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Subcommittee Reports Finance Committee: Ms. Flood reported that tuition rates remains on the agenda,but unresolved at this time,and commented on the upcoming budget preparations that the Finance Committee will be working on with the staff. Ms. Flood invited Committee members to attend any or all of the four budget meetings that will be held beginning on December 6th,December 1 8th,January fIth and January 3151 followed by Budget Hearing before the full Board on February 8th. Discussion ensued relative to a future presentation discussing the ongoing operating expenses in the budget for the new building for long-term budget planning purposes. Ms. Flood described the process the Finance Subcommittee is following relative to the budget, post- secondary programs, Section X(B)and the Regional Agreement and noted that further discussions on these matters will be held at future meetings. Strategic Planning Committee: Ms. Sheffler updated Committee members on the #1 goal of the Committee - to support evolution and support for new member towns joining the District. The second goal was to complete a report that will support the School Committee as we begin to think about the skills and talents we would like to see in future leadership teams, where Minuteman is right now, and the direction it is moving in over the next couple of years. Ms. Sheffler noted that this document highlights the CVTE environment in Massachusetts, as well as Minuteman historical information,and the report written by staff on the new programs and academy model coming to the school which will be presented to the Committee for discussion at the next scheduled meeting on December 1ph Mr. Horton asked those members whose terms are coming to an end to contact him with their intent for reappointment to continue or to finish their term and asked for suggestions on how he can interface with their individual towns. Policy Task Force: Ms.DeLuca,as Chair of the Special Policy Task Force,explained that most of the policies were established at the time of Educational Reform. The entire manual underwent a review in 2009 with a consultant from MASC. From that time,there has been a review of many policies. She explained that upon the recommendation of MASC and Am) Perreault, two policies are up for review and first reading on this agenda. 1.JKAA: Physical Restraint on Students Policy(revision) 2.IHBF: Homebound Instruction Policy(revision) 1.) JKAA: Physical Restraint on Students Policy(Revision) Ms. DeLuca explained that the previous policy was a very minimal policy and that this is the MASC policy. After discussion ensued on the meaning of mechanical physical restraint,training of staff members,and the estimated number of times physical restraint was used,the following votes were taken: ACTION 2018#83 Moved(Stulin)and seconded(O'Connor) To approve the JKAA: Physical Restraint on Students Policy for First Reading,as presented: -5- 115