EXECUTIVE SESSION of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Library, Amherst Regional High School

In Attendance:

Kip Fonsh, Chair Maria Geryk, Superintendent Michael DeChiara Debbie Westmoreland, Recorder

Trevor Baptiste

Debbie Gould

Rick Hood

Katherine Appy

Kathleen Traphagen

Amilcar Shabazz

Lawrence O'Brien (arrived @ 7:37)

By roll call vote, the committee entered Executive Session at 10:44 p.m. Ms. Geryk reported on what has been put in place

to support the ARHS teacher who was the victim of harassing graffiti in order to ensure her safety upon returning to school

today. Mr. Shabazz expressed appreciation for Ms. Geryks responsiveness to the situation, noting that the security person put in place has really come through for the teacher. Ms. Geryk noted that she will meet with the teacher and the security

agency at the end of each week to assess the situation, with the expectation that the service will be in place for at least two

full weeks. By unanimous roll call vote, the committee adjourned from Executive Session at 10:55 p.m. with no intention of

returning to open session.

Respectfully Submitted,

Debbie Westmoreland

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Executive Session of Tuesday, October 14, 2014 High School Library Trevor Baptiste, Chair Maria Geryk, Superintendent Kathleen Traphagen Amilcar Shabazz Katherine Appy Kathryn Mazur Steve Sullivan Sarah Dolven Dan Robb Lawrence OBrien Absent: Rick Hood Mr. Baptiste convened the Executive Session of the Regional School District. Ms. Geryk updated the Committee on the status of possible litigation with a Regional employee, indicating that the district is expecting to hear from the legal counsel for the employee by October 15, 2014. Ms. Appy made a motion to approve release of Executive Session minutes as amended dated February 6, 2011; February 14, 2011; August 30, 2011; October 11, 2011; December 20, 2011; January 17, 2012; March 14, 2012; April 24, 2012; June 12, 2012; May 14, 2013; September 24, 2013; and August 26, 2014. Mr. OBrien seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Shabazz requested that Ms. Mazur be more expeditious about processing and releasing for approval Executive Session minutes. By unanimous roll call vote, the Committee adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kathryn Mazur

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

Executive Session of Tuesday, February 3, 2015 High School Library

Trevor Baptiste, Chair Maria Geryk, Superintendent

Kathleen Traphagen Michael Morris, Asst. Supt

Katherine Appy Kathryn Mazur, HR Director

Steve Sullivan David Monastersky, Esq.

Sarah Dolven

Dan Robb

Lawrence OBrien Rick Hood

Absent: Amilcar Shabazz

Mr. Baptiste convened the Executive Session of the Regional School District at 8:17 pm

in order to address pending litigation and introduced Attorney Monastersky, who was

hired by our insurance liability carrier, Trident, to provide legal representation to the

district with an employee-filed MCAD complaint. Mr. Baptiste said that the purpose of

the Executive Session is to discuss strategy for the pending case. He expressed that it is

paramount to him that any outcome be the best it can be for the community and the

district, keeping in mind that we need to have a diverse staff to improve the climate. Mr.

Monastersky stated that he is unsure how much support the insurance carrier is willing to

provide.

Attorney Monastersky provided an overview of the case to date and concluded his

remarks by stating that the complainants attorney requested that the district not file a response to the MCAD complaint. One by one, members had the opportunity to express

their opinions on their perceptions of the merits of the case, understanding that mediation

is scheduled for early March and the district may be asked to settle the case with financial

compensation.

After all comments were made by the membership, Chair Baptiste said that a good result

of the mediation process will be a satisfactory end result for all parties.

By unanimous roll call vote, the Committee adjourned at 9:22 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathryn Mazur