School Committee Agenda #18 – August 23, 2018

ORDER OF BUSINESS

ACTION

aor #8-14     Clerk
(July 24, 2018)

To consider approval of the Minutes of the School Committee Meeting of Thursday, June 21, 2018.

gb #8-220.1  – Mr. O’Connell
(July 23, 2018)

To reconsider the proposed changes on Line 3, Page 13 of the Student Handbook as follows:

Legal Policies, Nondiscrimination, add the   following:

–  genetics

–  mental illness

–  sexual harassment

gb #8-211.1  – Administration/Administration
(July 30, 2018)

To recognize Judy Freedman Fask and the Worcester Public Schools Transition Department for being awarded the American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) 2018 Distinguished Book Award for the book entitled “Creative Collaborations through Inclusive Theatre and Community Based Learning.”

gb #7-148.5  – Administration/Ms. Colorio/Mr. O’Connell
(August 7, 2018)

Responses of the Administration to the motions to:

–      add a column in the Budget that would reflect the exact amount of money spent through the third quarter

–      provide a report on the establishment of a revolving account for gate receipts in the FY19 Budget.

–      include in the First Quarter Report with a summary regarding Workers Compensation accounts and any recommendations it considers appropriate to be addressed.

–      provide a report as to the number of students and costs to attend the Gateway School.

–      delete the following sentence from the description of D. Parent Liaisons:

–      “Monthly parent workshops and home visits are included in the responsibilities of these positions.”

–  $875.00 from various donors

–  $125.00 from Flying Dreams Brewing Co, Inc.

–  $250.00 from Coghlin Services Fund

–  $500.00 from Cornerstone Bank

–  $500.00 from Bollus Lynch, LLC.

–  $120.00 from Basil & Spice, LLC

–  $100.00 from Engineering Design Services, Inc.

–  $500.00 from Mackintire Insurance Agency

–  $500.00 from Rigali Roofing and Exteriors

–  $250.00 from Seder & Chandler, LLP

–  $125.00 from Smokestack Urban Barbeque and

–  $250.00 from Tierney & Dalton Assoc., Inc.

–  $250.00 from WEDF to Burncoat Preparatory Elementary School

–  $7,684.80 from Clark University to support the purchase of Chromebooks at Claremont Academy

Coaches:   Anthony Gigliotti and Sean Murray

Players:

Natalie Barrera               Nicole Canizares

Kayleigh Coffey              Alexa Diaz

Emily Gahagan               Grace Gigliotti

Paige Hubacz                  Molly Lynch

Emily Mahan                   Bridget Murray

Amelia Soltys                  Ainsley White

• by changing the wording on page 62 under Class Rank Grade Point Average to read:

Class rank will be recomputed at the end of the 2^nd marking period senior year for determining the valedictorian and for processing of college applications.

JFABF – Education Opportunities for Children in Foster Care

KI –      Add the section on Outside Agencies in Schools

add the term “pregnancy or pregnancy related condition” to these policies:

AC – Nondiscrimination

GBA – Equal Employment Opportunity

GCF – Professional Staff Hiring

JB – Equal Education Opportunity

JFBB – School Choice

To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and to conduct collective bargaining regarding Grievance #17/18-17.

To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and to conduct collective bargaining regarding Grievance #17/18-18.

To discuss strategy with respect to litigation for a Worker’s Compensation for a Tradesman/Carpenter, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

To discuss strategy with respect to litigation for a Worker’s Compensation for a Head Start Coordinator, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

To discuss strategy with respect to litigation for a Worker’s Compensation for a teacher, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

To discuss a potential lawsuit against the Commonwealth for the purpose of fully funding the State’s Foundation Formula Budget.

To discuss the deployment of Security Personnel or devices.

To discuss strategy with respect to litigation as to the obligation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to assure an “adequate education” to Massachusetts children, including potential plaintiffs, litigation finding sources, and a timeline, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

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