Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee

180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA  01020

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

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

Also present were Richard W. Rege, Jr., Alvin Morton, Atty. Rebecca Bouchard, Sarah Hoar, Stanley Kozikowski, Karen Kamienski, Kathy Lanza, Sue Crowther, Dr. Ellery Brevard, Lisa Bienvenue and Sandra Peret.

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 September 12, 2007.

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

2.         Library Material Selection Policy and Library Media Technology Procedures

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to delete the Library Material Selection Policy and Library Media Technology Procedures from subcommittee.

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

3.         Out of Attendance Zone Transfer Policy and Procedures

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to discuss the Out of Attendance Zone Transfer Policy and Procedures.

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

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to refer the Out of Attendance Zone Transfer Policy and Procedures to Administration for review and return to the Policy Subcommittee.

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

4.         English Language Learners

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the English Language Learners policy, as written by the MASC, and to delete from subcommittee.

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

5.         Homeless Students

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services policy, as written by the MASC.

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

6.         Pregnant Students

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the Pregnant Students policy, as written by the Amherst Public Schools, and to delete from subcommittee.

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

7.         Students with Disabilities Requiring 504 Plans

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the Students with Disabilities Requiring 504 Plans policy, as written by the Amherst Public Schools, and to delete from subcommittee.

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

8.         Students with Disabilities Eligible for Special Education Services

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the amended Students with Disabilities Eligible for Special Education Services policy, as written by MASC, and to delete from subcommittee.

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

Old Business:             None

New Business:           None

Adjournment

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to adjourn at 8:28 PM.

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