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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINAL OS Min. 5.21.13.pdf FINAL Approved 7 9 13 OPEN SESSION MINUTES MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 21,2013 6 00 PM PAUL REVERE ROOM,MINUTEMAN HIGH SCHOOL Present: Alice DeLuca,Chair(Stow) Kemon Taschioglou(Lincoln) Jeff Stulin,Vice-Chair(Needham) Jack Weis(Belmont)(arrived at 6 25 PM) Carrie Flood(Concord)(left at 7 40 PM) Mary Ellen Castagno(Wayland) Cheryl Mahoney(Boxborough) David Horton(Lexington) Don Rober(Carlisle)(arrived at 7 34 PM) Daniel Mazzola(Lancaster) Bella Wong(Weston) Dave Manjarrez(Sudbury) David O'Connor(Bolton) Absent. Laura Mornssette(Arlington),Ford Spalding(Dover),Dore Hunter (Acton)(resigned,new member appointment in process) Others Present Solomon Rubin, Student Rep, Superintendent Ed Bouquillon,Elizabeth Rozan,Kevin Mahoney, Kris Luoto,Ron Marino,John Pelletier,John Donato,Eugene DiPaolo,Diane Dempsey, Sheila Nagle,Bill Rubin, DeAnne Dupont,Rachel Gammian,Julie Kremer,Marone Daggett,Cecile Sandwen,Camie Lamica,Terry Regan and SkillsUSA students 1. CALL TO ORDER. OPEN SESSION The Chair called the meeting to order at 6 00 PM 2 STUDENT REPORT Student representative Solomon Rubin gave a short report that covered the prom, SkillsUSA,the Student Advisory Council,Spint Day,Walk for Boston to benefit the post Marathon Bombings One Fund,and Spnng sports 3. SKILLS USA REPORT Ski11sUSA advisor,Terry Regan,presented a report on this year's Ski11sUSA program He outlined the mission and core values(integrity,responsibility,citizenry,service,and respect),the program of work,and the details of the competition He offered congratulations to all 63 students who competed in the Massachusetts SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference that concluded on Saturday in Marlboro,and explained that Minuteman students were awarded 10 bronze, 10 silver and 9 gold medals The 9 gold medalists will be joining State Officer Lisa Willms in representing Team Massachusetts at the National competition being held in Kansas City in June The gold medalists introduced themselves and their programs Matt Brophy Automotive Service Technology,Post Grad Christine Hamilton,Ian Smith, and Anthony Senesi Career Pathways Showcase in Agriculture and Natural Resources Steven Tutem Customer Service Isabella Sansevermo and Hannah Whitney Sustainability Solutions Annie Viggh and Solomon Rubin Web Design He also explained that Anthony Senesi and Christine Hamilton were both awarded the Massachusetts Ski11sUSA Legacy Award Scholarships Congratulations were offered to these students for their hard work and achievement In response to a question,it was explained that there would be 5 teachers and 1 administrator attending as chaperones,the teacher funds are included in the trip budget,and the State pays for the administrator The following votes were taken ACTION 2013#61 Moved(Castagno)and seconded(Flood) To approve the overnight trip to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference(NLSC)to be held Monday June 24 through Saturday June 29,2013 in Kansas City,MO Vote- Unanimous ACTION 2013#62 Moved(Mahoney)and seconded(Flood) To approve the funds for this trip,totaling$23,229 as described Vote. Unanimous 4. ADDITIONAL REPORT ON STUDENT ACTIVITIES Report on Opening of Search and Rescue Training Prop for Dept.of Fire Services,Stow,MA Edmund Walker,President of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy,presented a brief report and thanked Minuteman High School students for building a dedicated training prop He shared slides of the project,and described the enthusiasm and commitment of administrators and teachers supporting students in their building a 1200 square foot house that will be used for search and rescue training He noted that this was one of two such props in the country,and was grateful for the partnership with Minuteman He expressed that it was an incredible opportunity to work with Minuteman students through the carpentry program,and noted that this project has state- wide impact,as the other facilities that had been used can now be used for their intended purpose He presented a framed plaque to Minuteman as a token of appreciation A member expressed that this was one of the best presentations,and thanked Mr Walker for the report 5 PUBLIC COMMENT The Chair opened the floor for Public Comment,clarifying that each speaker will have 3 minutes, must state their name and town,that there is no dialogue with the Committee,that civility is expected,with no ad hominem attacks, and that each speaker must sit at the public microphone,including School Committee members speaking as members of the public Camie Lamica(former Business Manager,Wilbraham),DeAnne Dupont and Julie Kremer(Arlington),Rachel Gammian(Stow),and Bill Rubin(Arlington)read statements urging careful consideration of the Superintendent's contract renewal,maintaining ethical standards,the practice of hiring relatives,violations of trust around fiscal management of the school and educational well-being of the school,and John Donato(Athletic Director,MMHS) expressed concerns about the tone of bickering and bashing,while ignoring the School Committee's norms Ms Castagno attempted a dialogue with him but was reminded of the rules of Public Comment Mr Manjarrez (Sudbury)noted that his concerns about the financials have not been well-received,that there have been attempts to bully and intimidate him,that teachers,staff,and students have experienced retaliation because they question practices,and that he is interested in looking at the job that is not being done at the school,but that his comments pale by comparison to what others have expressed Some of the speakers provided statements that can be found as Attachment A 6. CHAIR'S REPORT a. Acton Representation The Chair recognized the long-term service and retirement of the member from Acton,Dore Hunter She noted that he had served his town as a selectman and veterans'services officer,and that a new member is in process of being appointed b School Committee Contact Information The Chair explained that the School Committee has no uniform policy about listing member contact information on the District website,and she has learned from MASC Executive Director Glenn Koocher that there is no uniformity among school districts There are many options,and she asked that members contact Ms Rozan and indicate which option they are comfortable with c. Progress This Year/Request to Policy Subcommittee The Chair addressed progress that has been made to get the Feasibility study underway,and to incorporate the educator evaluation language that is required by the DESE into the District's contract with the Faculty Association, to appoint a new Assistant Superintendent for Finance,and to establish direct reporting from the Business Office to the School Committee at its monthly meetings She noted that in FY 14,the Building Project process will be ramping up,providing an opportunity for some joint meetings of the School Committee with the Building Committee,and that the existing contract with the Faculty Association,in place until June 30,2014,will need renegotiating She noted that while attending to these things,there have been a number of complaints regarding Open Meeting Law,and several Public Records Requests,most from one or two members of the School Committee,and all of them requiring sigmficant time,legal fees,and attention to deadlines,and two such issues will appear later on in the agenda She noted that the time,energy and resources rightfully should be spent on some of the issues that are of interest to the entire Committee and to the school District The$17,000 in legal bills have been just a piece of the problem,and she noted that she will forward to the Finance Subcommittee for their review a billing summary when it is received from the attorneys In addition,there have been requests to the Administration for specific information by individual School Committee members,requested in a specific format or for personnel matters,and when dissatisfied,requests have been filed with the Public Records Office With these considerations,the Chair asked for a motion to direct the Policy Subcommittee to develop a policy on School Committee member requests to Administration for a 1St reading at the June meeting This was moved(Stulin)and seconded(Weis) A member noted that when information requested is withheld,Public Records filing is the next step If requested information were presented in a timely fashion,this would not have to be done Another member noted that he views the Chair's comments as a means to intimidate,and that Public Records Requests are made to get the information which is vital data needed to support his research on tuition revenue losses,and to address a lack of transparency A member noted that developing a policy is not meant to intimidate or to present a barrier,but to clarify a process Another member noted that no policy trumps state law,and it would be good for the Policy Subcommittee to take a crack at it Another member expressed appreciation for the Chair's comments as he has noted that these requests have multiplied over the last 5 years,and could be viewed as intimidation and harassment of the Administration and staff It was noted that there have been a lot of requests,and in the past,one could request information directly and get it without delay The Chair of the Policy Subcommittee noted that she has been made aware of the need for a policy She referred to the one included in the packet—Policy BHC on School Committee-Staff Communications(see Attachment B) She pointed out that the process of some requests is in violation of this policy,and if members wish to suggest changes, please communicate them to her She also referred to the Massachusetts Public Records Requests guide,and she noted that she would send Ms Rozan the link to forward to all members A member noted that while the comments are fair,his experience is that his requests are ignored for days,that he is quoted high charges for redacted documents,and is told that he can't come in to review them Another member noted that if the material is public,one should be able to go to the Superintendent and get the information The following vote was then taken ACTION 2013#63 Moved(Stulin)and seconded(Weis) To direct the Policy Subcommittee to develop a policy on School Committee member requests to Administration for a 1st Reading at the June meeting Vote: 11 for,with 1 abstention(with 12 members present) [Mr Rober arrived at 7 34 PM] d. Report on Informal Legislative Working Group The Chair gave an update on the informal legislative working group,formed to encourage the passage of Senate Bill 228,related to MSBA reimbursements for Regional and Regional Vocations School Districts She noted that efforts are underway to submit a state budget amendment related to technical school projects,and the debate on this will be held on Fnday(Attachment C) She noted that Senators Eldridge,Rush,Ross,and Donnelly are supporting it,and Barrett,Flanagan,and Brownsberger have not yet signed on A motion was made(Flood)and seconded (Stulin)to support the amendment Issues raised included the number of districts that would qualify,whether it would spoil other financial crossroads,the advantages of sending an email to Representatives and Senators,and the need for non-member towns to pay their share The following vote was then taken ACTION 2013#64 Moved(Flood)and seconded(Stulin) To support the amendment to SECTION XX, Sec 10 of Ch 70B of the MGL related to technical school projects as proposed by Senators Donnelly and Ross,as presented Vote. 10 in favor,2 opposed(with 12 members present) A member raised a concern about a possible OML violation,and asked permission to address it This was granted, and she proceeded to inquire if a member was recording the meeting,as she noted the recorder at his place The member tossed the recorder up the table,where it landed in front of the requester,noting that he was not recording, and that if he were,he would have called it to the attention of the Chair Referring to comments made earlier in the Chair's report,a member sought clarification on"reporting,"as related to the Assistant Superintendent for Finance It was clarified that"reporting"meant that he was presenting a report at each meeting It was also clarified that the Assistant Superintendent has a dual reporting relationship to the Superintendent on a daily basis,and to the School Committee who appoints him The same member also asked if the legal fee expenses were related to himself,and upon clarification that they were,he noted that he was surprised they were so low This provided a bit of comic relief [Ms Flood left the meeting at 7 40 PM] 7 SUPERINTENDENT REPORT a Enrollment/Admissions Update The Superintendent gave an update on enrollment,noting that 500 families attended the recent event for potential entering freshmen 216 8th graders have taken the placement exam,and it is anticipated that the incoming class will be over 200,comprised of district and non-district students (55%and 45%respectively) b Progress on Superintendent Goals- Evaluation Evidence The Superintendent noted that related materials have been given to Mr Horton,who will address them later in the agenda(Superintendent Evaluation) c General Safety and Security Report The Superintendent referred to a general Safety and Security report included in the packet,noting that for obvious reasons,there are no specific details on the plan However,he outlined that the video surveillance has been beefed up,doors and locks have been replaced,there is better coverage by the security guard,there has been staff professional development training with law enforcement,and the corrective actions cited after an audit have been addressed d. Review of Draft School Improvement Draft The Superintendent referred to the draft Executive Summary of the 2012-2014 School Improvement Plan included in the packet He noted that a final Executive Summary will be included in the June meeting materials for approval Some members expressed that they were pleased to see the detail in some sections,and had confidence that some hard work has been done 8. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR FINANCE REPORT a. Bid Results The Assistant Superintendent for Finance reported on the bid results for leasing the"Energy House"office space An RFP with a 3-year lease,at$2,500/month,effective May 1,2013,was issued,and one bid was received from the current lessee,the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents(MASS) Their proposal met all requirements,and he is in the process of finalizing the lease and contract b. E&D Certification He noted that the Director of Accounts of the Local Service,Division of the Mass Department of Revenue informed him that the certified Excess and Deficiency(E&D)as of July 1,2012 is$309,257 There was a discussion about why this has been declining over the last few years,and how it is calculated,and the time limit for using it It was also suggested that contact information shown in the correspondence be updated c. FY 13 Budget Transfers He requested that the School Committee authorize the recommended line item budget transfers in the FY 13 budget, and explained that the intent of these transfers is to move identified surplus balances to fund projected underbudgeted lme items to close out the year with all function codes having a net surplus balance He explained that he was proposing that the total amount of$253,000 be transferred to Legal Services($168,000)and Transportation($85,000) He further explained that the Finance Subcommittee reviewed and voted to support these transfers This request was moved(Stulin)and seconded(Weis) Items raised included the original budget for legal fees,a possible discussion on a mechanism for funding OPEB liabilities that would included member communities, a spending freeze,the process of spending down so that close-down is at$0,and whether these account transfers impact students The following vote was then taken ACTION 2013#65 Moved(Stulin)and seconded(Weis) To approve the FY 13 Budget Transfers for a total of$253,000 as described Vote 9 in favor,3 abstentions(with 12 members present) d Update on FY 14 Budget Mr Mahoney offered a cautionary note that Ch 70 revenue might be unfavorable to the FY 14 budget,and the School Committee may be revisiting this in June or July Various potential strategies were discussed e Out-of-District Tuition Rates FY 14 He explained that the DESE Commissioner of Education announced rate calculations for out-of-district tuition, specifically the change to reduce the calculation from$150%to$142%of the foundation budget He then requested that the School Committee vote to adopt the maximum allowable out-of-district tuition rate of$18,309 for the 2013- 14 school year(a$737 reduction from FY 13) This was moved(Horton)and seconded(Wong) How the tuition revenue works was explained and the work of the marginal cost task force was discussed It was suggested that a letter be written to the Commissioner,and a motion was made(Castagno)and seconded(O'Connor)that Mr Weis draft a letter to DESE that Minuteman does not favor this change in calculation of the out-of-district tuition rates It was then suggested that this 2nd motion be put on hold until the first motion be completed A member noted that she had advised a Boxborough stakeholder that a DESE study group was working on this issue and asked us not to address this through the legislature She now has to go back to her town to explain the cuts Another member explained his view that non-member towns do not pay their full share The following vote was then taken ACTION 2013#66 Moved(Horton)and seconded(Wong) To adopt the maximum allowable out-of-district tuition rate of$18,309 for the 2013-14 school year Vote:Unanimous The second motion was addressed with the suggestion that the letter be positive,encouraging an improvement to the process and establishing a firm formula,that it be substantive and procedural,and that it be reviewed by the Superintendent and presented to the School Committee at the June meeting The following vote was then taken ACTION 2013#67 Moved(Castagno)and seconded(O'Connor) That Mr Weis draft a letter to DESE expressing concerns about lowering the out-of-district tuition rate Vote: 10 in favor,2 abstentions(with 12 members present) f. Post-Graduate Tuition Rates FY 14 Mr Mahoney referred to the FY 14 schedule of proposed tuition rates and fees for Post-Graduate programs offered by the Minuteman Technical Institute He noted that the schedule proposes no changes to the FY 13 rates,and that the administration has been reviewing the Post-Graduate revolving fund as part of a complete review and restructuring of the revolving accounts in response to the FY 12 Management Letter,issued by Melanson Heath& Co He explained that prior to the beginning of the semester,each program will be reviewed to ensure that all direct operating costs are funded by the tuition and fee revenue collected for that specific program He noted a$500 test certification fee for the dental assisting program as a materials fee to expedite the exam,and the same tuition for both in distnct and out-of-district students in the Cosmetology program Previous concern of member towns regarding subsidizing Post-Graduates was discussed One town that had expressed support for Post-Grads paying tuition had noted no complaints about the increase in tuition The following vote was then taken ACTION 2013#68 Motion(Stulm)and seconded(Mahoney) To continue to charge the tuition rates and fees for Post-Graduate programs at the FY 13 level for the FY 14 school year,per the schedule of FY 14 Minuteman Technical Institute Program Fees(Attachment D) Vote Unanimous 9 SCHOOL BUILDING UPDATES a School Building Committee Report In Mr Spalding's absence,the Superintendent gave an update on the recent meeting of the School Building Committee,noting that they met and approved invoices,reviewed a Utilization Study,and suggested a Joint meeting between the School Committee and the School Building Committee to review the Education Program Plan A member expressed concern about such a joint meeting,as at that meeting,a member of the Building Committee had asked how School Committee input would be attained,and he was disturbed by what he understood the Superintendent's response to be The member expressed his own view that the School Committee's role in this Education Plan review was a strategic one,not an advisory role,and that a summary presentation falls short of his expectation He circulated a motion to create a School Committee Education Plan Task Force The Chair then suggested that since this was not on the agenda,and that the issue will be lengthy and complicated,that time not be taken up with it tonight,but that it be added to the June agenda The member agreed to this suggestion A member began to pass out materials related to a concern he had with the enrollment discussion on a previous agenda Another member concurred,expressing that she had expected a full discussion on enrollment at the table, and that this hadn't happened The Chair suggested that the materials be given to Ms Rozan for distribution b Regional Agreement Amendment Subcommittee Report The Superintendent gave an update on the Regional Agreement Amendment Subcommittee(RAAS) He explained that the group is committed,and is working hard to look at such things as the Capital Apportionment Model, proportional voting,and exit of members The Town Managers have been involved as well The Attorney included in the grant will review some of the key questions The group will meet again for a workshop meeting on June 7, and may schedule a follow-up meeting as well 10. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a. Finance Subcommittee 1. Update on Treasurer Position The Chair of the Finance Subcommittee noted that there was no Treasurer candidate interview 2. Response to D.Manjarrez Report dated 4.4.13 He explained that after receipt of the analysis,concerns had been raised by the Auditor and by some member towns, prompting the Finance Subcommittee to discuss it,and point out concerns with the serious errors,the accusatory tone,and that the report was unvetted He noted that the Finance Subcommittee had discussed it for an hour,and decided to schedule another meeting,and to make a formal response Mr Mahoney drafted the response,and got input from the Auditor and the Finance Subcommittee He further explained that since a subcommittee cannot act alone,the Finance Subcommittee was bringing the draft response(Attachment E)to the School Committee for approval This was moved(Stulin)and seconded(Weis) Points raised included that the report was the member's opinion,that the Finance Subcommittee had received the analysis and chose not to address it until pressured,that the document was more of an analysis/commentary than a report,whether such action of sending out an analysis/commentary was ethical or an elephant in the room,whether members had looked at it,and whether everything it contained was disputed It was clarified that many things in the analysis are incorrect The author clarified how he responded to the confrontation at the Finance Subcommittee, expressed his opinion that towns are being overcharged$1M ever fiscal year,and that if there is a question of ethics, the School Committee could send a letter to the Ethics Commission and let them decide The following vote was then taken ACTION 2013#69 Moved(Stulin)and seconded(Weis) That the School Committee approve the Finance Subcommittee's response to D Manjarrez's April 4,2013 Analysis and Comments,and that this response be sent to all parties reasonably determined to have received it directly or indirectly Vote 9 in favor,3 abstentions The response can be found as Attachment E b Policy Subcommittee 1 Article V Bylaws. Terms of Office amendments The Chair of the Policy Subcommittee explained the history of this item,and noted that the request to the School Committee members was to consider the proposed amendments as presented,after having been notified at least 5 days in advance of this meeting It was moved(Wong)and seconded(Stulin)to amend the Bylaws as presented (Policy BBA, School Committee Bylaws) It was explained that it was necessary to have a 2/3 vote of the full School Committee(i e, 11 votes in favor)for any change to the Bylaws ACTION 2013#70 Moved(Wong)and seconded(Stulin) To amend the Bylaws as presented Vote- 9 in favor,2 opposed,with 1 abstention(with 12 members present) This motion did not pass,and the current Bylaws remain in force It was suggested that the vote be reconsidered at the next meeting One member disagreed,expressing that this change has been considered enough and that the Committee has spoken The Chair of the Policy Subcommittee pointed out that when the School Committee voted to move Bylaw language to Policy BDA,the School Committee had also spoken ACTION 2013#71 It was moved(Stulin)and seconded(Weis) To reconsider this vote at the June meeting Vote: 10 in favor,2 opposed(with 12 members present) 2. 2013-14 Student Handbook amendments In Mr Houle's absence,the Superintendent reviewed the recommended changes,noting that all of them are minor The following vote was then taken ACTION 2013#72 Moved(Wong)and seconded(Mahoney) To approve the recommended amendments to the 2013-14 Student Handbook Vote: Unanimous 3. Policy BEDG Minutes Ms Mahoney presented this policy for 1St Reading(Attachment F) She pointed out that she had received no comments on these proposed changes A comment was offered that each Executive Session section be considered separately to allow for the release of minutes Ms Mahoney asked for suggestions in writing The process of having attachments be included with the minutes that are online was also suggested,as a way of cutting down on requests Ms Mahoney suggested that this may pose some administrative issues,that she will look into what is practical with the Administration,and noted that attachments are always available with the paper copy held in the School Committee Office ACTIONS 2013#73 Moved(Stulin)and seconded(Weis) To approve Policy BEDG Minutes for 1St Reading Vote. Unanimous 4 Update on Other Ms Mahoney gave an update on other policy reviews of the Policy Subcommittee,including ethics and remote participation With regard to the status of remote participation,it was pointed out that recently a consultant called in remotely to the RAAS meeting It was noted that he was not a voting member,so the OML remote issues did not apply to him c Superintendent Negotiations and Evaluation Subcommittee Mr Horton explained the details of the process for the Superintendent evaluation, and referred to two documents distributed to members at the table Minuteman District Superintendent Performance Goals 2012-13 and Standards with Evidence(Attachment G) He pointed out that the performance goals are aligned with the evaluation rubrics, and the Superintendent provided evidenceto support performance in those evaluation elements that received"Do not know"responses>50%last year He noted that Ms Brueckner will send information to the members on the process of filling out the Zoomerang form,which must be completed by June 15 The need to cut and paste because of the character limitations in the Zoomerang form,a request for a weekly reminder,and whether any of the items on the form can be dropped next year were discussed 11 SECRETARY'S REPORT The Chair asked if there were any changes to the draft minutes presented for 4 8 and 4 9 As there were no amendments to those of 4 8 13,these were approved with the following vote ACTION 2013#74 Moved(Stulm)and seconded(O'Connor) To approve the minutes of 4 8 13 as presented VOTE. 9 in favor,with 3 abstentions(with 12 members present) The minutes of 4 9 13 were tabled with the following vote ACTION 2013#75 Moved(Mahoney)and seconded(Stulm) To table the minutes of 4 9 13 until the June meeting Vote: 9 in favor, 1 opposed,with 2 abstentions(with 12 members present) 12. POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION The Chair noted that there was a need for an Executive Session,with Ms Rozan,Attorney McNulty,and Dr Bouquillon to remain present,and possibly returning to Open Session She asked that all members assist in observing the numerous rules related to the Open Meeting Law She described the reasons for the Executive Session,as noted below a. Minutes Pursuant to MGL c 30A,s 22(f)to review,amend,finalize,and approve minutes from Executive Session of the Committee held on 4 8 13 and 4 9 13,and to determine whether continued non-disclosure of such minutes is appropriate b. Minutes Pursuant to MGL c 30A,s 22(f)to review minutes from all Executive Sessions of the Committee held from 8 1 12—3 31 13 to determine whether continued non-disclosure of such minutes is appropriate c. OML Complaint#5 related to ES of 4.9.13 Pursuant to Purpose 1 (M G L c 30A, §21 (a)(1))to consider new complaints or charges pursuant to the Open Meetms Law acamst a public officer,employee,staff member,or individual and developments related to such complaints or charges and pursuant to Purpose 7(M G L c 30A,Section 21(a)(7) )to comply with or act under the authority of a Massachusetts General Law by receiving legal advice from counsel protected from disclosure under Massachusetts General Law with the relevant citations of law being MGL c 4,Section 7,clause twenty-sixth,MGL c 30A,s 21 (a)(1), and MGL c 30A, Section 22(f),and M G L c 214 s 1B,and d Superintendent Contract Negotiations and Possible Vote in Open Session Pursuant to Purpose 2(M G L c 30A, §21 (a)(2))to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with certain nonunion personnel,namely,Dr Edward Bouquillon,the Distnct Superintendent, and to conduct contract negotiations with Dr Bouquillon,and pursuant to Purpose 7(M G L c 30A, Section 21(a)(7))to comply with or act under the authority of a Massachusetts General Law by receiving legal advice from counsel protected from disclosure under Massachusetts General Law with the relevant citations of law being MGL c 4,Section 7,clause twenty-sixth,MGL c 30A,s 21 (a)(2),and M G L c 30A, Section 22(f),and may return to Open Session, and the following vote was taken by roll call ACTION 2013#76 Moved(Stulm)and seconded(Weis) To enter Executive Session for the purposed described above Mazzola yes DeLuca yes Horton yes Mahoney yes Castagno no Rober yes Weis yes Wong yes Taschioglou yes Manjarrez no Stalin yes O'Connor yes Vote: 10 in favor,with 2 opposed(with 12 members present) 13. POSSIBLE RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Committee did not return to Open Session 14. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned from the Executive Session at 12 05 AM(Wednesday May 22) Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Rozan Dave Horton District School Committee Assistant Secretary ProTem ATTACHMENTS To 5 21 13 Minutes A Public Comment Statements B Policy BHC(School Committee-Staff Communications) C Technical School Projects Bill Amendment D FY 14 Minuteman Technical Institute(Post-Graduate)Program Fees E Finance Subcommittee's Response to D Maniarrez's Apnl 4,2013 Analysis and Comments F Policy BEDG, 1st Reading G Superintendent Evaluation Documents