School Committee 3-3-21

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Introduction of New District 2 Committee Member 00:05:15

Richard Finlay


Public Comment 00:06:28


Announcements from the Chair 00:08:15


Superintendent's Update 00:08:50

A. Return to School Updates — B. Extended Summer Learning and Services for Students — C. Transportation Update


FY22 Budget Discussions 00:48:21

A. FY22 Budget Presentation — B. Budget Drivers — C. Staffing Levels — D. Chapter 70 Expectations, Circuit Breaker Expectations, Local Contribution and State Aid — E. Budget History — F. Current FY22 Proposed Budget — G. Community Eligibility Provision for Food Services — H. Exploration of Municipal Departmental Efficiencies


Mayor's Update 02:12:07


Remarks from the Student Advisory Committee 02:29:12


Subcommittee Reports 02:32:05

A. Finance and Operations (Including Bills & Payroll) — B. Policy: Second Readings of Section E Policies from the MA Association of School Committee Reviews (see agenda for full list of policies) — 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, Gifts & Scholarships 02:36:18

A. Minutes: Open Session Minutes of February 3, 2021 — B. Gifts: $200.00 donation from Primary Colors, and $200.00 donation from the Edwards Church to support the Adult ESL program — C. Scholarships: Kerri Chipman Memorial Scholarship