2007-04-09 School Committee Minutes

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Regular Session 2 April 9 2007 chairs of these boards to complete planning activities for Town Meeting with consistent leadership. • Holding the organizational meeting in June allows new board members approximately two months experience on the board, interacting with the sitting members prior to weighing-in by vote on the leadership for the coming year. • Generally, the board has scheduled the organizational meeting at the second meeting in June, after graduation and planned a limited agenda. The new chair and vice-chair are then able to work together along with the superintendent over the summer planning the board activities for the year. This ensures that the leadership team is prepared for the high level of activity that begins in September. This is more effective than changing in the midst of meeting just prior to Town Meeting. • The decision to hold the organizational meeting in June was made approximately 10 years ago. The constancy of leadership through Town Meeting and the Superintendent's review process were seen as significant benefits. In years when the chair was vacated, the vice-chair or past-chair served as chair until the organizational meeting in June. Mr. Michaud that a notice be given at the previous meeting so that there can be some discussion prior to the motion like this being voted on. He also mentioned that we should take a look at the school committee policies on transition and how we would deal with the transition in the future. Motion carries 4-1-0. Ms. Webb, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. Michaud, Mr. Robinson, and Mr. Robinson. Mr. Caruso voted against the motion. Ms. Webb was given back the gavel to resume the chairmanship for the remainder of the school year. Bills and Payrolls Bills and payrolls were circulated to all members of the committee. Citizens' Input There was no citizens' input. Gifts There were no gifts presented this evening.