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Cohasset School Committee Meeting
School Committee Minutes
Monday,January 6, 2020
Cohasset Middle-High School
Community Use Room
143 Pond Street
Cohasset, MA
In Attendance: Ellen Maher, Chairman
Jennifer Madden
Ashley Colleary
Paul Kearney
Craig MacLellan
Also in Attendance: Dr. Patrick Sullivan, Superintendent
Dr. Leslie Scollins,Assistant Superintendent
Michael MacMillan, Director of Finance& Operations
Mary Buchanan, Director of Student Services
Brian Scott, Principal CHS
John Mills, Principal CMS
Alex Sullivan, Principal Deer Hill
Lisa Farrell, Principal Joseph Osgood
Aleisa Gittens Carle, Director Metco
Steve Rotundi, CHS Athletic Director
Call to Order and Roll Call-Chairman Maher called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll Call Vote:
Ellen Maher-Present,Jennifer Madden-Present,Ashley Colleary-Present.
FY 21 Budget Workshop
Superintendent Dr. Sullivan welcomed the Committee and the Leadership team to the FY 21 Budget
workshop. The budget is an ongoing work in process and hits on the goals set forth in the FY 21 Budget
priorities. Ron Menard will present the Technology budget separately as he could not be present today.
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Committee member Craig MacLellan arrived at 4:06 pm.
Director of Student Services, Mary Buchanan presented her department overview. Gosnold has been
reduced to one day per week for services as parents are billed through their insurance. Ms. Buchanan
indicated there is ongoing need for additional adjustment counselors. Overall, she is looking to increase
her department by 2.8 FTEs.
Principal Farrell presented her budget overview and is looking for+2.2 FTEs. Kindergarten enrollment is
next week and we may need +1 kindergarten teacher and +1 ESP. Ms. Madden inquired about Tiered
Supports and asked about teams. Principal Farrell advised the supports are provided by the classroom
teacher.
Principal Sullivan presented the Deer Hill budget and is looking for+1.0 FTE.
Committee member Paul Kearney arrived at 5:34 pm.
Principal Mills discussed the MS budget and is looking for+2 FTEs, a Guidance Counselor and an
Adjustment Counselor. He is looking to increase extracurricular opportunities for these students as well.
Principal Scott discussed the HS budget and is looking for+2.5 FTEs, a Guidance Counselor, .5 Social
Studies and a Main Office Administrator.
Motion to adjourn at 6:38 pm by Mr. MacLellan, seconded by Ms. Madden, all in favor, AYE.
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