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Our mission is for all students to be successful, engaged, lifelong learners.

School Committee Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 District Office Conference Room 2 Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA

7:00 p.m.

Members Present Administration Present

Kathy Clancy, Vice Chairperson Dr. Richard Safier, Superintendent

Melissa Teixeira Prince Gregg Bach, Asst. Superintendent

Michelle Sweet Gary Frisch, Director of Finance

Joel Favazza and Operations

James Cook, GHS Principal

Recorded by 1623 Studios I. CALL TO ORDER – Vice Chairperson Clancy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and

stated the mission of the Gloucester Public Schools.

II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None.

IV. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON – None.

V. RECOGNITIONS – Vice Chairperson Clancy recognized the GHS and O’Maley choruses for their beautiful performances at the Shalin Liu Performance Center on Monday night.

Vice Chairperson Clancy recognized and thanked Gunner Richard Muth, who is retiring, for leading the JROTC program at GHS since 1996 and being a positive influence on students.

Dr. Safier discussed Gunner Muth’s career with the district and read a 2002 letter from the Operations Commander of the Gloucester Police Department regarding the helpfulness of his students at an event. Finally, Vice Chairperson Clancy read a citation from the Gloucester Public Schools and presented it to Gunner Muth, and the committee members thanked him for his years of service.

VI. GHS STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL – None present.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes

1. School Committee and Executive Session of March 27, 2019 2. Personnel Subcommittee and Executive Session of April 1, 2019 3. School Committee Public Hearing of April 3, 2019

4. Personnel Subcommittee and Executive Session of April 10, 2019

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B. Approval of Warrants

C. Approval of Transfers – April 2019 D. Referrals

E. Acceptance of Gift – $28.84 from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. to GHS

On a motion by Ms. Teixeira Prince, seconded by Ms. Sweet, it was unanimously VOTED: 4 in favor, 0 opposed to approve the Consent Agenda as noted.

VIII. DELIBERATIONS ON EDUCATIONAL ISSUES/SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT A. College and Career Placement, Class of 2019 – Mr. Cook reviewed information on

college matriculation and career placement for the Class of 2018. He also reviewed some preliminary information for the Class of 2019 and stated that it will be finalized when students receive their caps and gowns. Finally, he discussed dual enrollment with North Shore Community College and Endicott College.

B. Batting Cage at West Parish Elementary School – Glen McEachern, Vice

President of the Chargers organization, stated that he has been involved in coaching youth sports for 35 years. He requested permission to put a batting cage at West Parish and stated that he is not looking for the city to fund any of it, noting that it will be funded by their organizations (softball and flag football). Mr. Frisch indicated that the DPW is supportive of this request.

After discussion, on a motion by Ms. Teixeira Prince, seconded by Ms. Sweet, it was unanimously

VOTED: 4 in favor, 0 opposed to approve the placement of a batting cage at West Parish Elementary School for the Chargers youth softball team.

C. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Safier updated the committee on the following matters:

1 City Council Vote to Authorize Renovation of the Fieldhouse – There was a discussion about the timing of the project and the scope of the work.

Dr. Safier stated that he would be happy to invite Dore & Whittier to a future meeting to discuss the project.

2. GHS Academic Recognition Night

3. Comprehensive School Health Services (CSHS) Model Grant Update

4. Update on History, Social Science and Civics Education – Mr. Bach discussed

the eighth grade civics lessons at O’Maley and suggested that those teachers

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and students present to the School Committee in the fall. Dr. Safier reminded the committee about Student Government Day on May 28th.

5. Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Survey 6. Chapter 70

On a motion by Ms. Sweet, seconded by Mr. Favazza, it was unanimously VOTED: 4 in favor, 0 opposed to accept the Superintendent’s Report.

IX. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Building & Finance Subcommittee Meeting of May 15, 2019 – Vice Chairperson Clancy reported that the Building & Finance Subcommittee discussed the DPW ticketing system, food service debt, and the bus application at its meeting of May 15, 2019.

B. Program Subcommittee Meeting of May 9, 2019 – Vice Chairperson Clancy reported that the Program Subcommittee discussed a crowdfunding policy and parent partnerships at its meeting of May 9, 2019.

X. ACTION

A. Acceptance of Grants

1. FY19 Massachusetts 21st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Enhancement Grant – Mr. Bach discussed the purpose of this grant.

On a motion by Ms. Sweet, seconded by Ms. Teixeira Prince, it was unanimously

VOTED: 4 in favor, 0 opposed to accept the FY19 Massachusetts 21st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Enhancement Grant in the amount of $16,150.00.

2. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Comprehensive School Health Services Grant – Dr. Safier reported that this grant will be used for the in-house suspension program.

After discussion, on a motion by Mr. Favazza, seconded by Ms. Sweet, it was unanimously

VOTED: 4 in favor, 0 opposed to accept the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Comprehensive School Health Services Grant in the amount of $95,000.00 each year for four years, totaling

$380,000.00.

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B. Approval of Batting Cage at West Parish Elementary School – See Item VIII.B.

C. Approval of Increased Rate for Noon Supervisors and Food Service Substitutes - Ms. Teixeira Prince reported on contract negotiations and the difficulty of getting food service substitutes. She made a motion, seconded by Ms. Sweet, to increase the rate for noon supervisors and food service substitutes from $11.00 to $12.00 per hour in conjunction with the minimum wage law. Vice Chairperson Clancy noted that the Building & Finance Subcommittee’s recommendation included keeping pace with the minimum wage as it increases in the future. Ms. Teixeira Prince amended her motion as follows:

Amended Motion

On a motion by Ms. Teixeira Prince, seconded by Ms. Sweet, it was unanimously VOTED: 4 in favor, 0 opposed to increase the hourly rate for noon supervisors

and food service substitutes from $11.00 to $12.00, effective

immediately, and to keep pace with the minimum wage going forward.

XI. DISCUSSION/OTHER COMMUNICATION/OLD AND NEW BUSINESS

A. MSBA Project Update – Dr. Safier reported that the work on the East Gloucester School project has been stalled because the title searches are being reviewed by an outside agency. He noted that there may be an issue with one of the parcels on Green Street. He stated that once Dore & Whittier receives this information, they can begin the necessary studies in order to evaluate the options at all three sites. Finally, Dr. Safier reported that the next School Building Committee meeting is on June 6th.

B. Preschool Location – Dr. Safier reported that he met with representatives from Dore

& Whittier yesterday and reviewed space summaries for the preschool and Central Office, including available space at O’Maley and GHS and the percentage of time those spaces are used. He indicated that Dore & Whittier will continue to refine those options and stated that they are also looking at renovations to the Blackburn building for preschool space if Central Office staff moves out. He indicated that Dore &

Whittier will then present cost comparisons on each option.

C. Letter from William Goodwin re: Naming of GHS Weight Room – Vice

Chairperson Clancy recommended that a meeting be scheduled to discuss this request, as well as other requests to name school facilities.

D. GHS End of Year Calendar for Seniors

- Academic Recognition Night, GHS Auditorium, Thursday, May 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

- Grand Promenade, GHS Fieldhouse, Friday, May 31st at 5:30 p.m.

- Senior Awards Night, GHS Auditorium, Friday, June 7th at 7:00 p.m.

- Graduation, Newell Stadium, Sunday, June 9th at 1:30 p.m.

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Vice Chairperson Clancy added that the last O’Maley chorus performance will take place on Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30 p.m.

E. CVTE Advisory Meeting – Ms. Teixeira Prince reported that she attended the CVTE General Advisory Committee meeting on May 15th and was impressed by the number of community members involved on the committee. She indicated that two co-chairs of the committee were appointed and that they would like to come before the School Committee before the end of the school year to introduce themselves and report on the meeting. Finally, Ms. Teixeira Prince requested a report on the plan to

accommodate the 50 to 60 students interested in CVTE programs next year.

XII. ADJOURNMENT – On a motion by Ms. Sweet, seconded by Ms. Teixeira Prince, it was unanimously

VOTED: 4 in favor, 0 opposed to adjourn the School Committee Meeting of May 22, 2019 at 8:01 p.m.

All reference documents and reports are filed in the Superintendent’s office.

Maria Puglisi

Recording Secretary

References

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