School Committee 10-7-2020

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Comment 00:05:20


Announcements from the Chair 00:08:49


Superintendent's Update (Part 1) 00:11:14

Return to School & COVID-19 Updates


Mayor's Update 00:21:26


Remarks from FPS Student Activity Committee 00:27:09


Superintendent's Update (Part 2) 00:30:10

Return to School: 1. Media & Communication and Technology Departments Updates: Tools for Improving Two-Way Engagement with Families; 2. Memorandum of Agreement with the Framingham Administrators Association (Unit B)


Long-Term Capital Plan 02:01:26

Long-Term Capital Plan, Upcoming School Roof Project Needs, Backlog of Building Maintenance, and Future FY Implications


FY22 Capital Budget Presentation 02:27:33

FY22 Capital Budget Presentation and Vote to Submit FPS Request to Mayor -- A. Projects Recommended by the Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee: Feasibility Study for an Elementary School South of Route 9; Exterior Envelope Repairs; Paving and Stormwater at Brophy Elementary and Walsh Middle Schools; Farley Building Roof Repairs; ADA Repairs; Asbestos Abatement at Brophy Elementary, Security Upgrades; and HVAC at McCarthy Elementary -- B. Joint Project with the City Parks and Recreation Department, recommended by the Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee: Turf Fields at the New Fuller Middle School


Executive Director of Finance & Operations Update 02:49:24


Reappointment/Contract Extensions 03:04:08

For Director of Finance and Operations Lincoln Lynch, the Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Amy Bright, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Anne Ludes, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Inna London, and Assistant Superintendent for Equity, Diversity and Community Development Joseph Corazzini


Appointment of Representative 03:06:15

Appointment of a Voting Member and Alternate to Represent School Committee at the MA Association of School Committee’s Virtual Annual Meeting, and Vote to direct them on how to vote on Resolutions


Subcommittee Reports 03:11:04

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: 1. Community Preservation Act (* - indicates optional report)


Approval of Minutes & Gifts 03:26:23

A. Minutes: 1. Open Session Minutes: a) September 2, 2020; 2. Executive Session Minutes (if approved in Executive Session): a) August 26 and August 28, 2020 -- B. Gifts: 1. $10,000 donation from Jordan Druker & Druker Basketball Camps to Remodel the FHS Gym Floor