HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-13-SC-minLEXINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, June 13, 2022
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME: 5:36 PM
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Sara Cuthbertson, Chairperson
Kathleen Lenihan, Clerk
Eileen Jay (joined remotely via Zoom)
Larry Freeman
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT
Dr. Julie Hackett, Superintendent
The minutes were taken by Julie Kaye, School Committee Meeting Recording Secretary.
The School Committee convened at the School Committee Meeting Room at Central Office and
remotely. Members of the public can view and participate in person or in the meeting webinar
from their computer or tablet by clicking on the link provided with the meeting agenda. Please
note that this meeting is being recorded, and that attendees are participating by video
conference. This evening's meeting is being broadcast live and also taped by LexMedia for
future on -demand viewing. All supporting materials that have been provided to members of
this body are available on the Town's website unless otherwise noted.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Freeman read the following consent agenda items:
• Payroll and Accounts Payable Warrant Approval
a. June 2, 2023 - Payroll in the amount of $4,654,659.84
b. June 9, 2023 -AP Warrant in the amount of $1,888,061.76
Ms. Lenihan read the following consent agenda items:
• Minutes
a. April 25, 2023
b. May 9, 2023
c. May 23, 2023
Mr. Freeman read the following consent agenda items:
• Donations
a. SEPAC Donation to the Harrington Garden Improvement Project in the amount of $1,000
Ms. Cuthbertson read the following consent agenda items:
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• Field Trips
a. LHS Envirothon Science Team to Mt. Allison University in Tantramar, New
Brunswick, Canada from 7/23/23 to 7/29/23
• LHS Envirothon Memo
b. Clarke & Diamond Middle School to San Juan, Puerto Rico from March 23, 2024 -
March 29, 2024, or March 28, 2024 - April 4, 2024
• Middle School International Trips Memo
c. Diamond 8th grade to Nantes & Paris, France from April 4, 2024 - April 14, 2024
• Middle School International Trips Memo
Ms. Cuthbertson made a motion to approve the entire consent agenda, Mr. Freeman
seconded. Ms. Cuthbertson took a roll call vote, passed 4-0.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LIAISON REPORTS
Ms. Jay - June is Pride month, last SC meeting of the year. Added her congratulations to the class
of 2023
Mr. Freeman - Shout out to the second graders at Fiske
Ms. Cuthbertson.
COMMUNITY SPEAK
Educator
Former student
Avon Lewis
NEW BUSINESS
A. Letter in Su000rt of 5.288/1-1.542 An Act to Promote Racially Inclusive Curriculum in
Schools
• SC Letter in Support of S.2aLt 542
• 5.288�H.542 Bill Summary
• Text of Bill S. 288fH.542
Ms. Cuthbertson moved that the School Committee submit a letter of support for MA
Bill S.288/H.542 An Act to Promote Racially Inclusive Curriculum in Schools, Ms.
Lenihan seconded. Ms. Cuthbertson took a roll call vote, passed 4-0.
B. Secure Firearm Storage Resolution - Ms. Cuthbertson read.
Ms. Lenihan moved the the School Committee approve the Secure Firearm Storage
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Resolution, as amended, Mr. Freeman seconded. Ms. Cuthbertson took a roll call vote,
passed 4-0.
C. Vote to Appoint the Director of Public Facilities to the Designer Selection Committee
Dr. Hackett explained.
Ms. Lenihan moved to approve the Director of Public Facilities to the Designer
Selection Committee for the Lexington High School building project, Ms. Cuthbertson
seconded. Ms. Cuthbertson took a roll call vote, passed 4-0.
D. Vote the Corrected FY23-24 School Calendar
• Corrected FY23-24 School Calendar
Mr. Freeman moved to approve the corrected calendar, Ms. Jay seconded. Ms.
Cuthbertson took a roll call vote, Mr. Freeman - yes, Mr. Cuthbertson - yes, Ms. Jay -
yes, Ms. Lenihan - no, passed 3-1.
Superintendent's Report: Community Report, Spring 2023
End -of -Year Evaluation of the Superintendent
Ms. Cuthbertson read the evaluation report.
Ms. Lenihan moved that the School Committee accept the End -of -Year Evaluation of the
Superintendent read by Ms. Cuthbertson, Mr. Freeman seconded. Ms. Cuthbertson took a roll
call vote, passed 4-0.
POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
Executive Session
Exemption 3 — For the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective
bargaining with Units A, C, D, and Tech, as the Chair so declares an open meeting may
have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee.
Not be returning to open session 6:58 PM
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