2005-02-28 School Committee Minutes

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Regular Session -2- February 28, 2005 .1 Mr. Carpenter stated there would be a Killam PTO auction at the Hillview Country Club on Friday, March 25th from 7:00 p.m. till 12:00 p.m. Mr. Carpenter stated the RCTV Board met on February 9th. He stated they were trying to get a policy manual implemented. They are looking for a School Committee Liaison to negotiate with Verizon. They are also looking for space to rent. Chair McFadden stated the Girl's Gymnastic team placed number two in the state. They broke the state record and then broke their own record. Danvers then beat the record a week later. Coach Blume did an excellent job with the students. Chair McFadden stated that he met with the Advisory Council against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs a week ago Thursday. He stated they would join the School Committee at the March 14, 2005 meeting to discuss substance abuse issues in our town. Superintendent Schettini stated with sadness and excitement that Associate Superintendent Richards was chosen to be the Superintendent of Schools in Falmouth. He stated we could not be happier for Dennis and his family. He offered best wishes and congratulations. Linda Darisse, Principal of Parker Middle School, gave an overview of an up coming field trip to Nature's Classroom. Ms. Gibbs moved to approve the June 8-10, 2005 overnight field trip for the Parker Middle School to Nature's Classroom in Charlton MA as outlined in the Superintendent's memo dated February 24, 2005 Mr. Spadafora seconded the motion. The vote was 6-0. Mrs. Lisa Gibbs Ms. Elaine Webb Mr. Carl McFadden Mr. John Carpenter, Mr. Pete Dahl and Mr Robert Spadafora Mr. Vacarro gave an overview of the proposed venues for athletes for the 2005-2006 school year. He stated he was not happy with the wrestling accommodations. There was discussion regarding different facilities. Mary DeLai gave a presentation of the FY06 Capital Plan. There was discussion regarding the Capital items. Mr. Dahl stated the Capital Plan was a good comprehensive look at maintenance. Mary DeLai gave an overview of the school lunch program budget. She explained the Cafeteria revolving fund.