April 2, 2009 Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
April 2, 2009
Minutes
In attendance: Emil Ronchi, Cathy Vaucher, Dr. John Sullivan, John McEnaney, Cindy Canavan, Chris Fauci, Matt Cronin, Nina Cullen Hamzeh. Not Present: Mr. Sousa, Dr. de Koning. Mr. Fauci departed at 8:45
Also Present: Dr. Albert Argenziano, Interim Managing Director.
Location: Community Room at the Marblehead Community Charter Public School, 17 Lime St, Marblehead MA 01945
The Board of Trustee Chair, Mr. Emil Ronchi opened the meeting at 7:09 P.M.
He began by noting that Mr. Sousa was absent for the meeting because he was on required military duty.
He went on to call for public comment. A statement signed by twenty teachers was read to the Board. A copy of the statement is attached.
Decision: Mr. McEnaney moved and Mr. Fauci seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2009 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain 0 Motion Passes
The Chair informed the Board that he has appointed Chris Fauci to Chair the Expansion Task Force, as well as added Bryan Poisson to the Task Force. He also accepted the resignation of Kathryn Carey from the Taskforce. A letter confirming all these action is attached.
He then asked Mr. Fauci to provide an Expansion Task Force update. A copy of his report is attached.
Mr. Ronchi recognized Ms Vaucher, Chair of the Governance Committee. Ms Vaucher began by informing the Trustees that the Governance Committee is recommending a number of By Law changes to adapt our By Laws to the new leadership model. She stated that there were thirteen individual changes to the By Laws, but that she would be handling them in two motions. The first motion addresses the Managing and Academic Director’s roles in the school and on the Board. The second motion addresses a number of ‘clerical’ changes to include one or both of the positions where the By Laws currently refer to a Chief Staff Person. She went on to note that she was making the motions tonight, but that by rule they could not be voted on for at least 15 days, and that when voted on they would require a 2/3 vote of all currently seated Trustees, or 7 affirmative votes.
Decision: Ms Vaucher moved and Mr. McEnaney seconded that the MCCPS By Laws be amended as follows:
Article V, Section 1 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 1: The Board of Trustees shall appoint an Academic Director and a Managing Director, who shall be responsible for carrying out the work of the School in accordance with each Director’s contract, the policies established from time to time by the Board of Trustees and pursuant to applicable federal and state laws. The School’s Academic Director and Managing Director will be Ex officio members of the Board of Trustees, with all rights and responsibilities as other Trustees, except that the Academic Director and Managing Director may not vote on any matter, may not serve as an officer of the Board, and will not be counted when determining a quorum. As Ex officio members, the Academic Director and the Managing Director have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other Trustees except as otherwise stated in these By-Laws.
And that Article II, Section 1 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 1: The Board of Trustees (hereinafter the Board) shall consist of at least nine (9) Trustees and not more than fifteen (15) Trustees. In alignment with the School’s Charter, “MCCPS is to be a teacher-led, student-focused school, staff members will be an integral part of every aspect of school operations.” Marblehead Community Charter Public School Teachers and staff members (hereinafter “Teachers”) are encouraged to serve on the Board. The Board of Trustees shall include at least one current Teacher, and one parent of a current Charter School student as members. Teachers can hold up to three of the seats on the Board. The Teacher Trustees will comply with the State Conflict of Interest Laws, M.G.L. 268A. The Academic Director and Managing Director, as ex officio members of the Board, are not considered “Teachers” for the purpose of this limitation, nor are they counted when determining the minimum or maximum numbers of Trustees. All Trustees shall have identical rights and responsibilities, except where otherwise determined in these By-Laws. The Board is a public entity and its members are each considered special state employees pursuant to Massachusetts law. The Board holds the charter from the state and is responsible for ensuring that the policies of the School:
(a) comply with all applicable laws and regulations; and
(b) ensure that the school is an academic success, organizationally viable, faithful to the terms of its charter, and earns charter renewal.
Motion tabled in accordance with Article X of the MCCPS By Laws until no sooner than April 17, 2009.
Decision: Ms Vaucher moved and Mr. McEnaney seconded that the MCCPS By Laws be amended as follows:
Article II, Section 9(f) of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(f) <!--[endif]-->to select, appoint, evaluate and/or remove the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director;
And that Article II, Section 9(g) of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(g) <!--[endif]-->to delegate, from time to time, powers to the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director in accordance with these By-Laws except as otherwise provided by law or by the Charter;
And that Article III, Section 2 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 2: The officers shall be nominated from among members of the Board. Members of the Board shall present qualifications of potential officers to the Board for review discussion, and vote at the Board’s annual meeting. Officers shall be elected by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Trustees in attendance at the annual meeting. Neither the School’s Academic Director nor Managing Director may serve as an officer of the Board.
And that Article III, Section 5 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 5: The Chair shall prepare the agenda and be responsible for disseminating necessary documents to be discussed at regular, special, and emergency meetings of the Board. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Trustees except as the Trustees shall otherwise determine. The Chair is responsible for managing the Board’s development of strategic and accountability plans. The Chair shall work in collaboration with the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director to develop such reports as are necessary to keep the Board and community informed about the School’s operations. The Chair shall have such other powers and duties as are usually incident to that office and as may be vested in that office by these By-Laws or by the Trustees. A member of the School’s faculty or staff may not serve as the Board Chair.
And that Article V, Section 2 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 2. The School’s Academic Director and Managing Director shall have exclusive authority to exercise managerial powers over the day to day operations of the school and to select, appoint, evaluate, and/or remove the school faculty and staff in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, general School policies, and each Director’s contract.
And that Article VI, Section 4 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 4: There shall be a Finance Committee which is commissioned by and responsible to the Board. Ex-officio members of the Finance Committee shall be the Treasurer of the Board, the Chair of the Board and the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director who shall serve along with other trustees and non-trustees who shall be appointed, and may be removed, by a majority vote of the Board at a regular or special meeting. Except for the Academic Director and Managing Director, the ex officio members have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other Finance Committee members, including the right to vote on matters and to be counted when determining whether a quorum is present. The Academic Director and Managing Director shall have no voting privilege. The Treasurer shall serve as Chair of the Finance Committee or will recommend to the Board an alternate Chair for appointment, who shall be elected by an affirmative vote of a majority of Trustees then in attendance. The Finance Committee shall ensure compliance with all appropriate federal and state laws.
And that Article VI, Section 5(a) of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(a) <!--[endif]-->Assist and advise in preparing an annual budget for the charter school in collaboration with the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director.
And that Article VI, Section 5(b) of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(b) <!--[endif]-->Develop and annually revise a five-year financial forecast and develop long-range financial plans based on the forecast in collaboration with the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director.
And that Article VI, Section 6 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 6: There shall be a Personnel Committee which is created by and responsible to the Board. The Chair of the committee shall be a member of the Board, and shall be chosen from among the current Trustees. This committee assumes the responsibility for advising the Board on matters pertaining to the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director. This responsibility shall, in no way, interfere with the authority of the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director to hire, supervise and terminate the remaining staff of the charter school, in accordance with federal and state laws, School personnel policies and each Director’s contract.
And that Article VI, Section 7(a) of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(a) <!--[endif]-->Develop for Board review and approval the annual process for the evaluation of the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director
Motion tabled in accordance with Article X of the MCCPS By Laws until no sooner than April 17, 2009.
Decision: Ms Canavan moved and Ms Vaucher seconded that the motion be amended such Article V, Section 2 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 2. The School’s Academic Director and Managing Director shall have exclusive authority to exercise managerial powers over the day to day operations of the school and to select, appoint, evaluate, and/or remove the school faculty and staff as is delineated in each Director’s contract, and in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, general School policies.
Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain 0 Amendment Passes
Ms Vaucher provided Trustees with a written copy of each proposed change, as well as a comparison to the existing By Laws. A copy of this handout is attached.
The Chair called a recess at 8:15
The Chair called the meeting back to order at 8:24
The Chair recognized Ms Kathy Cormier, Chair, PTO to discuss planning for an upcoming Community Member Meeting. Ms Cormier reported the PTO and Community Relations Committee will be resending the agenda to the Board for finalizing, will be sending a “Save the Date” email to parents, as well as a flyer explaining what the Community Member meeting is all about.
The Chair called on Dr. Sullivan to provide the Treasurer’s Report, a copy of which is attached.
Ms Cullen Hamzeh was to provide an update on the Strategic Plan. She noted that Mr. Ronchi has written an introduction, and that the final plan is close to going to press for external publication.
Ms Cullen Hamzeh went on to provide her Interim Academic Director’s update, a copy of which is attached. Additionally, she thanked Jeff Barry, Kathy Cormier, Nancy Wolensky, Laura Smith, and Kay O’Dwyer for their work in publishing the Magna Charter. She also discussed the recent participation by the Charter School in professional development hosted by Marblehead Public Schools. Finally, she asked Ms Miller to discuss work on Extended Learning which is part of a Charter School Office sponsored dissemination project. MCCPS will be focusing on the Professional Development strengths of our School.
Mr. Ronchi recognized Dr. Argenziano to provide the Interim Managing Director’s report, a copy of which is attached.
Mr. Ronchi then moved on to addressing the issue of the Managing Director’s position.
Mr. Fauci departed the meeting.
Decision: Dr. Sullivan moved and Ms Canavan seconded a motion to extend the position of part time Interim Managing Director for the 2009 – 2010 School year on an as-needed, contract basis. Further, the Board authorizes the Chair or his designate to enter into negotiations with Dr. Al Argenziano for the purpose of negotiating a contract to continue to serve as the Interim Managing Director for the Marblehead Community Charter Public School for the 2009-2010 school year, commencing July 1, 2009. The Chair, or her designate(s), shall report on the status of negotiations no later than regularly scheduled May 2009 Board Meeting. Further, the Chair shall secure approval of the negotiated contract by a vote of the Board of Trustees no later than regularly scheduled May 2009 Board Meeting.
Yeas: 5 Nays: 1 Abstain 2 Motion Passes
Decision: Dr. Sullivan moved and Mr. McEnaney seconded a motion that the Board begin the search for a full time, permanent Managing Director no later than September 1, 2009, with the intent of selecting an individual to fill that role beginning on July 1, 2010.
Yeas: 7 Nays: 1 Abstain 0 Motion Passes
Mr. Ronchi moved to new Business. He began by raising the need for Trustees to address the contract status of Mr. Commeret. He informed Trustees of our obligation to comply with state law and the terms of Mr. Commeret’s contract relative to notice of renewal or non-renewal.
Decision: Ms Canavan moved and Dr. Sullivan seconded that the Board of Trustees not extend Mr. Tom Commeret’s contract beyond June 30, 2009.
Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain 1 Motion Passes
Decision Mr. McEnaney moved and Mr. Cronin seconded that the Board of Trustees instruct School Consul notify Mr. Commeret of the Board’s decision to not renew his contract on or before April 30, 2009.
Yeas: 8 Nays: 0 Abstain 0 Motion Passes
Decision: Mr. McEnaney moved and Ms Canavan seconded a motion to adjourn.
Yeas: 8 Nays: 0 Motion Passes
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:12 PM
Respectfully Submitted
John T. McEnaney
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John McEnaney
Clerk
MCCPS Board of Trustees
March 18, 2009
Mr. McEnaney,
Please note the following for the record.
In accordance with Article IV, Section 1 of the MCCPS By-Laws Dated April 3, 2008, I appoint the following individual to the Expansion Task Force, to serve through June 30, 2009 unless the Task Force is continued through action of the Board of Trustees:
Bryan D. Poisson
In addition, I remove the following individual from said Expansion Task Force, by request of the named individual and without further cause:
Kathryn Carey
In addition, I hereby appoint the following individual as Chair of said Expansion Task Force:
Chris Fauci
In addition, I hereby correct the typographical error in my notice to you dated March 12, 2009 naming members to this task force "to serve through June 30, 2008". The correct date as intended is "to serve through June 30, 2009."
These appointments are effective immediately.
Sincerely,
//Signed//
Emil Ronchi
Chair
MCCPS Board of Trustees
Report of the Expansion Task Force
April 2nd, 2009
Blue Ribbon Expansion Task Force
Update for the Board of Trustees
The Task Force has met twice in the past month on April 1st and March 19th.
During the March 19th meeting, the Task Force did a walk thru of the space available. At this point the availability of the space is uncertain. Thirteen individuals were present at the meeting. Items discussed: three options.
Option A: Do not acquire the additional space
Option B: (2) sections of a third grade (roughly 48 additional students)
Option C: (1) section each of K-3 (roughly 96 additional students)
During the April 1st meeting, the Task Force met again.
The eleven attendees were split into two focus groups to flush out as many details re: each of the options. The Task Force ruled out Option A by the end of the meeting.
By the end of the meeting, an Option D was presented and discussed briefly. Option D adds (2) sections of 2nd grade and (2) sections of 3rd grade.
One additional meeting is scheduled to view revenue and cost comparisons of each as well as floor plans.
Recommendations for the Board will be ready for the May Board of Trustees meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Fauci
Proposed By Law Changes, April 2, 2009
Motion 1
Move that Article V, Section 1 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 1: The Board of Trustees shall appoint an Academic Director and a Managing Director, who shall be responsible for carrying out the work of the School in accordance with each Director’s contract, the policies established from time to time by the Board of Trustees and pursuant to applicable federal and state laws. The School’s Academic Director and Managing Director will be Ex officio members of the Board of Trustees, with all rights and responsibilities as other Trustees, except that the Academic Director and Managing Director may not vote on any matter, may not serve as an officer of the Board, and will not be counted when determining a quorum. As Ex officio members, the Academic Director and the Managing Director have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other Trustees except as otherwise stated in these By-Laws.
Comparison
Section 1: The Board of Trustees shall appoint an Academic Director and a Managing Director a chief staff person, who shall be responsible for carrying out the work of the School in accordance with each Director’s contract, the policies established from time to time by the Board of Trustees and pursuant to applicable federal and state laws. The School’s Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person will be an Ex officio members of the Board of Trustees, with all rights and responsibilities as other Trustees, except that the Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person may not vote on any matter, regarding his/her own employment, compensation, discipline, retention, or removal and may not serve as an officer of the Board, and will not be counted when determining a quorum. As an Ex officio members, the Academic Director and the Managing Director chief staff person has have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other Trustees except as otherwise stated in these By-Laws. including the right to vote on matters and to be counted when determining whether a quorum is present.
and
Move that Article II, Section 1 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 1: The Board of Trustees (hereinafter the Board) shall consist of at least nine (9) Trustees and not more than fifteen (15) Trustees. In alignment with the School’s Charter, “MCCPS is to be a teacher-led, student-focused school, staff members will be an integral part of every aspect of school operations.” Marblehead Community Charter Public School Teachers and staff members (hereinafter “Teachers”) are encouraged to serve on the Board. The Board of Trustees shall include at least one current Teacher, and one parent of a current
(a) comply with all applicable laws and regulations; and
(b) ensure that the school is an academic success, organizationally viable, faithful to the terms of its charter, and earns charter renewal.
Comparison
Section 1: The Board of Trustees (hereinafter the Board) shall consist of at least nine (9) Trustees and not more than fifteen (15) Trustees. In alignment with the School’s Charter, “MCCPS is to be a teacher-led, student-focused school, staff members will be an integral part of every aspect of school operations.” Marblehead Community Charter Public School Teachers and staff members (hereinafter “Teachers”) are encouraged to serve on the Board. The Board of Trustees shall include at least one current Teacher, and one parent of a current Chief Staff Person, as an ex officio members of the Board, is are not considered “Teachers” for the purpose of this limitation, nor are they counted when determining the minimum or maximum numbers of Trustees. All Trustees shall have identical rights and responsibilities, except where otherwise determined in these By-Laws. The Board is a public entity and its members are each considered special state employees pursuant to
(a) comply with all applicable laws and regulations; and
(b) ensure that the school is an academic success, organizationally viable, faithful to the terms of its charter, and earns charter renewal.
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Motion 2
Move that Article II, Section 9(f) of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(h) <!--[endif]-->to select, appoint, evaluate and/or remove the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director;
Comparison
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(f) <!--[endif]-->to select, appoint, evaluate and/or remove the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person;
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and
Move that Article II, Section 9(g) of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(g) <!--[endif]-->to delegate, from time to time, powers to the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director in accordance with these By-Laws except as otherwise provided by law or by the Charter;
Comparison
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(g) <!--[endif]-->to delegate, from time to time, powers to the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person in accordance with these By-Laws except as otherwise provided by law or by the Charter;
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and
Move that Article III, Section 2 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 2: The officers shall be nominated from among members of the Board. Members of the Board shall present qualifications of potential officers to the Board for review discussion, and vote at the Board’s annual meeting. Officers shall be elected by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Trustees in attendance at the annual meeting. Neither the School’s Academic Director nor Managing Director may not serve as an officer of the Board.
Comparison
Section 2: The officers shall be nominated from among members of the Board. Members of the Board shall present qualifications of potential officers to the Board for review discussion, and vote at the Board’s annual meeting. Officers shall be elected by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Trustees in attendance at the annual meeting. Neither The School’s Academic Director nor Managing Director chief staff person may not serve as an officer of the Board.
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and
Move that Article III, Section 5 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 5: The Chair shall prepare the agenda and be responsible for disseminating necessary documents to be discussed at regular, special, and emergency meetings of the Board. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Trustees except as the Trustees shall otherwise determine. The Chair is responsible for managing the Board’s development of strategic and accountability plans. The Chair shall work in collaboration with the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director to develop such reports as are necessary to keep the Board and community informed about the School’s operations. The Chair shall have such other powers and duties as are usually incident to that office and as may be vested in that office by these By-Laws or by the Trustees. A member of the School’s faculty or staff may not serve as the Board Chair.
Comparison
Section 5: The Chair shall prepare the agenda and be responsible for disseminating necessary documents to be discussed at regular, special, and emergency meetings of the Board. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Trustees except as the Trustees shall otherwise determine. The Chair is responsible for managing the Board’s development of strategic and accountability plans. The Chair shall work in collaboration with the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person to develop such reports as are necessary to keep the Board and community informed about the School’s operations. The Chair shall have such other powers and duties as are usually incident to that office and as may be vested in that office by these By-Laws or by the Trustees. A member of the School’s faculty or staff may not serve as the Board Chair.
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and
Move that Article V, Section 2 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 2. The School’s Academic Director and Managing Director shall have exclusive authority to exercise managerial powers over the day to day operations of the school and to select, appoint, evaluate, and/or remove the school faculty and staff as is delineated in each Director’s contract, and in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, general School policies.
Comparison
Section 2. The School’s Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person shall have sole authority to exercise managerial powers over the day to day operations of the school and to select, appoint, evaluate, and/or remove the school faculty and staff as is delineated in each Director’s contract and in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and general School policies.
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and
Move that Article VI, Section 4 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 4: There shall be a Finance Committee which is commissioned by and responsible to the Board. Ex-officio members of the Finance Committee shall be the Treasurer of the Board, the Chair of the Board and the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director who shall serve along with other trustees and non-trustees who shall be appointed, and may be removed, by a majority vote of the Board at a regular or special meeting. Except for the Academic Director and Managing Director, the ex officio members have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other Finance Committee members, including the right to vote on matters and to be counted when determining whether a quorum is present. The Academic Director and Managing Director shall have no voting privilege. The Treasurer shall serve as Chair of the Finance Committee or will recommend to the Board an alternate Chair for appointment, who shall be elected by an affirmative vote of a majority of Trustees then in attendance. The Finance Committee shall ensure compliance with all appropriate federal and state laws.
Comparison
Section 4: There shall be a Finance Committee which is commissioned by and responsible to the Board. Ex-officio members of the Finance Committee shall be the Treasurer of the Board, the Chair of the Board and the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person who shall serve along with other trustees and non-trustees who shall be appointed, and may be removed, by a majority vote of the Board at a regular or special meeting. Except for the Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person, the ex officio members have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other Finance Committee members, including the right to vote on matters and to be counted when determining whether a quorum is present. The Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person person shall have no voting privilege. The Treasurer shall serve as Chair of the Finance Committee or will recommend to the Board an alternate Chair for appointment, who shall be elected by an affirmative vote of a majority of Trustees then in attendance. The Finance Committee shall ensure compliance with all appropriate federal and state laws.
and
Move that Article VI, Section 5(a) of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(c) <!--[endif]-->Assist and advise in preparing an annual budget for the charter school in collaboration with the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director.
Comparison
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(a) <!--[endif]-->Assist and advise in preparing an annual budget for the charter school in collaboration with the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person.
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and
Move that Article VI, Section 5(b) of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(b) <!--[endif]-->Develop and annually revise a five-year financial forecast and develop long-range financial plans based on the forecast in collaboration with the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director.
Comparison
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(d) <!--[endif]-->Develop and annually revise a five-year financial forecast and develop long-range financial plans based on the forecast in collaboration with the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person
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and
Move that Article VI, Section 6 of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
Section 6: There shall be a Personnel Committee which is created by and responsible to the Board. The Chair of the committee shall be a member of the Board, and shall be chosen from among the current Trustees. This committee assumes the responsibility for advising the Board on matters pertaining to the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director. This responsibility shall, in no way, interfere with the authority of the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director to hire, supervise and terminate the remaining staff of the charter school, in accordance with federal and state laws, School personnel policies and each Director’s contract.
Comparison
Section 6: There shall be a Personnel Committee which is created by and responsible to the Board. The Chair of the committee shall be a member of the Board, and shall be chosen from among the current Trustees. This committee assumes the responsibility for advising the Board on matters pertaining to the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person. This responsibility shall, in no way, interfere with the authority of the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person to hire, supervise and terminate the remaining staff of the charter school, in accordance with federal and state laws and School personnel policies and each Director’s contract.
and
Move that Article VI, Section 7(a) of the MCCPS By-Laws be amended to read:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(b) <!--[endif]-->Develop for Board review and approval the annual process for the evaluation of the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director
Comparison
<!--[if !supportLists]-->(a) <!--[endif]-->Develop for Board review and approval the annual process for the evaluation of the School’s Academic Director and Managing Director chief staff person
Report of the Treasurer, April 2, 2009
April 2, 2009
To: MCCPS Board of Trustees
From: John D. Sullivan, Ph.D. – Treasurer
Re: Financial Condition of MCCPS
Dear Trustees:
The finance committee will meet next Wed April 9 at MCCPS to discuss the current financial condition of the school and to approve the budget for fiscal 09/10. For the purposes of this meeting, we have financial information reconciled through February, 2009. The school is presently running a surplus of $115,580 versus a year end budget goal of $57,000. I suspect that the gap will close very slightly when our March numbers are completed due to the increase in snow removal. We will have a clearer picture as to the financial condition of the school after the quarter end March 2009, but I do not expect any surprises.
The challenge we will face with the upcoming budget is not one tied to expenses. During the past two years, we have done an excellent job keeping these in line while expanding options to our students. The proposed budget, which I will present to the board for approval at our next meeting, holds expenses flat with the exception of a modest increase in salaries, the increase in health care, and our contractual obligations. The question we will have is more in line with state revenue and what our income per student will ultimately be. We will certainly have opinions and hear rumors up until our first payment of the new year in September. The school will forecast flat revenue obviously lowering our margin for next year, but still with the goal of adding cash.
I will be circulating the revised Fin Com approved budget in the next couple of weeks for your review prior to our next board meeting.
Report of the Interim Academic Director
Report of the Interim Managing Director, April 2, 2009
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Albert F. Argenziano
Re: March Monthly Report
The following has taken place during the month of March 2009.
- March 9, 2009 and March 23, 2009, I participated before the Clerk Magistrate at Lynn District Court, to assure four (4) staff members and the school were protected against unfounded charges. If appealed, in the future, we will deal with it at that time. At this writing, we are remaining positive.
- On a weekly basis, I have checked with the legislature to determine any changes in Chapter 70 monies for FY010. The Governor’s budget for FY010 was level funded. The House and Senate are awaiting the stimulus package which is earmarked to assist cities and towns.
The other area of concern for us is the status of our shovel ready proposal of $3,250,000. We realize that many projects were presented but our status at this time is unclear.
- This month we are offering the second graduate course from Endicott College for
Professional Development. The course is entitled Measurements and Evaluation, and is being taught by Pamela Miller and Rebecca Perry. This is part of our ongoing partnership with Endicott College.
- The Board of Trustees has established a Blue Ribbon Task Force to deal with the potential acquisition of 7,321 square feet, which is the final portion of our existing site. The Chair has asked met to be the point person with the owners, and I have secured a tour of the site by the task force on Wednesday, March 18,2009. The same evening, the task force will hold their second meeting.
- Friday, March 20.2009, I was able to secure for our staff, after meeting with Dr. Paul Dulac, Superintendent of Schools, placement of our total staff with the Marblehead Public School Staff, at an all day Professional Development program. This will be a tremendous benefit for our staff.
- The in house Fund Raising Committee is seeking other options to have a spring activity that will garner funds equal to the auction. This is an ongoing project.
- At the request of the Finance Committee, we are seeking alternatives to remain level funded for FY010. We are also preparing options that may prepare us for less financial aid than level funding. This is ongoing for all parties concerned.
In closing, I wanted to apologize for my actions at the last meeting. I was prepared for one avenue of thought and process, and was caught by surprise. This still does not afford me the right to be disrespectful. For that, I apologize and assure you that it will not occur again.
I thank you for the opportunity to serve.
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