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

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misunderstanding what technical education is should be abandoned, and reframed to focus on Minuteman as a resource and a national model. The Chair noted that he attended the presentation at Diamond Middle School earlier in the day. He commended Mr. Clement on his presentation, and noted that giving parents a handout to take home would be great. The importance of working with Guidance Counselors was also noted,and the idea of a speaker series to draw parents was suggested. Mr. Dillon pointed out that the MPA were discussing a speaker series this year, and it was pointed out that the MPA would be presenting to the School Committee on November 14. The member from Bolton suggested talking with alumni about how Minuteman impacted or influenced their choices. The Chair thanked Ms.Nourse for her presentation, and summarized that focusing on enrollment was most important,that many great ideas were discussed to address this, and that it is clear that parents are key. Material requested will be distributed,there will be enrollment reports at upcoming meetings, and the handout of"talking points"will be developed and made available to School Committee. b. Liaison to General Advisory Board Sue Sheffler gave a brief summary of the recent General Advisory Board meeting she attended. She pointed out that it was well-attended by Department Heads,MPA members,business partners and alumni. She noted that there was information shared on the Advanced Manufacturing program,the Minuteman 101 and the Peer Mentoring initiatives, the Job Board, and the Minuteman Futures Foundation. 10. SECRETARY'S REPORT Having received no amendments to the draft minutes,Ms.Nourse made a motion,which was seconded, and the following vote was taken: ACTION 2017#72 Moved(Nourse) and seconded(Stulin) To approve the draft minutes of 9.19.17, 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 11. POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION The Chair explained that there was a need for Executive Session related to campus development and approval of past minutes. The following vote was then taken: ACTION 2017#73 Moved(Leone)and seconded(Sheffler) To enter into Executive Session at 8:40 PM,pursuant to: a. MGL Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a) 6,to consider the purchase, exchange,lease or value of real property, as an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and the Chair so declared, and b. MGL Ch. 30A, S.22 (f)to review, amend, finalize and approve minutes from Executive Session of the Committee held on: 10.13.15, 12.13.16, 1.19.17 and 9.19.17, and to determine whether continued non-disclosure of such minutes is appropriate, with Dr. Bouquillon,Mr. Dillon,Mr. Mahoney, and Ms. Rozan remaining present,and the Committee not returning to Open Session. 7