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ACTION 2018#73 Moved(DeLuca) and seconded(Leone) To authorize the issuance of$46M in general obligation bonds,as presented VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote Weighted Vote present: 69.99% Weight needed: >34.99% Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none Final percentage results of vote: 69.99% Final status of the vote: Unanimous (There was a brief recess in the meeting for the execution of documents.) Mr. Horton and Committee members thanked Ms. Foster Welch for her presentation and look forward to future updates. 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT,Dr.Edward Bouquillon a. 2018 National Blue Ribbon School Dr.Bouquillon shared that Minuteman was named a 2018 Blue Ribbon School,the incredible honor it is for the District, and how proud of the staff and students he is. Principal Dillon, along with long-time teachers John Fusco and Greg Donovan,will be in Washington,D.C. in November to accept this award. b. Campus Development Dr. Bouquillon updated the Committee on meetings held with various stakeholders in Lexington, as well as a meeting with the Town Managers of the district updating them on the progress of the building. Feedback from the towns has been very positive. Mr. Horton commented on how important it is for the towns to know what is being planned. Discussion ensued. c. Update—Watertown Discussion Dr. Bouquillon shared that he made a presentation to the Watertown Budget Subcommittee and the Curriculum Subcommittee, which included Watertown School Committee members, two town council members, Town Auditor,Watertown Superintendent,Assistant Superintendent of Finance and parents, and highlighted the academic model, new school building project, campus development opportunities, construction project, enrollment and access window, the Regional Agreement and reasons for joining the District. Dr. Bouquillon shared that it was a great discussion and the Superintendent has been positive and invited Dr. Bouquillon to have further discussions with the School Committee regarding the middle school, technology programs, post-graduate programs, post-secondary adult and community education and the District's community involvement. Discussion ensued regarding Watertown enrollment and access issues. Dr. Bouquillon will continue to update the Committee with any further developments. d. Superintendent Leadership Goals and Educator Annual Plan for 2018-2019 Dr. Bouquillon shared the final draft of the Superintendent's Leadership Goals and Educator Annual Plan with Committee members and noted that the goals have been revised from the previous School Committee meeting and a total of five goals were presented. Discussion ensued. -3-