School Committee 8-26-2020

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Comment 00:06:05


Announcements from the Chair 00:12:25


Update on the Status of the Back-to-School Plan 00:18:20

A. New DESE and MIAA Guidance on Athletics, Band, Drama, and Extracurriculars: 1. Athletic Handbook for the 2020-21 School Year -- B. New DESE and DPH Guidance on Public Health Metrics and Safety Measures -- C. Timing for Family Engagement: 1. Surveys; 2. Chromebook and School Supply Pick Ups


FPS Strategic Plan Updates from Dr. Lori Likis 01:34:46

Identification of? Priorities to Support Upcoming Goal Setting for the School Committee & Superintendent for 2020-2021


Superintendent's Update 03:28:49

A. FY21 Updates: 1. ClearGov/Socrata Fiscal Transparency Tools -- B. CSX License for a Property Near 185 Fountain Street Rented for School Bus Parking -- C. Fuller School Building Committee Update on the School Committee’s Energy Efficient Request


Mayor's Update 03:39:31


Subcommittee Reports 03:40:16

A. Finance and Operations (Including Bills & Payroll) -- B. Policy: 1. Second Readings on Section A from 8/4 PSC Subcommittee: a) AA: School District Legal Status; b) AB: The People and Their School District; c) AC: Nondiscrimination; d) ACA: Nondiscrimintation on the Basis of Sex; e) ACE: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap; f) ADDA: Background Checks -- C. Building and Grounds* -- D. Teaching and Learning* -- E. Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity* -- F. Health and Wellness* -- G. Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability* (* indicates an optional report)


Approval of Minutes 03:43:28

Open Session Minutes: July 29, 2020