gill-montague regional school district
GMRSC Members Joyce Phillips – Chair Jane Oakes – Vice Chair Sandra Brown – Secretary Misty Lyons – Asst. Treasurer Lesley Cogswell Michael Langknecht Marjorie Levenson April Reipold Jennifer Waldron
Sheffield Elementary School Library 43 Crocker Avenue, Turners Falls, MA
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA APRIL 14, 2015 6:30 PM
Erving Advisory Members Mackensey Bailey
Student Representative Nadia Hasan
GILL-MONTAGUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT Challenging and supporting every student to succeed through strong leadership, excellent teaching, and community engagement 6:30 p.m.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS [quorum =5]
6:35 p.m.
III.
6:45 p.m.
IV.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
6:50 p.m.
V.
EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS A. Introduction of Food Service Manager B. TFHS Program of Studies B. Upcoming events 1. April 15th – GFMS PTO Mtg @ 6 p.m. 2. April 16th – GFMS School Council Mtg @ 4:30 p.m. 3. April 16th – District Spring Concert @ TFHS @ 6:30 p.m. 4. April 20th – 24th – Spring Recess – No School 5. April 25th – GMEF Annual Gala @ TFHS @ 7:30 p.m. 6. April 28th – Gill PTO Mtg @ 6 p.m. C. SC Members attendance at school events
7:15 p.m.
VI.
ERVING REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
7:20 p.m.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 24, 2015
7:25 p.m.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
WELCOME TO VISITORS A. Opportunity for Public Participation - Policy BEDH, #1 At the start of each regularly scheduled School Committee meeting, individuals or group representatives will be invited to address the Committee. The length of the public participation segment shall be determined by the chairperson.
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7:45 p.m.
IX.
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND OPERATION’S REPORT
8:00 p.m.
X.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Professional Development B. JLMC 1. Unit A – 2. Unit C – 3. Unit D – C. Student Advisory Meeting – May 11th D. End of Year Evaluation E. Collaborative Report – Sandy Brown F. Charting the Course – June 13, 2015 G. Day on the Hill – April 29, 2015
8:10 p.m.
XI.
ONGOING BUSINESS A. SY 15-16 Calendar B. Pediculosis Policy
8:25 p.m.
XII. NEW BUSINESS A. FY14 Audit Report B. Ballot Approval C. Retainer Agreement – Dupere Law Offices D. Student Intern report – Lesley Cogswell
XIV. SCHOOL COMMITTEE AGENDA REQUESTS XV. FYI A. Warrants B. GMEF newsletter 8:45 p.m.
XVI. DATE OF NEXT MEETING IS: April 28, 2015 at Turners Falls High School
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Sheffield Elementary School Library 43 Crocker Avenue, Turners Falls, MA
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA APRIL 14, 2015 6:30 PM
Erving Advisory Members Mackensey Bailey
Student Representative Nadia Hasan
GILL-MONTAGUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT Challenging and supporting every student to succeed through strong leadership, excellent teaching, and community engagement 6:30 p.m.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS [quorum =5]
6:35 p.m.
III.
6:45 p.m.
IV.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
6:50 p.m.
V.
EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS A. Introduction of Food Service Manager B. TFHS Program of Studies B. Upcoming events 1. April 15th – GFMS PTO Mtg @ 6 p.m. 2. April 16th – GFMS School Council Mtg @ 4:30 p.m. 3. April 16th – District Spring Concert @ TFHS @ 6:30 p.m. 4. April 20th – 24th – Spring Recess – No School 5. April 25th – GMEF Annual Gala @ TFHS @ 7:30 p.m. 6. April 28th – Gill PTO Mtg @ 6 p.m. C. SC Members attendance at school events
7:15 p.m.
VI.
ERVING REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
7:20 p.m.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 24, 2015
7:25 p.m.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
WELCOME TO VISITORS A. Opportunity for Public Participation - Policy BEDH, #1 At the start of each regularly scheduled School Committee meeting, individuals or group representatives will be invited to address the Committee. The length of the public participation segment shall be determined by the chairperson.
April 14, 2015 Page 2 of 2
7:45 p.m.
IX.
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND OPERATION’S REPORT
8:00 p.m.
X.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Professional Development B. JLMC 1. Unit A – 2. Unit C – 3. Unit D – C. Student Advisory Meeting – May 11th D. End of Year Evaluation E. Collaborative Report – Sandy Brown F. Charting the Course – June 13, 2015 G. Day on the Hill – April 29, 2015
8:10 p.m.
XI.
ONGOING BUSINESS A. SY 15-16 Calendar B. Pediculosis Policy
8:25 p.m.
XII. NEW BUSINESS A. FY14 Audit Report B. Ballot Approval C. Retainer Agreement – Dupere Law Offices D. Student Intern report – Lesley Cogswell
XIV. SCHOOL COMMITTEE AGENDA REQUESTS XV. FYI A. Warrants B. GMEF newsletter 8:45 p.m.
XVI. DATE OF NEXT MEETING IS: April 28, 2015 at Turners Falls High School
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
