HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-27 School Committee Minutes - DraftAttendees: Members - Present:
RECEIVED
TOWN CLERK
R-PADING, M
2022 MAR -3 PH 2:13
Erin Gaffen, Sarah McLaughlin, Tom Wise, Carla Nazzaro, Chuck Robinson
and Shawn Brandt
Members - Not Present:
Others Present:
Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Stys, Director of Finance Susan Bottan,
Smritha Srinivasan, Superintendent Thomas Milaschewski (via phone)
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Samantha La Pierre on behalf of the Chair
Topics of Discussion:
A. Call to Order
Chair Wise called open session to order at 7:00p.m. and reviewed the agenda.
Mr. Brandt moved seconded by Mr. Robinson to take the student reuort out of order. The
vote carried 6-0. Mr. Brandt, Mrs. Gaffen. Ms. McLauehlin, Mrs. Nazzaro, Mr. Robinson.
and Mr. Wise.
Mr. Ross called finance committee to order at 7:04ym.
Mr. Wise stated that Dr. Milaschewski would be participating virtually.
B. Routine Matters
1. Public Input
Mr. Wise called for public comment. There was none.
2. Consent Aeenda
Mr. Brandt moved, second by Mrs. Nazzaro to approve the consent agenda. The vote
carried 6-0. Mr. Brandt, Mrs. Gaffen, Ms. McLaughlin. Mrs. Nazzaro. Mr. Robinson.
and Mr. Wise.
3. Reports
Smritha Srinivasan stated the boys swim team was going to states andjunior Liam Synnott
made it to all national honors choir. She stated the students were updated by Principal Tracey
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Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
School Committee
Date: 2022-01-27
Time: 7:00 PM
Building: School - Memorial High
Location: School Library
Address: 62 Oakland Road
Session: Open Session
Purpose: Open Session
Version: Draft
Attendees: Members - Present:
RECEIVED
TOWN CLERK
R-PADING, M
2022 MAR -3 PH 2:13
Erin Gaffen, Sarah McLaughlin, Tom Wise, Carla Nazzaro, Chuck Robinson
and Shawn Brandt
Members - Not Present:
Others Present:
Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Stys, Director of Finance Susan Bottan,
Smritha Srinivasan, Superintendent Thomas Milaschewski (via phone)
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Samantha La Pierre on behalf of the Chair
Topics of Discussion:
A. Call to Order
Chair Wise called open session to order at 7:00p.m. and reviewed the agenda.
Mr. Brandt moved seconded by Mr. Robinson to take the student reuort out of order. The
vote carried 6-0. Mr. Brandt, Mrs. Gaffen. Ms. McLauehlin, Mrs. Nazzaro, Mr. Robinson.
and Mr. Wise.
Mr. Ross called finance committee to order at 7:04ym.
Mr. Wise stated that Dr. Milaschewski would be participating virtually.
B. Routine Matters
1. Public Input
Mr. Wise called for public comment. There was none.
2. Consent Aeenda
Mr. Brandt moved, second by Mrs. Nazzaro to approve the consent agenda. The vote
carried 6-0. Mr. Brandt, Mrs. Gaffen, Ms. McLaughlin. Mrs. Nazzaro. Mr. Robinson.
and Mr. Wise.
3. Reports
Smritha Srinivasan stated the boys swim team was going to states andjunior Liam Synnott
made it to all national honors choir. She stated the students were updated by Principal Tracey
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that a secure network can be created for students during the school day, she thanked Mr.
Tracey and the leadership team for listening to the students.
Dr. Milaschewski stated there would be a change in the Covid testing, in accordance with
DESE. Test kits will be sent home with staff and students and we will stop the test and stay
program.
Dr. Jen Stys — No Report
Mrs. Susan Barran —No Report
Mrs. Nazzaro —No Report
Mrs. Gaffen — No Report
Mr. Wise stated the ARPA subcommittee has been put on the select board agenda for next
Tuesday.
Ms. McLaughlin —No Report
Mr. Robinson stated the coalition met last night; Erica McNamara discussed the teen mental
health fust aid course they held. He stated they are still trying to 611 the public safety
clinician role and the interface program in town has been paused by the vendor.
Mr. Brandt — No Report
C. New Business
Mr. Brandt moved, seconded by Mrs. Nazzaro to take out of order item El- Turf 1 Project
Overview. The vote carried 6-0. Mr. Brandt, Mrs. Gallen, Ms. McLaughlin, Mrs. Nazzarn,
Mr. Robinson, and Mr. Wise.
1. Turf I Proiect Overview
Mark Novae and Steve Crisafulli from Activitas provided an overview and schedule for the turf 1
and stadium project. They stated that the $3 million construction budget was approved by the
town in April 2021 under Article 13. As part of the $3 million budget, it includes a new track, turf
field, scoreboard, lights, landscape and circulation improvements and equipment.
Tom Zaya answered questions from the committee about how this would affect sports and
extracurricular activities.
Marianne Downing, Heather Drive
Asked to keep Joe Mulligan in mind, when informing organizations about the use of the field,
since the band also uses this in the start of the season.
Rd Ross, Kensington Ave
Asked if there was a list of add alt in case we come in under budget.
2. Cafeteria Workers FY23 Joint Labor Management Committee
Mrs. Bottan stated there was an agreement to create a joint labor management council in order to
reevaluate the cafeteria workers salaries. The joint labor council will consist of Michelle Roach
director of human resources, Susan Bottan director of finance, Danielle Collins director of school
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nutrition and I school committee member to engage in conversations with the bargaining unit. The
result is due by April 2022. Mr. Wise asked if anyone on the committee was interested in
participating Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Nazzaro stated they were interested. Mr. Robinson will
serve on behalf of the committee.
D. Old Business
I. FY23 Budget Discussion & Final Vote
Mr. Wise asked if there was any further committee discussion. There was none. Mr. Wise
asked if there were any questions from the Finance Committee.
Marianne Downing, Heather Drive
What does this mean in terms of the budget in regard to full day kindergarten for next year.
Jeanne Borawski, Johnson Woods Dr.
Asked if there was a scenario where the tuition goes back up in FY24.
Mr. Brandt moved, seconded by Mrs. Nazzaro to approve the Superintendents
recommended budeet of $51.783,363. The vote carried 6-0. Mr. Brandt, Mrs. Gagen, Ms.
McLauehlin, Mrs. Nazzaro, Mr. Robinson, and Mr. Wise.
The Finance Committee adjourned at 7:43pm.
2. FY23 School Calendar Review & Vote
Mr. Wise asked if the committee had any feedback.
Mrs. Gaffen stated she like the color -coded calendar better than the new one.
Mr. Brandt mentioned the month of November having a short week every week, and if there
was anything that could be adjusted to change this.
Mr. Brandt moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson to approve the FY23 school calendar. The
vote carried 6-0. Mr. Brandt, Mrs. Gaffen, Ms. McLauehlin, Mrs. Namara, Mr.
Robinson, and Mr. Wise.
Geoffrey Coram, Ridge Rd.
Asked for clarification when the Jewish holiday began.
E. Adioumment
Mr. Robinson moved, seconded by Mr. Brandt to adjourn. The roll call vote carried 6-0.
Mr. Brandt, Mrs. Gaffen, Ms. McLauehlin, Mrs. Nazzaro, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Wise.
The meeting adjourned 7:50at 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: School Committee 01-27-2022 - YouTube
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Thomas Milaschewski, Ed.D.
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