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financial matters of concern are resolved at the Finance Subcommittee level before coming to the full School Committee. It was pointed out that these are all Open Meetings,and the goal is not to cut off communication,but to limit the size of the working group. It was also noted that he had served on this Subcommittee last year,had a voice at the table,and his concerns were often arbitrated and presented to the School Committee. The member from Sudbury noted that he is now retired,but his work on Minuteman matters has developed into a full-time job. He noted that while he is not a CPA or an accountant,he is acquainted with forensic auditors who have helped him,and his goal is to see a workable,sustainable model for the school. He stated that he will continue to find the truth,and if other members don't like it,they can choose not to vote for him.It was pointed out that non-member subsidy is a big issue for this member,and the smaller forum is a better place to address the concerns. It was noted that all members are allowed to provide input on this and any issue. It was also noted that there were members who were asked to serve and could not,and that everyone is aware of the cost differentials and is working to rectify them. The following vote was then taken: ACTION 2014#88 Moved(Weis)and seconded(Manjarrez) To reinstate Dave Manjarrez as a member of the Finance Subcommittee Vote: 5 in favor, 8 opposed(with 13 members present) This action did not pass. A vote on the main motion was then taken as follows: ACTION 2014#89 Moved(DeLuca and seconded(Spalding) To approve the Draft Subcommittee and Task Force List 2014-15 Vote: 11 in favor,2 opposed(with 13 members present) The approved list can be found as Attachment A. The Chair extended appreciation to everyone for their service. c. Approved District Goals 2014-15:Measurement Criteria The Chair reviewed the assignments of those responsible to develop language for the measures that will be used to evaluate the achievement of the District Goals approved on 7.8.14,and explained that the School Committee will vote on these measures at the next meeting. Concern was raised that Ms. Castagno was being assigned to a group, and she was not present. It was agreed to vote the list as presented,and it could be revised,should she refuse the assignment.The question of interface was raised,and the Chair noted that those assigned would have to find their own way to arrive at the measures. He also noted that he found making these assignments was a hard charge to execute. The following vote was then taken: ACTION 2014#90 Moved(DeLuca)and seconded(Spalding) To approve those responsible for developing measurement criteria,as approved by each subcommittee Vote:Unanimous The approved list of those responsible can be found as Attachment B. The Chair raised an additional concern and noted that he'd like to add it to the October agenda. He offered that now that the building size and Education Program Plan have been voted on,it is time for the School Committee to focus on what comes next. Referring to the unique opportunity being presented as the building project moves forward after these two recent votes,he asked that members consider the following: Assuming a school size of 628 and the voted Education Program Plan,what can be done to help plan a school that is effective for the students and affordable for the communities. He asked people to submit comments by email to Ms.Rozan,who will compile comments for the"Next Steps" discussion at the October meeting.There was some confusion expressed about what he was seeking,and once clarified,he noted that a reminder email will be sent out. d. MASC/MASS Joint Conference:Voting Delegate Confirming attendees at the November conference(Taschioglou,Manjarrez,and Mahoney),the Chair nominated Cheryl Mahoney to serve as Voting Delegate. With no objection,the following vote was taken: 2