School Committee 4-28-21

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Comment 00:05:44


Announcements from the Chair 00:08:21

A. Advance Notice Per Policy FF on the Intent to Hold a Public Hearing on the Renaming of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School on May 5th, and a Vote on a New Name is Scheduled for May 19th — B. Advance Notice Per Policy FF on the Intent to Hold a Public Hearing on Room and Bench Names at the New Fuller Middle School on June 2nd, and a Vote on Name(s) is Scheduled for June 16th


Superintendent's Update 00:12:17

A. Return to School Updates: COVID-19 Pooled Testing — B. Summer Programming Review and Vote (Policy IHCA) — C. Overview of the New Welcome Center/Parent Information Center at the Farley Building


School Improvement Plans & Handbook Approvals 01:16:39

A. BLOCKS Preschool — B. Dunning Elementary School — C. Hemenway Elementary School — D. King Elementary School — E. Potter Road Elementary School — F. Stapleton Elementary School


Executive Director of Finance & Operations Update 01:52:26

A. FY21 Operating Budget — B. FY22 Operating and Capital Budget — C. Creation of FHS Class of 2024 Class Account — D. Solar Projects at Brophy Elementary School and Fuller Middle School


Mayor's Update 02:12:22


Remarks from the Student Advisory Committee 02:20:34


Advertising Process for SIFOC Appointments 02:25:47

Advertising Process to Seek Applicants for the School Committee’s Appointments to the Strategic Initiatives and Financial Oversight Committee (SIFOC). The Seat for the Individual with Expertise in Finance Expires June 30, 2021, and the Seat for the Individual from the Local Business Community is Vacant.


Subcommittee Reports 02:27:38

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 & Gifts 02:42:04

A. Minutes: 1. Open Session Minutes of March 2, 2021 Joint Meeting and March 3, 2021; 2. Executive Session Minutes (as approved in Executive Session) of March 5, 2021; March 10, 2021; and March 17, 2021. — B. Gifts: 1. $16,877 made on behalf of an anonymous donor to cover the cost of Advanced Placement exams for High School Juniors and Seniors; 2. $1000 to the FHS Class of 2024 from the FHS Class of 2020.