Approved: December 4, 2007

Distribution: Website

PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE

DR. ELMER S. BAGNALL SCHOOL

November 20, 2007

Mrs. Conner, Ms. Blades, Mrs. Corradino, and Dr. Treado

Also Present: Dr. Livingston, Dr. Hart, and Ms. McWilliams

Call to Order: Chairman Kastrinelis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Roll Call: Roll call was taken. The majority vote was 4.2.

Bagnall School Tour and Presentation

The School Committee was given a tour of the Bagnall School. Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Smalia, and Miss Duffy (second grade teachers) did a presentation on Interactive Word Walls with students from their second grade class. This presentation was followed by a question and answer period.

New Business

SBA Meeting

Motion/Vote

It was moved by Mr. Atwood and seconded by Mrs. Corradino to have the School Committee support the idea of putting together a master plan knowing what the cost basis would be for each town. There was an amendment to clarify that this master plan would be for all schools. Motion carried. (for: Kastrinelis, Moran, Corradino, Treado, Conner, Atwood)(opposed: Blades, D’Amore)(for: 6.0)(opposed: 2.2)

Motion/vote

It was moved by Dr. Treado and seconded by Mrs. Conner to recommend that the Superintendent come back to the next meeting with the outline of a master plan with the cost and the best way for the community to put it together. Motion carried. (unanimous approval)

Draft Bylaws

Motion/Vote

It was moved by Mr. Atwood to take Attorney Finnegan’s feedback on the draft copy of the bylaws and implement it into the document and to then bring it back to the full committee. Motion was withdrawn and there was no second on it.

Mrs. Naffah will insert the changes recommended from Attorney Finnegan and bring the updated document to the next meeting.

Motion/Vote

It was moved by Dr. Treado and seconded by Mrs. Moran to table the discussion on the bylaws. Motion carried. (unanimous approval)

Superintendent – SMART GOALS

Chairman Kastrinelis asked the Superintendent’s Evaluation Subcommittee to choose three goals for the Superintendent that aligns with the improvement plans and to bring that list to the next business meeting.

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High School Principal Search Timeline and Brochure

Motion/Vote

It was moved by Mrs. Corradino and seconded by Mr. Atwood to nominate Mrs. Moran to be on the High School Principal Search Committee. Motion carried. (for: Kastrinelis, Moran, Corradino, Treado, Conner, D’Amore, Atwood)(opposed: Blades)(for: 7.1)(opposed: 1.1)

FY08 Budget to Actuals

Ms. McWilliams reviewed the monthly update of the FY08 budget inclusive of the appropriation and fund balances.

FY09 Budget Booklet

Members received a draft copy of the FY09 Budget Booklet and timeline. There was a brief discussion and members were given an opportunity to discuss the details that they would like to see in the final document.

FY04, FY05, FY06 and FY07 Contract Salary Adjustment

It was moved by Mrs. Moran and seconded by Mr. Atwood to authorization to the Superintendent to make the salary adjustment for the employee covered under the nurses’ contract. Motion carried. (unanimous approval)

Business Manager’s Contract

Motion/Vote

It was moved by Mrs. Moran and seconded by Mrs. Corradino to approve the Business Manager’s contract. Motion carried. (for: Kastrinelis, Moran, Corradino, Treado, Conner, D’Amore, Atwood)(opposed: Blades)(for: 7.1)(opposed: 1.1)

Adjournment

Motion/Vote

It was moved by Mrs. Corradino and seconded by Mrs. Moran to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Motion carried. (unanimous approval)

Respectfully submitted,

Marianne Naffah

Recording Secretary