4/2/1997 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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HPEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE - REGULAR MEETING -- APRIL IL 2. 1997 PAGE 10 i .2 Master Calendar - Mrs. Lynch - Mrs. Lynch noted that although the Master Calendar is devised during the summer months, some events on that calendar changed during the school year. For example, the one of the ski trips occurred during the Science Fair. Dr. DeMoura explained that yes, sometimes dates of everts change during the school year and are thus incorrect on the Master Calendar. He said that our goal is not to have conflicts and hest efforts are made to avoid them. .3 Recognition of Retired Professional Emplaees - Policy GCPC - Mrs. Lynch asked to meet with this committee to obtain a price Before presenting to the School Committee. 9.4 Librar- r 'I toring Center - High School principal Join Williams addressed the Committee on this topic stating that as a result of School Council discussions, members thought extending the library hours would be beneficial. As a trial solution, it was 'proposed that beginning in April, the library would be open two days/week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) until :00 p.m. This would be a five-geek trial basis. Also a position such as a weight room supervisor position would have to e created vith a stipend of $400. This would allow for opportunity to evaluate wage. Mr. Williams also proposed setting up a "tutoring center" in the library during the acre hours. Motion made by Mrs. cook to approve the library/tutoring center with a stipend of $400 for supervision. Motion was approved by Ms. Macdonald. Mrs. Lynch said $20 per dour is excessive but will approve the motion to get the library up and running. Mrs. Mills suggested investigated possibly having `swing shifts." VOTE; Unanimous 9.5 Gas Bid - In an effort to reduce gas expenses, Dr. DeMoura discussed this upcoming bid opening. Mrs. Lynch expressed concerns over having a bid presented that has already been advertised without the Committee's prior knowledge.