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.