7/18/2007 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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M T x MASHPEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING July 1 , 2007 Minute Attendees: Chairman MaryRose Grady, Ralph Marcelli, Becky Romkey, Janice Mills, and Richard Bailey. Also in attendance was Superintendent of Schools Ann Bradshaw. I. Fall Meeting to Order Mrs. Grady called the regular meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. in the library of the Mashpee High School. II. Executive Session Motion made by Mrs. Romkey, seconded by Mrs. Mills to move into executive session at 6:36 p.m. for the purpose of negotiations, and litigation. Roll Call Vote: In favor- Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Romkey, Mrs. Mills, Mr. Marcelli, Mr. Bailey; Opposed-none. The regular meeting reconvened at 7:06 p.m. The following item was moved up Iv. Public Forum Suzanne Avtges, President of the Teachers Association, welcomed the new school committee members. Sandra Lindsey of the Finance Committee mittee invited the school committee members to come and speak about the warrant article in the spirit of fellowship. Douglas Brew spore as a representative of a group of parents regarding the proposed language in the Student Athletic Handbook. He asked that a letter he had seat to the school committee be entered into the official minutes of the meeting (see Exhibit A . He discussed that the language regarding in the presence of alcohol should be changed, policies should only be applicable during the school year, there should be realistic punishment, and these policies should be applicable to all students. Terry Cook spoke regarding the petition article and the handbook. She expressed that she agreed with Mr. Drew's's vie s regarding the Student Athletic Handbook. In regards to the petition article, she stated that the Chapter 70 fands belonged to the school, but strongly disagreed with the petition process. She stated this should come through a gentleman's agreement and felt Haat she could not support the petition process. School Committee Regular Meeting July 18, 2007 1