Rochester School Board
Special Services Committee
School Board Conference Room
November 16, 2006
6:30 PM

 

Members Present:

Members Absent:

Others Present:

Mrs. Peggy Parker, Chair

Mr. Robert Watson

Mrs. Nancy Warren

 

Ms. Diane Moody

Mr. Frank Callaghan

 

Mr. Michael Hopkins

Mr. Kent Hemingway

Mr. John Connelly

Mr. Charles DeVito

Mrs. Pamela Hubbard

Mrs. Anne Grassie

Press

 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm immediately following the Policy Committee meeting. Mrs. Warren appointed herself to the committee to replace John Rossi, who recently resigned from the board.  At 7:36 pm a quorum was present.

 

1. Discussion – Transportation Bid Contract – Mr. Hemingway reviewed the transportation contract currently with Laidlaw and discussed priorities for the board to consider. The contract expires at the end of the year and the Board will be soliciting bids for a new contract.

 

2. Planning Board Sign Off – Mr. Hemingway reported on a meeting he had with City Planner Michael Behrendt. Mr. Hemingway meets with the full Planning Board Monday, November 20, 2006. Board members asked him to communicate 4 priorities for consideration by the Planning Board:

·         Sidewalks – the establishment of more sidewalks for safety and school walking zone access

·         Depth of development – That consideration be given to the depth from major roads of new developments. Large developments requiring interior bus service will significantly impact routes and service.

·         Attendance Zone impacts – Mr. Hemingway will provide the Planning Board with maps detailing school attendance zones. Developers need clear information regarding elementary attendance zones.

·         Safety – Concerns for bus stops, road shoulder clearances and other safety issues should be considered in any new project.

 

3. Ski Team Budget Request – Mrs. Warren presented an email from SHS ski coach Ron Leighton (attached) regarding a proposed budget for the ski team. She expressed concerns about the amount of support the ski team receives from the school department budget. She asked the Special Services Committee to approve the proposed budget and move consideration to the Finance Committee.

 

Board members requested that the Athletic Director meet with the coach and bring any recommendations to the Finance Committee.

 

At 8:00, Mr. Watson moved, second by Mrs. Warren to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Mrs. Peggy Parker, Chair