FINAL OS SC Mtg Minutes 2018-02-06.pdf

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Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none Final percentage results of vote: 100% Final status of the vote: Unanimous REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER: OPEN SESSION The Chair called the regular meeting to order immediately following the adjournment of the Budget Hearing at 7:00 PM. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no Public Comment. 3. STUDENT REPORT,Jala Maracle Accompanied by Student Government Advisor Tracey Sierra, Jala Maracle gave a report that covered recent student accomplishments across the programs, FFA happenings,Horticulture happenings, and the Drama Club's upcoming spring performance of Blithe Spirit. Her full report can be found as Attachment B. It was noted that the student presence at the meetings is appreciated. The Superintendent noted that if any of the School Committee members wish to attend the MAYA Student of the Year event that Jala mentioned as part of the recent student accomplishments, they should contact him. 4. CHAIR'S REPORT,Dave Horton a. Comments for the Good of the Organization The Chair explained that he has suggested adding this 5 minute item to the agendas so that School Committee members can take a moment to share what they have done in their towns,which could be of interest to others. He noted that there is no expectation that everyone will have something to report,but that this is a place where they could.As an example,he reported that he recently wrote a letter to his town's newspaper and Town Meeting members to describe how to access the progress reports on the Building Project on the District website. He noted that this reporting opportunity will be on the agenda next time,to see how it goes. 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT,Ed Bouquillon a.NYC Trip The Superintendent reported on the recent field trip to New York City for the taping of the segment on Minuteman students, to be aired on the Harry Cormick, Jr. morning show. He noted that the kids did great, and everyone was grateful for the School Committee's support of this activity. He also noted that his concerns had been addressed. The show will air on February 22. He also noted that he may invite the students to the next School Committee meeting to give a report on their trip. b. Legislative Update The Superintendent reported on recent legislative activity focused on Career Tech in general and put forth by the Alliance for Vocational and Technical Education(AVTE). AVTE is seeking an Amendment to the Capital Bond Bill to continue equipment grant programs and to supplement MSBA funding for construction and renovation of vocational technical high schools. He explained that efforts were made to secure co- sponsors for the Amendment, and he expressed appreciation to the School Committee members who reached out. He pointed out that the AVTE group will be creating a white paper on Career and Technical Education that should be ready in early March. Additionally,he explained that Senator Cindy Friedman is sponsoring an Amendment to the Bond Bill that addresses Minuteman's Solar Photovoltaic Facilities 2