2010-03-29 School Committee Minutes

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March 29, 2010 C. D Continued Business FYI 0 Budget Update & Transfers Ms. DeLai updated the School Committee on the status of the FYI 0 budget. She asked the School Committee to approve two cost center transfers. Mr. Caruso moved, seconded by Mrs. Gibbs, to transfer within the FY10 Budget $40,000 from the Administration Cost Center to the Undistributed/Other Cost Center as outlined in the Director of Finance and Operations' memorandum dated March 25, 2010. The motion carried 6-0. Mr. Caruso moved, seconded by Mrs. Webb, to transfer within the FY10 Budget $47,000 from the Regular Day Cost Center to the Undistributed Cost Center as outlined in the Director of Finance and Operations' memorandum dated March 25, 2010. The motion carried 6-0. Mrs. Janowski asked why the total athletic offset wasn't shown. Ms. DeLai indicated that this was done to provide wiggle room in that line. Parker Field Trip Dr. Doherty gave an overview of the Parker Field Trip to the Mark Twain House and Museum. He stated that this trip falls in line with the curriculum and is worthwhile. Mr. Caruso moved, seconded by Mrs. Gibbs, to approve the annual Parker Middle School field trip to the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, CT. in April 2010 as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated March 25, 2010. The motion carried 6-0. New Business Assistant Superintendent Interviews Dr. Doherty reviewed the search process which started two months ago. There were 47 applicants, 10 of which were moved to the interview stage by the screening committee. He stated that he attended the interviews of the 10 candidates from which the screening committee recommended 4 pre-finalists. Dr. Doherty interviewed 4 pre-finalists and is moving 2 candidates forward. Mr. Robinson shared that each School Committee member submitted questions to be asked. The first finalist was introduced. Kim Oliveira currently is the Director of Special Education for the Tyngsborough Public Schools. She gave a brief opening statement. The School Committee asked Ms. Oliveira a series of questions ranging from professional challenges, thoughts on learning styles, accomplishments and curriculum. Ms. Oliveira gave a brief closing statement and thanked the School Committee for this opportunity. Mr. Robinson called a brief recess at 8:05 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:12 p.m. The next finalist was introduced.