Call to order the April 8th Woodia Tech School Committee meeting. Uh, I need a roll call of committee members. >> Mr. Early >> here, >> Miss Sullivan >> here, >> Mr. Rossy here, Miss Carpenter here, Miss >> here, Miss F here, Miss Kina here, Mr.
here. >> Miss LOL >> here. >> Mr. B. >> Yes. >> M >> here. >> Mana >> here. >> Mr. Kowski >> here. >> All right. And everyone join me for a pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America and to the republic for it stands. One nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. All right. >> Okay. I have a statement to read. Um, basically those attending tonight's
meeting should be aware that the meeting is being audio and video recorded by Whittier Tech. Any audience members who wish to record any part of the meeting must inform the chairperson who will announce the recording. This is to comply with the mass quiet statute.
Um, next on the agenda, delegation visitors public comment. Um, written public comments can also be submitted through the chair, the superintendent's office, and will be read by the chair at the meeting. Written comments must be submitted by noon time on the day of the school committee meeting. Do we have any
written comments? >> We have not received any written comments. >> Okay. Do I have anybody here that would like to speak? >> Step up. Could you just tell us your name and where you're from? >> Hi, everyone. My name is Aaron Baraby. I'm from Habil and I graduated with the
Whittier Tech graduating class of 2025. Um, I first when I first attended Whittier, I didn't know the early college program existed, but during my 10th grade English class, my teacher introduced us to a course
option for our junior year elective for English. And my name is Aaron, as I said already. Um, I graduated from Werettech class 2025 from the engineering technology pathway and I'm now a the University of Massachusetts l studying
industrial engineering with a minor in robotics and automation. I also serve as a policy advocate for the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College where we provide our student voices and I work with students across the Commonwealth to increase early college awareness and
increase early college programs on the state level. Early college allowed me to earn transferable college credits during high school that saved me both time and money. And when I heard about this program my sophomore year, I knew I couldn't pass up the opportunity. As an
engineer by trade, getting a head start on my college degree was a no-brainer. And and it was I believe early college is a unique bridge between career and academics. and it allowed me to further specialize my degree pathway with a
minor in robotics and hopefully I'll be able to make time for a co-op at UMass. I saved $6,700 worth of tuition and nearly a semester of time. And so I hope you guys can see how that is incredibly valuable to students especially because
the program is very scalable. I completed two English classes and two social science classes and I along with thousands other early college alums across the Commonwealth are living proof that early college
works. Early college provides this equitable and affordable education for people of all backgrounds of life and prepares them for life after high school. This is why I believe Whittier Tech should invest more resources in the early college program. Here's what I
envision the increased investment that I suggest should look like. First, Whidier should open a pathway for students to take early college language electives subjects such as French, Portuguese, German, American Sign Language, to name
a few. Bilingual job applicants are 35% more likely to be employed. And as a career technical school, that's incredibly valuable. And it opens the doors for, like I said, secured employment and also language skills that
are applicable in all walks of life, especially if you want to do a study abroad program if you go to college. Second, wider should open a pathway for students to take early college math classes such as pre-calculus, economics, and calculus. Math literacy is crucial
to job um to crucial to the job market as it builds critical problem solving skills that are actively sought out by employers. My peers at UMass LOL I've seen have lagged behind in math literacy and often delayed their graduation
because of this. To avoid these setbacks, Whittier students de deserve this support and so opening these pathways would be a great idea. Third, Whittier should open a pathway for an early college senior elective which would allow students to take an
additional course so two semesters that would align with their career aspirations. If this option had existed during my senior year, I would have used it to either require fill my arts and humanities requirements or get a head start on my engineering classes. Wear
Tech has always been a place where students gain a real world experience to discover their potential in the workforce. Expanding early college is the next step in this mission. With thorough investment, we can ensure
that students gain that students graduate confident and prepared and ready to succeed in college. Thank you for allowing me to speak to you and comment. Uh thank you for your commitment to your 10 students. >> All right,
>> Mr. Chair, if I could just uh react to his comments. Dick >> is saying there's a lot of darkness coming up and we're all you know, we're we're worried about a lot of problems and and we have a lot of challenges, but you know, if there's one thing we've done right recently, a lot not a lot of
trust in government. We're not doing a lot of good things, but one of the best things we've done is definitely the early college programs. And I I know the state is going to be supporting it and I hope increasing their funding. And um great to hear from you and just a
testament I think to what the program does. Thank you, M. >> Very good. >> Then any other public comment? >> I am not seeing any. We will move on. Um need a motion for the approval of minutes for the March 11th, 2026 Woody
Tech School Committee meeting. Do I have a second? >> Second. >> Second. >> Any comments, questions? >> No. Mr. Early, >> yes. >> Miss Sullivan, >> yes. >> Mr. Rosy, >> yes. >> Miss Coffley,
>> present. >> Miss Fern, >> yes. >> Miss Kina, >> present. >> Mr. Paglia, >> yes. >> Miss LOL, >> yes. >> Mr. Bow, >> yes. >> Miss TR, >> yes. >> Miss Okconor, >> yes.
>> Mr. Sloski, and the chair. >> Yes. They have passed. I also need a motion for the March 11th minutes of the budget workshop. Do I have a motion? >> So moved. >> Second.
>> Any comments, questions? >> Mr. Early, >> yes. >> Miss Sullivan, >> yes. >> Mr. Rossy, >> yes. >> Miss Carpenter, >> yes. Miss B, >> present. >> Miss Ben, >> present. Miss Kina, >> present. Mr. Paglia, Miss L. Yes.
>> Mr. Bo, yes. M. Yes. >> Miss Okana, >> yes. >> Mr. Slovki, yes. And the chair. >> Yes. >> All right. And we keep going. I need a motion for the March 11th, 2026 minutes of the executive session. I have a
motion. >> Second. >> Second. >> Any comments or questions, concerns? None. >> Mr. Early, >> yes. >> Miss Sullivan, >> yes. >> Mr. Rossy, >> Miss Carpenter, >> Miss Basilia, >> present. >> Miss Fen,
>> present. >> Miss Kina, >> present. >> Mr. Paglia, Miss Lel, yes. >> Mr. Bow, yes. Miss Tru, >> yes. >> Miss Okana, >> yes. >> Mr. Slovki, >> yes. And the chair. >> Yes. >> Okay. And one more. The March 25th, 2026
minutes of the executive session. I need a motion for that as well. >> Sorry, my bad. Let's back up. I skipped one point. Getting ahead of myself. So, March 25th, 2026, minutes of the special school committee meeting. I need a vote
on the 25th. >> Second. >> Any comments or questions? I see none. >> Mr. Early, >> yes. >> Miss Sullivan, yes. Mr. Rossy, >> yes. >> Miss Cop, >> Miss Basel, >> present. >> Miss Van,
>> present. >> Miss Kina, >> present. >> Mr. Pagley, >> yes. >> Miss LOL, >> yes. >> Mr. Bo, >> yes. >> Miss TR, >> yes. >> Miss Okana, >> yes. >> Mr. Sloski, in the chair? >> Yes. >> All right. The one I tried to skip. Uh, March 25th, 2026, minutes of the
executive session. I need a motion to approve those. Second. >> Any comments, questions? Seeing none. >> Mr. Early, >> yes. >> Miss Sullivan, >> yes. >> Mr. Rossy, >> yes. >> Miss Coffer, >> abstain. >> Miss Basile,
>> present. >> Miss Ven, >> present. >> Miss Kina, >> present. >> Mr. Padley, >> yes. >> Miss LOL, >> yes. >> Mr. Bo, >> yes. >> Miss TR, >> yes. >> Miss Okana, >> yes. >> Mr. Slovki, >> yes. >> And the chair, >> yes. All right, moving on. Payment of bills,
financial report, treasury report. Kevin Mahoney. I need a motion. >> Motion to approve. Do >> I have a second? >> Mr. >> Any questions, comments on the treasur?
>> Mr. Early? >> Yes. >> Miss Sullivan? >> Yes. >> Mr. Rossi? >> Yes. >> Miss Carpenter? >> Yes. Miss Baselia, >> yes. >> Miss Fen, >> yes. >> Miss Kina, >> yes. >> Mr. Padley, >> Miss LOL, >> yes. >> Mr. Bow, >> yes. >> Miss Drew, >> yes. >> Miss Okconor, >> yes.
>> Mr. Slovski, >> yes. >> And the chair, >> yes. >> All right, moving on. Communication student representative report. Mr. Chico is not here tonight, so we have nothing from him, unfortunately. So, we will move on to the principal assistant
superintendent, Mr. Leanas. Good evening, Mr. Chair, Superintendent Lynch, rest of the school committee members, and our new members. Uh, I have in front of you today, if uh you want to pull out of your packets, the school calendar for 2627. I can't believe it
how fast it's gone. Believe it. It's unreal. So, uh, just a few highlights I normally do. uh new teachers report, you could see August 25th, 26 and then all the staff will report August 31st. Uh we get
ahead of things uh before Labor Day. You could see then all students report that September 2nd. Um and then flip down to open house because I know that's a nice time for everybody to see the school. Uh that's in November. That's uh the first Sunday in November. That's November 1st.
uh and then fly down you can just see uh basic stuff for vacations, spring vacations and then our senior prom uh is June 1st and then June 3rd is is graduation early release. So just a few highlights for next year. We haven't
finished this year but it is flying. So that's all I got in front of you. Just looking for a vote. >> Okay. Do we have a motion to approve the 2627 school calendar? >> Moved by Mr. Pagley. Do I have a second? >> Second.
>> Second by Miss L. >> Do I have any comments, questions? Mr. Early, >> superintendent, have you looked at this prior? >> Yes. >> Thank you. >> Anybody else? Seeing none, call the RO. >> Mr. Early? >> Yes.
>> Miss Sullivan? >> Yes. >> Mr. Rossi? >> Yes. >> Miss Carpenter? >> Yes. >> Miss Basilier? >> Yes. Miss Yes, >> Miss Kina. Yes, >> Mr. Pagley. >> Yes, >> Miss L. >> Yes, >> Mr. Bo. >> Yes, >> Miss Tru. >> Yes, >> Miss Okana. >> Yes, >> Mr. Slowski. >> Yes. >> And the chair?
>> Yes. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> All right. Business manager Carazos. No business manager report posted. So, moving on to Madam Superintendent reports and recommendations. >> Good evening, Mr. Chairman, members of
the committee. Um, on Thursday, March 13th, I attended the MASS, Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent Executive Committee meeting in Malber. I was again voted in by the Northshore Superintendent Round Table and the Marramac Valley roundt to be the representative of those two roundts to
the executive board for the next three years. So, I've enjoyed my finishing up my third year and I'm looking forward to another three. On Thursday, March 19th, I attended the St. Patrick's Day lunchon in Salsbury at the senior center. I want to thank our amazing culinary department
in the senior center of Salsbury. Um, this has become an annual event um, and an annual tradition that everybody looks forward to. Um, I got to say, as an Irish girl, I'm not crazy about corn beef and cabbage, but everybody else seems to love it. Um, and so it's just
really great to see the kids interacting um, with the with the community and it's it's really just become a really great event. On Friday, March 20th, I hosted uh the area superintendents for lunchon here at Whittier. This is a great opportunity for the superintendents in the district um to meet and discuss
things that are going on in our districts like budget and you know, staffing and all of those things. So, we really have a good sense about what's going on in each of our schools. On March 20th through the 22nd, Whittier Tech had their school play, The Adams Family. I have to say this was the best
play I have seen at Whittier Tech in 20 years. every year. >> No, this year I might say it again next year, but I'm telling you it was an amazing play and the kids were so talented. This, you know, the administrators over there are nodding their heads. Yeah, it was so it was
amazing and the kids just beamed and they were so proud of themselves and you know, you remember why you do this work when you see the kids um performing the way they did. So um it was amazing. I I recommend next year to come. Um it just really was a great event. On Saturday, March 21st, we had the Naval Shipyard
here uh from middle school students. I was able to come at the very end of the event. I did a lot of driving that day, but I rushed in for the last 15 20 minutes. Um I want to say that the Naval Shipyard and the Whittier team said that it went very well. I want to thank Paul Mosovich and um the for organizing this
event and the many vocational technical teachers volunteers. They volunteered their day on a Saturday to do this. I also want to thank the administrative team. they were all here um helping out with this event. Um and it was it just shows the commitment of our staff to um
to our community and to make sure that this was a successful event. Um and I think we're really looking forward to doing it again um next year. On Friday, March 20th, I had a call with Senator Tar. I was able to touch base with him about the regional agreement committee and what's going on with the building
project. and um you know hopefully we will continue to work together and make sure that a legislative delegation knows what's going on um here at the school. On Wednesday, March 25th, I was a guest on WHAV radio. I have a monthly spot on this radio channel. Um and again, this
is just a great way to share what's going on um here at Whittier Tech. On Friday, March 27th, I attended the Northshore Superintendent Roundt meeting in Danverse. Um we were happy to have the commissioner at this meeting and it gave us an opportunity to really understand his vision. He's relatively
new. He started, I think, in the fall, maybe early summer. Um, and to really understand what his direction, where he wants to take education here in the state. Um, so we had a really nice conversation with him. On Monday, March 30th, I attended Day on the Hill. Um,
along with Joanna TR, um, we were able to hear from state leaders about the fiscal crisis um, and fiscal issues in our state while also hearing about MASC's legislative priorities. And I think it was a really great event. Um and then after the after the the talking
and the speeches um we go into the great hall and our culinary students from all over the state, all the vocational students um put on a fabulous lunch and um Joanna can tell you I had like 10 tra I had to try everything um to make sure that you know I wanted to know that we
were the best and of course we were but I I wanted to make sure you know I wasn't >> missing anything. Um on Wednesday, April 1st, I attended the regional agreement amendment committee. Um and that meeting was at Northern Essex. The chair Angus Jennings has been very methodical at
going through the entire agreement and not focusing on just one section. We have another meeting scheduled for April 15th. On Friday, April 3rd, we had a meeting with the chairpersons of the school committee, the rack, and the school building committee. We want to make sure that all the committee chairs
are aware of what's going on and there's there's good communication in all of those um committees. On Monday, April 4th, I attend the um online MSBA meeting. This is a monthly meeting where we meet with MSBA um Northern Essex and Whittier Tech. Um we touch base on our
progress. It also gives us an opportunity to ask questions of MSBA. Um and we I did ask them when we will know that we're officially being brought into the feasibility study. um and we will be brought up at their June 24th meeting with MSBA. So, we'll have to wait until
June 24th to know if we are definitely moving into feasibility, but um the outlook outlook is good. And that is all I have for you tonight. Um as far as events, um I also have the draft for the new administrative
assistant to the superintendent's office confidential. Um I have that job description for you to approve. And are there any questions? >> Was this drug was this job in the new budget? >> Yes. >> And I voted against it, correct?
>> Yes. >> Lisa, do you do all that stuff? >> You do, don't you? I was reading that. I'm like, no wonder we need an assistant. Oh my gosh. Okay, that's just that's my comment. Okay, >> do I have a motion to approve the draft
copy of the job description for the administrative assistant's office? >> Motion to approve. >> Have a second. >> Any more questions, comments, concerns? >> None. >> Mr. Early, >> no. Miss Sullivan, >> yes.
>> Mr. Rossi, >> yes. >> Miss Carpenter, >> yes. >> Miss Basilia, >> yes. >> Miss Ben, >> yes. >> Miss Kina, >> yes. >> Mr. Padley, >> yes. >> Miss LOL, >> yes. >> Mr. Bow, >> yes. >> Miss TR, >> yes. >> Miss Okconor, >> yes. >> Mr. Sowski,
>> yes. >> And the chair? >> Yes. >> Um, I also have for you an overnight field trip to the Skills USA state leadership conference on April 30th to May 2. This is our annual trip. Um we we
don't know how many students at this point will be going, but it's usually quite a bit. Um and we will have chaperones for that for that field trip and that overnight. >> I need a motion for that field trip. >> So moved.
>> Second. >> Any questions, concerns? >> Yes, sir. >> Do we have the correct paper? We will have the prep paperwork before they go. >> Thank you. >> Any other questions? >> Call the room.
>> Mr. Early, >> yes. >> Miss Sullivan, >> yes. >> Mr. Rossy, >> yes. >> Miss Coffer, >> yes. >> Miss Basley, yes. >> Miss Fen, yes. >> Miss Kina, >> yes. >> Mr. Pagley, yes. Miss LOL, >> yes. >> Mr. Bo, >> yes. >> Miss TR, >> yes. >> Miss Okana, >> yes. >> Mr. Slovasi, and the chair.
>> Yes. >> That is all I have for you today. >> Thank you, Madam Superintendent. Moving on, old business. School committee had the self-evaluation. You did not see it in your packets for this meeting as only four of us have completed that. Now,
mind you, we have three new members and it's going to be tough for them to evaluate with this being their first meeting. Um, I'd like to move it to the next meeting. So, if you haven't done yet, if you can find the time to try to get it done, that would be super appreciated. >> I'm one that haven't done it and I will
do it. >> And Mr. Chair, where did I where would I find that? >> On the Google classroom. >> All right. >> One of these days I'll learn how to get into there. >> I think you sent it by email
that says school committee evaluation separate from everything else. >> Oh, I did. >> Yeah. Okay. All right. >> Just need to get into the damn uh >> Oh, I see. But you can get a paper. >> Yes. >> Yeah. It was sent March 10th to the class, so it's probably where it is.
>> All right. There's no new business posted. Um, it is not reasonably anticipated by the chair 40 hours in advance of the meeting. I don't believe we have anything for that. Correct me if I'm wrong.
>> Okay. So, reports of the special committees, the executive committee, we have had nothing >> with the executive committee. I don't believe we need anything coming up. Um the instructional personnel Joanna TR >> yeah we haven't met um I don't we I know
we have we did our graduation requirements and >> yeah let me check and if we need one in June I'll um >> Okay. Yeah. >> So next meeting we can set it up. Okay. Great. >> Thank you. >> Operations. I see nothing there. Do we need operations?
>> Brent used to be in charge was in chair so he's gone. I don't believe we need anything for that. >> No. >> All right. Salary negotiations, Mr. Early. >> Nothing at this time. >> Nothing at this time. And policy. We have nothing at this time. So, moving
on. Um, I'd like to make a motion have a motion made to vote and enter into executive session pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 30A section 21A for the following purposes. and we will return to open session for a vote. Purpose being to conduct contract
negotiations with non-UN personnel, namely the school business manager, because an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the committee. So, do I have a motion to go into executive session? >> Motion to move. >> So, I have a second. >> Second. >> Second.
>> Any questions, comments? on executive session. I see none. Call the roll. >> Mr. Early, >> yes. >> Miss Sullivan, >> yes. >> Mr. Rossi, yes. Miss C. >> Yes. >> Miss Basia, yes. >> Miss Ven, yes. >> Miss Kina, >> yes. >> Mr. Padley, Miss Mr. Sp.
>> Miss Truth, >> yes. >> Miss, >> Mr. Sask in the chair. >> Yes. >> All right, we're going to executive session. Let's take a break for about 10 minutes. Okay. >> Stretch our legs. Okay, looks like everything's up and
going. We are back. >> So, >> all right. >> I'm going to need a vote open session of the school business managers contract. Do I have a motion? >> So moved. >> So move. Do I have a second? >> Second.
>> What are we voting for now? We are voting in open session for the school business manager contract. >> Thank you. >> Any questions, concerns, comments? >> Okay, this is a yes, no, right? We don't have to say the name because we're just voting the contract, >> right?
>> Anything else? >> Mr. Early, >> yes. >> Miss Sullivan, >> yes. >> Mr. Rossy, >> yes. >> Miss Coffer, yes. Miss Baselia, yes. Miss Ben, yes. >> Miss Kina, >> yes. >> Mr. Paglia, yes. Miss LOL, >> yes. >> Mr. Yes. >> M. True. >> Yes. >> Miss Okconor.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Sloski. >> Yes. >> And the chair. >> Yes. Approved. >> Okay. Before we all jump to the next, the advisory board dinner is next week. >> Lisa is going to be sending something on tomorrow. If we can, please remember to
let Lisa know whether we plan on attending or not. It's kind of vital. >> I say her life depends on not really, but we'll say that. So, but yeah, all seriousness go next week. She'll send out something if we get back to her. 2:15
>> at 6 o' >> Who's the speaker? >> Ron, can you just um tell our new members what it's about because they might not know about the advisory boards? >> Yeah. >> Can you just let them know what that is? >> So, we have a an annual advisory board dinner where we basically thank um
members of our advisory board. Each one of our 21 trade areas has an advisory board um where they tell us about, you know, basically how to make sure that we're preparing kids for that trade area. We want to make sure the kids have the knowledge of the equipment, knowledge of the working conditions. Um
and so this is really just a nice thank you dinner for them. Um and it's really wonderful. The kids are there, our culinary department, it's a great way for us to show off a little bit. Um Patty, I'm just looking at you because it remember the story >> of the advisory board where there were
FL Anyway. Yes. Um there are some stories, but it's really just a wonderful event. Um where we get to showcase our students and our staff in in the culinary department. So really, I hope that you can attend. >> And they also let us go up and eat first, which always cracks me up.
>> They let the we get to sit right in the front. So, we had a front row seat to all the action and then they let us go up first to go get our meal. It's like and and it's a beautiful buffet. It's really something. And are they going to have the um chair raffle? >> I think so. >> Really?
>> I feel like it's my year. I need a second chair. >> Excuse me. >> We still have a meeting. >> Are we still having >> Sorry. >> Almost. Any other comments, questions about the advisory board center?
All right. Do I have a motion to adjurnn? >> Motion to adjurnn. >> Second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> We are ajourned.