NAHANT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 23, 2004

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order AT 7:05 P.M. by Chair Mrs. Reeh in the Nahant Town Hall. All members were present.

READING & APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the March 9, 2004 regular meeting were approved. Motion to approve by Mrs. Dunn, second by Mr. Coffey. Vote: All in favor, Mrs. Reeh & Mr. Rauworth abstained.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VISITORS

CORRESPONDENCE & COMMUNITY INPUT

EXAMINATION & AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF BILLS

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. REVIEW OF RECENT JOHNSON SCHOOL SPECIAL EVENTS: There have been several interesting events happening lately at the Johnson School including the leprechaun traps, school-wide spelling bee, and Teddy Bear Day. In addition, MCAS season began today in Grade 3.
B. UPDATE ON INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM PROPOSAL: Ms. Petrov prepared an estimate for an instrumental music program. Dr. DiBella explained it will require an extra day of time reflecting a cost of approximately $10,000. In addition, we would require funding for the purchase of instruments. At this point, the concern is scheduling does not allow the program to operate during school hours and it would have to be a fee based program.

OLD BUSINESS
A. PROPOSED WARRANT ARTICLE FOR NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM: Motion by Mrs. Dunn, second by Mr. Rauworth to include the article in the Town Warrant as recommended by the Capital Improvement Committee and as outlined in agenda item 7A. Roll Call: Mr. Wilson-no, Ms. Gilman-yes, Mrs. Dunn-yes, Mr. Rauworth-yes, Mr. Walton-no, Mr. Coffey-no, Mrs. Reeh-yes. Motion passed, 4-3.

NEW BUSINESS

OTHER COMMITTEE BUSINESS
A. REPORT OF RENOVATION/BUILDING COMMITTEE: Mr. Rauworth reported the Committee has 3 new members-Mr. Cullinan, Mr. Tsokanis, and Mr. Lombard. They havr has very productive meeting and are exploring a partial renovation/addition instead of a full renovation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mrs. Dunn, second by Mr. Rauworth to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies for collective bargaining and a personnel issue, not to return to public session. VOTE: All in favor

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas Coffey
Recording Secretary