Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee

180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA  01020

Wednesday, July 12, 2007

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

Absent were Susan Lecca, Chairperson and Sharon Nawrocki.

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

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. Wojcik to approve the minutes of the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee held on May 9, 2007.

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

2.         Procedure for Hiring Coaches

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to allow for Public Input.

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

Rodney Laskowski spoke regarding the Procedure for Hiring Coaches.

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full committee referral of the Procedure for Hiring Coaches to Atty. Rebecca Bouchard for review and the following revisions: including Head Coach in Assistant Coach interviews, including parent volunteer in interviews for coaching positions, deletion of number nine (all coaches will be hired for a period of not more than three years, or the maximum amount of time permitted by law at the time of hiring).

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

3.         Rental and Use of School Buildings Policy

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Rental and Use of School Buildings Policy and to delete from subcommittee.

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

4.         DRAFT Fiscal Accounting and Reporting Policy

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Barsalou to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Fiscal Accounting and Reporting Policy and to delete from subcommittee.

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

Out of Order

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to go out of order and take New Business before agenda item #5.

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

Old Business:

School Committee Meetings Policy (File: B13)

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to discuss the School Committee Meetings Policy (File: B13).

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

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to refer the School Committee Meetings Policy (File: B13) to Atty. Rebecca Bouchard for revision and to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised policy.

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

Naming Facilities Policy (File: F3)

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to discuss the School Committee Meetings Policy (File: B13).

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

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Naming of Facilities Policy (File: F3).

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

5.         Revision of Policy manual Under Direction of Atty. Rebecca Bouchard (Section I)

The Subcommittee discussed Section I of the Policy Manual.  This item will remain in subcommittee for further discussion.

New Business: None

Adjournment

VOTED:  On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to adjourn at 8:08 PM.

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