FINAL OS SC Mtg Minutes 2017-10-17.pdf

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ACTION 2017#68 Moved(DeLuca)and seconded(Flood) To approve the draft list of School Committee Goals 2017-18, as presented VOTE: 10 members in room at time of vote Weighted Vote present: 100% Weight needed: > 50.00% Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none Final percentage results of vote: 100% Final status of the vote: Unanimous b. Comments from the Chair The Chair also referenced the document included in the packet that described School Committee actions to support the School Committee Goals 2017-18. He noted that no vote was necessary, and that further details on enrollment will be discussed under items 7b and 9a. He asked that any suggestions to amend this list of actions be sent to Ms. Rozan. 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT a. Recommendation for Retirement Board Reappointment The Superintendent voiced his recommendation to reappoint Kevin Mahoney to the Retirement Board for another 3 year term. In response to a question,Mr. Mahoney explained the composition of the Retirement Board,which includes a member serving as Chair(himself,with a term appointed by the School Committee),the Treasurer(Laurie Elliott), an elected member(Elizabeth Rozan), a retirement member (Maria Oliveira) and an individual appointed by the other members (Norm Cohen). He noted that this Retirement Board is among the smallest of the boards across the state,but it is funded at approximately 90%. In response to a question,he pointed out that except for a reimbursement from the town of Arlington, which is now resolved,there have been no contentious or controversial issues. The School Committee then took the following vote: ACTION 2017#69 Moved(Flood) and seconded(Leone) To approve the Superintendent's recommendation to reappoint Kevin Mahoney to the MRVTSD Retirement Board for a three year term November 16, 2017-November 15,2020 VOTE: 10 members in room at time of vote Weighted Vote present: 100% Weight needed: > 50.00% Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none Final percentage results of vote: 100% Final status of the vote: Unanimous b. Updates on Superintendent Leadership Goals #1 Student Improvement: Academy Model Development The Superintendent gave an update on activities related to the Academy Model Development. He noted that current effort is organized around aligning staff with pathways,with areas categorized as Vocational, Academic, SPED, and Other. The work is focused on curriculum integration and framework development, at this point,and 15 faculty members have stepped forward to be involved. They will be paid a$750 stipend for their efforts. 2