1 FRAMINGHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Desmarais Room, King Building June 4, 2013

Present Beverly Hugo, Chair David F. Miles, Vice Chair Carol Phalen, Clerk Heather Connolly Andy Limeri Eric Silverman Donald C. Taggart III

Also Present Stacy Scott, Superintendent Sonia Diaz, Director of Educational Operations Lori DiGisi, Director of Curriculum & Professional Development Jordan Cline, FHS Student Representative Jackson Cote, FHS Student Representative Scott O’Connell, Reporter, MetroWest Daily News Susan Petroni, Editor, Framingham Patch Ann Greenberg, Administrative Assistant

Absent None

AGENDA I. Meeting with the Public II. New Framingham School Committee Member Welcome III. Framingham High School Student Advisory Committee – Joint Meeting IV. Action Items A. 2013-2014 School Year Calendar – Recommended Revisions B. MASC Resolutions Task Force C. Evaluation of Superintendent V. District Governance Support Project VI. Superintendent of Schools Report A. Appointment of Assistant Superintendent VII. Reports of Committees VIII. School Committee Member Reports IX. Approval of Minutes X. Bills and Payroll XI. Executive Session (Collective Bargaining/Contract Negotiations) XII. Adjournment

ACTION At 7:37 p.m., Chair Beverly Hugo convened the School Committee with all members present in the Desmarais Room of the King Building. Ms. Hugo announced that the meeting would be recorded and broadcast live on local cable with assistance provided 2 by the School Committee’s FHS-TV Producers. Ms. Hugo stated that the School Committee conducted an executive session earlier this evening for contract negotiations with non-union personnel. She outlined the open session agenda items.

I. MEETING WITH THE PUBLIC Chair Beverly Hugo noted that the first fifteen minutes of every regularly scheduled meeting are reserved for the Meeting with the Public. Ms. Hugo announced guidelines for public comment.

Herb Chasan, Town Meeting Member, Precinct 4, welcomed the newest members of the School Committee. Mr. Chasan said he wants to see the continued rebuilding of the Framingham Public Schools. He advocated for more pre-school and after school programs to break the cycle of crime, drugs, poverty and prison. Mr. Chasan said the Area Development Magazine gave the town of Framingham a high ranking.

II. NEW SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER WELCOME Chair Beverly Hugo welcomed new member Donald C. Taggart III to the School Committee. (Note: Mr. Taggart was appointed at a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and School Committee on May 22, 2013.) Ms. Hugo noted that an orientation meeting with the Superintendent has been scheduled next week for Mr. Taggart, Dr. Silverman, and the Chair. Ms. Hugo announced her appointment of Mr. Taggart as School Committee liaison to Barbieri and Hemenway Elementary Schools. Mr. Taggart is also appointed to the Finance Subcommittee and Warrant Signature Subcommittee.

III. FHS STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE – JOINT MEETING Newly elected FHS Student Advisory Committee President Jason Landes (Class of 2016) noted that student activities at Framingham High School are winding down. FHS Student Government is preparing for Rock-the-Block, an orientation program for incoming freshmen scheduled on August 27, 2013. This year’s FHS Student Government fundraiser for St. Jude’s was very successful. FHS Student Government has raised a total of $10K for St. Jude’s over the past three years. The Class of 2014 would like to sell hats as a class fundraiser at this summer’s Concerts on the Green. It was noted that Parks and Recreation oversees these concerts, and should be contacted. Mr. Miles commended Jason Landes for representing the entire FHS Advisory Committee at tonight’s meeting.

Ms. Hugo acknowledged FHS Student Representative Jason Cline and new FHS Student Representative Jackson Cote, who will serve as Student Representatives to the School Committee during the 2013-2014 school year. Ms. Hugo requested that several agenda items be taken out of order, starting with the appointment of the Assistant Superintendent. There was School Committee consensus to do so.

IV. ACTION ITEMS A. Appointment of Assistant Superintendent 3 Superintendent Dr. Stacy Scott introduced Mark Prince, as his recommended appointment to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Prince told the School Committee that he had been a METCO student who had attended the George P. King Elementary School, Walsh Middle School, and Framingham North High School. He noted that the Framingham schools had helped to support him and helped him to grow, and his return to the Framingham schools seemed appropriate. Mr. Prince said he had been a classroom teacher, assistant principal, building principal, central administration administrator, assistant superintendent, and interim superintendent. Mr. Prince said his expertise was systems thinking, and he looked forward to helping the Framingham schools move forward.

Ms. Hugo cited G.L.C. 71, Section 59. The law gives school committees powers of advice and consent with respect to the appointment of the assistant superintendent, subject to the recommendation of the superintendent. The law states that upon recommendation of the superintendent, the school committee shall approve or disapprove the appointment, but shall not unreasonably withhold its approval. Ms. Hugo noted that school committees set the compensation of the superintendent and the assistant or associate superintendents. Ms. Hugo noted that the School Committee had discussed the appointment and the contract in executive session earlier this evening.

Dr. Scott recommended that the School Committee appoint Mark Prince as Assistant Superintendent of Schools. A motion was made by Mr. Miles and seconded by Ms. Phalen. Dr. Scott noted that that candidate has been vetted throughout the district by the central office administrators and building leaders, who had an opportunity to get acquainted with the candidate. Dr. Scott said he strongly and enthusiastically supported the candidacy of Mark Prince. Ms. Hugo noted that the School Committee received the candidate’s statement of interest and resume.

MOTION: Moved by Mr. Miles, seconded by Ms. Phalen, that the School Committee vote to approve the appointment of Mark Prince as Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Vote in favor was 7-0, with Ms. Connolly, Ms. Hugo, Mr. Limeri, Mr. Miles, Ms. Phalen, Dr. Silverman and Mr. Taggart in favor.

Dr. Scott noted that Mr. Prince will have a three-year contract. Ms. Hugo said she was excited about the knowledge and experience that Mr. Prince would bring to the district.

V. DISTRICT GOVERNANCE SUPPORT PROJECT The Chair noted that the School Committee had voted on May 20, 2013, to participate in the District Governance Support Project, a partnership between the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The program provides professional development to school committees to help them align their goals, agendas and action plans to bring about measurable improvement in students achievement, fiscal responsibility and board operations. Ms. 4 Hugo introduced Nancy Walser, consultant and author of The Essential School Board Book, who was scheduled to provide a brief orientation to the program.

Ms. Walser said she would be the School Committee’s coach in the District Governance Support Project over the next five to six months. She congratulated the School Committee for voting unanimously to participate in the District Governance Support Project. Ms. Walser noted that she had served as a member of the Cambridge School Committee for eight years. For the past two years, Ms. Walser has worked with MASC and the DESE to develop and roll out a cutting edge program—a curriculum of five workshops with some activities in between workshop for Ad Hoc Committees or subcommittees, to include group activities, brainstorming, conversation. Ms. Walser noted that the District Governance Support Project is funded by Race to the Top, with a goal to help keep leaders focused on student achievement. The program is designed to help school committees work smarter, not harder, with a focus on student achievement. The program is scheduled one time per month over five months.

Ms. Phalen welcomed Ms. Walser, stating that she was thrilled that Ms. Walser would be the Framingham School Committee’s coach over the next five months.

Ms. Hugo asked about Ms. Walser’s experience working on the project with two school committees last year. Ms. Walser said she had worked with Arlington and Leominster in the first cohort. Last year, the District Governance Support Project worked with twelve school committees. Twelve school commitees are scheduled to participate in the program this year. Ms. Hugo asked about top three improvements in the first cohort. Ms. Walser said the program encourages school committee collaboration with the superintendent with a focus on the goals and monitoring progress toward goals. Ms. Walser said the last workshop, in particular, has a focus on sustaining progress. The program includes the development of a board handbook, a document that institutionalizes a collaborative way of working.

Mr. Taggart said he was excited to hear about the program, and he appreciated what Ms. Walser would bring to the Framingham School Committee. It was agreed that date for the first workshop would be identified.

IV. ACTION ITEMS (continued) B. 2013-2014 School Year Calendar – Recommended Revisions Dr. Scott acknowledged that it was unusual that the School Committee was asked to make another vote to revise the 2013-2014 school calendar. Dr. Scott said it was not a usual practice, but it was important that the district stay open to its constituencies. He noted that the late development of the calendar was impacted by contract negotiations. Dr. Scott recommended that the School Committee consider adjustment to the calendar in consideration of families who might have been negatively impacted by the initial plan for an extended holiday break (two weeks) in December 2013. Dr. Scott noted that adjustments to the 2013/2014 school year calendar were made in consideration of concerns raised from Framingham families. Dr. Scott said there is also concern about 5 the number of professional development days and the number of early release days. Dr. Scott said he was aware of the impact of families in terms of schedules and childcare. Dr. Scott noted that professional development is critical to build the capacity of Framingham’s teachers and to support their professional practice, but alternative schedules may be considered at some point in the future. Dr. Scott noted that the recently voted calendar with a June 1, 2014 graduation date had not scheduled a sufficient number of schools days as required by state law, and tonight’s recommendation to schedule two holiday vacation days back to regular school days would address that concern. Dr. Scott noted that parents have raised questions about an early release day on Friday, November 8, 2013.

Dr. Scott noted that teachers had expressed a preference for the two-week holiday break. Dr. Scott noted that parent /teacher conference/early release days were reduced from 10 days to 7 days. Dr. Scott noted that an evening parent conference was scheduled on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The November 8, 2013 early release days was scheduled as a compensation for the parent/teacher evening conference date. At this time, Dr. Scott recommended that the School Committee vote to move all professional development/early releases days from Fridays to Thursday throughout the school year.

Mr. Miles asked about a parent survey on calendar issues discussed at an earlier meeting.

Dr. Sonia Diaz, Director of Educational Operations, and Dr. Lori DiGisi, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development, were present to discuss the draft revised calendar. Dr. Diaz reviewed the parent survey results and teacher survey results.

Dr. Silverman said he appreciated the complexity of development an academic calendar with a myriad of interests. Dr. Silverman said he had compared Framingham’s calendar with other school districts to consider whether Framingham has more early release days that other districts. He found that Framingham was at the high end of early release days compared to Sudbury, Natick, Belmont and Arlington. In addition, Dr. Silverman noted that Framingham school day schedule is spread over 40 weeks, but only a third of the weeks have a full five day schedule, and this could impact a family’s childcare issues.

Dr. Scott noted that the district is making modest incremental changes on both issues. Dr. Diaz noted that there are four full-day professional development days, but two are scheduled before students begin school. A half-day professional development day enables the district to provide a normal academic schedule for students on the morning of the release days. Dr. Scott added that the district needs more professional development time, but cancelling the entire day for professional development is not the preferred approach.

Ms. Connolly said she had also reviewed academic calendars of a number of area 6 districts, and she found that all area towns including Boston, Lowell, and Worcester were returning to school after the winter holiday break on Thursday, January 2, 2014. Ms. Connolly noted that the YMCA programs are concluded as of January 2, 2014, and this would not be an option for families.

Ms. Phalen noted that the School Committee had already approved the 2013/2014 school calendar. She noted that some families may have made plans to be away for two weeks for the holiday break. She asked how the district would address the needs of district staff in this regard. Dr. Scott said he would review the question on a case-by- case basis.

Mr. Taggart said he was supportive of a return to school on January 2, 2014, which made the June 1, 2014 graduation date possible. Mr. Taggart pointed out that the school calendar has a caveat that if the district uses more than 5 snow days before April vacation, the April vacation week may be used for make-up days.

Mr. Miles said he had been concerned about the two-week winter break during the initial presentation, but he pointed out that the holidays fall mid-week on both weeks, and the return to school on January 2, 2014 would create yet another short week. He noted that he had supported the calendar to provide a longer vacation with a resultant savings in utilities/heat. Mr. Miles noted that the FHS graduation issue was not raised at the initial presentation of the draft calendar. He added that many people may have made vacation plans for the December holiday break. Mr. Miles proposed an amendment to the recommendation to stipulate a change to the early release days only. It was noted that a motion had not yet been made.

Mr. Miles moved the Superintendent’s recommendation to accept the revised 2013/2014 school calendar, as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Phalen.

Mr. Miles made an amendment to the recommendation to stipulate the only change to the school calendar pertain to the scheduling of early release days. Ms. Phalen seconded the amendment.

Mr. Limeri was concerned about the district calendar’s lack of contiguous classroom time. In the future, Mr. Limeri said he would look toward a clustering of holidays with professional development days. Mr. Limeri said he would be interested in the consideration use of April vacation for a snow day make-up, to shorten the school year.

Alisa Zaref, a Potter Road Elementary School parent, said she was concerned about the length of the school year which extends almost to July. She noted that some families may have had to cancel early summer vacation plans. She noted that most schools are not air-conditioned, and the classrooms are hot. Ms. Zaref said she liked the consistent half day early release day schedule. In addition, she appreciated the return to school on Thursday, January 2, 2014, because two weeks was a long break during the December holiday period. 7 Amy Finstein, a Dunning Elementary School parent, said she appreciated the Superintendent and School Committee’s reconsideration of the 2013/2014 school calendar. Ms. Finstein questioned the scheduled of a full-day professional development day in January, given the December, January and February holidays and vacation schedule. Ms. Finstein said the stop-and-start of the school schedule is a problem for students. Ms. Finstein appreciated the consistent early release day schedule on Thursdays, which might provide an opportunity for students to experience a more leisurely homework time.

Ms. Phalen said the school calendar must be based on what is the best for student achievement; what is best for consistency of school schedule for students; what is best for the scheduling of professional development for teachers. Ms. Phalen asked why the June 1st graduation date is essential. Dr. Scott noted that it is a preference and a tradition in town.

Ms. Hugo pointed out that many college orientations are scheduled in early and mid- June.

Robert Bolles, Town Meeting Member, Precinct 6, said he would recommend a two- week December holiday break, because it would allow the district an extended period to fully maintain the schools.

Mr. Miles said he would not want to impact families who may have already scheduled winter vacations over the two week winter holiday break; and that it would avoid another shortened week immediately following New Year’s Day. After further discussion, the Chair called for a vote on Mr. Miles amendment.

AMENDMENT: Moved by Mr. Miles, seconded by Ms. Phalen, that the School Committee accept the Superintendent’s recommendation with respect to the scheduling of early release days only during the 2013/2014 school year. The amendment failed on a vote of 1-6, with Mr. Miles in favor; Ms. Connolly, Ms. Hugo, Mr. Limeri, Ms. Phalen, Dr. Silverman and Mr. Taggart opposed.

The Chair asked for a vote on the main motion.

Mr. Taggart said it may be best to vote the winter holiday break change only, and wait to see what other dates may be recommended for revision in two week.

Dr. Scott noted that the Friday, January 31, 2014 professional development day could be moved to another date; and the Friday, November 8, 2013 early release date could be changed to a regular school day. Any recommendations, beyond tonight’s vote, would be brought to the next School Committee meeting.

Mr. Limeri said he would move to table the motion to the next meeting because he 8 wanted to ensure that families fully understand what other calendar changes were pending. There was no second. The Chair asked for a vote on the main motion, and the motion was voted as follows:

MOTION: Moved by Mr. Limeri, seconded by Ms. Phalen, that the School Committee accept the revised 2013-2014 school year calendar, as recommended, with the scheduling of parent conference/early release days on Thursdays throughout the school year; and the scheduling of the December holiday recess from Monday, December 23, 2013 through Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Vote in favor was 5-2, with Ms. Connolly, Ms. Hugo, Mr. Limeri, Dr. Silverman and Mr. Taggart in favor; Mr. Miles and Ms. Phalen opposed.

The Chair declared a recess at 9:10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:22 p.m.

C. MASC Resolutions Task Force The Chair reported that the MASC Resolutions Task Force, convened by Andy Limeri, met on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, to consider the development of one or more resolutions to be drafted and submitted to the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) for consideration at the annual MASC Delegate Assembly in November 2013. The deadline for receipt of draft resolutions at the MASC Office is July 1, 2013. A resolution may be submitted by vote of the School Committee. The Task Force considered a number of proposed topics submitted by school administrators and School Committee members. The Task Force focused on four proposed legislative initiatives for consideration by the School Committee. The Task Force recommends that the School Committee draft one or two resolutions. The proposals considered included: (1) Add positive funding factor to the Chapter 70 formula for districts which are home to social service agencies which provide services to K-12 students, who thus attend the district schools; (2) Add a positive funding factor to Chapter 70 formula for districts whose transient K-12 student population is greater than a certain percentage; (3) Add positive funding factor to Chapter 70 formula to address school climate and student supports including social/emotional needs of students who may be underserved with a goal to positively impact safety in schools and student achievement; and (4) Ask the state to report to the public on (a) the return on state investment in state charter schools including how many state dollars have been spent on charter schools in the past ten years; and (b) a status report on the original goals for state charter schools including which goals have been met, which goals have not been met; and where has there been progress toward the goals. Mr. Limeri noted that the School Committee should consider how it would like to structure its lobbying efforts, and this might be a topic of discussion during the School Committee’s work with Nancy Walser.

After an extended discussion, the School Committee agreed, by consensus that it would like to develop a resolution on the second option: Add a positive funding factor to the Chapter 70 formula for districts whose transient K-12 student population is 9 greater than a certain percentage. Mr. Limeri stated that he liked options 2 and 4. Ms. Hugo stated that she was willing to draft a resolution with assistance from Dr. Silverman.

At the conclusion of the discussion, the Chair dissolved the MASC Task Force with a motion voted as follows:

MOTION: Moved by Ms. Hugo, seconded by Ms. Phalen, that the School Committee dissolve its MASC Resolutions Task Force. Vote in favor was 7- 0, with Ms. Connolly, Ms. Hugo, Mr. Limeri, Mr. Miles, Ms. Phalen, Dr. Silverman and Mr. Taggart in favor.

D. Evaluation of Superintendent Ms. Hugo stated that according to School Committee Policy CBI (Evaluation of the Superintendent), the Superintendent and the School Committee will discuss the summative evaluation report at a regular or special School Committee meeting before July 1st. The policy states that the School Committee will vote to adopt the summative evaluation report, and it will be released to the public and the press. The Framingham School Committee decided to adopt the new state model to evaluate Superintendent Dr. Stacy Scott. Policy Subcommittee Convener Andy Limeri will present the summative evaluation for School Committee discussion and approval. The evaluation period was July 2012 through March 2013. Ms. Hugo thanked Mr. Limeri for developing the summative evaluation.

Mr. Limeri noted that School Committee Policy CBI indicates that the Superintendent’s Evaluation must be completed by August, however, the School Committee and Dr. Scott agreed to a timeline. Copies of the evaluation forms were provided to the School Committee in March along with the Superintendent’s Book of Evidence on his achievements In April, the School Committee’s evaluation forms were due. By May 1st, a single summative evaluation was to be developed by the Chair or designee; and the evaluation report for the period of July 1, 2012 through March 1, 2013 was to be provided to the School Committee at meeting before July 1st. Mr. Limeri noted that the evaluation process would begin again in March 2014. Mr. Limeri thanked those seven School Committee members including Beverly Hugo, Carol Phalen, David Miles, Heather Connolly and former members Michael Bower and Adam Blumer who completed their evaluation. Mr. Limeri noted that measures for progress on goals should be better defined in future years, so that the expectations are better defined. Mr. Limeri noted that the School Committee is using a new evaluation instrument as recommended by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The new instrument is similar to the new evaluation tool for teachers. Mr. Limeri noted that the overall summative evaluation rating is proficient. (Note: A copy of the evaluation for the on file in the School Committee office with the records of this meeting.) It was noted that the evaluation will be posted on the Framingham Public Schools website. Mr. Limeri recommended School Committee approval. Mr. Limeri noted that the documentation for the summative evaluation was provided to Dr. Scott. 10 Dr. Scott acknowledged receipt of the evaluation, and noted that he had reviewed the evaluation with some School Committee members. Ms. Hugo noted that the DESE has indicated that a proficient rating is the desirable rating for superintendents. Ms. Hugo added that the School Committee is very pleased with Dr. Scott’s performance over the past year. Ms. Phalen thanked Dr. Scott for all he had accomplished over an incredibly short period of time, and all his hard work and commitment to the students.

MOTION: Moved by Mr. Limeri, seconded by Ms. Phalen, that the School Committee vote to adopt the summative evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Stacy Scott for the period of July 2012 through March 2013. Vote in favor was 5-0-2, with Ms. Connolly, Ms. Hugo, Mr. Limeri, Mr. Miles and Ms. Phalen; Dr. Silverman and Mr. Taggart abstaining.

Dr. Scott thanked the School Committee for the evaluation which he noted had been done in a very open and supportive way. He thanked the School Committee for the support that they had provided throughout the school year.

VI. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES A. Academic Dashboard – Ms. Phalen Ms. Phalen stated that there was no report.

B. Buildings & Grounds/Capital Budget Subcommittee – Mr. Miles Mr. Miles noted that the Buildings and Grounds/Capital Budget Subcommittee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

C. Finance Subcommittee – Ms. Hugo Ms. Hugo noted that the Finance Subcommittee was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

E. Health Advisory Council – Ms. Hugo Ms. Hugo stated that there was no report.

F. MASC Legislative Liaison – Ms. Hugo Ms. Hugo said she had participated in four hours of State House lobbying several weeks ago.

G. MASC Resolutions Task Force – Mr. Limeri Ms. Hugo noted that the MASC Resolutions Task Force had been disbanded.

H. Policy Subcommittee – Mr. Limeri Mr. Limeri noted that the Policy Subcommittee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 6:00 PM. Agenda topics include revisions to Policy JLCD: a consideration of a Town Bylaw; and the Policy Subcommittee’s agenda for the upcoming year.

11 I. Real Property – Mr. Miles Mr. Miles reported that the Real Property Committee voted unanimously in favor of the Danforth Green Planned Unit Development.

J. Suburban Coalition – Mr. Limeri Mr. Limeri stated that there was no report.

K. TEC Board of Directors – Ms. Connolly Ms. Connolly reported that The Education Cooperative Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Friday, June 7, 2013.

VII. SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS Dr. Silverman reported that the Framingham High School Graduation was wonderful and very moving. He wished the FHS graduates the best of luck in all their future endeavors, and he commended the Administration on a very successful event.

Mr. Limeri noted that the School Committee members had agreed to make a donation to the Resiliency for Life program through purchase of a program ad. The donation totals $105.

Ms. Hugo noted that she and Dr. Scott had attended the Fuller Middle School Student Essay Contest earlier today. Ms. Hugo commended seven finalists who had participated in the event. Ms. Hugo thanked Fuller’s literacy staff for organizing this special event each year.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Dr. Scott noted that a Woodrow Wilson Elementary School teacher Miria Benicio will participate in a summer program in July 2013, sponsored by the School of Humanities of the University of Lisbon. Lucia Laguarda, Hemenway Elementary School Principal, will sponsor, through foundation funding, four Hemenway teachers attendance at Columbia University’s Teachers College in New York this summer. Dr. Scott noted that Walsh Middle School’s application to be a part of the Spanish Ministry of Education’s International Spanish Academies Program has been accepted.

IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Hugo asked for a motion to approve the open session minutes of May 20, 2013 and May 22, 2013 and the executive session minutes of May 20, 2013.

MOTION: Moved by Mr. Limeri, seconded by Ms. Phalen, that the School Committee approve the open session minutes of May 20, 2013, with a revision to page three, line 114. Vote in favor was 6-0-1, with Ms. Connolly, Ms. Hugo, Mr. Limeri, Mr. Miles, Ms. Phalen and Dr. Silverman in favor; Mr. Taggart abstaining.

MOTION: Moved by Moved by Mr. Limeri, seconded by Ms. Phalen, that the School Committee approve the executive session minutes of May 20, 2013. 12 Vote in favor was 6-0-1, with Ms. Connolly, Ms. Hugo, Mr. Limeri, Mr. Miles, Ms. Phalen and Dr. Silverman in favor; Mr. Taggart abstaining.

MOTION: Moved by Mr. Limeri, seconded by Ms. Connolly, that the School Committee approve the open session minutes of May 22, 2013. Vote in favor was 7-0, with Ms. Connolly, Ms. Hugo, Mr. Limeri, Mr. Miles, Ms. Phalen, Dr. Silverman and Mr. Taggart in favor.

X. ADJOURNMENT The Chair asked for a motion to adjourn.

MOTION: Moved by Mr. Taggart, seconded by Mr. Miles, that the School Committee adjourn. Vote in favor was 7-0, with Ms. Connolly, Ms. Hugo, Mr. Limeri, Mr. Miles, Ms. Phalen, Dr. Silverman and Mr. Taggart in favor.

The meeting ended at 10:20 p.m.

These minutes were approved by the Framingham School Committee at the meeting of June 18, 2013.

Meeting Documents Meeting with the Public – Guidelines for Public Comment Student Advisory Committee Memorandum dated September 6, 2012 Composite Evaluation for Dr. Stacy Scott – July 2012 – March 2013 Revised School Calendar for 2013-2013 dated May 31, 2013