February 6, 2012
Hopkinton School District School Board
School Administrative Unit #66
Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2012
IN ATTENDANCE
School Board: Elizabeth Durant, Vice Chairman William Jones, Louis Josephson Board Members
Student Representative: Susanna Keilig
Administration: Steven Chamberlin, Superintendent of Schools; Michelle Clark, Business Administrator, Christopher Kelley, Principal, Hopkinton Middle High School
PUBLIC SESSION
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ms. Durant called the meeting to order at 5:55pm; Mr. Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS FROM AGENDA BY SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Chamberlin stated that there is an amendment to the schedule b nominations. Steve Crawford middle school baseball co-coach nomination would be tabled to the February 20, 2012, school board meeting, pending paperwork.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Chamberlin presented a thank you note from the Hopkinton High School Year Book staff.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular school board meeting held on January 9, 2012, was made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Josephson, all in favor, minutes carry.
PUBLIC COMMENT (1)
None
COMMENTS FROM THE HOPKINTON SCHOOL BOARD
Mr. Jones stated that he went to a Nordic event this week and it was great.
Ms. Durant thanked the Budget Committee for their thoughtful deliberation last
Wednesday night. The Public Hearing is on Wednesday, February 8, 6:30pm, at the Hopkinton Middle High School auditorium.
STAFF REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
- a. Hopkinton High School Program of Studies (Action Item)
Mr. Kelley articulated the following changes to the 2012-2013 Program of Studies.
Graduation Requirements
Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2 – changed to Algebra 1 and Algebra
Grade 9: Algebra replaced Integrated Math 2
Grade 10: Algebra 2 replaced Integrated Math 2
Digital Electronics will be offered again in 2013-2014
Project Running Start Courses: tuition up to $150 per four credits
Extended Learning Opportunities: description was rewritten and clarified
Experiential Learning Credit
Keyboarding, College Accounting 2, Small Business Mgmt. & Entrepreneurship will not be offered in 2012-2013
Computer Science – removed from POS
American Studies-Literature has been changed to American Literature
American Studies – updated course description
Music Theory will be offered in 2013-2014
French 1 is offered in 2012-2013
Spanish 1 will not be offered in 2012-2013
Peer-to-Peer Internships – course description added
American Studies – History changed to American History (new course description)
Foundations of Learning 1 and 2 – 1 credit changed to ½ credit
Driver’s Education cost increased to $650
VLACS – Virtual Learning Academy Charter School
- b. Hopkinton Middle School Schedule B Nominations Spring Sports (Action Item)
Mr. Chamberlin reviewed the following Schedule b nominations for Spring Sports 2012 with the board members.
| Position | Nominee | Nom. Date | |
| Varsity Baseball | Open | ||
| Asst. Varsity Baseball | Open | ||
| Varsity Softball | Open | ||
| Asst. Varsity Softball | Open | ||
| JV Softball | Open | ||
| Track and Field | Open | ||
| Asst. Track and Field | Open | ||
| Boys Varsity Lacrosse | Open | ||
| Asst. Boys Varsity Lacrosse | Open | ||
| 10. | Girls Varsity Lacrosse | Open | |
| 11. | Asst. Girls Varsity Lacrosse | Open | |
| 12. | JV baseball | Open | |
| 13. | JV Boys lacrosse (if necessary) | Open | |
| 14. | JV Girls Lacrosse (if necessary) | Open | |
| 15. | Middle School Track | Robin O’Dougherty | February 6 |
| 16. | Middle School Asst. Track | Sean O’Dougherty | February 6 |
| 17. | Middle School Baseball | John Miner co-coachSteve Crawford co-coach | February 6Tabled to February 20 |
| 18. | Middle School Softball | Don Pfundstein | February 6 |
Mr. Chamberlin stated that Steve Crawford, middle school baseball co-coach nomination, was tabled to the February 20 school board meeting, pending receipt of paperwork.
ITEMS FOR BOARD DISCUSSION
- a. Hopkinton School District FY13 Budget
- i. Summary: February 1, 2012 Hopkinton Budget Committee Meeting
Mr. Chamberlin extended his appreciation to Budget Committee Chair Janet Krzyzaniak for the additional meeting on February 1 to address the Hopkinton Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. He thanked Ms. Clark, Ms. Durant, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Luneau for an excellent presentation. The Budget Committee voted unanimously to support the school board recommended budget.
The Budget Committee deliberated and Mr. Lancaster made motion to remove $120,000, regarding changes in staffing due to enrollment, which failed 6 to 3. Ms. Irwin made a motion to reduce special education and technology, but there was not a second to her motion.
- ii. FY 13 Unreserved Fund Balance Estimate
Mr. Chamberlin stated that there was one question Mr. Luneau wanted addressed tonight. Budget Committee member Karen Irwin asked us to look at the end of year fund balance number.
Mr. Chamberlin stated that Ms. Clark monitors these numbers very closely and he was comfortable with the $250,000 estimated end of year unreserved fund balance.
iii. Preparation for the Hopkinton Budget Committee February 8 Public Hearing
Mr. Chamberlin stated that he would put a packet together to distribute at the Public Hearing that would include:
Presentation Slides
2012-2013 Proposed Budget Summary
2012-2013 Operation Budget Major Increases/Decreases
2012-2013 Revenue Major Increases/Decreases
Hopkinton School District Revenues Spreadsheet
Frequently Asked Questions – Hopkinton School District/Hopkinton Educations Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Warrant for the 2012 Hopkinton School District Meeting
Expendable Trusts/Capital Reserve Summary
Mr. Luneau, Mr. Jones, and Ms. Durant will attend the February 8, Public Hearing.
PUBLIC COMMENT (2)
None
MATERIALS INCLUDED
2012-2013 Hopkinton High School Program of Studies
Schedule b: Spring Coaching Nomination Slate
February 6, 20112 Professional Development Menu
Draft January 9, 2012 School Board Meeting Minutes
Dr. Andrew Presentation Flyer
IMPORTANT DATES
02/06/12 – No School, Professional Development Day
02/08/12 – Public Hearing, 6:30pm, Hopkinton Middle High School auditorium
02/20/12 – Hopkinton School Board Meeting
02/27 – 03/02/12 – Winter Break
03/07/12- Hopkinton School Board, Hopkinton Leadership Team Senior Lunch, Slusser Senior Center
03/12/12 – Hopkinton School Board Meeting
3/14 – Rotary Presentation
03/17/12 – Annual School District Meeting, 9:00am, HMHS gymnasium
ACTION ITEMS
12. The Hopkinton School Board accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the 2012-2013 Hopkinton High School Program of Studies.
A motion was made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Josephson, motion carries, all in favor, not opposed.
13. The Hopkinton School Board approve the Superintendent’s nomination of Schedule b Spring Sports assignments as amended for the 2011- 2012 school year.
A motion was made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Josephson, motion carries, all in favor, not opposed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:38pm a motion was made by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Josephson to adjourn the meeting, motion passed, all in favor, not opposed.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Eaton
