October 22, 2010
Hopkinton School District School Board
School Administrative Unit #66
Meeting Minutes
October 22, 2010
IN ATTENDANCE:
School Board: Vice Chairman: Elizabeth Durant, Larry Donahue, William Jones
Administration: Superintendent: Steven Chamberlin, Business Administrator: Michelle Clark
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Ms. Durant called the meeting to order at 7:30am; Mr. Jones led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
SUPERINTENDENT ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA:
None
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT (1):
None
COMMENTS FROM THE HOPKINTON SCHOOL BOARD
Mr. Donahue inquired about dog searches at the middle high school. Mr. Chamberlin stated that he would bring an update to the board.
3. Items for Board Discussion
- a. The Harold Martin School Playground Bid (Action Item)
Mr. Chamberlin gave an overview of the playground bids opened on Wednesday, October 20. He stated that the bid has been awarded to New Yard Landscaping. Mr. Chamberlin made several reference checks and they have all been extremely favorable – New Yard Landscaping is highly recommended. This is for Phase One of the bid only.
7. Public Comment (2)
None
8. Important Dates
10/21/10 – Modern Language Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 7:00pm
10/26/10 – All District Staff Meeting
10/28/10 – Safe Routes to School Meeting
11/01/10 – Additional Parent Teacher Conference Day for Middle School
11/02/10 – Parent Teacher Conference Day (all schools)
11/02/10 – School Board Meeting, MSS cafeteria
11/11/10 – Veterans Day, no school
11/16/10 – School Board Meeting, MSS cafeteria
11/24 – 11/26 – Thanksgiving Recess
ACTION ITEMS
9. The Hopkinton School Board accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to award the Harold Martin School Playground (Phase One) site work bid to New Yard Landscaping at a cost not to exceed $3800.
A motion was made by Mr. Donahue, seconded by Mr. Jones, motion carries, all in favor, not opposed.
10. Adjournment
At 7:36am a motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Jones to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Eaton
