1. Greetings and Call to Order
   Sue Hollingsworth called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

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2. Chairperson�s and Members� report
   Sue Hollingsworth commended Mickey Brandmeyer and Paul Naso for the March 2nd School Information night.

   Sue Hollingsworth thanked teachers at the Lincoln School for their thoughtfulness at recent parent-teacher conferences.

   Ashton Peery also expressed his appreciation for the Information night presentations.

   David Birney announced that the Housing Privatization project at Hanscom was now back on and a start-up date would be announced soon.

3. Superintendent�s Report
   Mickey Brandmeyer welcomed Heidi Harris who will serve as the Interim METCO Director. He also extended best wishes to Christina Horner who will soon begin her maternity leave.

   Mickey also reported that he and Paul Naso spoke earlier that day at a meeting of the League of Women voters.

4. Public Comments
   Richard Jewett told the Committee and administration that they should be proud of Tuesday night. He has heard positive remarks and expressed the opinion that sessions like that produce public support. He encouraged the School Committee and administrative team to keep up the good work.

5. Time Scheduled Appointments
   1. Proposal for Overnight Field Trip to Cape Cod Sea Camps
      Members of the Lincoln School Grade 5 Team (Gian Criscitello, Pate Pierson, Dave Joseph, Cheryl Hirshman, Julie Wilson, Melissa Cohen and Ken Haynes) and Associate Principal Judy Glassman presented their proposal for a grade 5 overnight field trip to Cape Cod Sea Camps. Members of the School Committee inquired about steps the Team was taking to ensure there was sufficient equipment, sufficient resources for financial assistance, and adequate numbers of chaperones.

      Mr. Peery advised the Team to provide advance notification for parent volunteers so that there is adequate time to perform CORI checks.

      Mr. Peery and Mr. Picker expressed appreciation for the Team�s efforts this year to show tighter links between the field trip experiences and the curriculum. In response to Mr. Picker�s question about the length of time after the trip consumed by follow-up activities, Dave Joseph said that the Team anticipated that all follow-up work could be completed in less than two weeks.

      Mr. Picker inquired further about sufficient funds to cover tuition costs and the methods by which parents will be notified about this possibility.

      Mr. Peery moved that the School Committee approve this request by the Lincoln School Grade 5 Team for an overnight field trip to the Cape Cod Sea camps.
      Mr. Picker seconded the motion.
      The motion was unanimously approved.

   2. Proposal from Friends of the Lincoln Library
      Mr. Brandmeyer explained that the Friends of the Lincoln Library, in appreciation for the use of the multi-purpose room space at Hartwell, has offered to donate proceeds of their March book sale to the Lincoln School Library.

      Mr. Picker moved that the Committee accept this offer.
      Ms. Dobrow seconded the motion.

      There was a brief discussion by the Committee about how they might help the Friends of the Lincoln Library advertise their March sale. Included was the suggestion to post the information on the Lincoln Public School web page.

      The School Committee voted unanimously to accept the offer.

   3. School Choice Hearing and Vote
      Mr. Brandmeyer introduced this agenda item by explaining the law and his recommendation and reasons for the School Committee to withdraw from the School Choice option.

      Mr. Birney inquired about the differences between METCO funding and School Choice funding.

      Ms. Dobrow moved that the Lincoln School Committee opt to withdraw from the School Choice Program. Ms. Nyquist seconded the motion.

      The School Committee voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

6. Curriculum
   No discussion

7. Policy
   No discussion

8. Budget and Financial
   1. Warrant Approval
      Mr. Peery moved that the School Committee accept the warrants in the amounts of $651,299.67 and $1,260,815.48. Ms. Nyquist seconded the motion.

      Mr. Peery inquired about the appearance of technology-related items in the warrant and observed that they are there on an ongoing basis. He requested some additional information about current and ongoing expenses for technology. Mr. Picker observed that such a report would not be as helpful as having more work accomplished on the development of a Technology Plan.

      When Mr. Peery inquired about whether there was an inventory of hardware, Mr. Jack confirmed that the district does have an up-to-date inventory.

      Mr. Peery referred to his request as a �macro level� analysis and characterized the work he requested as an �audit function.�

      Mr. Brandmeyer proposed that this work be done after Town Meeting.

      Mr. Picker and Ms. Nyquist asked if at the same time the Committee might devote time to discussion of Technology Planning.

      Ms. Hollingsworth inquired about the method for funding technology at Hanscom. Mr. Brandmeyer explained that the funding exists as part of the DODEA contract.

      The School Committee voted unanimous approval of the warrant.

9. Old Business

   Mr. Jack reported that he has been in touch with a firm that recycles ink jet cartridges, cell phones and other similar types of materials and then reimburses organizations for these materials. Mr. Jack explained that this is sound ecological practice as well as a means for some modest additional funds. The School Committee considered ways to take full advantage of this opportunity. Ms. Koning suggested that the schools approach the Base Commander about having recycled materials from other areas of the Base benefit the schools. Ms. Dobrow asked about ways that students might be involved, including groups such as Kids for Change. Mr. Brandmeyer said the schools are moving to implement this recycling program by publicizing it and setting up collection points.

   Mr. Picker confirmed that the School Committee would meet for a workshop session on March 10th to prepare for the Town Meeting presentation/discussion about METCO. He proposed that they also meet for another workshop session on the Town Meeting Budget and Capital Warrant presentations. The Committee agreed to do that as part of their March 18th regular meeting.

   Ms. Hollingsworth distributed a draft of a statement to be included in the Lincoln Review and another statement to be included as part of the Town-wide mailing. She asked members of the Committee to forward comments and suggestions to her.

10. New Business
    No discussion

11. Approval of Minutes
    Jan Nyquist moved that the School Committee accept the minutes from the February 5th meeting. Ms. Dobrow seconded the motion. The Committee unanimously approved the minutes for February 5, 2004.

    Jan Nyquist moved that the School Committee accept the minutes from the February 12th meetings. Mr. Picker seconded the motion. The Committee unanimously approved the minutes for February 12, 2004.

    The School Committee agreed with Mr. Brandmeyer�s suggestion that they send a note of appreciation to Stephanie Brown for having served as Recording Secretary.

12. Adjournment
    Sue Hollingsworth moved that the meeting adjourn to Executive Session to discuss legal matters. Jan Nyquist seconded. The Committee voted unanimously to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session, at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by
Paul Naso, Assistant Superintendent