School Committee 12-16-2020

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Comment 00:05:47


Superintendent's Update 00:18:41

A. Return to School Updates: 1. Commitment Form Responses & Next Steps -- B. COVID-19 Public Health Update with Dr. Wong, Director of Public Health: 1. Return to School Metrics; 2. Testing for Staff and Students


Mayor Spicer's Budget Cut of $800,000 to FPS 01:34:28

Due to Sewer/Water Enterprise Fund Challenges


Executive Director of Finance & Operations Update 02:49:05

A. FY21 Operating Budget -- B. Bus and Parking Fees for January-June 2021


Annual Evaluation of Committee's Exec. Assistant 03:06:46


Mayor's Update 03:13:09


Remarks from the Student Advisory Committee 03:24:09


Exec. Dir. of Finance & Operations Update (Part 2) 03:25:25

Food Distribution Sites


Subcommittee Reports 03:26:17

A. Finance and Operations (Including Bills & Payroll) -- B. Policy: 1. First Readings: a) Section D from MA Association of School Committee Review: (1) DA: Fiscal Management Goals; (2) DBG: Budget Adoption Procedures; (3) DBJ: Budget Transfer Policy; (4) DD: Funding Proposals and Applications; (5) DIE: Audits; (6) DJ: Purchasing; (7) DIA: Purchasing Authority; (8) DJB: Purchasing Procedures; (9) DJC: Petty Cash Accounts; (10) DJE: Bidding Requirements; (11) DK: Payment Procedures; (12) DKC: Expense Reimbursements; (13) DM: Leaving Money and Personal Valuables in School Buildings -- 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 and Gifts 03:32:58

A. Minutes: 1. Open Session Minutes of November 4, 2020; 2. Executive Session Minutes (SEE AGENDA FOR FULL LIST OF EXECUTIVE SESSSION MINUTES) -- B. Gifts: $200 donation to support Cameron Middle School from Lori Ann Saslav