FINAL SC Mtg Minutes 2017-7-11.pdf

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ACTION 2017#52 Moved(Spalding)and seconded(Sheffler) To authorize the Policy Task Force to review the policies included in the MASC Policy Newsletter, June 2017,make the recommended housekeeping changes, and to bring any that are controversial to the School Committee for consideration 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 The Chair extended appreciation for Ms. DeLuca's efforts to keep this process focused and moving forward. 9. SECRETARY'S REPORT,Dave Horton Having heard no comments on the draft minutes,the following vote was taken: ACTION 2017#53 Moved(Horton) and seconded(Spalding) To approve the draft minutes of 6.13.17, as presented VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote Weighted Vote present: 83.60% Weight needed: >41.80% Names of towns opposing or abstaining: 6 in favor,2 abstentions(Stow and Acton) Final percentage results of vote: 66.83% Final status of the vote: Passed 10. COMMENTS FROM THE OUTGOING CHAIR Jeff Stulin offered comments in three areas,as he prepared to pass the reins to the next chair. First,he noted that there are things he thinks about every week related to various emails he receives. He knows it takes a lot to run the school,there are many ongoing tasks and issues that arise. He underscored the need to maintain the good ground gained,particularly as the building project moves forward. Particularly,he thinks about the building project, enrollment, and campus opportunities, and will continue to raise concerns. Second,he encouraged involvement of all the School Committee members. With fewer people at the table, it is easier to reach consensus and get a quorum,but there are fewer people to do the work involved. The workload of distraction has diminished,but there is still a lot of work to do. He shared his perspective that it is always about the students. Third,he took the opportunity to extend thanks to a number of people including: • the staff and teachers who are not present at this meeting, for their fabulous work over the years, and more recent work developing the Academy Model; 7