MINUTES OF THE LINCOLN SCHOOL COMMITTEE WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 5, 2004

PRESENT: Sue Hollingsworth, Chair; Ashton Peery, Vice Chair; Julie Dobrow (arrived at 7:00 p.m.); Jan Nyquist; and Dennis Picker.
Also present: Mickey Brandmeyer, Superintendent; Paul Naso, Assistant Superintendent; and Dave Jack, Business Administrator.
ABSENT: David Birney and Laura Koning, Hanscom Representatives; and Sherice Horton, METCO Representative.
  1. Greetings and Call to Order
    Sue Hollingsworth called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. The workshop format is designed to provide a work session for the School Committee. No votes are scheduled.

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  2. Strategic Planning Subcommittee
    Members of the School Committee discussed the importance of maintaining a focus on the development of a strategic plan and urged the administration to keep the process "front and center."

    Mr. Brandmeyer shared his perspective regarding the importance of involving all constituencies in the process and especially the faculty, since their implementation will determine the plan�s ultimate success.

    The Committee also discussed the possibility of scheduling a workshop session specifically on strategic planning and will decide after Town Meeting preparation is complete what the next step will be.

  3. Discuss Budget Message
    Dennis Picker presented a proposal outlining key budget messages to the Committee for discussion. Members offered feedback which Mr. Picker will use to create a storyboard for a power point presentation which can be used at the School Information Night and at Town Meeting.

    Mr. Picker will present the draft of the storyboard at the February 12th School Committee meeting.

    The School Committee scheduled another workshop session for February 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's office.

  4. New Business
    Sue Hollingsworth reviewed the request from PBS for filming at Town Meeting. She indicated the decision is the Moderator�s and that Selectmen are opposed.

    The School Committee discussed this request and is also opposed. Mrs. Hollingsworth will convey the School Committee position to Jack French.

    The Committee also discussed a proposal by Julie Dobrow to participate in a planning session with METCO supporters.

    The Committee expressed concern about members' roles in sessions such as this and asked Mrs. Dobrow to represent the Committee at the meeting and to report at the February 12th School Committee meeting.

  5. Adjournment
    Sue Hollingsworth moved that the meeting adjourn. Dennis Picker seconded. The Committee voted 5-0 to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by
Michael Brandmeyer, Superintendent