1. Greetings and Call to Order
   The meeting was called to order by Sue Hollingsworth, Chair, at 7:05 p.m.
   Members present included Ashton Peery, Vice Chair; Jan Nyquist; Julie Dobrow and Dennis Picker.
   Also present were Michael Brandmeyer, Superintendent; Paul Naso, Assistant Superintendent; and Dave Jack, Business Administrator.
   Members absent: Ron Deak, Hanscom Representative, and Sherice Horton, METCO Representative.

2. Chairperson�s and Members� report
   Sue Hollingsworth reported on the visit members of the School Committee made to the HAFB Community Welcome on September 8, 2003.

3. Superintendent�s Report
   Mr. Brandmeyer reported that he met with the Parent Advisory Council along with Teresa Watts regarding the Assistive Technology workshop with Dr. Brooks. The tentative date set is Thursday, October 30, 2003.

   The Superintendent asked Dave Jack for an update on transportation.
   Mr. Jack gave a brief report on the history of number of buses we had three years ago, which was 8, and the reality of what we are working with today: 6.5.

   Mr. Jack gave an overview of the capacity of each bus and the eligible and non- eligible ridership numbers.

   Members of the Committee asked if they could see some ongoing current data of actual ridership over the next several weeks.

   Mr. Peery requested that the letter that goes home next year in the spring clearly states that the district cannot guarantee bus seats for students unless the district is required by state law to transport them.

   Julie Dobrow mentioned that students� safety getting to school is not only a school issue but also a Town issue because it is the Town which builds sidewalks and provides crossing guards.

   Jan Nyquist offered to talk to Town Planning members and the Selectmen�s office on behalf of the Committee.

   Dave thanked Stephanie Brown for her work over the last several months on transportation. Stephanie thanked her husband, Norman Brown, for all his assistance with the computer program database he created.

4. Public Comments
   A person in the audience asked about the safety of students during the drop-off for students. It seemed to her more traffic was coming in at a fast rate. Mr. Brandmeyer stated that Kevin Mooney, Police Chief, is looking into this.

5. Time Scheduled Appointments
   1. Library Board Appointment
      The Committee appoints a Trustee to the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Public Library. The Committee had two candidates to interview, Melinda Webster-Loof, who has served as the appointee for two terms (six years) and Marshall Clemens, a Lincoln parent.

      Melinda came before the Committee and thanked them for the opportunity to serve for the past six years. She then announced that she is withdrawing her request at this time.

      Sue Hollingsworth thanked Melinda for her long tenure in service. Dennis Picker moved to thank Melinda for her dedication and time as the Trustee to the Library Board. Julie Dobrow seconded. Approved 5-0.

      Marshall Clemens came forward to be considered for the position of Trustee. After a brief interview process, Ashton Peery moved to appoint Marshall as the Trustee to the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Library. Dennis Picker seconded.
      Approved 5-0.

   2. Proposal for Grade 6 Overnight Field Trip
      Paul Naso introduced Judith Glassman, Assistant Principal for the Lincoln School, and Cheryl Hill, Grade 6 Team Leader at the Hanscom Middle School, who presented a field trip proposal to Ferry Point Ecology School in Saco, Maine. This trip will replace the Nature�s Classroom trip the 6th graders went on last year. Some discussion ensued about the curriculum offered at Ferry Point and the opportunity for students to have cross-campus follow-up activities after they return.

      Sue Hollingsworth moved to accept the proposal for the 6th graders at both campuses to attend the Ferry Point Ecology School on November 12-14, 2003. Jan Nyquist seconded. Approved 5-0.

6. Curriculum
   1. Extended Year Program Report
      Teresa Watts and Lynn Fagan made a presentation of the Summer Camp experience for students who have an IEP that requires an extended year program. Lynn presented the group and individual goals of the students in attendance with follow-up evaluation comments from the students and their parents. Several parents in attendance voiced their gratitude to the staff who worked with their children over the summer, stating the benefits their children received from the experience. Ms. Fagan replied that the summer staff was the most talented group she has ever worked with and the parent involvement, support and constructive feedback was invaluable.

      Members of the Committee congratulated the team for a successful summer experience for the children.

   2. Curriculum Update
      Paul Naso presented a brief presentation to the Committee outlining his entry plan on how best to direct his efforts in meeting with the faculty and parents around the topics of curriculum, instruction and professional development Mr. Brandmeyer commented that he is very pleased with the impact Mr. Naso has made already, bringing his study, reflections, leadership and great ideas to the system.

7. Policy
   1. First Reading: CORI Policy
      Mr. Brandmeyer and Ms. Dobrow previewed a draft of a proposed policy with the Committee, regarding the required CORI checks and guidelines from the Massachusetts Department of Education. The �volunteer� piece of the wording in the draft was discussed, as was the question of consultants, contractors and substitute teachers also requiring CORI checks. The draft will undergo some edits and put on a future agenda for the Committee to vote.

8. Budget and Financial
   1. FY05 Budget Discussion
      The Committee asked the administration to project expenses for a level services budget which would support the educational program that is currently in place. Dave Jack and Mr. Brandmeyer presented an Expenditure Simulation for the Committee�s review for FY04 and FY05. The Finance Committee has not given the administration the base budget percentage increase for FY05 yet.

   2. FY04 Grant Applications
      Mr. Brandmeyer gave a brief report of the grants the Lincoln Public Schools applies for through the Massachusetts Department of Education.

   3. Warrant Approval
      Ashton Peery moved to accept the warrants totaling $1,685,403.43, consisting of 4 payrolls and several accounts payable.
      Sue Hollingsworth seconded. Approved 5-0.

9. Old Business
   Dennis Picker presented the preliminary proposal for a recreation project to be funded by the Lincoln Community Preservation Act due to the Town by October 1st.

   The proposal is submitted on behalf of the Lincoln Recreation Department with support from the Lincoln School Committee. The proposal is for a ropes course and climbing facility for fee-based recreational programs and for use in the curriculum of the Lincoln Schools.

   Ashton Peery moved that the School Committee accept the proposal to support the Recreation Department. Sue Hollingsworth seconded. Approved 5-0.

   Julie Dobrow asked for an update on the mold problem. Mr. Brandmeyer gave a brief update on the status of the abatement work with the contractors. Julie offered to send an e-mail to the faculty for all their cooperation and fortitude during this waiting period.

10. New Business
    1. School Committee Communication Plan
       Julie Dobrow and Jan Nyquist developed a proposal for a communications plan for the School Committee. Julie presented these goals:
       • To pro-actively inform parents, school community, and the broader Lincoln community about School Committee issues.
       • To develop communications to the parent community that includes information on how various policy decisions affect their children.
       • To develop communications to the broader community, informing them on how various policy decisions, affect taxes.

       Paul Naso stated that the form of communication liked best by parents in his last district was a List Serve that they could access by e-mail.

11. Approval of Minutes
    No minutes available from the September 4th meeting.

12. Information Enclosures

13. Adjournment
    Ashton Peery moved to adjourn the meeting. Dennis Picker seconded.
    Approved 5-0.
    The meeting adjourned at 11:38 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by
Stephanie Brown