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SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY REGIONAL VOCATIONALSCHOOL DISTRICTRegular MeetingA.April 3, 2017The Regular Meeting of Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School DistrictCommittee held in the School Committee Board Room 130/131 at Muggett Hill Road, Charlton,MA was called to order at 7:00pm.Michael Pantos, Chairman, presided,The following members were present:Donald H. Erickson, AuburnJack Haroian, AuburnClarence A. Bachand, CharltonTimothy M. Schur, DudleyAlfred C. Reich, DudleyDonald J. Gillette, North BrookfieldRonald P. Ryel, North BrookfieldDr. Rene J. Hamel, OxfordBenjamin J. LaMountain, OxfordPeter M. Schur, PaxtonRobert A. Wilby, PaxtonAnn Marie T. Pantos, RutlandMichael S. Pantos, RutlandMichael D. Langevin, SouthbridgeHelen I. Lenti, SouthbridgeJesselyn Gaucher, SpencerAlfred E. Beland, WebsterRobert M. Tremblay, WebsterMembers Absent:Michael E. Tiberii, CharltonRobert L. Zukowski, SpencerAlso present:Clifford C. Cloutier, PrincipalChristopher Faucher, Co-op & Adult Ed DirectorW. Sue Foskett, Recording SecretaryDean Iacobucci, School Business ManagerJohn A. Lafleche, Superintendent-DirectorDeb Laplaca, Press-Worcester T & GMegan Luciw, PN MVA Student of the YearDonald Montville, Vocational DirectorChef Marcie Wood and Student, Amanda BowenB.1.a.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 3, 2017B.1.b. FIRE DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS – NOTICE OF PROPER EXITS –Mr. Lafleche reminded everyone where the proper exits were per Fire DepartmentRegulations.B.1.c. APPROVAL OF MINUTES –A MOTION was made by Ronald Ryel that we vote to approve the Regular MeetingMinutes of March 6, 2017 as submitted.Seconded by Peter SchurVOTED: UnanimousB.1.d. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS – The Warrants were circulated for members to sign.B.1.e. CORRESPONDENCE –1. Helen Lenti read a letter from John Lafleche requesting to negotiate a new contractagreement for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021.A MOTION was made by Dr. Rene J. Hamel to forward Mr. Lafleche’s request tonegotiate a new contract to the Negotiation Subcommittee.Seconded by Clarence A. BachandVOTED: UnanimousB.1.f. STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE – John Trainor – Grade 12 – Drafting was inattendance tonight wearing his new sweatshirt from WPI where John plans to attendcollege.B.2.OLD BUSINESS – There is no old business.B.3.NEW BUSINESSB.3.a. PRESENTATIONS 1. MVA POST-SECONDARY STUDENT OF THE YEAR – Megan Luciw, PracticalNursingMegan Luciw was present at tonight’s meeting and was recognized by the SchoolCommittee for receiving the MVA Post-Secondary Student of the Year Award. In theabsence of the Practical Nursing Director, Gretheline Bolandrina, Mr. Lafleche read aletter that she had written commending Megan on her commitment, hard work andaccomplishment. Ms. Luciw is from Leicester and is currently employed at the AcuteCare Hospital in Rochdale. On behalf of the MVA, Donald Erickson presentedMs. Luciw with a plaque for her achievement.2. CULINARY ARTS – Chef Marcie Wood & Students [Winner of Worcester’s BestChef CompetitionChef Wood and one of her students Amanda Bowen were present at tonight’s meetingto give a little background on the competition and share their award-winning desert thatwas entered in the Worcester’s Best Chef Competition. The School Committeemembers were given a Boston Crème pie to take home compliments of Bay Path.[2]

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 3, 2017B.3.b. PRACTICAL NURSING STUDENT HANDBOOK CHANGES – as recommended bythe Superintendent-Director and the Practical Nursing Director,A MOTION was made by Clarence A. Bachand that we vote to approve the changes inthe Practical Nursing Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 school year as submitted.Seconded by Dr. Rene J. HamelVOTED: UnanimousB.3.c. APPROVAL OF BAY PATH’S PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM NAME – asrecommended by the Superintendent-Director and the Practical Nursing Director,A MOTION was made by Michael Langevin that we vote to approve the Practical NursingProgram’s name change to the “Bay Path Regional Vocational Practical NursingAcademy”, effective September 1, 2017.Seconded by Ronald RyelVOTED: UnanimousB.3.d. APPROVAL OF SKILLSUSA STATE LEADERSHIP AND SKILLS CONFERENCE –as recommended by the Superintendent-Director, the Vocational Director and the SchoolBusiness Manager,A MOTION was made by Michael Langevin that we vote to approve our participation inthe SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, which will be held in Marlborough,April 27th through April 29, 2017, to be paid out of Account #53 SkillsUSA/DECA, andAccount #5024, SkillsUSA.Seconded by Donald EricksonAfter Mr. Montville outlined the winners of the District Skills competition,VOTED: UnanimousB.3.e. APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE PROJECT – Spencer-East Brookfield Regional SchoolDistrict– as recommended by the Superintendent-Director and the Vocational Director,A MOTION was made by Ronald Ryel that we vote to approve two outside projects forthe Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District as submitted, to be completed duringthe 2017-2018 school year.Seconded by Michael LangevinVOTED: UnanimousB.3.f. APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE PROJECT – Charlton Nature Sanctuary – as recommendedby the Superintendent-Director and the Vocational Director,A MOTION was made by Michael Langevin that we vote to approve the outside projectfor Charlton’s Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary as submitted.Seconded by Ronald RyelVOTED: Unanimous[3]

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 3, 2017B.3.g. SCHOOL BUS CAPITAL EQUIPMENT TRANSFER OF FUNDS – as recommendedby the Superintendent-Director and the School Business Manager,A MOTION was made by Ronald Ryel that we vote to transfer 63,910 from the CapitalEquipment Account #381 to the School Bus Capital Account #32505.Seconded by Michael LangevinVOTED: UnanimousB.3.h. APPROVAL OF BUS CONTRACT EXTENSION – First Student, Inc. – asrecommended by the Superintendent-Director and the School Business Manager,A MOTION was made by Clarence A. Bachand that we vote to extend our transportationcontract with First Student, Inc. from July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 for a cost of 1,310,802for 20 buses with mileage charges for special events and athletic trips of 3.80, a minimumtrip charge of 270 and a wait time charge of 38.00.Seconded by Michael LangevinVOTED: UnanimousB.3.i. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT – as recommended by the Superintendent-Director and theSchool Business Manager,Mr. Lafleche requested that we add some cement block [approx. 3’ x 3’] that is beingremoved from the track/football field area to the surplus list.A MOTION was made by Ronald Ryel that we add the cement block to the original motionas surplus.Seconded by Michael LangevinVOTED: UnanimousA MOTION was made by Ronald Ryel that we vote to approve the amended motion toplace a Cres Cor Food Warmer, Model #130-1836 and the cement block that is beingremoved from the track/football field area on the Surplus Equipment List to be disposed ofaccording to the School Committee Surplus Equipment Policy, using the most appropriatemethod available.Seconded by Michael LangevinVOTED: UnanimousB.3.jSUPERINTENDENT’S EVALUATION - This item is at the discretion of the SchoolCommittee. [The School Committee members have been provided with a written andelectronic copy of the Superintendent Evaluation to be completed by May 1st. Theevaluation document and all additional back-up information is available on-line or in printby request.]C.1.REPORT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT DIRECTOR – The SuperintendentDirector submitted his report in writing to the committee and will comment in item E.C.2.SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS –A. AUDIT SUBCOMMITTEE – Robert Wilby, Chair/No ReportB. BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE – Timothy Schur, Chair – Mr. Lafleche stated that thedistrict has met with 2 towns so far to discuss the budget and most of the towns arescheduled to vote on the budget in May.[4]

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 3, 2017C. BUILDING & GROUNDS SUBCOMMITTEE – Robert Wilby, Chair – A questionwas asked regarding the status of the propane tanks and parking lot. Mr. Lafleche saidthat they should have some news within the next 30 days on these two issues.D. NEGOTIATION SUBCOMMITTEE – Donald Erickson, Chair – Negotiationmeetings with the BPTA are on-going.E. POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE – Peter Schur, Chair – A meeting will be scheduled May1st at 6:00pm to discuss the Bay Path Hall of Fame.F. SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR SWCRVSD – Robert Zukowski, ChairG. WARRANT SUBCOMMITTEE – No Report, warrants were circulated amongmembers.D.1.MEETING DATES – A Public Hearing on School Choice will be held on Monday, May1, 2017, at 6:45pm with a Regular School Committee Meeting at 7:00pm, in the SchoolCommittee Board Room 130/131.D.2.TOPICS FOR FUTURE AGENDA – If you have any items to add to the agenda ordiscuss at the next meeting, please see the Superintendent or Sue Foskett.E.REMARKS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT-DIRECTOR –1. Congratulations go out to Ron Ryel on his recent appointment as the Vice President ofAmerican Eagle Federal Credit Union.2. Last week we received a letter from the George Hanson Trust that they are againdonating money to Bay Path as a result of Mr. Hanson’s passing; 2,000 will be designatedto the Electrical shop this time for needed equipment.3. We will be collaborating with Pathfinder and QCC to implement a recently awardedSTEM/Math Professional Development grant. Four grants were awarded, three in the citiesand one to us.4. Mr. Iacobucci reported that the district received 103,440.84 in savings for a six-monthperiod due to the Boy Scout solar project.5. Thursday, April 13th is the MAVA Outstanding Vocational Student of the Year Dinnerwhich will be presented to our student representative to the school committee, JohnTrainor. The names were read of the current school committee attendees.6. The Masonry Trowel Trades contest will be held at Bay Path in May. All Massachusettsvocational schools that have the Masonry program will participate with a cook-out and allschool committee members are welcome to come.7. The Chili Chow Down will be this Sunday 4-6pm.8. The School Committee were all given a copy of Policy KCD “Public Gifts to theSchools”. The policy states that the Superintendent has the authority to accept gifts,equipment, cash etc. without school committee approval.F.1.QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC – There were no questions from the public.F.2.QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE COMMITTEE –1.Jesselyn Gaucher has two daughters who attend Bay Path. One is a senior in Health Assistingand the other a freshman in Culinary Arts. Her senior daughter currently works as a CNA atAuburn Life Care and was recently accepted to four colleges with only one of the collegesoffering a Nursing program, Anna Maria. Ms. Gaucher works at Harrington Hospital and isimpressed with the caliber of students from Bay Path who work at the hospital.2. The Superintendent shared a story from a parent e-mail he received last week regarding theEKG training that is being done as part of the curriculum at Bay Path and the results of one of[5]