WAKEFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE BUSINESS MEETING Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Present: Chairman Danehy, Vice-Chairman Callanan, Ms. Cook, Mr. Kenney, Mr. Liakos, Mr. Markham, Ms. Morgan, Supt. Zrike, Business Admin. Pfeifferling and Clerk Majeski. 1.

Call to Order – Chairman Danehy called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.

2. Reading of Mission Statement – Ms. Danehy read the Mission Statement of the Wakefield School Dept. 3.

Student Avisory Committee/Public Input a. Student Advisory Committee Hanna Melanson, Richard Norton, Carly Buckley, Adam and . Ms. Buckley welcomed Dr. Zrike to Wakefield. Mr. Norton advised the committee about:Freshman Orientation went very well, they ar eager to learn. Bring Your Own Devise program that will be used in place of textbooks. Starting in 10 classrooms. Class meeting for jr. and senior and then freshmen and sophmores to welcome all back to school. Future fundraising for each class. Also commented on new facilities; water bubler, new windows, and a thank you to the Town, School Community and School Committee to improve the school. It is great to come to. b. Public Input - None Chairman’s Comments/Reports/Recommendations a. Kristin Morello, Food Service Director – Ms. Morello was present to answer questions pertaining to the upcoming approval of #EFC-580 Collection of Payment for School Meals. Mr. Callanan moved, seconded by Mr. Kenney, that the School Committee take off the table Policy EFC-580. Voted Unan. Mr. Callanan moved, seconded by Mr. Kenney, that the School Committee take off the table and approve policy EFC-580 –Collection of payent for School Meals. 4.

The subccommittee worked with Ms. Morello over the summer because there was a need and needed to empower the employees re. collection of fees. As a result there was a negative balance over the past several year for uncollected funds. Mr. Kenney asked about the consequences on each level and was told that there are three different levels of consequences. Mr. Markham, while in support ofo puttinn teeth to solve the problems, had conerns with the “substandard lulnch” which will be offeed to the Galvin and High School. The system should do everythng to allow the administratin to go after those who owe, but the students should 1

be offered a type A lunch. He suggested that a collection agency be looked into. It would, in the short term, may be more effective than going to court. Ms. Cook felt that the School Dept. has to make a statement. We are giving them a sufficient meal. If we give them the regular lunch we are not changing anything. Mr. Markham suggested the policy will be putting teeth in paying debt and teeth into the policy, and consequence down the road. If it is only a business decision, he was not comfortable on the backs of kids. It is an adult proble, we should be doing calls and e-mails to the parents. Mr. Morgan asked that the policy be consistent and all bullets in the policy be the same. Mr.Liakos asked that Ms. Morello speak to the policy. She pointed out that the reduced meal is comprised of the components required, and would be nutritious. It is a less desirable lunch. The premise is that we want all to learn but educate them on responsibililty.Mr. Liakos asked if it solved the problem. He was told that it did solve the problem. Also, thee have been children feel uncomfortable, but the staff iss respectful of the children at the register. Mr. Callanan suggested that the implementation of the policy is the administration’s job. Mr. Callanan moved to amend the motion, to Sec. C under high school, to add same bullets as on GMS and elementary school; and Sec. 3b5, and add …referral to collections agenda…, seconded by Mr. Kenney. Mr. Markham asked to add an amendment to the amendment to delete reference to alternative menu and provide type A lunch. Mr. Callanan would not support that to his motion. Vote on amendment. In favor Callanan, Cook, Morgan, Kenney, Liakos. Mr. Markham opposed. Amendment passed. Mr. Markham moved to amend and substitute the designated meal alternative at all three levels for students that reach the cap, and to provide them with a type A lunch. Ms. Danehy seconded the motion. Vote: In favor – Markham. Opposed Morgan, Liakos, Kenney, Callanan and Cook. Policy with voted amendment . Vote: In favor: Liakos, Morgan, Callanan, Cook, Kenney. Opposed: Mr. Markham Ms. Cook asked when it would take effect. It was suggested that it be referred to the Policy Subcommittee and they come up with a recommendation for implementation of the policy. How to handle would come from the administration. Mr. Markham that it would be policy. If we are going to right off the deficit, it would have to come back to the committee. Admin. will bring back to the committee. Ms. Danehy welcome all back to school. 2

Superintendent’s Comments/Reports/Recommendations a. Opening of School Report - Supt. Zrike reported the following: 1. Just completed first week of school. Been a terrific start to the school year. Recognized staff for a smooth beginning, custodians, nutrition staff, bus drivers, paras, administrators. Went to every school on the first day and impessed with the professionalism. Students are at the center of what is happening in the schools. 2. Update on Entry Plan – opportunity to get into the classrooms, Greenwood, Walton and working on Woodville. Observed teachers. It given me an opportunity to see trends across the system. I am not there to evaluation, but to learn what is happening to make informed decisions. 3. Had staff meetings at high school and Walton teachers. Asking four questions: what should we start doing, stop doing, continue doing and advice as new superintendent. Once he visits all schools will report on the results. The information will be important as he creates his report in December. 4. Meeting monthly with PTO leaders and will meet with each group over the next few months. There to listen. Wireless is up and running. No gliches. GMS three areas that have access. Commended Elaine Highes and her staff. 5. Had professional development day on Friday. Brought teachers and paras together and had speakers. It is about providing staff with guidance and tools to use their common planning time. The comments and feedback were overwhelming positive. Thank you to Nancy Milligan for organizing it. 6. Wakefield University – Professional Development run by teachers for teachers. Sessions would be 10 hours each. Proposals will be submitted. It is important that teachers hear from their colleagues. 7. Walks around the lake will begin on Thursday. Found a good ½ mile route and meeting people and walk. Various times which will be listed on the website. Want to heard thoughts regarding education. Will also offer coffee hours. People should schedule ahead of time. b. Overview of Superintendent’s Blog – Dr. Zrike share his blog which was recently launched. Thank you to Jimmy Martin and Chri Goslin, they have helped me put this together and clean up my profile. Think of ways to better communicate with families. Once a week kI will update the blog – highlight and showcase and also get information out to parents. It links to a Twitter Acct. Looking at Facebook as well. c. Chief Richard Smith – Collaboration with the Schools. Dr. Zrike introduce Police Chief Smith, the first person to welcome him into Wakefiel, and he pledged his support right away. He connected me to various groups, safety walks through all the buildings. He cares about the safety and well being of children. 5.

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Chief Smith noted that when Dr. Zrike came on board, he met with him. He has spent more time in a positive sense, historically. Integrity of the school and mission we want to put across the town, as a team. Look forward to this. We will have our monthly community based justice meeting an Dr. Zrike will be there. We will meet before with the Police staff and they will be there on a one-on-one get together. Will re-institute the Crisis Teams. Looking forward to building on the foundation and we will refresh this. The Polie Dept. is here and the beginning of a good solid relationship. Ms. Danehy felt it important that he appear. Your interest is in prevention, and that goes a long way. She spoke about the Resource Officer at the Galvin. Also the work on substance abuse. We appreciate your commitmen,t and that of the Police Dept. Chief Smith felt the best thing that has happened is the School Resource Officers, one at the Voke (Mike) and Kelly Torbine at the Galvin. They are innovative people. Kelly came up with a summer school program. There are many things the Resource Officer does. She has done a great job, shes not just a uniform but a resource for the staff, students and police dept. 6.

Business Items a. Financial Reports – Mr. Pfeifferling noted that because the financials were presentd at the meeting of August 27th, he would be presenting the next round of financials at the September 24th meeting. $13,00 substitute line that was questioned. Will have a full report to the Budget Subcommittee. Oil from town building was deposited at the Galvin, will get a definite number. b. Personnel Report – Mr.Pfeifferling reviewed the Personnel Report. Welcome 21 new staff which includes staff hired in Sept. Six new paraprofessionals hired. Lost 5 unit A members, 1 para and one district person. c. Acceptance of Gifts 1. Mr. Callanan moved, seconded by Mr. Markham, that the School Committee accepts with gratitude a gift of $1000 from Honey dew Family Foundation for offsetting the cost of speaker Chris Herren. Voted Unan. 2. Mr. Callanan moved, seconded by Mr. Markham, that the School Commttee accepts with gratitude a gift of instruments and instrumental supplies totaling $14,897 from the Wakefield Music Boosters for the Music Department in grades 4-12. Voted Unan. d. Mr. Pfeifferling noted the Back to School promotion. Informed the committee there would be recyclilng bins, back in the spring. To date collected clothing totaling $845. There is a promotion right now for the next three months. If we can collect 16,000 we could receive $800, which could be used for future technology issues. 7.

Consent Agenda a. Approval of Payroll Warrants – Mr. Callanan moved, seconded by Mr. Markham that the School Committee approves payroll warrants #5-9 as presented. Voted Unan. 4

b. Approval of Regular & Executive Session Minutes – Mr. Callanan moved, seconded by Mr. Markham, that the School Committee approved the regular and executive session minutes of August 27, 2013 as presented. Executive Session minutes to be released within one year. Voted Unan. 8.

Subcommittee/Liaison Reports a. Policy Subcommittee – Mr. Callanan moved, seconded by Mr. Markham, that the School Committee lay on the table the following School Committee policies: SC-010 General Policy Statement; BAA/200 (SC-180) Evaluation of School Committee Operational Procedures; BBA/205 (SC-030) School Committee Powers & Duties; BBA/210 (SC-170) Presentation of Diplomas; BBAA/215 (New Policy)-SC Member Authority; BBBC/220 (SC-190) SC Member Resignation; BBBE/225 (SC-200) Unexpired Term Fulfillment; BCA/230 (SC-150) SC Member Ethics; BDA/235 (SC-120) SC Reorganization; BDA/240 (SC-160) SC Officers; BDF/245 (SC060) Subcommittee of the School Committee; BDF/250 (New Policy) Advisory Committee of the School Committee; BEDB/225 (SC-100) Agenda Prep and Dissemination; BEDB/250 (New Policy) Agenda Format; BEDG/265 (SC-070) Minutes; BEDH/270 (SC-130) Public Participation at School Committee Meetings; BG/276 (SC-020) SC Policy Development; BHE/280 (SC-230) Use of Social Media by SC Members; BIA/285 (SC-090) New SC Member Orientation; TBD(290) (SC-110) Rules Governing Conduct & Administration of School Committee. Voted Unan. b. Budget Subcommittee – Mr. Markham reported that the Budget Subcommittee will be meeting in the upcoming week. c. Communications Subcommittee – Ms. Morgan reported that the Communications Subcommittee will be meeting within the next two weeks. 9.

School Committee Comments The committee members welcomed staff and students back. Mr. Callanan noted that Beasley Field being used, expecting the home game to be played at Landrigan Field. Heard wonderful things about the professional development day. Mr. Markham congratulated the administrators on a terrific opening. Special kudos to the staff at Galvin who had to understand the new traffic patterns. Mr.Kenney wished the fall sports teams, music wish them all luck. Donation from Music Boosters is a hugh number and it takes so much work to raise that amount of money. The Warrior Club passed a motion to stop providing stipends to food coaches. 10.

Future Dates & Agenda Items . September 18 – School Committee Workshop . September 24 – School Committee Educational Meeting . September 28 – School Committee Workshop

11. Adjournment – Mr. Callanan moved, seconded by Ms. Morgan, adjournment of the meeting. Voted Unan. 5

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