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3. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT,Kevin Mahoney <br /> Mr.Mahoney provided updates on the following three reordered items: <br /> Agenda Item 5(c)-Updates: FY 18 Budget <br /> He reported that the FY 18 budget has been approved,with nine towns passing it. <br /> Agenda Item 6(a)—School Building Report <br /> He reported that the permitting process with the towns of Lincoln and Lexington continues. The District <br /> is addressing concerns and satisfying all requirements. It is anticipated that the Lincoln Planning Board's <br /> public hearing will close tonight, and they will soon vote to accept their Order of Conditions and give <br /> their stamp of approval for the project. He explained that the timelines on this process coordinate with <br /> the Lincoln Conservation Commission's hearings related to wetlands and drainage, anticipated to <br /> conclude May 31. Additionally,the Lexington Conservation Commission has been on site to review <br /> wetlands,and their hearing closes May 30. He explained the Team is optimistic and anticipates being <br /> permitted to prepare the site for construction on schedule. More details will be forthcoming after <br /> tonight's meeting. <br /> Agenda Item 8(a)—Update on Inspector General's Request for Documentation <br /> He explained that the Inspector General(IG)has requested more documentation related to professional <br /> development, and that the Administration has met with the IG's office to discuss professional development <br /> offerings and benefits. The IG's office will be talking with additional staff members as they continue to <br /> gather information, and as Minuteman complies with their requests and cooperates. <br /> 4. STUDENT REPORT <br /> Anna Brooks,under the guidance of Student Government Advisor Tracey Sierra,reported on the <br /> accomplishments of the senior class. She covered senior projects and portfolios, college acceptance letters, <br /> donation drives, student government day, swimming awards, student ambassadors' involvement at the Dinner <br /> with your Teacher night,the Minuteman Players'performance of A Night of One Acts,the Walk for Hunger, <br /> the Carnival,the all-school assembly, and the Junior/Senior Prom. Images from these various activities were <br /> also shared. Her full report can be found as Attachment A. <br /> [Mr. Gammill and Mr.O'Connor arrived at 6:40 PM; 11 members were now present.] <br /> 5. PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> There was no Public Comment. <br /> 6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT <br /> a.Related to Superintendent Leadership Goal 3 (Student Learning) <br /> 1. Report on Skills USA and Request for Field Trip/Funds Approval <br /> Student Colin Kelly gave a brief report on the activities of the Skills USA group. He noted achievements <br /> in Gold,Bronze, and Silver categories, and that those in the Gold category were hoping to go to the <br /> National Conference. He explained that 44 students participated,with talent concentration in web design, <br /> career pathways,community action,technical math, employment application,humanoid robotics, <br /> mechatronics, and engineering. (The list of Skills State Winners can be found as Attachment B.) He <br /> extended thanks to all who participated, and to the advisors, and respectfully requested that the School <br /> Committee favorably consider the request for approval of both the National Leadership and Skills <br /> Conference trip and the funds to finance it. A slide show highlighted moments at the State Conference <br /> where students won the awards. The following vote was then taken: <br /> 2 <br />