MINUTES OF THE HINGHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE
August 17, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Christine Smith at 7:40 p.m. in the School Department Conference Room.
Members Present: Christine Smith, Linda Hill, Barbara Cook, Caryl Falvey, Esther Healey.
Central Office Present: Dorothy Galo, Ellen Keane, David Killory.
Visitors Present: Debbie Stellar, Roger Boddie, Chuck Cormier, Betsy Connolly, Ellen McNulty, Marisa Costello, Janet McNulty.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of August 3, 2009.
Communications.
Dot Galo noted the East School Dedication on August 27 at 4:00 and the Community Open Houses on August 28 at 2-4 p.m. and August 29 at 10-2 p.m.
New Business.
The Committee received Foster School’s School Council Improvement Plan. Debbie Stellar, Foster School Principal, introduced Betsy Connolly, Assistant Principal, and read the names of the other School Council members. Debbie reviewed the Foster School Core Values & school goals and summarized the status of activities completed in the 2008-2009 School Improvement Plan. She reviewed the goals and activities planned for the 2009-2010 School Improvement Plan. Committee members thanked Debbie for her report and asked questions.
The Committee received Plymouth River School’s School Council Improvement Plan. Chuck Cormier, Principal, presented a report on the 2008-2009 School Improvement Plan goals and activities completed and reviewed the goals and activities included in the 2009-2010 School Improvement Plan. Committee members thanked Chuck for his report and asked questions.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Caryl Falvey,
It was
Voted: To approve the School Committee meeting dates for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
The Committee heard a report on progress in achieving the 2008-2009 Administrator Goals & Objectives. Dot Galo reviewed the report, highlighted additional district wide initiatives completed, and reported that 95% of the 2008-2009 objectives have been completed or progress was made.
The Committee heard an update on enrollment and hiring for 2009-2010.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Esther Healey,
It was
Voted: To approve a proposal to increase the price of school lunches, as recommended.
The Committee received information about “start” of school activities for 2009-2010.
The Committee received notification of the resignation of Cynthia Dempsey, a school counselor at Hingham High School, effective August 10, 2009.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Kristen Reilly as a teacher at Kids In Action, effective September 2, 2009.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Lauren LaPointe as a .8 art teacher at Hingham Middle School, effective August 31, 2009.
The Committee received notification of the appointment of Lisa Luke as a .5 art teacher at Hingham High School, effective August 31, 2009.
The Committee received information regarding the field trip of the Dance Team performing at the Orange Bowl half time show, Ft. Lauderdale, FL January 2-6, 2010.
The Committee received information regarding the field trip of the Adventure Club to Nickerson State Park/Cape Cod Rail Trail September 26-27, 2009.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Esther Healey,
It was
Voted: To approve the home schooling for Rebecka (grade 11) and Samantha (grade 10) Pinkham for the 2009-2010 school year.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Esther Healey,
It was
Voted: To approve the home schooling of Ellie Butler (grade 2) for the 2009-2010 school year.
Budget.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve the 2009-2010 salaries or stipends for non-union personnel.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve salaries for non-union administrators determined after the budget process.
On a motion by Linda Hill and seconded by Barbara Cook,
It was
Voted: To approve student parking fees at HHS, as recommended.
Subcommittee Reports.
Salary & Negotiations: Linda Hill reported that two meetings have been held with the HEA Negotiating Team.
School Building Committee: Dot Galo reported on a recent meeting and summer renovation work at Foster and PRS.
Superintendent’s Report.
1) Memo from DESE Commissioner regarding “Race to Top” Grant.
2) Letter from Laney Silva to President Obama.
3) MSBA letter regarding New Statement of Interests.
4) Ethics Law Changes.
5) “Board and Administration” Newsletter sample.
6) HHS Green House Project - $20,000 awarded to Dana Crosby from National Geographic.
On a motion by Barbara Cook and seconded by Caryl Falvey,
It was
Voted: To adjourn the School Committee meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Barbara Cook
Secretary
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