Minutes - Wayland School Committee
Regular Session November 8, 2010
A Regular Session of the Wayland School
Committee was held on Monday, November 8, 2010, at 7:00 P.M. in the
School Committee Room of the Wayland Town Building.
Present were:
Dr. Louis Jurist, Chair
Mrs. Barb Fletcher, Vice Chair
Dr. Malcolm Astley
Ms. Beth Butler
Dr. Shawn Kinney (arrived at 7:04 p.m.)
Also:
Dr. Gary A. Burton
Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Brad J. Crozier
Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Geoffrey S. MacDonald
Business Administrator
Dr. Marlene M. Dodyk
Director of Student Services
Chair Louis Jurist convened the regular meeting at 7:02 P.M.
1. Comments or Written Statements from the Public:
Mr. Tom Sciacca voiced a concern related to the Superintendent
Search community meeting and the information gathered by the search
firm.
Dr. Jurist informed the Committee of an article from the
Boston Globe stating that a school went completely digital in the
school library.
2. Discussion re Weight Room Funding Article:
The HSBC recommended restoring the “Vanilla Box” renovation of the
weight room, which can be funded within the GMP and contingency fund,
thus eliminating the need for Article 4 at the 2010 Special Town
Meeting.
Upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Fletcher, seconded by Dr.
Kinney, the School Committee voted unanimously (5-0) to pass over for
Article 4 at the 2010 Special Town Meeting.
Dr. Jurist left the meeting to attend the Selectmen’s meeting re: the Articles for the 2010 Special Town Meeting.
3. 2010 MCAS Report and Analysis:
Mr. Crozier presented the 2010 MCAS Report and answered questions from the School Committee.
4. Approval of 2011 WHS Choral Group Trip:
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Butler, seconded by Dr. Astley, the
School Committee voted (4-0) to approve the WHS choral group trip as
presented.
Dr. Jurist returned to the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
5. Planning for November 22 Public Forum & Communication:
The School Committee discussed the draft of the November 22
public forum. Members commented on the draft and made several suggested
changes.
6. Approval of Accounts Payables and Payroll Warrants:
Upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Fletcher, seconded by Ms.
Butler, the School Committee voted unanimously (5-0) to approve payment
of the following:
• Wayland Public Schools Accounts Payable warrant, dated 11/8/2010, in the amount of $350,758.16
• Wayland Public Schools Payroll warrant, dated 11/4/2010, in the amount of $1,043,316.95
7. Approval of Minutes:
Upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Fletcher, seconded by Ms.
Butler, the School Committee voted (4-0-1) (Dr. Kinney abstained) to
approve the following minutes as amended:
• Regular Session of October 25, 2010
8. Superintendent’s Report:
(a) Enrollment Report:
Dr. Burton presented the current enrollment numbers and answered questions from the Committee.
(b) Sailing Club Fundraiser:
Dr. Burton presented the proposal of fundraising for a new sailing
club to the School Committee. The club will be self-funded much like
the hockey and crew teams.
Upon a motion duly made by Dr. Astley, seconded by Dr. Kinney,
the School Committee voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the sailing
club fundraiser.
(c) G-4 Report:
Dr. Burton pointed out that each School Committee member was given a copy of the G-4 Report.
9. Follow-up Items:
(a) Superintendent Search Update:
Dr. Jurist updated the School Committee on the Superintendent
Search. The Committee was informed that 5 of the 6 school
representatives were appointed to the screening committee. The Committee
discussed the process for appointing the parent and community
members to the screening committee. The School Committee discussed
the possible criteria for identifying parent and community
representatives.
(b) Operational Review Committee Update:
Mrs. Fletcher updated the Committee on the current status of the
Operational Review. They are meeting with The Abrahams Group on
November 15.
10. Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee:
Ms. Anne Harris and Mr. Bill Huss of the Energy Efficiency
Advisory Committee asked for School Committee approval on the Fuel
Efficient Vehicle Purchasing Policy and the Stretch Energy Building
Code.
Upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Fletcher, seconded by Dr.
Kinney, the School Committee voted unanimously (5-0) to endorse the
Fuel Efficient Vehicle Purchasing Policy and put it out for public
comment for 30 days, as well as support the Stretch Energy Building
Code.
Ms. Harris and Mr. Huss also requested that the School Committee endorse The Energy Baseline and 20% Reduction Plan.
Upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Fletcher, seconded by Ms.
Butler, the School Committee voted unanimously (5-0) to endorse The
Energy Baseline and 20% Reduction Plan.
11. Follow-up Items:
Dr. Astley asked if “future agenda items” could be added to “follow-up items”.
The School Committee also discussed fundraising related to the
Alumni Association and safety procedures for field trips as future
agenda items.
12. Comments from the Public:
Mr. Tom Sciacca recommended that a criteria for the Superintendent
Search Committee be someone with management experience.
13. Executive Session:
Upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Fletcher, seconded by Dr. Kinney, the Committee voted unanimously
(5-0) in a roll call vote to convene in Executive Session at 9:34
P.M. for the purpose of matters pertaining to Negotiations with the
Custodians, WESA, Food Service, and WTA, as set forth in Section 23B of
G.L. Ch. 39. The School Committee agreed that discussion regarding the
personnel matter and union contracts with the aforementioned unions
would be in Executive Session, as conducting these discussions in open
session will have a detrimental effect on the School Committee’s
negotiating position.
Roll Call
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Yes
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No
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Dr. Louis Jurist
Mrs. Barb Fletcher
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X
X
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Dr. Malcolm Astley
Ms. Beth Butler
Dr. Shawn Kinney
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X
X
X
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The Chair announced that the Committee would reconvene in Open
Session immediately following the adjournment of the Executive Session
for adjournment purposes only.
14. Adjournment:
Upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Fletcher, seconded by Dr. Kinney,
the Committee voted unanimously (4-0) to adjourn the Regular Session at
10:14 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary A. Burton, Clerk
Wayland School Committee
Observers:
Tom Sciacca, WVN
Betsey Brigham, Wayland
Corresponding Documents:
1. 2010 MCAS Report and Analysis
2. WHS Choral Group Trip Proposal for 2011
3. Draft Presentation for November 22 Fall Forum
4. November 2010 Monthly Enrollment Report
5. WHS Sailing Club Budget