School Committee

LOWELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: June 28, 2017 Time: 6:30PM Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 1. SALUTE TO FLAG 2. ROLL CALL On a roll call at 6:31 p.m.; members present were, namely,: Mr. Descoteaux, Ms. Doherty, Mr. Gendron Mr. Gignac, Mr. Hoey, Mayor Kennedy and Ms. Martin. 3. NEW BUSINESS 3. I Vote To Approve A Location For A Renovated and/or Newly Constructed Lowell High School. The following people registered to speak on agenda item 3.1: Eric Nelson Onotse Omoyeni School Committee members Ms. Doherty, Mr. Gendron, Mr. Hoey, Ms. Martin and Mayor Kennedy all spoke briefly and indicated their reasons why Lowell High School should remain downtown as well as stating that they believe it is in the best interest of the students. Mr. Gignac said that he doesn’t believe this meeting falls under the authority of the School Committee and feels that the selection of the site falls under the City Council. Mr. Descoteaux stated that he feels that Cawley is the best option and best meets the needs of the students. Mr. Hoey made a motion that the School Committee go on record in support of moving the high school from the downtown to the Cawley site; seconded by Mr. Descoteaux. 1 yea, 5 nays, 1 abstain FAILS Mr. Gendron made a motion that the City Council reconsiders the referendum on the ballot for this question; seconded by Ms. Doherty 7 yeas APPROVED Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 2 of 2) 4. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Gendron made a motion to adjourn at 7:04 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Doherty 7 yeas Approved Respectfully submitted, Dr. Salah E. Khelfaoui, Superintendent and Secretary to the Lowell School Committee SEK/mes Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us