Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee @ Sep 17, 2014 06:30 PM EDT

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The following meeting has been scheduled:

Town(s): Athol, MA; Royalston, MA;
Board: Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee
Time: Wednesday September 17, 2014 6:30 PM EDT
Location: Athol-Royalston Middle School Library

Agenda:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
August 20, 2014 – Regular Session
August 20, 2014 – Executive Session
IV. PUBLIC INPUT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY – 3 MINUTES PER PERSON, 20 MINUTES TOTAL
V. RECOGNITION
Recognition of Retirees
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
o Update Heywood Hospital Services
o Update – North Central Massachusetts Talent Search Program (NCMTS) –
Federal TRiO Program administered by Mount Wachusett Community College –
Presentation October meeting
o Update – Strategic Plan Process
o Update – MSBA Building Project
o Update – AP / Dual Enrollment
VII. NEW BUSINESS
 Forte’ Fall Band Programs Flyer Approval – Light Green
 The Athol Royalston Athletic Association would like to donate the
following amount of money for the designated projects. $3,000 new sod for
the baseball infield & $8,000 irrigation system for baseball infield
 After Prom Committee Lottery Ticket Raffle Fundraiser
 Update – MCAS
 Staff Changes – Blue
 Elementary Surplus Books
 Natures Classroom
 8th Grade Washington Trip
 Update – Opening of Schools
 DSAC Meeting
 Paraprofessional Evaluation Instrument
 Update – New hire Salaries
 New Teacher Induction Program
 Substitute Training – October 2, 2014 – 3:30 – 5:00
 Bus Evacuation Drills
 Restraint Training – September 24, 2014
 Possible Donation – North Quabbin Community Coalition - Pink
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
Bus Contract – Goldenrod
IX. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
a. Treasurer’s Report and Financial Statement
X. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REPORT
Enclosed - Green
XI. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE
1. Reports of the Chair
2. Budget/Finance Sub Committee
3. Facilities/Buildings/Grounds Sub Committee
4. Negotiations Sub Committee
5. Academic Excellence Sub Committee
6. Public Relations Sub Committee
7. Policy Sub Committee
XII. COMMITTEE MEMBER REFERRALS
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chapter 30A, Section 21 (Summary)
1. To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental
health rather than the professional competence of an individual
2. To consider the discipline or dismissal of, or to hear complaints or
charges brought against employee
3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation
4. To discuss security
5. To investigate criminal misconduct
6. To consider the purchase, or value o f real property
7. To comply with the provisions of any general or special law or federal
grant-in-aid requirements.
8. To consider applicants for employment by a preliminary screening
committee
9. To meet or confer with a mediator with respect to any litigation
XIV. ADJOURNMENT


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