Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee

180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA  01020

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

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

Also present were Chester Szetela, Richard W. Rege, Jr., Atty. Brenda Doherty, and Sarah Hoar.

Call to Order

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

1.         Approval of Minutes

VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Costello to approve the minutes of the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee held on March 8, 2006.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

2.         Superintendent’s Evaluation Instrument

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to discuss the Superintendent’s Evaluation Instrument.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Costello to recommend to the full Committee approval of the Superintendent’s Evaluation Instrument.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

3.         Development of Rules of Order

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

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to keep the development of rules of order in Subcommittee for further discussion.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

4.         Acceptance of Donations

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to discuss the acceptance of donations.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to keep the acceptance of donations in Subcommittee for further discussion.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

5.         Attendance Policy

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Costello to discuss the Attendance Policy.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

The School Committee requested to receive more sample Attendance policies from other area districts.

6.         Awarding of Merit Certificates

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to delete the awarding of merit certificates from Subcommittee for the reason that each of the schools has their own program and criteria for rewarding achievement.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

7.         Policy and Procedures for the Approval of Contracts

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Costello to discuss Policy and Procedures for the Approval of Contracts.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

*Mr. Szetela left at 8:57 PM.

Adjournment

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

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

Respectfully Submitted,

Richard W. Rege, Jr.

Superintendent of Schools

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