1992-06-22 School Committee Minutes

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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 2 JUNE 22, 1992 Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel ad, as put forth on enclosure D -2, was placed in Education Week on October 21, 1987 and also at that time in the Boston.Globe. The Superintendent read the draft ad, enclosure D -1, he was offering. He added he would like to put this ad in Education Week's issue of August 5, 1992 and also in the Boston Globe. Dr. Munnelly stated a Screening Committee could then begin reviewing candidates' letters of interest. A question was raised if more information should be placed in the ad and the Chair explained that more detail would be provided in the information packets that the Superintendent's office will provide to the interested candidates. Dr. Munnelly advised he was looking toward a July 13th time table to have an open meeting for the public to provide their input. At this time Ms. Philbrick opened discussion regarding the Assistant Superintendent's position. �- A member stated he would like to hear from the Superintendent regarding other possible scenarios, emphasizing if non- educa- tion issues take a substantial portion of that job perhaps a less experienced person could do the job well. By critical education he referred to Curriculum Development being the primary function of the Assistant Superintendent; meetings with Department Heads, teachers, principals; and Grant writing activities that may not require an expert. The Superintendent stated to keep the administrative priori- ties in order they are constantly evaluating. Such as: With the help of Town we were able to move some duties - i.e. Payrolls . Decision making that remains consistent and con- forms with policy Negotiation meetings Staff development . Tuition reimbursement . Administering a sense of fairness across the schools A member questioned how Education Reform, if passed, would effect the Assistant Superintendent position. Dr. Munnelly replied, "Until a reform package happens we need this facilitator."