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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC January 13, 2010 OS.pdf FINAL MINUTEMAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2010 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Members: Dore Hunter Acton Present Laura Morrissette Arlington Present (Vice Chairperson) Joseph Scali Belmont Present Kileen Burgoyne Bolton Present Cheryl Mahoney Boxborough Present Mariellen Perugini Carlisle Present John Lang Concord Present (Secretary) Ford Spalding Dover Present John McGarity Lancaster Present David Horton Lexington Present Kemon Taschioglou Lincoln Present Jeffrey Stulin Needham Present (Chairperson) Alice DeLuca Stow Present David Manjarrez Sudbury Present Mary Ellen Castagno Wayland Present David Harmon Weston Present Staff: Dr. Edward Bouquillon Superintendent Present Camie Lamica Dir. Bus & Ops Present James Laverty Asst SI/Principal Present Janet Killeen Business Manager Present Student Rep: Ken March Student Rep Absent Guests: Mary Jo Reedy SC Attorney Present Michael Long SI Attorney Present SPECIAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7.02pm by Chairperson Jeff Stulin. The Chair requests consent to change the order of the Agenda. A motion to change the order of the agenda was made by Dore Hunter, seconded by Laura Morrissette. All in favor: unanimous. Motion passed. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE VOTE: "RACE TO THE TOP" MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING MOTION: Jeff Stulin, Chair moves that the School Committee authorizes the Chair to sign the "Race to the Top Memorandum of Understanding", seconded by Ford Spalding All in favor 14, Opposed. 0, Abstention. 1. Motion passed. It was requested that Edward Teehan, President of the Minuteman Faculty Association address the School Committee. Mr. Teehan stated that the M.A.S.S is supporting the MOU as is the Minuteman Faculty Association. They are recommending that the School Committee authorize the signing of the MOU. RECOGNITION OF GROUPS AND /OR INDIVIDUAL VISITORS 1 FINAL Jeff Stulin introduced Attorney Mary Jo Reedy, representing the School Committee and Attorney Mike Long, representing the Superintendent. MOTION: Jeff Stulin moves that if the School Committee enters into Executive Session the following people be allowed to remain in the room: Jim Laverty, Principal, Came Lamica, Director of Business and Operations, Bruce Bryan, Director of Facilities, Janet Killeen, Business Manager, and Grace Brueckner, Recorder, seconded by Ford Spalding. Dore Hunter opposed the motion stating that the School Committee could call people into the Executive Session as needed Dore Hunter stated that he would agree to allow the additional people in Executive Session so long as no School Committee decision is made in their presence. Attorney Mary Jo Reedy advised the School Committee that they may enter into Executive Session as the agenda topics involve employee issues. Dr. Bouquillon stated that he is comfortable with the entire session taking place in an Open Meeting. Jeff Stulin withdrew the motion on the table and announced that the meeting will continue in Open Session DISCUSSION: REPAIRS AND RENOVATION FOR 10 MILL STREET The Superintendent requested that the School Committee allow Attorney Mike Long to address the School Committee during this meeting It was agreed that the Chair will use his discretion to include Attorney Mike Long in the discussion. Dr. Bouquillon distributed the following documents to the School Committee. his contract and addendum, Dave Manjarrez's outline, the Executive Session minutes dated 1/6/09 and an estimated expenditure spreadsheet dated 1/6/09 Dr Bouquillon stated that the additional expenditures were noted in the second spreadsheet also distributed. Dore Hunter read to the School Committee the letter he distributed at each member. (Document available in the public record.) Mary Ellen Castagno and Dore Hunter requested information and documents from Minuteman to review the repairs and renovation expenditures they were given Mary Ellen Castagno believed there were discrepancies in the documents. MOTION: A motion to have the School Committee authorize a formal audit of expenditures and procedures for renovating 10 Mill Street was made by Dave Harmon, seconded by Mary Ellen Castagno. Dore Hunter recommended an internal audit and suggested amending the motion: A motion to have the School Committee authorize an internal audit of expenditures and procedures for renovating 10 Mill Street was made by Dore Hunter, seconded by Cheryl Mahoney. Dave Harmon and Mary Ellen Castagno and Joe Scali requested an external audit Ford Spalding and Dore Hunter expressed that it was unnecessary to have an external audit. John Lang moves the questions. All in favor. 13, opposed. 3. AMEND MOTION: A vote to amend the motion on the table to the suggested motion: All in favor: 8, opposed• 7, Abstention. 1. Motion passed. MODIFIED MOTION: 2 FINAL A motion to have the School Committee authorize an internal audit of expenditures and procedures for renovating 10 Mill Street was made by Dore Hunter, seconded by Cheryl Mahoney. All in favor: 8, opposed: 8. Motion is defeated. Dave Harmon read the list of concerns from the document he distributed where the Weston Town Officials list their"Do not approve" list of concerns. (Document submitted for public record.) Dr. Bouquillon stated that there are inaccuracies in the document Dave Harmon read Jeff Stulin provided a historical account of the Superintendent search to the newer School Committee members. Dr. Bouquillon was hired and during the one year contract renegotiation, the School Committee determined that it was appropriate to provide housing to the Superintendent and voted to amend the Dr. Bouquillon's contract Attorney Mike Long reminded the School Committee that the Contract clearly states that the School Committee authorized the housing A discussion on the effectiveness of Sub-Committees commenced and it was agreed that given the size of the District it was the most effective way to operate. Jeff Stulin asked the School Committee if there is a motion for action. MOTION: A motion to appoint a temporary sub-committee to draft a letter to be signed by each School Committee member to be sent to all member towns regarding these issues was made by Alice DeLuca, seconded by Dore Hunter. Several School Committee members nominated Alice DeLuca to head the sub-committee. MODIFIED MOTION: A motion to appoint a temporary sub-committee, headed by Alice DeLuca, to draft a letter to be signed by each School Committee member to be sent to all member towns regarding these issues was made and seconded by John Lang. Concerns were raised regarding the failure to have complete approval of the drafted letter. Dore Hunter suggested a School Committee "tiger team" visit the towns that have issues and this was a supported approach MOTION WITHDRAWN: Jeff Stulin recommends that Alice DeLuca withdraw her motion. Alice DeLuca withdrew her motion Jeff Stulin suggested taking a break. (A 5 minute break ensued.) REVIEW OF REOUIRED NOTIFICATION Upon return the School Committee discussed the Notification requirements in hiring Dr. Bouquillon's daughter. Attorney Mary Jo Reedy stated that she reviewed the provisions, minutes and disclosure requirements and in her opinion they were complied with in a timely manner and believes the process was in compliance with the law. Dore Hunter prepared a statement which he read to the School Committee and submitted it for public record He also read statute in Chapter 71, Section 67. Based on his interpretation he believes Dr. Bouquillon's daughter should be dismissed from employment Attorney Reedy stated that under the statute the disclosure is completely appropriate. She disagrees with Mr. Hunter. Attorney Mike Long stated that no employment or assignment can be made unless notification is given and therefore disagrees with Dore Hunter. He also noted that he assisted in the drafting of the statute and explained the intent of the language used 3 FINAL Attorney Mike Long requested the document Dave Harmon refers to in which he emailed Attorney Reedy be provided and entered into the record. Mary Ellen Castagno asked that the record reflect the School Committee be a part of the negotiations with the Union. She would like to sit in during meetings about Reduction in Force Dr Bouquillon stated that would be inappropriate. Dore Hunter addressed the visitors in the room and stated that if someone has an issue to call him and he will keep the name anonymous if so requested. He wanted to be available to anyone who had a complaint Jeff Stulin noted that the Superintendent's contract states that any complaints are to be immediately brought to the Superintendent's attention. Dr. Bouquillon read the language verbatim from the contract Ed Teehan, Union President addressed the Chair and requested permission to comment He stated that he would like to make it known that he did not appreciate the direct look from Dore Hunter referencing the anonymous letters as he is not involved in the letters Furthermore he is in support of the Superintendent. MOTION: A motion to select School Committee members to meet with identified communities to discuss tonight's issues was made by Ford Spalding, seconded by Dave Manjarrez MODIFIED MOTION: A motion to have the Chair appoint the committee members that are to meet with identified communities to discuss tonight's issues was made by Ford Spalding, seconded by Dave Manjarrez The process to meet with Town Officials was outlined ADDITIONAL MODIFICATION: A motion was made to have the Chair appoint the committee members and that the process of bringing this committee into a member town shall be initiated by the School Committee member from that town who will also be in charge of the arrangements as needed. In favor: 15, opposed: 1. Motion passed. Jeff Stulin will consult with Ford Spalding on the appointments to this committee. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Dore Hunter, seconded by Ford Spalding. All in favor unanimous. Motion passed The Special meeting of the School Committee was adjourned at 10 42pm Listed attachments are available Respectfully submitted, Grace A. Brueckner Recorder John Lang Secretary to the Committee 4