Members of the Board Human Resources Committee met on Monday, February 14, 2000, at 6:58 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at the Education Center. Present were school board members: Edward Gallagher, Chairperson, Joseph Craig, Rosario Amato, Charlene Koch, Loretta Leeson, Julie Venanzi, and Margaret Williams. Also present were: Superintendent Thomas Doluisio, Assistant Superintendent Michele Kostem, Iris Cintron, Coordinator of Minority Affairs and State and Federal Projects, Thomas Thomasik, Manager of Human Resources, Dr. Bonnie Coyle, Director of Community Health, St. Luke’s Hospital and representatives from the press.

The meeting of the Board Human Resources Committee was called to order by Mr. Gallagher at 6:58 p.m.

Open Forum - No items were discussed.

Health Survey for Students - Dr. Bonnie Coyle, Director of Community Health at St. Luke’s Hospital, presented a brief overview of activities of the Bethlehem Partnership including the mobile health vans at Liberty High School and Freedom High School, the vision initiative which has provided lenses and frames to over 100 students, and the dental initiative which provided preventive and restorative care to over 200 children. Dr. Coyle also reviewed a health survey that, if approved, would be distributed to high school students. A similar survey was completed during the 1995-96 school year. Information received on the survey is needed when applying for grants. It was suggested by Mrs. Venanzi that this type of survey be conducted on a regular basis, possibly every two years. The Board committee approved distribution of the survey to high school students. A report of the findings will be distributed to the board when the survey is completed.

Other - No items were discussed.

The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

Minutes prepared by Barbara A. Clymer, Confidential Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent