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Southern
Berkshire Regional School Committee
Mt. Everett Regional School
Sheffield, MA
February 17, 2011
Meeting #1427
School Committee Members: Mr. Abelow, Mr. Willig, Mr. Flynn, Mr. Valentini, Mr. Sears, Mr. McSpiritt, Ms. Mielke, Ms. Miller, Ms. Silvestri, Mr. Fetterhoff
Absent:
Administration: Dr. Singleton, Mr. Turner, Mr. Hastings, Ms. Kenyon, Mr. Devoti
Press: CTSB
Student Representatives: Taylor Garrett, Hazel Elsbach, Danielle Goewey
Others: Mr. Joseph Kellogg, Sheffield Town Administrator; Ms. Julie Hannum, Ms. Renée Wood, Mr. David Smith, Sheffield Select Board; Ms. Tara White, New Marlborough Select Board; Mr. Charles Ketchen, Alford Select Board Chair; Mr. Michael Farmer; several other member town officials; Ms. Linda Higgins
Chairman Abelow called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m.
Minutes: Hearing no corrections or additions, Chairman Abelow declared the Minutes of the School Committee Meeting with Town Officials of February 3, 2011 and the Minutes of School Committee Meeting #1,426 accepted as presented. Regarding the Minutes of the Buildings, Grounds & Technology Subcommittee Meeting of February 7, 2011, Ms. Silvestri noted that she had been present at that meeting.
Communications:
Student Representatives: Student Representative Taylor Garrett reported that three students have qualified for state competition in their respective sports: Seamus Wolfe and Kyle LeGeyt, wrestling; and Peter Zdarski, swimming. She also reported that the students had conducted fund raising to help their fellow students in Egypt, raising $100 in one evening, which had been matched by Mr. Devoti, for a total of $200.
Business:
Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Singleton reported that the recent Expo night had gone very well. At Dr. Singleton’s invitation, Mr. Farmer added that the turnout had been one of the best in memory. Mr. Farmer also explained student activities aimed at helping out their fellow students in Egypt.
Dr. Singleton reported that Mr. Hastings has secured course offerings for teachers to be offered on the Mt. Everett/Undermountain Campus.
Mr. Valentini noted that the first new computer lab had been installed on campus this past week.
Subcommittee/Representative Reports: Chairman Abelow moved the Buildings, Grounds & Technology Subcommittee report up on the agenda in deference to the guests who were awaiting discussion of that item. Mr. Flynn then reviewed a listing of capital projects to be accomplished through the proposed bonding. Mr. Valentini noted that the list represented the thoughts of the Subcommittee at this time, but could change as they progressed. Dr. Singleton noted that there had been many, many meetings, and the group had received a lot of input from many people.
Finance Subcommittee: Mr. Valentini reported that the Finance Committee had met on February 10. He said that the Subcommittee members felt that the administrators had done a good job with tweaking the budget, but that they also felt that more attention was needed, and stated that the Subcommittee intends to do that.
Policy Subcommittee: Ms. Miller reported on the most recent Policy Subcommittee meeting. The Committee received a draft of the Bullying Policy and observed the first reading of that policy. Ms. Miller requested that Members direct any comments or concerns to her.
Ms. Miller also reported that the Policy Subcommittee had met with Ms. Patricia Correira of MASC on February 14 to review Sections E and F. Ms. Miller stated that she anticipates that the review of all policies will be completed by June 30.
Financial Updates / Transfers: There were no transfer requests or financial updates.
Communications / Requests for Future Agenda Items:
- Chairman Abelow requested that Mr. Turner contact Bond Counsel to ask his opinion on voting an extension to the 60 day period for the towns to hold town meetings, should they wish to challenge the vote to issue bonds, per the request of Mr. Kellogg and Mr. Steindler earlier in the evening.
Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Willig, to adjourn the meeting. It was so voted, and the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Documents presented for this meeting:
- Agenda – Public Hearing on FY’12 District Operating, Transportation, and Capital Budgets; School Committee Meeting #1,427
- Minutes – Meeting with town Officials, February 3, 2011
- Minutes – School Committee Meeting #1,426
- Minutes of SBRSD School Committee Buildings, Grounds and Technology Subcommittee Meeting of Feb. 7, 2011
- Minutes of February 10, 2011 Meeting of the Policy Subcommittee
- Draft – District Bullying Policy
- Minutes of SBRSD School Committee Buildings, Grounds and Technology Subcommittee Meeting of February 16, 2011, with Listing of Proposed Capital Projects
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