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MINUTES
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
APRIL 12, 2022, 6:30 PM
Present:
Pam Nourse, Chair(Acton) Jeff Stulin,Vice-Chair(Needham)
Alice DeLuca, Secretary(Stow) Michael Ruderman(Arlington)
Steve LeDoux(Concord) Ford Spalding(Dover)
Judith Crocker(Lexington) Jennifer Leone (Lancaster)
Quorum: 5 members
Weighted Vote: Weighted Vote present at start of meeting: 84.24%
Others Present: Dr. Bouquillon,Dr. Perreault,George Clement,Rich Ikonen,Nikki Andrade and Julia
Pisegna
Note: For future readers,this meeting reflects the intersection of the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic,which
was declared in March 2020,with the operation of the technical high school. The local positivity rate based
on reported tests in Massachusetts continues to be high in the member communities.
1. CALL TO ORDER: OPEN SESSION
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. ADOPTION OF REMOTE PARTICIPATION
VOTE: To adopt remote participation by all members of the Minuteman School Committee
pursuant to and in accordance with Sections(2)and(3)of the Executive Order Suspending Certain
Provisions of the Open Meeting Law made by the Governor of Massachusetts on March 12,2020,
such adoption to be effective until said Executive Order is rescinded or the Commonwealth's State
of Emergency as referenced in said Executive Order, is terminated,whichever happens first.
ACTION 2022#40
Moved(Stulin)and seconded(Leone)
To approve remote participation
VOTE: 7 members in room at time of
Weighted Vote present: 84.24%
Weight needed: >42.12%
Final percentage results of vote: 84.24%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux ABSENT Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
(Mr. Ledoux jointed the meeting at 6:34 p.m)
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Dr. Bouquillon stated that no public comments have been received.
3. CHAIR'S REPORT—Pam Nourse
Ms.Nourse announced that the Transition Taskforce will hold their first meeting on April 13th with Dr. Dawson.
4. SCHOOL REPORT—George Clement and Katie Bouchard
a. Approval of the Out-of-State Field Trip for the Culinary and Environmental Students to the
Saltonstall Farm in Stratham,New Hampshire on June 13th
VOTE: To approve the out-of-state field trip for the Culinary and Environmental
students to the Saltonstall Farm in Stratham,New Hampshire on June 13th, as presented
ACTION 2022#41
Moved(Stulin)and seconded(Leone)
To approve the out-of-state field trip for the Culinary and Environmental
students to the Saltonstall Farm in Stratham,New Hampshire on June 13th,as presented
VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote
Weighted Vote present: 92.85%
Weight needed: >46.42%
Final percentage results of vote: 892.85%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes _ Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux Yes Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
Mr. Stulin asked if all field trips were in complete compliance with the rules,regulations, and policies of the
School Committee. Dr. Bouquillon confirmed that all field trips followed the rules and regulations of School
Committee policies.
b. Approval of the Out-of-State Field Trip for the Horticultural Students to the Blithewold Gardens
and Arboretum on May 20th(freshman and juniors) and May 24th(sophomores and seniors)
Mr. Clement commented on the rare and unusual plants at this farm,and the unique stonework,both of which
will be worthwhile for the students.
VOTE: To approve the out-of-state field trip for the Horticultural Students to the
Blithewold Gardens and Arboretum on May 20th(freshman and juniors) and May 24th
(sophomores and seniors),as presented
ACTION 2022#42
Moved(Leone)and seconded(Crocker)
To approve the Out-of-State Field Trip for the Horticultural Students to the Blithewold Gardens
and Arboretum on May 20th(freshman and juniors)and May 24th(sophomores and seniors), as
presented
VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote
Weighted Vote present: 92.85%
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Weight needed: >46.42%
Final percentage results of vote: 92.85%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux Yes Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
c. Approval of the Out-of-State Field Trip for the Minuteman FFA Chapter to the FFA Nationals
in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 26-29th
Ms. Bouchard noted that even though the trip is not scheduled until October, lodging reservations need to be
made at this time. There will be five students and two chaperones attending this field trip. The students may
have to go a day early for set up.
Mr. Stulin asked about the financial obligations of this trip and if there were any students who should be
attending who cannot afford to go. Ms. Bouchard responded that once lodging and flight reservations are
booked, we will have a better sense of the total cost of the trip. She added that in the past, fundraisers have
been held and students are able to apply for scholarships to be able to attend.
VOTE: To approve the Out-of-State Field Trip for the Minuteman FFA Chapter to the FFA
Nationals in Indianapolis,Indiana on October 26-29th,as presented
ACTION 2022#43
Moved(Leone)and seconded(DeLuca)
To approve the Out-of-State Field Trip for the Minuteman FFA Chapter to the FFA Nationals
in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 26-29th, as presented
VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote
Weighted Vote present: 92.85%
Weight needed: >46.42%
Final percentage results of vote: 92.85%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux Yes Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
d. Approval of the Out-of-State Trip for the Ski11sUSA to the National Competition
in Atlanta, Georgia on June 20-25th
Ms. Bouchard reported that there is a competition in April and at that time,we will learn of the number of
students who will be moving on to Nationals at the award ceremony on May 13th.
VOTE: To approve the out-of-state field trip for the Ski11sUSA to the National Competition
in Atlanta, Georgia on June 20-25th,as presented
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ACTION 2022#44
Moved(Leone)and seconded(DeLuca)
To approve the out-of-state field trip for the SkillsUSA to the National Competition
in Atlanta,Georgia on June 20-25th,as presented
VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote
Weighted Vote present: 92.85%
Weight needed: >46.42%
Final percentage results of vote: 92.85%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux Yes Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
e. Approval of the 2022-2023 School Calendar
VOTE: To approve the 2022-2023 School Calendar,as presented
Mr. Clement reported that the school calendar was developed by the administrators and has been approved by
school council and the union officers.
ACTION 2022#45
Moved(Leone)and seconded(DeLuca)
To approve the 2022-2023 school calendar,as presented
VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote
Weighted Vote present: 92.85%
Weight needed: >46.42%
Final percentage results of vote: 92.85%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux Yes Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
f. Community Service Events:
Mr. Clement reported that the Community Service Club has been very active with the following events:
o Polar Plunge(to eradicate polio)with approximately 30 students participating in the frigid
waters in Gloucester
o Light the Night took place on our track and raised funds for the Leukemia and the Lymphoma
Society
o Minuteman in Motion involves students and staff walking on the track and school grounds,followed
by a healthy cooking and nutrition session with Ms. Currier
Ms. Bouchard provided an update on the following:
o The 9th Annual Top Chef Competition was held on March 30th. Students did a tremendous job, and
the scores were the closest they have ever been. The first-place winner will Sam Zachary of
Lexington whose entrée was a vegan chickpea tiki-marsala and an avocado chocolate mousse for
dessert. The 2nd place winner was Cohn Lenhardt of Weston whose entrée was a barley and shrimp
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bowl, and Max Allors of Arlington won 3rd place with his filet mignon and 2nd place oatmeal crepe.
The 3rd place dessert winner was Carine Valery of Belmont with her version of poached pears. The
Superintendent's Prize went to Danielle Caladron of Needham for her entrée of shrimp taco.
She added that the students presented Dr. Bouquillon a plaque for his service as a Top Chef judge for the past nine
years.
Mr. Spalding added that he attended the event and commented that the culinary students did an amazing job. He
added that the other judges included Victor Woodroffe, Director of Information Technology, and alumnus Jason
Cullin, Chef at the Pine Brook Country Club.
Ms. Bouchard shared that the World of Work(WOW) Program will be held over April vacation. The program is
fully booked with 112 middle school students, all from in-district towns, and will include session in electrical,
carpentry, horticulture, programming and web, cosmetology, culinary, engineering and DVC programs and will
focus on the student's skills, interests, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional. She noted that
350 students applied to this program. We will look into different options for next year to possibly increase the size
and offer this program more often.
Ms. Nourse commented that the level of interest is quite extraordinary. Ms. DeLuca noted that especially during
April vacation,the demand is very interesting.
Mr.Clement shared that the students put on a production of Brainstorm which is a play on the inside life of a teenage
mind during the pandemic in the new theatre. He added that the play showcased every bit of technology in the new
theatre that would rival any venue in Boston and included videos, lighting, and a fog machine and that it was an
amazing event.
He added that the fog machine set off the fire alarm,but the students and crowd took it all in stride and even took a
photo in front of the fire truck! All the protective measures worked perfectly, including fire curtain, lighting etc.
Mr. Spalding shared that he attended the show over the weekend, and it was spectacular, unlike anything he has
seen. The students operated the whole thing. The sound was perfect.He came away with a lot of empathy for high
school students in this time. He also recognized Greg Donavan, Drew O'Connor, and Cindy Judge for their
leadership and technical skills,and congratulated the students for their wonderful performance.
Mr. Stulin asked Dr. Bouquillon if the theater met his expectations, and Dr. Bouquillon stated that yes, for what it
is teaching the students, it has exceeded his expectations. He added that from the community standpoint, including
Arlington Youth Theatre who is using the facility next week,he is very humble and grateful for what we have and
feels it exceeds other high schools, colleges, and professional theatre companies. He expressed his pride and
gratitude for everything we have here at Minuteman.
Mr. Ruderman shared that while he was not present at the show, he could see the light and sound console in the
photographs and the board appears to be a professional board and that students are getting a top-of-the-line
experience in the theater.
Mr. Stulin added that it has been so long since the first idea of the theatre was discussed, similar to the fields, and
now we have finally had the first performance! He shared that it was a long, long time coming and expressed his
gratitude and congratulations on the wonderful accomplishment.
Mr. Clement added that the students wrote 85%of the script and it is a credit to Greg Donovan who really works
with the students.He truly makes it like a theater class and the students created everything themselves,including
one scene with 90 light changes
Ms. Bouchard provided an update on the barbeque for Ryan's Wish which is scheduled April 13th. She noted
that proceeds will go to scholarships. Reservations for the event are required. Dr. Bouquillon is currently
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teaching the students hisl 5th barbeque institute on how to prepare and serve barbeque. The menu includes
brisket,pulled pork,ribs, chicken, cole slaw,macaroni and cheese,baked beans, and dessert. All are invited to
attend.
Mr. Clement shared that the art exhibit is currently on display at Revolutionary Hall.
Ms.Nourse thanked all for the very inspiring report.
6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT-Dr.Edward Bouquillon
a. School Building Committee Report—Ford Spalding
o MSBA Project Update
Mr. Spalding shared that there has been no change in the status of MSBA project since our last meeting.
o Athletic Fields Update
Next,Mr. Spalding reported on the athletic fields. The students are utilizing the fields during the day for their
physical education classes,playing softball and baseball on the fields, and the fields are being rented out to
a college from the Boston area.
He added that there is still some clean-up work to be done, spreading of the loam and grass to plant, which
will take place over the next two to three weeks. The students love the fields.
o North Outbuilding Project Update
Mr. Spalding reported that the permit request has been submitted to the Town of Lincoln.
o East Campus Expansion Project Update
Dr. Bouquillon reminded members that in 2018, there was special legislation passed for Minuteman which
allowed for flexibility to sell or lease property, and under the requirements of 30(b),the district declares the
property available for disposition,meaning lease or sale,and specify the restrictions,if any,that it will place
on the subsequent vote.
He noted that this vote declares that the East campus building is available for lease. He added that we are
working with Goulston&Storrs who were also the law firm the district used in 2015 regarding what a public
private partnership needs to look like,and again in 2018, leading up to the special legislation that was passed
in large part due to Jay Kaufman and Cindy Friedman.
Dr. Bouquillon added that on the advice of counsel, the School Committee is required to declare that the
property is available for lease.
VOTE: To declare the East Campus building and grounds available for disposition for lease
as described in the Request for Information,dated February 9,2022,and legislation(H 4503)
enacted July 25, 2018, authorizing the District to do so
ACTION 2022#46
Moved(Leone)and seconded(Crocker)
To approve that the East Campus building and grounds available for disposition for lease as
described in the Request for Information, dated February 9, 2022, and legislation(H 4503)
enacted July 25, 2018, authorizing the District to do so, as presented
VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote
Weighted Vote present: 92.85%
Weight needed: >46.42%
Final percentage results of vote: 92.85%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
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Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT_ Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux Yes Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
Ms. DeLuca asked for clarification on the last part which reads "authorizing the district to do so". Dr.
Bouquillon confirmed that mean to lease or sell and to do so as described in house bill 4503.
Ms. Leone asked if we could sell based on that house bill? Dr. Bouquillon stated that we could do whatever
we want. Ms.DeLuca noted that it does not say"sell"in the motion. Dr.Bouquillon noted that chapter 30(b)
does say that,and that this vote is to ensure that we are complying with chapter 30(b),and that if under a new
Superintendent the School Committee decides to sell,they have that option,and this motion provides for the
opportunity to lease the property.
Ms. DeLuca reiterated that this motion states lease and does not state "sell" anywhere. Mr. Spalding added
that this was provided by our attorneys and that we have gone to Goulston& Storrs for legal advice and that
this is step one in our process,this is the language that they have given to us,this is being done on the advice
of counsel, and we need to do this according to the law. He recommended that we move ahead on this and
not hold up the process.
Ms.Nourse noted that it read`available for disposition for lease as described in the Request for Information'
and asked that if we wanted to do anything outside of what was included in the Request for Information,we
would have to come back with a different vote and that this only covers what was described as leasing in the
Request for Information. Dr.Bouquillon confirmed that she was correct and noted that that attorneys wanted
us to reference the Request for Information and the special legislation in one vote.
Mr. Stulin added that we have no intention to sell it,we are just leasing it and while the legislation allows us
to do both, for our purposes here,we only want to lease it so by only saying lease here,he is all set with this
language.
Ms. DeLuca noted that before the vote, it indicates reviewed draft Memorandum of Understanding, and she
asked how the vote relates to the draft Memorandum of Understanding, which the committee has not
reviewed. Dr. Bouquillon noted that it does not, we are going to review that afterwards, and that is simply
where it was placed on the agenda.
Ms. Nourse asked for clarification that this vote has nothing to do with approving the Memorandum of
Understanding and that they are two separate issues. Dr. Bouquillon confirmed.
Ms. Leone referenced the House Bill 4503 which was included in the packet and stated that it reads 'an act
authorizing the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District to lease certain land and buildings'
and noted that it does not say anything about selling them and asked if that is somewhere else, and that if it
does not say sell,we are stuck with leasing it no matter what and that we would need to get special legislation
to sell it and therefore it is a moot point.
Dr. Bouquillon confirmed that it is a moot point and that the School Committee can decide, at any point in
time, to sell anything they want to, if it is declared surplus. He added that this language is a little different
based on the language of 30(b)where you are making it available for disposition which could mean leasing
or selling.
Ms. DeLuca stated the way it is written is `disposition for lease as described' and there is nothing in any of
the documents that say sell. Dr. Bouquillon agreed, and Ms. DeLuca stated that it is very confusing.
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Ms.Nourse asked if it was fair to say that selling right now is a bit of a red herring because it is not included
in the legislation and that it is not included in the Request for Information, and that the only thing that this
vote would cover is leasing. Dr. Bouquillon agreed.
Ms.Nourse asked to take this item one step further since the issue has come up and we are discussing this, if
the School Committee decided that we wanted to sell that building,would we be able to do that or would we
need new special legislation.
Dr. Bouquillon noted that the language in 30(b) states disposition, and disposition means the lease or selling
of,that's the State's language,not ours and not our intent. If the School Committee had a different intent,we
would have to go through a different process.
Ms. Nourse stated that for this purpose, it refers to disposition for lease as described in the February 9th
Request for Information. Dr. Bouquillon agreed.
Ms. DeLuca noted that she is clear as long as we are clear that it is just for leasing, and it is unrelated to the
Memorandum of Understanding draft that was in the packet.
VOTE: To declare the East Campus building and grounds available for disposition for lease
as described in the Request for Information, dated February 9, 2022, and legislation (HB
4503) enacted July 25,2018, authorizing the District to do so
ACTION 2022#47
Moved(Leone)and seconded(Crocker)
To approve that the East Campus building and grounds available for disposition for lease as
described in the Request for Information, dated February 9,2022, and legislation(HB
4503) enacted July 25,2018, authorizing the District to do so,as presented
VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote
Weighted Vote present: 92.85%
Weight needed: >46.42%
Final percentage results of vote: 92.85%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes _ Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux Yes Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
Dr. Bouquillon noted that the draft Memorandum of Understanding was include in the packet for review, and
we will follow the same pathway as when we believed we would be working with the Town of Lexington and
that the Request for Information was an opportunity for folks who might be interested in being in partnership
with Minuteman. In this process, the Request for Information did not yield too many voluntary and unsolicited
Requests for Information and that the only folks interested in being in partnership with the Minuteman is the
Boston Veterinary Clinic. Goulston & Storrs is helping us draft a Memorandum of Understanding that aligns
with 30(b),aligns with the legislation, and aligns with some of the frameworks for the Request for Information.
He noted that there were some questions sent to him this afternoon about Boston Veterinary Clinic which he has
forwarded to the two principles of Boston Veterinary Clinic, and they are happy to provide that additional
information. The Memorandum of Understanding outlines the next set of agreements that need to be made. He
noted that the big one, after the Memorandum of Understanding, is the lease agreement which will specify how
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the construction will be done, who pays for what; there will also be a clinical site agreement. He added that is
similar to other agreements with organizations in the area where our students will have an on-site work-based
learning experience,that will be another set of regulations that we need to comply with.
This Memorandum of Understanding keeps the process moving with the Boston Veterinary Clinic. Goulston&
Storrs mentioned that we may need to post or advertise that we are moving forward with Boston Veterinary
Clinic to give anyone who might have wanted to be a part of the Request for Information an opportunity to ask
us questions.
Dr.Bouquillon shared that there is no vote required on the Memorandum of Understanding,but asked members
to review the document and the Boston Veterinary Clinic is also reviewing it, and that the School Committee
will be asked to approve this at some point in time.
Ms.DeLuca shared that she sent in questions relative to the standard business due diligence where you get certain
information about the prospective partner and that we need that background information. She added their
educational viewpoints from what Dr. Bouquillon shared are aligned with Minuteman, but we also need to
understand more about their position and their stability and so forth before we would enter into any kind of long-
term business arrangement. She requested that kind of background information,and she is happy to hear that we
would be asked to approve this eventually if we were to move forward with them as a partner and that it is
important for the School Committee, as the oversight board, to appropriately detailed in review of that type of
thing.
Mr. Ruderman added that Boston Veterinary Clinic is the clinic that is run by the Animal Rescue League of
Boston which has been in business for well over a century and is currently on Chandler Street in the south end
of Boston next door to the adoption clinic. They have a long and deep reputation worldwide in pushing forward
animal veterinary science and translating that to the local communities and to the world,and he feels they are an
excellent partner.
Dr. Bouquillon noted that there may be the need for a special meeting so that this could move forward because
the opportunity within the special legislation, we have never had this type of opportunity before and if it all
works out and is approved,we could have this up and running by the fall of 2023.
Town Meetings
Dr. Bouquillon reported that there have been several Town meetings held and the budget is being well received.
He mentioned that a lot of people that are involved with Minuteman and/or liaisons to their Finance Committees
have done a great job in supporting the story that we are trying to tell and that is that there are fewer out of
district students, a lot more in-district students, and that changes the paradigm that Minuteman has been in for
40 years. The budget is being passed by unanimous margins, and that there will be six town meetings held
between May 1st and May 3rd. He will report back at the next scheduled School Committee meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT—Rich Ikonen
a. Finance Subcommittee Update—Steve Ledoux
Mr.Ledoux noted the Finance Committee had recently met and reviewed Items No. 1 and 2 on the agenda,as
well as the budget for the revolving funds for FY23.
Mr. Ikonen then presented for a vote to authorize the $650,000.00 from the certified excess and deficiency
fund to reduce member town assessments for teFY23 budget. He reminded members that this item and
amount was voted on in the past,but it was not certified at the time. It now comes from the auditors and
before members for a vote as a certified excess and deficiency fund and that it is now necessary to revote
this item.
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VOTE: To authorize $650,000.00 from the certified excess and deficiency fund
to reduce member town assessments for the FY23 budget
ACTION 2022#48
Moved(Leone)and seconded(DeLuca)
To authorize $650,000.00 from the certified excess and deficiency fund
to reduce member town assessments for the FY23 budget
VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote
Weighted Vote present: 92.85%
Weight needed: >46.42%
Final percentage results of vote: 92.85%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux Yes Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
a. Notification of COLA Increase for Eligible Retirees
Mr. Ikonen presented the notification that the Retirement Board will be meeting on April 28t1i and will vote
to grant a cost of living increase up to 3%for the first$14,000 of the retirement allowance of eligible retirees
of the system. He reiterated that this is just a notification which is in accordance with retirement law Mass.
General Law 32 and is something that is done on an annual basis.
Mr. Ledoux added that it was voted on at a previous meeting to raise the limit from$13,000 to $14,000.
a. Approval for the Request for the Disposal of Surplus Property
Mr. Ikonen included a list of the surplus property in the packets which itemizes the listing of books which
were part of the programming and web development program. They are out of date and no longer current
with today's technology.
VOTE: To approve the request for the disposal of surplus property, as presented
ACTION 2022#49
Moved(Leone)and seconded(DeLuca)
To approve the request for the disposal of surplus property, as presented
VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote
Weighted Vote present: 92.85%
Weight needed: >46.42%
Final percentage results of vote: 92.85%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux Yes Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
b. List of Monthly Donations
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Mr. Ikonen presented the list of monthly donations which included donations from Benchmark Senior Living in
Arlington for PPE,lab coats, goggles, culinary uniforms,all of which can be utilized in our vocational trades.
ACTION 2022#50
Moved(Ledoux) and seconded(Spalding)
To approve the list of monthly donations, as presented
VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote
Weighted Vote present: 92.85%
Weight needed: >46.42%
Final percentage results of vote: 92.85%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux Yes Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
7. COMMITTEE REPORT
a. Superintendent's Negotiations and Evaluation Subcommittee—Jennifer Leone
Ms. Leone noted that an evaluation of Dr. Bouquillon does need to be done his last year. She has been in
contact with Mr. O'Brien who will prepare an Executive Summary and hopes to have something to present
at the June School Committee meeting and then it will be submitted to the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education. There will not need to be a vote on this.
9. SECRETARY'S RPORT—Alice DeLuca
There were no minutes presented for approval.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
ACTION 2022#51
Moved(Leone)and seconded(Spalding)
To enter into Executive Session and not return to Open Session for the following reasons:
1. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §20(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to likely litigation with the
Town of Lincoln regarding permit fees if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the
bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; and
2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct
collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel,namely Dr. Edward
Bouquillon, Superintendent-Director.
Ms.Nourse noted that the Executive Session will include members of the School Committee,Julia Pisegna,
and Attorney Josh Coleman.
Dr. Bouquillon advised members that there is no new information on the Town of Lincoln so he will not be
joining the Executive Session. Therefore,the motion was changed to include only item 2.
2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct
collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel,namely Dr.Edward
Bouquillon, Superintendent-Director.
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VOTE: 8 members in room at time of vote
Weighted Vote present: 92.85%
Weight needed: >46.42%
Final percentage results of vote: 92.85%
Acton,Pam Nourse Yes Lancaster,Jennifer Leone Yes
Arlington,Michael Ruderman Yes Lexington,Judy Crocker Yes
Bolton,Dave O'Connor ABSENT Needham,Jeff Stulin Yes
Concord, Steve Ledoux Yes Stow,Alice DeLuca Yes
Dover,Ford Spalding Yes Final status of the vote: Approved
unanimously
The Committee disbanded to reconvene at a separate zoom link in executive session.
Respectfully submitted,
Julia Pisegna Alice Deluca
District Assistant Secretary
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