September 27, 2005
Wellesley Public Schools
School Committee Meeting - Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Wellesley High School Library
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:30 pm. Ms. Littlefield, Ms. Jablonski, Mr. Murphy, Ms. Newman, and Ms. Sereiko were present. Also present were Dr. King and Ms. Wong. Representing the Student Advisory Committee was Ryan Speers.
PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Leave of Absence
Beth Lyons, 0.5FTE Preschool and Elementary Physical Therapist, 0.5FTE leave October 25, 2005 - January 30, 2006
Jennifer L. Milne, High School Mathematics Teacher, 1.0FTE leave February 27 - June 30, 2006
Erica Pilat, Elementary Special Educator, 1.0FTE leave January 3 - April 28, 2006
Increase in Teaching Time
Jill Goldman Callahan, Art Teacher, 0.2FTE increase, from 0.5 to 0.7FTE, effective 2005-06 school year
Wellesley Public Schools Web Page
Elementary Web Page Designer: Jacklyn Hoglund and Nicole Putnam
Middle School Web Page Designer: Sondra Hamilton
High School Web Page Designer: Alice Johnson
District Web Page Designer: Dick Heller
Appendix A Resignations
Caroline Nesbit, Assistant Coach, High School Girls Basketball, effective August 30, 2005
Appendix A Coaching/Athletics Appointments
Ken Johnson, Intramurals Coordinator, Middle School
Maria Olohan, Coach, Middle School Girls Soccer, Group II-C, Step 2
Nia Peltekis, Coach, Middle School Field Hockey, Group II-C, Step 2
High School Appendix A Appointments 2005-06 School Year
Academic Contests and Decathlon Patrick Gallagher
Auditorium Manager TBA
Class Advisors
• Class of 2009 Leanne Drummond, Patrick Gallagher
• Class of 2008 Larry Fisher, Deb Ward
• Class of 2007 Matthew Boody, Kristen Roberts
• Class of 2006 Jane Lord, Erika Vina
Community Service Sandy Goldstein
Debate Team Stephen Plasko
Fine Arts Magazine David McCullough
French Club Jennifer McGonagle, Christine Laborde-Casterot
Gay/Straight Alliance Stephanie Bresnahan, Adam Cluff
German Club Nicole Wicht
Key Club John Fantini
Latin Club Paul Esposito
Math Team Larry Lovett
Moving Company Janet Yukna
National Honor Society Eva Adler, Steve Rumsey
Pep Band Steve Scott
Photo Club Doug Johnson
Musical
• Technical Director TBA
• Choreographer Janet Yukna
• Orchestra Director Steven Scott
• Vocal Director Kevin McDonald
School Supplies Toni Duval
Science Olympiad Doug Brown, Mike Krieger, Larry Lovett
Senior Project Coordinators John Brown, Adrene Gorman
Spanish Club Luz Quinteros-Barrientos
Spanish Exchange Stephanie Bresnahan, Shannon O’Neill
Student Congress Mary Lynn
Treasurer of Student Funds Donald LaBorne, Doris Pennie
Yearbook
• Financial Erika Vina
• Production Erika Vina
Middle School Appendix A Appointments 2005-06 School Year
Art Workshop Lynn Johnson
Sound and Light Marshall Cannell
Cafeteria Supervision Gene Varley, Bill Tracey
Bus Supervision (AM) Anne White
Bus Supervision (PM) Dave Snyder
Card Club Adam Blumer
Cooking Club Ilene Chaet
Student Government Dave Nichols, Kathleen Harris
Math Club Bob Dankner
The Spot Lynn Johnson
School Supplies Natasha Padilla-Goddard
Community Service Rachel Blake, Nia Peltekis, Julie Scafati
Cosmetic Crafts Darcie Lenhart, Amie Ciluffo, Rachel Blake, Julie Scafati
Latin Club Ariane McCoy
Yearbook/Photography Amie Ciluffo, Darcie Lenhart
Taste of Broadway Kara Sullivan, Jen Gillooly
Robotics Brian Kelly, Joe Comozzi
Jewelry Hilary Getz
Chess Club Jonathan Rabinowitz
Drama Club Kara Sulllivan
Environment Club Mary Memmot, Ginny McNally
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Ms. Sereiko, seconded by Mr. Murphy, it was unanimously VOTED:
Minutes
Minutes of Regular School Committee Meeting dated September 13, 2005
Salary Lane Change
Christine Gerst - Master’s, effective September 15, 2005
Acceptance of Gifts
Contribution ($1,134) for books to be purchased for Schofield School Library, from Schofield Fifth Grade
Contribution ($100) for art department at Hardy School, from Kara & Matt Kressy SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
The high school will host a concert to raise funds for hurricane relief on Friday, September 30, 8:00 pm.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE’S REPORT
School Committee met with Advisory on September 21 to review its agenda and priorities for the upcoming year. School Committee will participate, at least as a sponsor, in the annual Spelling Bee hosted by Wellesley Education Foundation on November 3. Progress on the middle school renovations is steady and continuing. The elementary facilities study will culminate with a report to School Committee on October 11.
STUDENT CONGRESS REPORT
Efforts in a variety of venues throughout Wellesley last weekend raised nearly $1,000 for hurricane relief. As it brainstorms about the issues facing students at Wellesley High School, Student Congress has found that one of the top issues is overcrowding, especially in the hallways and stairwells between class periods. The flow actually grinds to a halt, and students do not get to class on time.
CITIZEN SPEAK
Sharmin O’Keefe, Precinct A: With plans in development to renovate Wellesley High School, Ms. O’Keefe spoke to a variety of issues that concern her in behalf of the students who are currently in the middle school, since those students may spend the next six to seven consecutive years in a school building which is under construction/renovation.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
High School Project The committee received and discussed with architect consultants SMMA, represented by Alex Pitkin, the comprehensive Planning Alternatives Study regarding options for expanding and/or renovating Wellesley High School. Project Manager Roger Guerney was also present. Questions from the school committee addressed the impact of this proposed project upon parking, the ten-year additional project costs cited in Option 1, proposed siting of modular accommodations for students during construction, identified deficiencies of the current building which impact the educational program, the facade of 1938 building, possible siting options for construction of a new high school, timeline for completion of the various options, phasing for construction of an occupied school, green design.
Ms. Jablonski described the process for communicating with the community as the school committee develops this project. Listening forums have been scheduled through October and November. The Facilities Advisory Committee, which was formed in January 2005, will be reconvened to study the issues and options and report to the school committee by the end of this year. Tours of the high school will be scheduled for the public. In mid-January 2006, School Committee will decide which option is to be developed for Town Meeting.
A motion was made by Ms. Sereiko, seconded by Ms. Littlefield,
that the WHS Facility Advisory Committee be reconvened at this time to study the Planning Alternatives Study presented tonight. The charge of this Committee is to convene in open public meetings to study the project options, to consider the benefits and limitations of each option, and to return to the School Committee before the end of the calendar year with their project recommendation.
It is the intention of the School Committee to use the Facility Advisory Committee recommendation as part of the input for a vote on the Wellesley High School project. Upon voting for a project option, the School Committee will develop a request for schematic design funds to bring forward to the 2006 ATM.
The motion CARRIED (5- 0)
ACTION ITEMS
FY07 Budget Guidelines (Standard of Building Maintenance and Care)
The committee reviewed and amended a draft document, “Standard of Building Maintenance and Care” which itemizes specific standards for school department buildings and grounds.
Upon motion made by Ms. Littlefield, seconded by Ms. Sereiko, it was unanimously
VOTED: To approve the Standard of Building Maintenance and Care, as amended.
The motion CARRIED (5- 0)
The committee reviewed and amended a draft of proposed FY07 budget guidelines.
Upon motion made by Ms. Littlefield, seconded by Ms. Sereiko, it was unanimously
VOTED: To approve the FY07 Budget Guidelines, as amended.
The motion CARRIED (5- 0)
CITIZEN SPEAK
There were no citizens present who wished to speak.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Ms. Sereiko, seconded by Ms. Littlefield, it was unanimously
VOTED: To adjourn into Executive Session for purposes of contract negotiations, with
no intention to return to public session.
Ms. Littlefield, aye; Mr. Murphy, aye; Ms. Newman, aye; Ms. Sereiko, aye; Ms. Jablonski, aye.
The public session was adjourned at 9:15 pm.
Executive Secretary
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