FINAL SC Mtg Minutesw att 2017-06-13.pdf

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5. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT,Brian Tildsley for Jack Dillon a. Report on June 2,2017 Graduation Mr. Tildsley reported that there were 166 students graduating this year. He extended thanks to Diane Dempsey for her planning efforts that made the event occur flawlessly. He acknowledged the presence of School Committee members who attended, and pointed out that the venue of the Lowell Auditorium works very well. b. Approval of the 2017-18 Student Handbook Revisions Mr. Tildsley reviewed the recommended revisions to the Student Handbook for 2017-18,which had been included in the packet,and the following vote was taken: ACTION 2017#36 Moved(Leone)and seconded(O'Connor) To approve the 2017-18 Student Handbook Revisions,as presented VOTE: 11 Members in room at time of vote (not Acton,Carlisle,Lincoln, Stow,Weston) Weighted Vote present: 76.20% Weight needed: >38.10% Names of towns opposing or abstaining: 10 in favor; 1 abstention(Sudbury) Final percentage results of vote: 70.37% Final status of the vote: Passed c. Approval of Out-of-State,Overnight Field Trip and Funds: Fall,2017 FFA Convention Mr. Tildsley reviewed the details of the Fall, 2017 FFA convention field trip,noting the cost and anticipated student and chaperone attendance. Two of Minuteman's FFA officers,Matt Dunken and Will McFee, spoke, describing what the group has done over the last school year, and asked that the School Committee vote to approve the $9,500 requested. There was some question about why the students were funding a portion of their expenses,and whether there were additional funds available. Mr. Mahoney confirmed that he had budgeted for the funds requested. [Ms.Antia arrived at 7:00 PM.] The following vote was then taken: ACTION 2017#37 Moved(Leone)and seconded(Spalding) To approve the Out-of-State, Overnight Field Trip and Funds for the FFA National Convention,October 24-27,2017,held in Indianapolis,IN,with an estimated cost of$9,500, as presented VOTE: 12 Members in room at time of vote (not Acton,Carlisle, Stow,Weston) Weighted Vote present: 80.07% Weight needed: >40.04% Names of towns opposing or abstaining: 11 in favor; 1 abstention(Lincoln) Final percentage results of vote: 76.20% Final status of the vote: Passed