Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee

180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA  01020

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

The following members were present: Susan Lecca, Chairperson, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik and Sharon Nawrocki (7:10 PM).

Absent was Mary Beth Costello, Vice-Chairperson.

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

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Lecca, Chairperson, at 7:05 PM.

1.         Approval of Minutes

VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to approve the minutes of the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee held on January 24, 2007.

Hand vote – 3 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

2.         Rental and Use of School Buildings Policy (File: DFD)

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Barsalou to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Rental and Use of School Buildings Policy (File: DFD) and to delete from subcommittee.

Hand vote – 3 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

3.         #9 of the Rules of Order for Conducting Meetings

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Barsalou to discuss #9 of the Rules of Order for Conducting Meetings.

Hand vote – 3 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

*Mrs. Nawrocki arrived at 7:10 PM.

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Rules of Order for Conducting Meetings and to delete from subcommittee.

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

4.         Naming Facilities Policy (File: F3)

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to discuss the Naming Facilities Policy (File: F3).

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

5.         Statement of Philosophy (File: A2)/School District Goals (File: A3)

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Barsalou to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised School District Goals (File: A3) and to delete from subcommittee.

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

6.         Superintendent’s Evaluation Instrument

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

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

7.         Revision of Policy Manual Under the Direction of Atty. Rebecca Bouchard

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Section H of the Policy Manual.

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

Old Business

Superintendent’s Evaluation (File: C3)

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised policy on Superintendent’s Evaluation (File: C3).

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

New Business

School Delay/Cancellation Procedure (File: E6.1)

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Procedure for School Delay/Cancellation (File: E6.1).

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

Adjournment

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to adjourn at 8:33 PM.

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