The Arlington School Committee
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 9, 2002
7:30 PM
Present David McKenna, Chair Joani LaMachia
Suzanne Owayda, Vice Chair Denis Sullivan
Paul Schlichtman, Secretary Martin Thrope
Barbara Goodman
Superintendent: Kay Donovan
Asst. Superintendent: Joanne Gurry
Chief Financial Officer: David Kale
Special Education Director Marilyn Bisbicos
Call to order: Chair David McKenna called the meeting to order, congratulated the re-elected candidates and introduced the officers for the 2002-2003 school year.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
SECRETARY'S REPORT
¨ Correspondence
APPROVAL OF TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL CHARTER
Steven Mazzola, Director of Technology presented the proposed Arlington Technology Charter Council to the Committee for approval. Mr. Mazzola stated that the purpose of the Council is to insure an opportunity for members of the Arlington community and the school district to provide guidance to the Director of Technology.
On a Motion by Mr. Thrope and seconded by Ms. Goodman it was unanimously
Voted to accept the Charter of the Arlington Technology Council.
REPORT OF INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Supt. Donovan reported that the infrastructure committee met on April 2nd. The infrastructure committee was created by Town Meeting for the purpose of planning the construction/renovation of the elementary schools. The Committee met to discuss when the Dallin School project should begin. The Superintendent stated that construction of the school could start next January or could wait until the following June. Supt. Donovan will meet with Dallin parents on April 10th to discuss the school's renovation. The PTBC requested that consideration be given to complete the school in 18 months instead of 15 months as in previous schools. The PTBC was also looking to begin the designs for the Stratton and Thompson Schools. Mrs. Donovan reported that the change in the new set of SBAB
regulations could have an impact on how much money the Town would be eligible for in terms of reimbursement.
The Infrastructure Committee also discussed private funding for the sports center at Peirce Field at AHS.
APPROVAL OF POLICIES: IJNDC & KHC
Mr. Thrope presented two policies to the Committee for their approval.
On a motion by Mr. Thrope and second by Mr. Schlichtman it was unanimously
Voted to approve the changes in Policy IJNDC Internet Web Page Policy.
On a motion by Mr. Thrope and seconded by Mr. Schlichtman it was unanimously
Voted to approve Policy KHC -- Distribution/Posting of Promotion Materials subject to approval of legal counsel
On a motion by Mr. Sullivan and seconded by Ms. Owayda it was
Voted to enter executive session for the purpose of a legal issue. Roll Call: Unanimous
Executive Session 7:55-8:10 PM
On a motion by Mr. Thrope and seconded by Mr. Schlichtman it was unanimously
Voted to adjourn at 8:10 PM.
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