gill-montague regional school district
Turners Falls High School
GMRSC Members Sandra Brown– Chair April Reipold– Vice Chair Michael Langknecht Lesley Cogswell Marjorie Levenson Jane Oakes Joyce Phillips Christina Postera Valeria Smith
Erving Advisory Members
222 Turnpike Road, Montague, MA
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA JULY 28, 2015 6:30 PM
Student Representative
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. 6:32 p.m.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS [quorum =5]
6:35 p.m
III.
6:40 p.m.
IV.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
V.
EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS A. SC Members attendance at school events
6:50 p.m.
VI.
ERVING REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
6:50 p.m.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 23, 2015 B. July 8, 2015
6:55 p.m.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
6:45 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
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.
IX.
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND OPERATION’S REPORT A. Treasurer’s Resolution
7:25 p.m.
X.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. School Committee Calendar – Draft
7:40 p.m.
XI.
ONGOING BUSINESS A. Discussion and Appointment of Treasurer
July 28, 2015 Page 2 of 2
7:50 p.m.
8:10 p.m.
XII. NEW BUSINESS A. Appointment of School Physician B. Appointment of Attendance Officer C. End of Year Audit Report D. Acceptance of Arthur E Neipp Scholarship Fund E. Approval of Job Descriptions 1. Business/Pupil Services Admin. Asst. 2. Elementary School Admin. Asst. 3. MS-HS Admin. Asst. for Business 4. MS-HS Admin. Asst. for Secondary Principal 5. MS-HS Admin. Asst. for Asst. Secondary Principal 6. Pupil Services Admin. Asst. 7. Pupil Services Director Admin. Asst. 8. Job Developer 9. PreSchool/Kindergarten Para 10. Secondary Level Behavior Interventionist 11. Special Education Para 12. Technology Support Assistant – Level 1 13. District Treasurer F. School Committee Expense a. Vote to reimburse those members attending the MASC/MASS joint conference in November for their expenses incurred (BIBA/BD) G. School Committee Evaluation discussion a. Sexual Harassment, Bullying and Hazing Policy XIV. SCHOOL COMMITTEE AGENDA REQUESTS XV. FYI A. SC Reference Manual XVI. DATE OF NEXT MEETING IS: August 18, 2015 at TFHS Conference Room XVII. OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY ARISE AFTER AGENDA IS POSTED XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Pursuant to M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21 (a) (3) to enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; 1. Grievance Hearing B. Pursuant to M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non union personnel. 1. June 23, 2015 executive session minute approval 2. July 8, 2015 executive session minute approval XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
GMRSC Members Sandra Brown– Chair April Reipold– Vice Chair Michael Langknecht Lesley Cogswell Marjorie Levenson Jane Oakes Joyce Phillips Christina Postera Valeria Smith
Erving Advisory Members
222 Turnpike Road, Montague, MA
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA JULY 28, 2015 6:30 PM
Student Representative
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. 6:32 p.m.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS [quorum =5]
6:35 p.m
III.
6:40 p.m.
IV.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
V.
EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS A. SC Members attendance at school events
6:50 p.m.
VI.
ERVING REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
6:50 p.m.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 23, 2015 B. July 8, 2015
6:55 p.m.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
6:45 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
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.
IX.
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND OPERATION’S REPORT A. Treasurer’s Resolution
7:25 p.m.
X.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. School Committee Calendar – Draft
7:40 p.m.
XI.
ONGOING BUSINESS A. Discussion and Appointment of Treasurer
July 28, 2015 Page 2 of 2
7:50 p.m.
8:10 p.m.
XII. NEW BUSINESS A. Appointment of School Physician B. Appointment of Attendance Officer C. End of Year Audit Report D. Acceptance of Arthur E Neipp Scholarship Fund E. Approval of Job Descriptions 1. Business/Pupil Services Admin. Asst. 2. Elementary School Admin. Asst. 3. MS-HS Admin. Asst. for Business 4. MS-HS Admin. Asst. for Secondary Principal 5. MS-HS Admin. Asst. for Asst. Secondary Principal 6. Pupil Services Admin. Asst. 7. Pupil Services Director Admin. Asst. 8. Job Developer 9. PreSchool/Kindergarten Para 10. Secondary Level Behavior Interventionist 11. Special Education Para 12. Technology Support Assistant – Level 1 13. District Treasurer F. School Committee Expense a. Vote to reimburse those members attending the MASC/MASS joint conference in November for their expenses incurred (BIBA/BD) G. School Committee Evaluation discussion a. Sexual Harassment, Bullying and Hazing Policy XIV. SCHOOL COMMITTEE AGENDA REQUESTS XV. FYI A. SC Reference Manual XVI. DATE OF NEXT MEETING IS: August 18, 2015 at TFHS Conference Room XVII. OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY ARISE AFTER AGENDA IS POSTED XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Pursuant to M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21 (a) (3) to enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; 1. Grievance Hearing B. Pursuant to M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non union personnel. 1. June 23, 2015 executive session minute approval 2. July 8, 2015 executive session minute approval XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
