FINAL SC Mtg Minutes 2017-7-11.pdf

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• Alice DeLuca and Ford Spalding for their initial dedication to the MSBA project process, despite the chaos of complicated deadlines,resistance, and outrageous strategies to stop the efforts. They set the tone of professionalism and positive attitude,which helped to win the favor of MSBA; • Kevin Mahoney for building solid foundations in transparent financial oversight and increased credibility,moving the District out of the Stone Age into the modern era via his reputation,integrity and code of conduct; • Elizabeth Rozan for keeping him sane,taking care of the myriad details, and making sure he and others do what they need to do to keep the flow moving in the right direction; • Ed Bouquillon for his oversight and effectiveness,bearing up under what he had to go through, which included hate mail and accusations,to keep the vision alive. There would be no project without him, and for Ed's stubborn adherence to goals,he is grateful; • Dave Horton and Carrie Flood,who have been pleasant,reliable, and delightful to share the Officers table with, and • all the School Committee members for their work over the last year to make the building project a reality. He expressed that it took courage and that he appreciates all of their support. 11. REORGANIZATION/ELECTION OF OFFICERS a. Process The School Committee took the following vote for the reorganization to occur: ACTION 2017#54 Moved(Flood) and seconded(DeLuca) To allow the Superintendent to preside temporarily 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 b. Nomination for Chair The temporary Chair opened the floor for nominations for the office of Chair. There were two nominations: Jeff Stulin nominated Dave Horton,and this was seconded by Carrie Flood; Ford nominated Sue Sheffler, and this was seconded by Jeff Stulin. Asked if they would be willing to serve,both Ms. Sheffler and Mr. Horton responded in the affirmative. Not expecting there to be two candidates for this Office,the Committee members asked a few specific questions relating to the greatest interest of the District,the role of the School Committee representative vis- a-vis the Chair's position, advocating for the school and for CTE,encouraging agreements with non- member towns, and level of commitment if not voted into the Chair position. Each candidate answered thoughtfully. After discussion, Ms. Sheffler withdrew her name for the office of Chair and the following vote was taken: 8