FINAL SC Mtg Minutes 2017-05-16.pdf

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David O'Connor,Jennifer Leone, and himself,will then meet to consider a salary increase (up to 2%) for the Superintendent,to be voted on at the July meeting of the School Committee. He explained that the Survey Monkey instrument link will be sent out in the morning and will be available through Monday, May 29th,and he suggested that extensive comments could be included as a word doc. A question arose about whether the survey needs to be completed in one sitting. It was agreed that clarification will be forthcoming with the link. The Chair acknowledged that there has been great improvement in the materials/evidence provided, and the clarity and simplification of the process. Mr.Horton asked that if anyone has ideas for further improvements to let him know. [Ms. Castagno left the meeting at 7:40 PM; 10 members were now present.] b. Enrollment Task Force Update Pam Nourse gave a brief summary of the activity of the Enrollment Task Force. She noted that she met once in April with Jim Gammill and Dave Horton, as Carrie Flood was unable to attend. They clarified the goal as defining how School Committee members can support the admissions process,without putting undue pressure on the Minuteman staff They brainstormed some ideas, and determined that it would be helpful to have information on roadblocks that staff might be facing in the various member towns. She explained that she circulated a summary to the Task Force earlier, and once that list is reviewed,they will schedule a meeting with the Administration to determine what is doable and what would be supportive. She clarified that she anticipates this meeting in the June/July timeframe. c. Policy Task Force Ms. DeLuca explained that the need for a policy on the Guidance Program came to her attention. A review of the MASC template Policy JLD yielded a number of iterations of the draft,including the removal of items 1-4. She explained her rationale for adding the items 1-4 back in, specifically that they are guiding principles that encourage a process where students are the ones making decisions,based on guidance received. She emphasized the importance of self-realization for the Minuteman students. The Chair suggested that the line beginning with#2 could be clarified. Ms. DeLuca noted that she had given this some thought,but had decided the MASC boiler plate language was adequate, as it did not unduly constrain or specify in a restrictive way. She asked that any suggested language be forwarded to her. No changes were made, and the following vote was taken: ACTION 2017#32 Moved(Gammill) and seconded(O'Connor) To approve Draft Policy JLD Guidance Program, as presented, for Pt Reading VOTE: 10 Members in room at time of vote (not Arlington,Weston,Dover,Boxborough, Sudbury,Wayland) Weighted Vote present: 58.94% Weight needed: >29.47% Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none Final percentage results of vote: 58.94% Final status of the vote: Passed Unanimously The draft policy, approved for 1st Reading,to be brought forth again for 2'Reading in June,can be found as Attachment D. 9. SECRETARY'S REPORT,Dave Horton Having received no amendments on the draft minutes of 4.4.17, Mr. Horton made a motion to approve them,and the following vote was taken: 5