REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING William S

REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, October 15, 2007
6:30 P.M.
William S. Greene School
409 Cambridge Street
Fall River, MA 02721
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Salute to the Flag
3.
Approval of Minutes of the following meeting:
Regular meeting of September 10, 2007
4.
Approval of Addendum (if any)
5.
Citizen Input
6.
Request for Executive Session
7.
Committee of the Whole
RECOGNITION PROGRAM:
The School Committee Recognition Subcommittee selected the following
individuals to receive the School Committee Recognition Program Award for
making a difference in the Fall River School Department:
Gerry Desrosiers
- Custodian, Frank M. Silvia School
Mike DeAlmeida
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Denise LaCroix
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John Sullivan
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Richard Golden
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SPOTLIGHT!
Freedom Writers Presentation by Elizabeth Dunn and Eileen Pereira, English
Teachers at B. M. C. Durfee High School.
DISCUSSION of Title Grants with Title Grant Directors.
DISCUSSION of MCAS results.
RECOMMENDATION: That the School Committee accept a donation of $500
worth of books for the K-5 classroom libraries at the Doran School donated by
Highland OB/GYN.
RECOMMENDATION: That the School Committee appoint Donna Jean
Casey, 52 Newport Ave., Middletown, RI, as School Nurse, District Wide, at Step
2, Bachelor’s, Nurses’ Salary Scale, $35,326 per annum, effective October 16,
2007. (MA RN #239633 - Has applied for DOE Waiver and Certification.)
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RECOMMENDATION: That the School Committee appoint Cynthia Couto,
13 Autumn Drive, Westport, MA, as Attendance Officer, B. M. C. Durfee High
School, at Step 4, Master’s, $43,124 per annum, effective October 16, 2007.
(MA Licensure #410877 – SSW/SAC (ALL))
REQUESTS TO TRAVEL:
#1.
FROM:
James E. Meyen, Lt. Col. USMC (Ret.)
Senior Naval Science Instructor
B. M. C. Durfee High School NJROTC Unit
PLACE:
DATE:
Waterboro, Maine
October 20, 2007 (Saturday) – Departure: 5:00 AM
Returning: 7:00 PM
COST of transportation will be charged against NJROTC transportation budget.
To travel with approximately 25 Cadets to Massabesic High School, Waterboro,
Maine, to participate in a drill competition with our league. Naval Science
instructors: Lt. Col. James Meyen and CPO Penny Witcher will be in charge.
Students will pay for or bring their own meals. Transportation will be charged
against NJROTC transportation budget through the School Department.
#2.
FROM:
FOR:
Meg Mayo-Brown
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Meg Mayo-Brown and
Fatima Silvia
PLACE:
DATE:
COST:
Washington, D.C.
November 8-10, 2007
Approximately $2,790 Total
(Conference Fee: $850, Hotel: $860, Meals: $300, Transp.$780.)
Funding Source:Title III Grant
To attend the 2007 Education Trust National Conference on “Courageous Choices:
Tackling the Tough Issues to Raise Student Achievement and Close Gaps” to be
held from November 8-10, 2007.
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#3.
FROM:
FOR:
Nancy Mullens, Principal
Matthew J. Kuss Middle School
NASA Explorers – Teachers at Kuss Middle School:
Kristy Susol
Jamie Guile
Andrew Marks
Joseph Cote
PLACE:
DATE:
COST:
Wheeling, West Virginia
June 27-30, 2007
Total $713.95
( Registration fees, Transportation and Meals)
Funding Source: NASA Project
Trip to NASA site, Wheeling, West Virginia.
Topic: “What Are the Next Ten Years for NASA?”
#4.
FROM:
Donna Valente, Career & Technical Education Director
B. M. C. Durfee High School
PLACE:
Atlanta, GA
DATE:
November 3-5, 2007
COST:
Approximately $1,536.00
(Registration: $550; Hotel: $420; Meals: $141; Airfare: $300; Car: $125)
Funding Source: Perkins Grant
To attend the Symposium on How to Achieve AYP & More sponsored by the
International Center for Leadership in Education in Atlanta, GA on November 3-5,
2007. The Symposium will demonstrate how to integrate academics into CTE and
the arts for the benefit of all learners. In addition, work sessions will assist in
planning for implementation of the new Perkins Act.
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#5.
FROM:
Jane and Gary Bigelow, Durfee Theatre Advisors
PLACE:
DATE:
COST:
New York, NY
April 11-12, 2008
Approximately $300 per student
Funding Source: Paid by Student Fundraising Activities
To take the Durfee High School Theatre Company to New York City to participate
in workshops and attend Broadway musicals. Transportation will be by bus.
Students will be chaperoned at all times by teachers and designated parents.
BUDGET Monthly Report by Ms. Kathleen Macedo, Chief Financial Officer.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve Attachment I, Summary of Encumbrance
FY 07 Carryovers. Grand Total: $1,555,815.67.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve Attachment IV, Summary of FY 07
Budget Category Balances for Transfer.
MASC/MASS Annual Joint Conference – November 14, 2007
Appointment of Official Delegate and Alternate Delegate to attend the annual
meeting of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees and
Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents to be held at Four Points by
Sheraton, Hyannis, MA on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at 3:00 P.M..
Official Delegate:
Alternate Delegate:
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION!
RESIGNATIONS:
Kelly J. Chouinard, English Teacher at B. M. C. Durfee High School, effective
September 18, 2007.
Karen Carpenter, Math Teacher at B. M. C. Durfee High School, effective
September 5, 2007.
Melissa Lorusso, Math Teacher at Henry Lord Middle School, effective August
24, 2007.
Shana Dupre, Math Department Head at B. M. C. Durfee High School, effective
September 5, 2007.
Dawn Dessert, Math Teacher, Edmond P. Talbot Middle School, effective July
27, 2007.
Amy E. Walters, Special Education Teacher, Edmond P. Talbot Middle School,
effective October 19, 2007.
Sheri Santos, Paraprofessional, James M. Morton Middle School, effective
September 24, 2007.
Sarah B. Fitta, Teacher, Grade 1, John J. Doran School, effective September 24,
2007.
Deanna Coleman Boyle, Kindergarten Teacher, A. S. Letourneau School,
effective September 18, 2007.
John Miranda, Coordinator of Transportation, effective October 27, 2007.
Nancy McDonald, Government Programs, Data Processing position in Special
Education Department, effective October 1, 2007.
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RETIREMENTS:
Constance Silva Branco, Executive Secretary to the School Committee, effective
March 31, 2008.
Adrien Bourassa, Principal, William Connell School, June 30, 2008.
Susan Labrecque, Literacy Coach at Watson School, effective January 25, 2008.
Dennis E. Haworth, Science Teacher, B. M. C. Durfee High School, effective
June 30, 2007.
Carol A. Krauzyk, Paraprofessional, William S. Greene School, effective April 1,
2008.
Susan C. Makuch, Teacher of Special Education, B. M. C. Durfee High School,
effective April 30, 2008.
Thomas M. Makuch, Teacher of Special Education, B. M. C. Durfee High
School, effective April 30, 2008.
DEATHS:
David S. Hackett, Custodian at the William S. Greene School, died in service,
September 13, 2007.
Wayne Thomas Plonka, Custodian at B. M. C. Durfee High School, died
September 15, 2007.
Robert Rego, retired Custodian, Kuss Middle School, died September 23, 2007.
Dominick R. Sperduti, retired Department Head of Foreign Languages, B. M. C.
Durfee High School, died October 1, 2007.
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CORRESPONDENCE:
10-12-07
Requested Information
10-12-07
FY 08 Monthly Budget Report – As of September 30, 2007
10-12-07
Revised FY 07 End of Year Budget and Encumbrance Report
10-12-07
Fall River Public Schools FY 08 Federal/State Grants as of 10-12-07
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APPOINTMENTS:
Effective Date
Ms. Maria Helena Correia
15 Hickory Circle
Swansea, MA 02777
Data Technician - SIMS Office
$26,900.00 per annum.
August 14, 2007
Mr. Charles Woods
September 5, 2007
22 Canoe River Dr.
Mansfield, MA 02048
Math teacher - Henry Lord Middle School
Massachusetts Licensure # 396155 MTH(5-8)(04/11/2012)- ENG(5-8)(812)(06/10/2010)
Step 1, Bachelor's Degree, $35,330.00 per annum.
Mr. James Medeiros
September 10, 2007
475 So. Beach St.
Fall River, MA 02724
Supervisor of Custodial Services - Facilities & Operations Department
$52,500.00 per annum.
Mr. Scott Travers
September 10, 2007
299 Canonicus St.
Tiverton, R.I. 02878
Asset Manager - Facilities & Operations Department
$50,000.00 per annum.
Mr. Michael McMahon
September 4, 2007
18 Cypress Dr.
Swansea, MA 02777
Social Studies teacher - Durfee Alternative High School
Massachusetts DOE Waiver - HIS (8-12)
Step 1, Bachelor's Degree, $35,330.00 per annum.
Ms. Kathryn Manfredi
September 6, 2007
128 Balsam St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Science teacher - Henry Lord Middle School
Need Approval of Masaschusetts DOE Waiver
Step 1, Bachelor's Degree, $35,330.00 per annum.
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Ms. Laura Farias
September 17, 2007
52 River Road
Somerset, MA 02725
ELA teacher - Durfee High School
Massachusetts Licensure # 420445 - ELA(5-8)(8-12)(07/19/2012
Step 2, Bachelor's Degree, $37,099.00 per annum.
Ms. Jeanne Pratt
July 1, 2007
26 Walter St.
Fall River, MA 02724
Human Resource Manager - Central Administration Building
$70,000.00 per annum.
Ms. Ana Riley
October 9, 2007
251 Hyde St.
Fall River, MA 02720
Principal - Talbot Middle School
Massachusetts Licensure # 348491 - PRN(5-8)(06/20/2012)
$90,000.00 per annum.
Mr. Steven Rodrigues
September 24, 2007
923 Harvard St.
Fall River, MA 02720
Assistant Supervisor of Custodial Services - Facilities & Operations
Department
$47,500.00 per annum.
Ms. Maria Tocco
September 24, 2007
93 Apple Tree Lane
Warwick, R.I. 02888
Redesign Coach - Henry Lord Middle School
$65,000.00 per annum.
Ms. Melanie Silva
October 1, 2007
37 Eric Road
No. Dartmouth, MA 02747
Math teacher - Durfee High School
Approval of Massachusetts DOE Math waivr
Step 1, Bachelor's Degree, $35,330.00 per annum.
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Ms. Hayley Ferber
October 15, 2007
162 Cypress St. Apt. 3
Providence, RI 02906
Art teacher - Itinerant - District Wide
Approval of Massachusetts DOE Waiver
Step 1, Master's Degree, $37,316.00 per annum.
Mr. John Converse
October 9, 2007
124 Park Circle
Attleboro, MA 02703
Special Education teacher - Talbot Middle School
Need Approval of Massachusetts DOE Waiver
Step 3, B+15, $39,499.00 per annum.
Mr. Neal Klayman
September 1, 2007
31 Rumford Ave.
Mansfiled, MA 02048
Vice-Principal - Alternative Program (Wiley site)
Massachusetts Licensure #328647 - PRN/ASST (9-12) (06/04/2012),
SPE/ADM(ALL)(3-7-10)
Step 4, Level IIC, CAGS, $81,439.00 per annum.
Ms. Ana Pavao
October 22, 2007
124 Eagle St.
Fall River, MA 02721
Secretary - Community Partnership for Children Program
Step 2, Level 1A, Scale B, 90 Credits, $540.40 per week
Ms. Lynn Alecrim Nunes
October 9, 2007
857 New Boston Road
Fall River, MA 02720
Information Processing Clerk - Special Education Department
Step 7, Level IA, Scale B, Bachelor's Degree, $647.15 + $23.00 (longevity)=
$670.15 per week.
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