or act under the authority of, M.G.L. c.30A, s.21(a)(3) specific to the
review of Executive Session Minutes for the meeting of November 17, 2020, and
December 1, 2020, and to reconvene in Open Session.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. New Business
A. Memorandum of Agreement - HTA
For Consideration: The Superintendent recommends the School Committee vote to
approve the spring reopening Memorandum of Agreement with the Hopkinton Teachers'
Association.
Discussion: For clarification, the MOA runs through June 30, 2021.
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Motion: Move to approve the spring reopening Memorandum of Agreement with the Hopkinton
Teachers' Association. Motion by Ms. Tyler, seconded by Ms. Batlle-Rafferty.
Roll Call:
Nancy Cavanaugh - Yes
Meg Tyler - Yes
Lya Batlle-Rafferty - Yes
Joe Markey - Yes
Amanda Fargiano - Yes
Vote: Yes: 5, No: 0, Passed: 5-0
B. Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles - Dr. Cavanaugh
For Consideration: Approval of Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles 13 and 14.
Discussion: This article is to support the school district budget proposed and accepted by the
Town.
Motion: Move to approve ATM Warrant Article 13. Motion by Mr. Markey, seconded by Ms.
Batlle-Rafferty.
Roll Call:
Nancy Cavanaugh - Yes
Meg Tyler - Yes
Lya Batlle-Rafferty - Yes
Joe Markey - Yes
Amanda Fargiano - Yes
Vote: Yes: 5, No: 0, Passed: 5-0
Discussion: This Article pulls funds from the HCA Fund for the school operational budget for
possible enrollment increases that are unable to accurately forecast due to the pandemic.
Motion: Move to approve ATM Warrant Article 14. Motion by Mr. Markey, seconded by Ms.
Batlle-Rafferty.
Roll Call:
Nancy Cavanaugh - Yes
Meg Tyler - Yes
Lya Batlle-Rafferty - Yes
Joe Markey - Yes
Amanda Fargiano - Yes
Vote: Yes: 5, No: 0, Passed: 5-0
V. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Ms. Tyler, seconded by Ms. Cavanaugh.
Roll Call:
Nancy Cavanaugh - Yes
Meg Tyler - Yes
Lya Batlle-Rafferty - Yes
Joe Markey - Yes
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Amanda Fargiano - Yes
Vote: Yes: 5, No: 0, Passed: 5-0
Adjourned at 7:18PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Rhards-Cavanaugh, Chair
Amanda Fargiano, Vice Chair
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