3_ FINAL OS SC Mtg Minutes w att_ 2018-04-10.pdf

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5. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT,Jack Dillon a.Approval: Overnight Field Trip for Mass. Skills USA State Leadership and Skills Conference Mr. Dillon described the details of this trip,confirming its compliance with all policies. It was noted that there were 47 students and 5 adults participating. Student Nick Delori extended thanks to the School Committee for their commitment to this program, as it means a lot to the students. The Skills USA Chapter President,Tarin O'Connor,with input from teacher Malcolm Paradise, summarized the winning categories, and Vice President Jordan Mills underscored appreciation for the support. The School Committee Chair noted his pride in how the Skills students represent the school, and another member expressed appreciation for their sartorial presence. ACTION 2018#17 Moved(DeLuca) and seconded(Leone) To approve the Overnight Field Trip for the Mass. Skills USA State Leadership and Skills Conference, April 26-28,2018 in Marlboro and Upton,MA as presented, and to authorize the Superintendent to approve up to $5,000 for student travel expenses VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote Weighted Vote present: 68.37% Weight needed: >34.19% Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none Final percentage results of vote: 68.37% Final status of the vote: Unanimous b. Approval: Overnight Field Trip for Environmental Technology Program Mr. Dillon described the details of this trip,noting that 22 students were scheduled to attend, and that it is the same trip this program has gone on in the past. ACTION 2018#18 Moved(Leone) and seconded(Spalding) To approve an Overnight Field Trip for the Environmental Technology Program on May 8-11, 2018 to the NEED Building operated by the National Park Service, Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham,Massachusetts VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote Weighted Vote present: 68.37% Weight needed: >34.19% Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none Final percentage results of vote: 68.37% Final status of the vote: Unanimous At 6:15 PM, all students in attendance left. 6. FY 17 AUDIT REPORT,Sheryl Stevens-Burke Ms. Stevens-Burke presented the FY 17 Audit Report prepared by Melanson Heath. She reviewed the highlights,outlining the responsibilities of both parties, describing the clean audit opinion, and pointing out financial information from various accounting methods. She described the compensated absence liability, and a request was made for additional detail on what makes up the number. She outlined the pension liability number, and pointed out that no law requires it to be funded,but rather that it must be included. 2