Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee

180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA  01020

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

The following members were present: Mary Beth Costello, Vice-Chairperson, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik and Sharon Nawrocki.

Absent was Susan Lecca, Chairperson.

Also present were Richard W. Rege, Jr., Atty. Rebecca Bouchard and Sarah Hoar.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Costello, Vice-Chairperson, at 7:00 PM.

1.         Approval of Minutes

VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to approve the minutes of the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee held on August 9, 2006.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

Out of Order

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to go out of order and start with agenda item #3 Policy and Procedures for Approval of Contracts.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

3.         Policy and Procedures for Approval of Contracts

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to discuss the possible policy and procedures for the approval of contracts.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to have legal counsel develop a procedure clarifying the the approval process for contracts and to delete this item from subcommittee.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

4.         Development of Rules of Order

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to discuss the development of rules of order.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the Rules of Order for Conduction Meetings as amended and to delete this item from subcommittee.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

5.         To Avoid Disputes, Set Thorough Policy on Naming Facilities Article

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to discuss the To Avoid Disputes, Set Thorough Policy on Naming Facilities article.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Naming Facilities policy and to delete this item from subcommittee.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

6.         Superintendent’s Evaluation Procedure

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to discuss the Superintendent’s evaluation procedure.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

This item will remain in subcommittee for further discussion.

7.         Renaming Facilities Policy

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to discuss the Renaming Facilities policy.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Naming Facilities policy and to delete this item from subcommittee.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

8.         Public Complaints about School Personnel Policy

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to discuss the Public Complaints about School Personnel policy.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Public Complaints about School Personnel policy and to delete this item from subcommittee.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.

Adjournment

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to adjourn at 9:00 PM.

Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.