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CITY of SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL COMMITTEE Monday, January 9, 2012 – Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL COMMITTEE Monday, January 9, 2012 – Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Aldermanic Chambers - City Hall Members present: Mr. Niedergang, Ms. Bastardi, Mr. Sweeting, Mr. Bockelman, Ms. Rafal, Ms. Rossetti, Mrs. Cardoso and Alderman Gewirtz. Members absent: Mayor Curtatone I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Paul Bockelman called a Regular Meeting of the School Committee to order in the Aldermanic Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m., with a moment of silence and a salute to the flag of the United States of America. Mr. Bockelman asked for a roll call, the results of which are as follows: - Present – 6 –Rafal, Sweeting, Cardoso, Niedergang, Rossetti, and Bockelman and Absent – 3 – Taylor, Bastardi and Curtatone. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 5, 2011 Regular Meeting MOTION: Ms. Rossetti made a motion, seconded by Ms. Rafal, to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2011 Regular Meeting. The motion was approved via voice vote. December 19, 2011 Regular Meeting MOTION: Mr. Sweeting made a motion, seconded by Mr. Niedergang, to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2011 Regular Meeting. The motion was approved via voice vote. III. STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Ms. Dea Dodi provided the following report regarding happenings at Somerville High School: Students are back to school and working hard after the winter break. 1. Midterm examinations will be from 1/24/12 – 1/26/12 2. Class Advisors from the Class of 2013 and the Class of 2014 are planning a combined Junior Prom/Sophomore Semiformal which will be held in the Somerville High School gym in an effort to cut costs associated with the event. Students will decorate the gym and are looking forward to a great time. 3. The Green Club recently won a competition which awarded them $1,000 that they will use on a project to increase recycling in the school cafeteria. 4. The Junior Statesmen of America Club will attend the Winter Congress in Washington, DC in early February. Ms. Rossetti will be in Washington, DC those same dates and will try to make arrangements to see these students while they are both there. 5. The Trivia Club is sending students to represent the high school on a Cable TV trivia program 6. Preparations for Science Fair are ongoing – judging of projects will take place in early February 7. Preparations are also being made for a visit by students from Gaeta, Italy – one of our Sister Cities. Currently host families are being sought for these visiting students. IV. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEES A. Finance & Facilities – Jan. 3 (Ms. Rossetti) Ms. Rossetti reported on the Finance & Facilities Meeting of January 3rd. Her report included: The Finance and Facilities Subcommittee met on January 3, 2012 in the Conference Room at 42 Cross Street. In attendance were Ms. Rossetti, Mrs. Cardoso, Ms. Rafal, Mr. Bockelman, Mr. Sweeting, Mr. Niedergang, Mr. Pierantozzi and Ms. Durette. Also in attendance were a representative from the Somerville Teachers Association and a reporter from the Somerville Patch. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. 1. ESCS Update – Phil Tuminelli, his staff and the project’s architects were present and will be present at a community meeting regarding the reconstruction of the East Somerville Community School on January 10 at the Capuano Early Childhood Center. Mr. Sweeting requested more regularly scheduled updates to the School Committee. It was also discussed that the East Somerville Community School Advisory Committee should be meeting regularly. Monthly reports and bi-monthly meetings were discussed. 2. School Vans and Activity Buses – Ms. Durette provided a report on the status of our school vehicles – vans, etc. After a period of questions and answers, it was decided to refer the matter to the Capital Improvement Plan. 3. FY12 Expenditure report – Reviewed expenditures to date. The Special Education line item shows a 2% deficit. Last year at this time it reflected a 5% balance. The Committee will discuss this line item monthly. 4. FY12 Bill Roll – Bill rolls were reviewed and the Ms. Rossetti made the following motion: MOTION: Ms. Rossetti made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Cardoso to approve the FY12 bill rolls as presented. The motion was approved via voice vote. 5. Other – Discussion took place regarding the Somerville High School Concourse No Parking Zone follow-up as well as parking near the Vocational Wing. Included in the Capital Improvement Plan was the installation of bollards around all of our schools. The bollards were installed around the West Somerville last week and installation at schools that have not been done will continue in the spring. Mr. Bockelman asked for an update on the commemorative brick sales and installation at Somerville High School. The Superintendent communicated with the person heading up this project and reported that the project was moving forward. The School Committee has requested to be updated regularly on this project. Ms. Rossetti spoke regarding the production of a Performance Report for the Somerville Public Schools similar to Needham’s. Ms. Durette has communicated with someone from Needham and will be forwarding a sample document from Springfield for the School Committee’s review. Ms. Rossetti would like an update on the status of this document production at each meeting and hopes that this type of document will be produced in Somerville this year. Ms. Rossetti reminded members that discounted registration rates are available for the NSBA Conference being held in Boston in April. The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. 1. Report of Executive Session – January 9 (Mr. Bockelman) Ms. Rossetti assumed the Chair and Mr. Bockelman reported on an Executive Session that took place prior to this evening’s Regular Meeting. In Executive Session of the School Committee this evening, two contracts were approved. The first – A memorandum of agreement between the Somerville School Committee and the Somerville Teachers Association, Unit A for a Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement Commencing September 1, 2011 and concluding August 31, 2012. This is a one-year contract which provides a salary increase of 2.5%, estimated to cost $770,000 effective September 1, 2011. The agreement also provides a reduction in early release days from 15 to 13, effective September 1, 2012. It also provides for a number of Joint Study Committees being formed such as a Joint Committee to analyze and develop a new evaluation instrument and procedure for all bargaining unit members to conform to new state regulations; a Joint Committee to study a new schedule for Somerville High School to accommodate advisory periods; and a Joint Committee to develop needs assessment for implementation plus several other provisions. The second – A memorandum of agreement between the Somerville School Committee and the Somerville Teachers Association, Paraprofessionals Unit for a Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement effective September 1, 2010 and concluding August 31, 2013. The agreement will provide salary increases over the three years of the agreement of 1.5% starting September 1, 2010, 2.5% starting September 1, 2011, and 2% starting September 1, 2012. The total, three-year cost of this contract is $130,000. The agreement also provides more flexibility in scheduling and increased professional development for paraprofessionals among other items. Mr. Bockelman said he is proud of these agreements which recognize sincere efforts by both the School Committee and the Teachers Association to reach agreements that are fair and reasonable. They also recognize that the Somerville Teachers Association and its bargaining units have been true partners as we work toward educating our students under ever increasing financial constraints. We thank them for this invaluable partnership. Somerville Teachers Association President Jackie Lawrence thanked the School Committee and commented that she is pleased to have active contracts again, particularly in these challenging and exciting times. V. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT A. PERSONNEL REPORT Mr. Pierantozzi reported on the two resignations for the purpose of retirements listed on tonight’s Personnel Report. First is Patrick Smith, teacher in the CVTE Program at Somerville High School after 9.5 years of service. Second is David Willey, Principal of Next Wave/Full Circle after 35 years of service. The Superintendent provided a historical background of Mr. Willey’s service in the Somerville Public Schools and wished both men a happy and healthy retirement. B. DISTRICT REPORT Mr. Pierantozzi wished everyone a Happy New Year and a great 2012. This time of year is an important one as it provides lots of uninterrupted days for academics. Mr. Pierantozzi reminded the audience that tutoring is available for all students and that second quarter reports cards will be coming home soon. If parents/guardians have questions or concerns regarding their student’s performance they should contact the guidance counselor, counselor educator, teacher, principal or assistant principal for assistance. The Superintendent deferred to Dr. Vince McKay, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for his report regarding curriculum issues. Dr. McKay’s report included the following: 1. Tomorrow, January 10th, Tufts University is busing every 4th and 5th grader in the District to Cohen Auditorium for a performance of their Wind Ensemble. This is a fantastic opportunity for almost 500 of our students to be exposed to a first class musical performance. Thanks to Barbara Rubel and the staff at University Relations for their support and logistical expertise in making this happen. Thanks also to our K-12 Music Supervisor Rick Saunders for organizing the event. Dr. McKay looks forward to joining students at the 9:15 show. 2. Last month, we met with representatives from El Sistema to discuss the creation of an intensive after school music ensemble program for Somerville elementary students. El Sistema is a unique program designed to effect social change and nurture promising futures for underserved communities through intensive, ensemble-focused music education.
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