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

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Minuteman High School. He pointed out that this is now in Conference Committee, and he has written to the 8 members of that Committee urging their support of this amendment. In response to a question,he affirmed that if School Committee members have a connection to one of those 8 members,he would appreciate their reaching out to them urging support. (His letter is shown in Attachment A.) 2.)Enabling Legislation With regard to enabling legislation,the Superintendent distributed an email from Representative Jay Kaufman re HD4737, and the final version of the Act Authorizing the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District to Lease Certain Land and Buildings(Attachment B). 3.) Staffing With regard to Ms.Rozan's decision to take retirement at the end of the contract year(June 30, 2018), and with Steve Sharek's similar decision and elimination of his position, the Superintendent distributed a draft proposed timeline for filling a combination position by May 10(Attachment C). He noted he has developed a draft job description and has shared it with the Chair. Mr. Spalding expressed concern for the needs of the School Committee over the next few years,with regard to this position, and asked that the School Committee have an opportunity to review the job description. The Superintendent agreed to send it to all for their input. Ms. DeLuca pointed out that it sounds like the way support will be provided to the School Committee is changing. She expressed concern for this, given the building project, campus development, and other complicated agendas that require attention,and that she would like to safeguard this for continued success. The skills and professionalism Ms. Rozan has brought to the position were noted. The Superintendent concurred; he noted that the needs of the District are changing, and that this turn of events provides an opportunity to reshape the position to address these changing needs. He agreed to send the draft job description and asked that people send suggestions to him and the Chair directly. 8. SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT,Ford Spalding Mr. Spalding, as Chair of the School Building Committee,reported that construction is in the final phase of erecting the external structure,with the topping off scheduled for Thursday April 12,2018 at 11:00 AM. He explained that Gilbane conducts weekly coordination meetings; the permits are in place,paid under protest with the right to appeal;the buildings are now connected,the roof decking in in place, as are electrical and drainage systems, and multiple subcontractors are on board. He noted that by June 18,the School Building Committee will approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price(GMP). He pointed out that it is an ongoing process,and hopes for good news, and that the project continues on budget. He then showed a short clip compiled by Black Kettle Films, of progress as of 3.20.18,which is on the website at https://www.minuteman.org/Page/803, along with all progress reports to date. In response to questions,he confirmed that except for occupancy,the permitting is done,that some bids remain outstanding,with 80% of funds committed. In response to questions on bonding,Mr. Mahoney noted that the first issuance was for $35M,the next one is scheduled for Oct/Nov. 2018 for$46M, and the 3rd at completion will be for$30M. 9. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT,Kevin Mahoney a.Acceptance of Scholarship Funds Mr.Mahoney called attention to the revised detail on this scholarship, placed at the table(Attachment D). With gratitude,the following vote was then taken: ACTION 2018#20 Moved(Gammill) and seconded(Leone) To accept$2,500 to establish the Alan J.McLaughlin STEM Scholarship, as presented in the revision dated 4.10.18 4