2005-01-27 School Committee Minutes

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Regular Session -2- January 27, 2005 Street not in Killam have on class size in 2005-2006 would be minimal. There would be no negative impact. Mr. Spadafora moved to accept the Proposed Redistricting Plan as presented by the Administration, at the School Committee meeting on November 23, 2004 and at the public hearing on January 6, 2005 Ms Webb seconded the motion. The vote was 6-0. Mr. Dahl. Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Spadafora. Ms. Webb moved to amend the proposed plan _by moving Carriage Lane, Gre Coach Lane and 1-51 Rustic Lane to the Killam District and Brook Street and 352- 365 Ash Street to the Eaton District Mr. Carpenter seconded the motion. The vote was 6-0. Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Spadafora. Mr. Carpenter stated this proposal reduces the fifth grade class size at Wood End. There would be no class size greater than twenty-six students and he would support this motion. Mr. Carpenter moved to adiust the boundary line between Wood End and Birch Meadow to include Marla Lane, Covey Hill Road and Apple Gate Lane in the Birch Meadow District. Mr. Dahl seconded the motion. The vote was 4-2. Mr. McFadden, and Mr. Carpenter voting for and Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb Mr. Spadafora voting against. The motion failed to carry. There was discussion regarding sidewalks. Mr. Spadafora stated there are sidewalk issues at all of our schools. He stated that he would continue to work hard to obtain sidewalks. Superintendent Schettini stated that he had met with the Town Manger and the Town Engineer. They are all in agreement that there are sidewalk issues that need to be addressed. Ms. Webb asked about the number of students currently being bussed to the Birch Meadow School from the north side of town. Superintendent Schettini told her that there was 88 student eligible for bussing in that area for the 2003-2004 school year. There was discussion regarding "grandfathering" pertaining to redistricting. Superintendent Schettini gave an overview of grandfathering.