Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee
180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The following members were present: Mary Beth Costello, Chairperson, Adam Lamontagne, David Barsalou and Marjorie Wojcik
Absent was Sharon Nawrocki, Vice-Chairperson.
Also present were Donald Lamothe, Richard W. Rege, Jr., Alvin Morton, Atty. Rebecca Bouchard and Sarah Hoar.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Costello, Chairperson, at 7:00 PM.
1. Approval of Minutes
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamontagne to approve the minutes of the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee held on March 12, 2008.
Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
2. Section I: Instruction
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to revise School Day/School Year (File: I1) by adding the following language: … and staff starting time...
Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Section I: Instruction.
Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
3. Section J: Students
The School Committee discussed Section J of the Policy Manual.
4. B23 Rules and Regulations for Conducting Meetings
A motion was made by Mrs. Wojcik to recommend to the full Committee approval of the revised Rules and Regulations for Conducting Meetings policy (File: B23).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mr. Lamontagne - no Mr. Barsalou - yes
Mrs. Wojcik - yes Mrs. Nawrocki - absent
Mrs. Costello - yes
The roll call vote was 3 yes – 1 no – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Old Business: None
New Business:
The Subcommittee discussed Canine Searches and recommended policy changes.
Adjournment
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to adjourn at 8:20 PM.
Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.