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Home My WebLink About2025-06-17-SC-minLEXINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME: 5:30 PM SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Eileen Jay, Chairperson Larry Freeman, Vice -chair Sara Cuthbertson, Clerk Kathleen Lenihan Sarah Carter SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT Dr. Julie Hackett, Superintendent The minutes were taken by Julie Kaye, School Committee Meeting Recording Secretary. The School Committee convened remotely. Members of the public can view and participate 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. VOTE TO RATIFY THE UNIT C CONTRACT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 TO AUGUST 31, 2026. MOA: Memorandum of Aereement between LEA and LPS Dr. Hackett thanked union leaders Robin Strizhak, Amanda Laskowski, and all Unit C paraprofessionals for their vital contributions to student success. Dr. Hackett recommends that the School Committee ratify this new agreement. Ms. Cuthbertson moved that the School Committee approve the memorandum of agreement between the Lexington Education Association and the Lexington School Committee dated June 6, 2025, and effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026. Mr. Freeman seconded. Ms. Jay took a roll call vote, passed 5-0. VOTE JUSTIN MACCUTCHEON AS THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Dr. Hackett explained the restructuring of the finance department. Dr. Scully was appointed Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, so this Director position is the second part of the restructuring. Ms. Cuthbertson moved to approve the appointment of Justin MacCutcheon as LPS's new Director of Finance, Mr. Freeman seconded. Ms. Jay took a roll call vote, passed 5-0. Mr. Freeman and Ms. Lenihan left the meeting. Mr. McCutcheon introduced himself to the School Committee. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Cuthbertson motioned to adjourn at 6:00 PM, Ms. Carter seconded, Ms. Jay took a roll call vote, passed 3-0.