FINAL SC Mtg Minutes 2017-7-11.pdf

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Web Design: Bronze,Adam Powell and Ethan Francis-Wright both juniors from Arlington. Teams must design a web page on the spot, and must overcome some surprise or handicap. This year's surprise task required them to make the web page accessible to people with disabilities. They plan to get gold next year. He also noted that the other two students competed in Career Pathways Project in Environmental Science and Biotechnology finishing 8th, and 10th respectively. Mr. Clement extended a special thanks to faculty Cliff Keirstead,Deb Eichhorst,Terry Regan,Pat Rafter, and Larry Lambert for their tireless work supporting our kids through the Ski11sUSA journey. The Superintendent added that these winners are the best in the USA and qualified for the international competition,which occurs every other year. 6. SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT,Ford Spalding a. School Building Committee Update Mr. Spalding called attention to the updated schedule of meetings at the table(Attachment A) and summarized recent activities in permitting,ground breaking, and commencement of construction. He noted that the 60%construction documents were submitted to MSBA earlier in the day, and with that the costs are on target. He reported on the tree work being done, and acknowledged the enthusiasm of all involved. He noted that the Town of Lincoln does not wish to be an impediment to the process. The Chair inquired if there were any areas that were not going smoothly, and Mr. Spalding explained that they are not yet sure that there will be sufficient funds for the fields. The Superintendent added that there is work underway in the form of conversations with State Senator Jamie Eldridge and the law firm of Goulston and Storrs relating to public-private partnerships,which would require that special legislation be filed on behalf of the District. He anticipates that this will be discussed further with the School Committee in the late fall, as the picture becomes clearer. He emphasized two criteria for partnership: mission compatibility and campus centricity. Mr. Spalding also urged that members visit the website(http://minuteman.org/domain/81)for updates, announcements,neighborhood notifications,and photos of the process. b. Update on School Building Committee Membership Mr. Spalding explained that his goal has been to have representation from all member towns on the School Building Committee (Attachment B). Toward that end,he requested that the Board of Selectmen from the Town of Lancaster choose a nominee, and they nominated Town Manager Orlando Pacheco to serve. He noted that he is familiar with Mr. Pacheco and welcomes his participation. ACTION 2017#47 Moved(DeLuca) and seconded(Horton) To approve the recommendation of the Town of Lancaster's Board of Selectmen to appoint Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco as a member of the School Building Committee VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote Weighted Vote present: 83.60% Weight needed: >41.80% Names of towns opposing or abstaining: none Final percentage results of vote: 83.60% Final status of the vote: Unanimous 3