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Weis Amendment#2 Moved(Weis)and seconded(Banks)not to roll out a Remote Participation policy on a trial basis,and instead create a subcommittee with Ms. Castagno to think it through This was clarified further as follows: Flood Amendment: Moved(Flood)and seconded(Banks)to add: "and the Chair will consider other accommodations in the interim" Concern was raised about who the subcommittee/task force/study group would be,how it would operate,and when they would have the time to do such research. It was clarified that the Policy Subcommittee had spent considerable time researching this issue. It was suggested that the Chair could brainstorm with Ms. Castagno to see how her needs could be accommodated at this point,and a"straw"vote was taken as follows,with the Chair not voting: 1.) to see how many were interested in having the School Committee pursue a Remote Participation policy (4 in favor) 2.) to see how many were against it (4 against) 3.) to see how many were neutral (4 neutral) Given this result,it was agreed that nothing will happen quickly on this matter. It was also agreed that at the next meeting,the Chair will propose a subcommittee/task force/study group be established to review the issues,do research,and make recommendations. It was also agreed that over the next month,the Chair will discuss accommodations with Ms. Castagno for the January meeting.It was suggested that the research just be done, without establishing a subcommittee or task force. The following vote was taken to close the matter for the time being: ACTION 2014#137 Moved(Flood)and seconded(Weis) To table all motions related to Remote Participation indefinitely Vote: 12 in favor, 1 abstention There was a suggestion to reorder the items in the Superintendent's Report,and with no objections,this was done. 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT,Ed Bouquillon a.Superintendent's Goals: December Progress Report The Superintendent called attention to materials at the table,and noted that due to the time spent on previous item, this is informational and will be discussed with the Superintendent Negotiations and Evaluation Subcommittee at their next meeting. He called attention to evidence he compiled. He circulated a copy,noting it is available electronically upon request. b. Professional Development Update The Superintendent called attention to materials at the table related to a strategic plan underway to improve student enrollment and retention with consultant Mark Perna,of Tools for Schools. He reviewed the associated details on cost and collaboration with other schools,and outlined the general plan to establish a professional development team,noting dates that have been scheduled for a series of meetings for this work. c. DESE's Proposed Amendments to Regulations for Vocational Technical Education 603 CMR 4.00 The Superintendent gave an update on the status of DESE's proposed amendments,noting that they were presented to the State Board of Education in November,and that the Public Comment period is now underway.He explained that the Board of Directors of MAVA met and developed comments,which he shared with the Town Managers at their recent meeting. He also noted that he is anticipating holding a Municipal/Legislative Breakfast on February 6,2015 to discuss these issues further.