Regular Meeting May 4, 2015

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SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting May 4, 2015 A. The Regular Meeting of Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District

Committee held in the Lecture Hall at Muggett Hill Road, Charlton, MA was called to order at 7:02pm.

Robert L. Zukowski, Chairman, presided, The following members were present:

Donald H. Erickson, Auburn Clarence A. Bachand, Charlton Olaf R. Garcia, Charlton Timothy M. Schur, Dudley Alfred C. Reich, Dudley

James N. Caldwell, North Brookfield Donald J. Gillette, North Brookfield Dr. Rene J. Hamel, Oxford

Benjamin J. LaMountain, Oxford Peter M. Schur, Paxton

Michael S. Pantos, Rutland Barbara Sbrogna, Rutland

Michael D. Langevin, Southbridge Helen I. Lenti, Southbridge Kenneth R. Wheeler, Spencer Alfred E. Beland, Webster Absent:

Jack Haroian, Auburn Robert A. Wilby, Paxton Thomas V. Mroczek, Webster Also present:

Clifford Cloutier, Principal

W. Sue Foskett, Recording Secretary

Jeremy Guay, Assistant Vocational Director Dean Iacobucci, School Business Manager John A. Lafleche, Superintendent-Director Debra Laplaca, Press/Worcester T & G Donald Montville, Vocational Director B.1.a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

B.1.b. FIRE DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS – NOTICE OF PROPER EXITS –

Mr. Lafleche reminded everyone where the proper exits were per Fire Department Regulations.

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B.1.c. APPROVAL OF MINUTES –

A MOTION was made by Olaf Garcia that we vote to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2015 as amended.

Seconded by Clarence A. Bachand

VOTED: Unanimous

B.1.d. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS – The Warrants were circulated for members to sign. B.1.e. CORRESPONDENCE – There was no correspondence this evening.

B.1.f. STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Michelle Hull, a Senior in HVAC-R, was at tonight’s meeting.

OLD BUSINESS – There is no old business. NEW BUSINESS

B.3.a. SCHOOL CHOICE – as recommended by the Superintendent-Director,

A MOTION was made by Michael Pantos that we vote not to participate in the School Choice program for the 2015-2016 school year.

Seconded by Michael Langevin

B.3.b. APPROVAL OF 2015-2016 HOUSE BUILDING PROJECT – as recommended by the Superintendent-Director, the Vocational Director and the House Selection Committee, A MOTION was made by Olaf Garcia that we vote to award the 2015-2016 House Project to Unai Garabieta and Janis Sacca of Wilmington, MA, for a 2,400 square foot ranch to be built on 81 Lyons Road in Dudley.

Seconded by Timothy Schur

The School Committee had a lengthy discussion on the current House Building Policy noting some changes that could possibly be made through the Policy Subcommittee before we advertise for a house project next year. Tim Schur had asked to table this item then retracted his request.

B.3.c. APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE PROJECT – Dudley Soccer Club – as recommended by the Superintendent-Director and the Vocational Director,

A MOTION was made by Clarence A. Bachand that we vote to approve the outside project for the Dudley Soccer Club, with the work to be completed by our Electrical department.

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B.3.d. APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE PROJECT – Webster-Dudley Historical Society – as recommended by the Superintendent-Director and the Vocational Director,

A MOTION was made by Clarence A. Bachand that we vote to approve the outside project for Webster-Dudley Historical Society, with the work to be completed by our Electrical and Plumbing departments.

B.3.e. APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE PROJECT – St. Joseph Basilica Church – as recommended by the Superintendent-Director and the Vocational Director,

A MOTION was made by Olaf Garcia that we vote to approve the outside project for St. Joseph Basilica Church, with the work to be completed by our Electrical department. Seconded by Timothy Schur

B.3.f. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT – as recommended by the Superintendent-Director and the Vocational Director,

A MOTION was made by Michael Langevin that we vote to place 2 SmokeEaters Model #dc-sabwms, a (scrap) steel welding bench and a wood cabinet, with no current dollar value, on the Surplus Equipment List, to be disposed of according to the School Committee Surplus Equipment Policy, using the most appropriate method available. Seconded by Dr. Rene J. Hamel

B.3.g. BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST/IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION – as recommended by the Superintendent-Director and the Negotiation Subcommittee,

A MOTION was made by Michael Langevin that we vote to adopt the attached Behavioral Specialist/In-School Suspension Counselor job description as written.

Seconded by Dr. Rene J. Hamel

B.3.h. DIRECTOR OF CO-OP AND ADULT EDUCATION A N D FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR’S JOB DESCRIPTION – as recommended by the Superintendent-Director and the Negotiation Subcommittee,

A MOTION was made by Michael Langevin that we vote to adopt the Director of Co-op and Adult Education job description and the Financial Aid Administrator job description as written.

Seconded by Dr. Rene J. Hamel

C.1. REPORT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT DIRECTOR – The Superintendent-Director submitted his report in writing to the committee.

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C.2. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

A. AUDIT SUBCOMMITTEE – Jack Haroian, Chair/No Report B. BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE – Timothy Schur, Chair/No Report

C. BUILDING & GROUNDS SUBCOMMITTEE – Clarence A. Bachand, Chair/No Report

D. NEGOTIATION SUBCOMMITTEE – Donald Erickson, Chair – The Negotiation Subcommittee met earlier tonight and voted on the items discussed at that meeting. E. POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE – Peter Schur, Chair/No Report

F. SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR SWCRVSD – Mr. Zukowski stated that the next Building Committee meeting is scheduled for May 13th_{at 6:00pm in the} Hilltop Restaurant; all are welcome.

G. WARRANT SUBCOMMITTEE – No Report, warrants circulated among members. Mr. Caldwell resigned from the Warrant Subcommittee due to work restraints.

D.1. MEETING DATES – A Regular School Committee Meeting will be scheduled at 7:00pm in the Hilltop Restaurant.

D.2. TOPICS FOR FUTURE AGENDA – If you have any items to add to the agenda or discuss at the next meeting, please see the Superintendent or the School Committee Chair.

E. REMARKS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT-DIRECTOR –

1. Mr. Lafleche shared a list of medalists from the recent State SkillsUSA competition. [a list is attached to the minutes] We had 27 medalists with 13 gold medal winners, 3 student advisory council members and one Legacy Award winner, Michelle Hull. Michelle, who is our student representative to the school committee, was present at tonight’s meeting. She also won a gold medal in HVAC and was one of the student advisory council members for Skills.

2. The Southbridge Credit Union opened today with Mr. Lafleche being their first customer. On May 20th_{, at 9:00am, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony with} coffee and pastry in the Hilltop Restaurant. All school committee members are present.

3. Mr. Montville wanted the School Committee to know that the Pinning Ceremony would be held on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:00pm and that all School Committee Members are invited. Mr. Montville apologized for not getting out the invitations in time and assured them that this will be placed on their master list for next year.

4. Tonight was Mr. Caldwell’s last meeting. Mr. Lafleche wished him well in his future endeavors and thanking him for his service on the committee.

5. The National Honor Society Induction ceremony will be held this coming Tuesday, at 6:00pm. All School Committee members are welcome to attend the ceremony.

6. Mr. Lafleche and Mr. Iacobucci would be splitting the duty of presenting the budget to the towns this year.

7. Mr. Lafleche stated that the DEP decided to leave the material that they found on the roof “on the roof” and that there would not be any additional costs associated with these findings.

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F.2. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE COMMITTEE –

1. Dr. Hamel said that the Oxford Superintendent was very complimentary toward Mr. Lafleche and Bay Path; He thought the budget presentation was very

professionally done.

2. Peter Schur congratulated all the SkillsUSA winners and to Michelle Hull. 3. Al Beland stated that he was very proud of all the Bay Path students.

4. Jim Caldwell thanked the Committee for a very positive year at Bay Path serving as a member of the board. Mr. Caldwell said that he could honestly say that Bay Path does great things here at the school and if he can be of any further assistance to let him know.

5. This being her last school committee meeting, Michelle Hull thanked everyone for the opportunity of letting her sit on the board and participate in the meetings as the student representative to the school committee and for all their support. A question was asked about the Legacy Award that Michelle won. She said that she had to write a paper to receive the award and that the award was only given to 6 students in the state.

6. Timothy Schur reminded the Committee of the 1:00 shot gun start for the golf tournament coming up this Saturday at the Heritage Country Club.

7. Barbara Sbrogna congratulated Michelle Hull on her achievements and stated that she was proud to be a part of the Bay Path School Committee.

8. Donald Erickson said he had participated in Skills for the past 38 years and gave a little more information on the Legacy Award that Michelle had won. He commended her on the quality of the work she had put into her presentation.

9. Helen Lenti also congratulated Michelle on her achievements and thanked Jim Caldwell for serving on the School Committee. She also wanted the Committee to know that her neice who had attending the MAVA Outstanding Vocational Student Award Dinner and the Day on the Hill in Boston noticed that at each ceremony the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was the first order of business. She felt the pride and unity of the United States.

10.Michael Langevin thanked Jim Caldwell and Michelle Hull for being part of the School Committee.

11.Robert Zukowski thanked Jim Caldwell for being on the School Committee and Michelle for her achievements and wished her well at WPI.

G.1. EXECUTIVE SESSION – There was no Executive Session tonight. H. ADJOURNMENT -

A MOTION was made by Michael Pantos that we vote to adjourn the Regular Meeting of May 4, 2015.

Seconded by Peter Schur

The meeting adjourned at 7:43pm

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