School Committee 1-20-21

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Comment 00:06:17


Announcements from the Chair 00:34:54


Superintendent's Update 00:39:00

A. Return to School Updates: 1. Facilities Logistics & Outdoor Learning; 2. COVID-19 Testing for Staff and Students; 3. Technology Department Staffing Levels and Help Desk Customer Service Status; 4. State Academic Testing; 5. Extracurricular Activities During Remote Learning — B. Presentation on the Proposed 2021-2022 School Year Calendar (?vote scheduled 2/3/21)


Student Advisory Committee Presentation 01:34:50

Survey on Sleeping and Homework Since Remote Learning


Executive Director of Finance & Operations Update 01:57:11

A. FY21 Operating Budget — B. Short Term Lease with The Plymouth Church at 87 Edgell Road, Framingham to Accommodate Child Care Needs of Explorers Families and Educators — C. FY22 Capital Budget Planning for the Presentation to the City Council Finance Subcommittee on 1/26. Projects previously requested by the School Committee and FPS are:? 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; HVAC at McCarthy Elementary; and Turf Fields at the New Fuller Middle School as a Joint Project with the City Parks and Recreation Department — D. FY22 Operating Budget Planning — E. New Long-Term Bus Contract Beginning in July — F. Vote to Enter the MA School Building Authority’s Process for a New Elementary School South of Route 9


Mayor's Update 02:37:14


Subcommittee Reports 02:56:30

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 an optional report)


Approval of Minutes & Scholarships 02:58:06

A. Minutes: 1. Open Session Minutes of December 2, 2020; 2. Executive Session Minutes of December 16, 2020 (if approved in Executive Session) — B. Scholarships: Mary R. Ciccolo Memorial Scholarship