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e.Informational: Notification of Retirement Board COLA Consideration <br /> Mr. Mahoney explained that the Retirement Board, of which he is the Chair and Ms. Rozan is an elected <br /> member,may elect to pay a COLA increase greater than the recommended percentage increase,up to 3% <br /> on the first$13,000. He explained that this comes to approximate $390/person and there are 41 retirees <br /> who would benefit. This vote of the Retirement Board can be done only after notice has been made to the <br /> legislative body,in this case the School Committee, at least 30 days before their vote. No action by the <br /> School Committee is necessary. <br /> f. Informational: Update on IG's Request for Documentation <br /> Mr. Mahoney updated the Committee on the Inspector General's (IG's)March 10,2017 request for <br /> additional documentation. He explained that he met the deadline and submitted materials requested, and <br /> there has been interest in further information on the contract with Tools for Schools(TFS),Mark Perna. <br /> The IG's office asked that the District put a pause on any additional scope of work with this consultant, <br /> and that he is meeting with representatives of the IG's office next week for further clarification. No vote <br /> was necessary on this item. <br /> g. Informational: E&D Certification <br /> Mr.Mahoney explained that he recently received certification for Excess and Deficiency. Based upon the <br /> unaudited balance sheet submitted,Minuteman was certified by the Massachusetts Department of <br /> Revenue,that the amount of Excess and Deficiency, as of July 1,2016 for Minuteman's general fund, is <br /> $699,484. No vote was taken, as this was presented as informational. <br /> h.Informational: Bid Results: Security Services <br /> Mr.Mahoney explained the bid results for Security Services, awarded to low bidder,Hunter Protective <br /> Services, for a contract effective March 20,2017-June 30,2019. No vote was taken, as this was <br /> presented as informational. <br /> 7. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT, George Clement <br /> a. 2016-17 Calendar Amendment <br /> Mr. Clement,on behalf of Mr. Dillon who was absent, described an amendment to the current calendar, <br /> due to snow days. The following vote was then taken: <br /> ACTION 2017#24 <br /> Moved(Leone)and seconded(DeLuca) <br /> To approve the 2016-17 Calendar Amendment reflecting a half day on Friday April 14, 2017, <br /> as presented <br /> VOTE: Members in room at time of vote: 12 (Absent: Boxborough, Carlisle,Wayland, Sudbury) <br /> Weighted Vote present: 82.42% <br /> Weight needed: >41.21% <br /> Names of towns opposing or abstaining: None <br /> Final percentage results of vote: 82.42% <br /> Final status of the vote: Passed Unanimously <br /> 6 <br />