June 6, 2006

Wellesley Public Schools
School Committee Meeting - Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Wellesley High School Library

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:32 pm. Ms. Jablonski, Ms. Allen, Ms. Littlefield, Ms. Newman, and Mr. Young were present. Also present were Dr. King and Ms.Wong. Representing the Student Congress was Ryan Speers.

RECOGNITIONS of RETIRING FACULTY
Dr. King and School Committee acknowledged faculty members who are retiring at the close of this school year, many of whom were present to receive copies of tributes prepared by their principals or department heads.
• Sam Baker • Arlene Bernstein • Judy Boroschek • Sue Bright-Belanger • Marsha Canick
• Lee Delph • Stephen Rumsey • Gail Vaccaro

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Appointments (effective August 24, 2006)
Lindsay Groff, 1.0FTE Elementary Teacher, Step B-3
Alison T. McCormick, 1.0FTE English Teacher, Step M-6
Nayantara Mukherji, 1.0FTE Social Studies Teacher, Step B-1
Jacquelyn Seaman, 1.0FTE Mathematics Teacher, Step B-2
Jennifer L. Watson, 1.0FTE Elementary Teacher, Step M-1
Emily Webering, 1.0FTE Science Teacher, Step B-1
Retirement
Sue Bright-Belanger, Elementary Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Resignations
Matthew Keegan, High School Assistant Principal, effective June 30, 2006
Rebecca Vogt, Elementary Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Leave of Absence
Julie Crowley, 0.3FTE Preschool Occupational Therapist, for the period June 1 - 30, 2006

CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Ms. Newman, seconded by Ms. Allen, it was unanimously VOTED:
Minutes:
To approve minutes of Regular School Committee Meeting dated May 23, 2006
Acceptance of Gifts:
Contributions in the amount of $725 from various donors for purchase of middle school library books
Salary Lane Change
John Fantini - Master’s Plus 60, effective 2006-07 school year
Paul Guzzi - Master’s, effective May 31, 2006

SCHOOL COMMITTEE’S REPORT
The committee joined Chairman Jablonski in congratulating the Wellesley High School Class of 2006, whose graduation ceremony on June 2 in a festive indoor venue at Babson College was “spectacular.” The committee also commended the graduation faculty speaker, David McCullough. At its recent meeting Wellesley Education Foundation approved funding of the elementary mathematics specialist position for at least one year, with an expectation of extending funding for two additional years. Hardy School recently celebrated the completion and dedication of its indoor roof project, which incorporates many elements of the curriculum. On June 22 the middle school building will be turned over again to the contractor for summer work on the renovations. The building will be closed to parents and students. The high school building project community kick-off meeting will occur on Wednesday, June 14. The programming consultant will be present and will address the future of education as he sees it. Two two-day focus groups with students, parents, faculty and department heads have been scheduled in June and in August. Student Congress will remain actively involved as the high school project progresses.

CITIZEN SPEAK
There were no citizens present who wished to speak.

DISCUSSION ITEM
System Goals Report 2005-2006 Dr. King presented a full, final report on the system goals which guided the work of the schools this year.

CITIZEN SPEAK
There were no citizens present who wished to speak.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Ms. Allen, seconded by Mr. Young, it was

VOTED: To go into Executive Session for purposes of contract negotiations, with no intent to return to public session.

Ms. Allen, Aye; Ms. Littlefield, Aye; Ms. Newman, Aye; Mr. Young, Aye; Ms. Jablonski, Aye.

The public session was adjourned at 8:36 pm

Executive Secretary