2/6/2002 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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R MASHPEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE—REGULAR ULAI MEETING FEBRUARY Y ,2002 PACE 8.6.1 Introduction to TV Production Class—Motion made by Mrs. Mills,seconded by Mr. Caswell,to add"Introduction n TV Production"to the high school curriculum. VOTE: Unanimous 8.6.2 Out-of-State Trip — Yearbook,Journalism Class — Mr. Brown addressed the Committee requesting their approval for an out-of-state trip for the Journalism teacher Sheila Arnold and two of her students to -visit the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Convention at Columbia University in New r1 City from March 20- March 22,2002. Motion made by Mrs.Mills, seconded by Mr. Thomas,to approve the above request. 'COTE: Unanimous 8.8 Smoking Survey—Mr. Brown presented a smoking survey as requested by the Cape Loci Tobacco Control Program Youth Action Alliance to be administered in the health classes. The surveys will be collected and given to the high school nurse following each class after which all surveys will be shredded. VOTE: Unanimous . l ecommissionin of-Employees-,P 1i y— There currently is no policy on th decommissioning of employees who are given school equipment, keys, etc. It was suggested to devise a sign-out form for all employees who are given school property during their employment. Mr.Tarlow will investigate devising such a policy/form. 8.10 "Pest Management" — Policy E A.1 — This is a first reading by the School Committee for this policy as suggested by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. This policy implements the requirements contained within the Act for the Integrated Pest Management Plan. This policy will be voted upon at the March regular School Committee meeting. Y 8.11 "Physical Restraint of Students"—Policy Students"—P liyJK —This is another M - suggested policy which is also a first reading for the Committee. This policy will be voted upon at the March regular meeting. 8.12 Cape Cod Collaborative Space—Mr. Fluery addressed the issue of classroom space for the Cape Cod Collaborative at the Coombs School. He will discuss this with Walter Healey at the Cape&Islands Superintendents' meeting on February 8,2002. IX. Specifically Assigned/ Mr. Tarlow announced a settlement had been reached between Chartwells and the Unfinished Business Mashpee Public Schools in the amount of$66,708.41. Motion made by Mr.Caswell, seconded by Mrs. Mills,to approve the above settlement to Chartwells as recommended by the School Attorney. VOTE: Unanimous Mr.Fluery thanked Mr.Tarlow for his involvement in the settlement of this case. Mrs.Cook mentioned the recent successful Food Fair at the high school where vendors offered the products free of charge. X. New Business There were no issues under"New Business"this evening.