Governance and Employee Issues Agenda #2 May 20, 2019

(September 25, 2018)

Request that the Administration consider the implications of excessive heat and humidity upon the learning environment in the classrooms and the schools without air conditioning and the adverse conditions for students, teachers and staff.  The Administration should develop a policy to be followed when the city has experienced consecutive days of excessive heat and humidity and the conditions in many of the schools are intolerable.

Mr. Foley/Miss McCullough/Mr. Monfredo   (October 23, 2018)

Response of the Administration to the request to provide an update on the education plan approval process for homeschooled children and specify when the process will be completed for the current academic year, including an update on plans to expedite the process to assure its rapid and efficient completion for 2019-20.

To amend the Policy Manual by deleting IHBG – Home Schooling Policy and replacing it with the Home Schooling Policy as contained in the Student Handbook.

OTHER AGENDA ITEMS

To formulate a policy, and appropriate protocols and guidelines, as to initiation of procedures in Juvenile Court under the “Children Requiring Assistance” statute (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119, Sections 21 and 39E – 39I), in light of the decision of the Supreme Judicial Court in Millis Public Schools v. M.P. et al (SJC-12384, February 6, 2018).

To discuss the proposed Strategic Plan.

Request that the Administration review the overall Dress Code Policy and update it, if appropriate.

Request that the Administration consider creating a Development Specialist position to help raise much needed funding for the Worcester Public Schools.

To consider approval of the 2019-20 Student Handbook of the Worcester Public Schools.

Mr. Monfredo  (January 30, 2019)

To establish a practice and procedure for expeditious compliance with School Committee Policy GCA (“All professional staff positions in the school system will be created initially by the Superintendent and approved by the School Committee.”)

Request that the Administration consider changes to the Student Handbook regarding headwear.

gb #9-71  –  Mr. Monfredo/Miss Biancheria/Mr. Foley/Miss McCullough  (February 19, 2019)

Request that the Administration seek input by April 2, 2019 from secondary principals regarding changes to the cell phone policy.

Request that the Administration review the action taken by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection against White & Brite Cleaners in Worcester and take necessary precautions to ensure that the students and staff at Gates Lane School are safe from exposure to contaminants.

Request that the Administration consider hiring a consultant to study racial equity in the Worcester Public Schools.

Request that the City consider updating the City Charter by creating district School Committee seats.

Helen A. Friel, Ed.D.
Clerk of the School Committee