School Committee 9-30-2020

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Comment 00:05:30


Announcements from the Chair 00:15:17


Superintendent's Update (Part 1) 00:17:03

A. Return to School: 1. First Two Weeks of Remote Learning; 2. Planning for Next Phases Based on Public Health Metrics (Highest Needs Students October 5, High Needs October 26, Hybrid November 5) -- B.Public Health Measures: Masks, Physical Distancing, Hand Washing, Flu Shots


Mayor's Update 01:06:10


Superintendent's Update (Part 2) 01:12:46

C. Report on Professional Development


Discussion with FHS Gender and Sexuality Alliance 01:16:41

Discussion with the FHS Gender and Sexuality Alliance about? LGBTQ+ History Month Initiatives in October: A. Recommendation from the Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Subcommittee to Display Pride Flags at All Schools During October; B. Recommendation from the Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Subcommittee to Consider Gender Neutral Restrooms at Secondary Schools


Process to Review Name of Woodrow Wilson E.S. 01:51:14

Recommendation from the Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Subcommittee to approve the beginning of an input process on renaming the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, to be led by the Woodrow Wilson Principal and Vice Principal (Policy FF: Naming School Facilities Policy)


Exec. Dir. of Finance & Operations Update 02:32:17

A. FY21 Budget and Transportation -- B. Follow Up Update from the Fuller School Building Committee on the School Committee’s Previous Energy Efficiency Request on Fossil Fuel Free Systems


Remarks from FPS Student Advisory Committee 02:50:45


Subcommittee Reports 02:54:35

A. Finance and Operations (Including Bills & Payroll) -- B. Policy* -- C. Building and Grounds* -- D. Teaching and Learning* -- E. Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity* -- F. Health and Wellness* -- G. Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability* (* - indicates optional report)


Approval of Minutes 02:57:39

1. Open Session Minutes: a) August 26, 2020; b) September 2, 2020 -- 2. Executive Session Minutes (if approved in Executive Session): August 26, 2020