Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee

180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA  01020

Wednesday, March 8, 2006

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

Also present were Michael Pise, Dana Cutter, 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 February 8, 2006.

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

2.         Revision of Policy Manual Under the Direction of Brenda Doherty (Files F and G)

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to recommend to the full Committee approval of Section F (FA and FB only) of the Policy Manual.

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

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to recommend to the full Committee removal of the Non-Union Policy (Cycles I-III) from the Policy Manual and placement in the Contract Book as the Terms of Employment for Non-Union Personnel.

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

3.         Superintendent’s Evaluation Instrument

The Subcommittee discussed the Superintendent’s evaluation instrument.

4.         Development of Rules of Order

The Subcommittee discussed the development of rules of order for conducting School Committee meetings.

5.         Cell Phone Usage During the School Day

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Costello to recommend to the full Committee approval of the Policy Regarding Electronic and Other Communication Devices.

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

Adjournment

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Barsalou to adjourn at 9:05 PM.

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