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School Committee
Date: 2019-06-20 Time: 6:00 PM
Building: School - Memorial High Location: School Library
Address: 62 Oakland Road Session: Open Session
Purpose: Open Session Version: Final
Attendees: Members - Present:
Chuck Robinson, Linda Snow Dockser, Elaine Webb, Jeanne Borawski, and
John Parks
Members - Not Present:
Tom Wise
Others Present:
Superintendent John Doherty, Chief Financial Officer Gail Dowd, Assistant
Superintendent Christine Kelley, Al Sylvia, Daily Times Reporter
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Linda Engelson on behalf of the Chair
Topics of Discussion:
I. Call to Order
Chair Webb called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
A. Public Input
Mrs. Webb called for public comment. There was none.
B. Consent Agenda
Mrs. Webb asked if the committee wanted any items removed from the consent
agenda. There were no items removed.
Accept a Donation from the Pegasus Springs Foundation
Accept a Donation from the RMHS Band Parents Organization
Approval of Minutes(August 22, 2018 &May 30,2019)
Dr. Snow Dockser moved,seconded by Mr.Parks, to approve the consent
agenda. The motion carried 5-0.
C. Reports
Assistant Superintendent
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Assistant Superintendent Kelley reported on the Summer Reading Institute. We
offered 3 courses and over 80 teachers participated.
Mrs. Kelley said the high school curriculum guides are just about finished for the
core subjects and will be posted on the website in the next few weeks.
Superintendent
Dr. Doherty thanked the principals, teachers, and staff for a great finish to the
school year.
Liaisons
Mrs. Borawski thanked all that helped make the Reading 375 celebration a great
success.
She also reported on the last SEPAC meeting of the year.
Dr. Snow Dockser said the Friends &Family Day was successful and a fun day.
Mrs. Webb reported on the HRAC meeting where the next steps were discussed.
The Committee is working with the Clergy Association on organizing a family
picnic. The Ad-Hoc Committee has met 3 times to discuss the role and direction
for the HRAC.
She reported on the recent meeting of the Audit Committee where the Town
Audit was reviewed.
The Chair shared that the 2019—20 School Committee meeting date calendar is
being developed.
D. Old Business
FY20 Capital Update and Final Approval
Mrs. Dowd reviewed the Capital Plan and said she will continue to provide
updates throughout the year.
Dr. Dockser moved,seconded by Mrs. Borawski,to approve the final FY20
Capital Plan as it relates to the School Denartment. The motion carried 5-0.
FY20 Budget Update and Approval
Mrs. Dowd reviewed the FY20 budget as approved by Town Meeting.
Dr. Dockser moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson,to approve the final FY20
budget of$46,767,348 as appropriated by Town Meeting, as well as approval
of the individual cost center budgets. The motion carried 5-0.
FYI Budget Update and Approval
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Mrs. Dowd reviewed the FY19 budget status. She is asking for two budget
transfers to be used to support prepayment of out of district tuitions and
transportation.
Dr. Dockser moved,seconded by Mrs. Borawski,to authorize the transfer of
up to $20,000 to the Special Education Cost Center from the Administration
Cost Center,utilizing savines and expense savines to be utilized to prepay
Special Education Tuition. The motion carried 5-0.
Dr. Dockser moved, seconded by Mrs. Borawski,to authorize the transfer of
up to $150.000 to the Special Education Cost center from the Regular Day
Cost Center, utilizing savings and expense savings to be utilized to prepay
Special Education Tuition. The motion carried 5-0.
Second Reading and Acceptance of Revised Policy BEDG-Minutes
Dr. Doherty said that the policy has been updated to include the guidance from
the committee and discussions with the Town Clerk.
Mr. Robinson asked that the word accurate be removed from#1 .
Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mr. Parks,to remove the word accurate
from #1 and#4 and replace with "a summary". The motion carried 5-0.
Dr. Dockser moved, seconded by Mn. Borawski,to accept the second
reading of revised Policy BEDG—Minutes as amended. The motion carried
_5-0.
Second Reading and Acceptance of Revised Policy BEDH—Public Comment at
School Committee Meetings
Dr. Doherty shared that legal counsel has reviewed the revised policy and has
provided a legal opinion. Legal Counsel Brunt has recommended that Policies
KE, KE-E,KEB&KEB-R be reviewed and updated.
Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to add the following
verbiage to the last paragraph, last sentence after raisin their hand ",
identifying him or herself by name and address, and specific interest for
wishing to speak.." The motion carried 5-0.
Dr. Dockser moved, seconded by Mrs. Borawski,to accept the second
._. reading of revised Policy BEDH—Public Comment at School Committee
Meetings as amended. The motion carried 5-0.
E. New Business
Disposal of Surplus Property
Mrs. Dowd reviewed the memorandum listing the surplus property.
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Dr. Dockser moved, seconded by Mr. Parks,to declare the items listed in the
Chief Financial Officer's memorandum dated June 17.2019 as surplus
property. The motion carried 5-0.
II. Routine Matters
a. Bills and Payroll(A)
Warrant S1949 6.06.19 $121387.20
Warrant 51950 6.13.19 $525,360.75
Warrant S1951 6.20.19 $395,648.39
Warrant P1923 5.17.19 $1,653,578.88
Warrant P1924 5.31.19 $1,744,107.80
Wan'antPI925 6.14.19 $1642062.52
b. Calendar
III. Information/Correspondence
Mrs. Webb shared that the graduation ceremony was wonderful.
IV.Future Business
V. Adioumment
Adioum
Dr.Dockser moved, seconded by Mrs.Borawski,to enter executive session
for the approval of minutes and not to return to open session. The roll call
vote carried 5-0. Mr. Robinson.Mrs. Borawski,Mr. Parks,Dr. Dockser and
Mrs.Webb.
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
NOTE: The minutes reflect the order as stated in the posted meeting agenda not
the order they occurred during the meeting.
Link to meeting video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v—kWL51gh8RGs&list=PLkibnMr)zKYxt6AcM
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