AGENDAS

February 14, 2012

January 24, 2012

January 10, 2012

December 13, 2011

November 22, 2011

November 9, 2011

October 25, 2011

October 11, 2011

September 27, 2011

September 13, 2011

August 23, 2011

July 26, 2011

June 28, 2011

June 14, 2011

May 24, 2011

May 10, 2011

April 26, 2011

April 12, 2011

March 22, 2011

March 8, 2011

February 15, 2011

February 8, 2011

January 25, 2011

January 11, 2011

December 21, 2010
 
December 14, 2010

November 23, 2010

November 9, 2010

October 26, 2010

October 12, 2010

September 28, 2010

September 13, 2010

August 24, 2010

August 10, 2010

July 20, 2010

June 22, 2010

June 8, 2010

May 11, 2010

April 27, 2010

 April 13, 2010

March 23, 2010

March 9, 2010

February 23, 2010

February 9, 2010

Regular School Committee Meeting
Higgins Cullen Library
January 26, 2010
7:30  p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

II.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1. School Committee Meeting – January 12, 2010             

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1. Schedule of Bills  

PRESENTATION BY THE HEALTHY PEABODY COLLABORATIVE 

IV.       OLD BUSINESS        

            1. Policy EEAJ-Motor Vehicle Idling (2^nd reading) 

V.         PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  
 

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

            A. Peabody Pride

                        - Higgins Middle School Chapter of the Boys & Girls   

            B.  Donation

                        - NEATCO donation of 120 T-shirts 

            C.  Budget Calendar 

            D.  Requested Reports

                        -  Monthly Student Attendance

                        -  Monthly Teacher Attendance

                        -  Monthly Hiring Status Report

                        -  Quarterly Financial Report

                        -  Abrahams Group Payment History 

            E.  Reports in Progress

                        -   Retention Policies

                        -  Grants Status Report

                        -  Carroll School Update

                        -   Best Practices Guide 

            F.  Actions

                        -  Letter to Ms. Ferri re: Chapter 74 applications

                        -  Letter to Mr. Sapienza re: two point deduction on grade

                        -  Thank you letters  

            G.  For your Information

                        -  Change in dates for PVMHS trip to Greece

                        -  West School Wildcat Newsletter             

VII.      WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS           

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      Finance Subcommittee

2.      Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.        Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.        Building and Grounds Committee

            5.        Wellness Committee

            6.        Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.        Planning Committee

            8.       Ad Hoc Committee on Summer/Afterschool Programs

            9.       Special Education Subcommittee 

IX.       NEW BUSINESS  

 X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA 

CATALOG OF DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN 1.26.10 AGENDA: 

DOCUMENTS RECEIVED IN HAND AT 1.12.10 MEETING 

CATALOG OF DOCUMENTS PROVIDED IN 1.12.10 PACKET:

Regular School Committee Meeting / Student Advisory Council
Kiley School
January 12, 2010 – 7:00 PM 

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

II.         STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL 

III.        Organization of School Committee:               

                        - Appointment of Sub-Committees

       - Discussion on School Committee & Superintendent Roles & Responsibilities 

IV.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.   December 8, 2009 

V.         APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.       Schedule of Bills 

VI.        OLD BUSINESS

1. Carroll School Indoor Air Quality Report from The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health                       

VII.       PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VIII.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A.  Peabody Pride:

            -  Welch School – Significant Gains in Title 1

            -  Major District-Wide Accomplishments

-  DECA Marketing Club         

            B.  Donations

                        - Brattle Group - donation of computers

                        - Anonymous donor – wooden fence

                        - Simon Ward – donation of turtle pond cover

                        - Judy Donovan – donation of science books

                        - Home Depot – $100.00

                        - Mr. LaSpina - $200.00 

            C.  Race to the Top-State Grant Application 

            D.  Update on Elementary Literacy Adoption Committee 

            E.  Requested Reports

                        - Response from Richard Walker re: spectators at the Meadow Golf Course

                        - Exploring Application for new Chapter 74 Programs             

            F.  Written Testimony in Opposition of Road to Success Charter School

            G.  Reports in Progress

                        -  Payment History to Abrahams Group

                        - Administrative Organization

                        - End of Year Report

                        - Student Activity Accounts-Develop Peabody Specific Procedures

                        - Retention Policies 

            H. For Your Information

- West School Safe Routes to School MassDOT Project

- Student Government Day Job dates/job descriptions                         

            IX.        WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

                        1. Letter from Arthur Athas           

X.         SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.   Finance Subcommittee

2.  Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.   Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee

            8.  Ad Hoc Committee on Summer/Afterschool Programs

            9.  Special Education Subcommittee 

XI.        NEW BUSINESS

            1.   Policy Regarding Motor Vehicle Idling on School Grounds (B. Dunne) 

               XII.       ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA 

               CATALOG OF DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKET: 

SCHEDULED SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS: 

Regular School Committee Meeting

Higgins Cullen Library

December 8, 2009

7:30  p.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

II.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1. School Committee Meeting – November 24, 2009             

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1. Schedule of Bills  

1.      PRESENTATION ON SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER

2.      PRESENTATION ON STORM WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (HIGGINS & WELCH)

 IV.       OLD BUSINESS        

            1. Literacy Adoption Committee Update

            2. Charter School Update

            3.  School Committee Secretary 

V.         PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

            A. Peabody Pride 

   B.  Donation  

               C.  Wrestling Program 

               D. Requested Reports

                        - Superintendent’s Goals-Progress Report

                        - Carroll School Drainage

                        - McQuay Payment History

                        - School Adjustment Counselor Schedules

                        - Administrative Organization

E. Reports in Progress

                        - Administrative Organization

                        - End of Year Report

                        - Student Activity Accounts-Develop Peabody Specific Procedures

                        - Retention Policies 

F. For Your Information

 - Information provided to new School Committee members

-  Field Trips

VII.      WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

            1. City Council Vote on Vocational Merger

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      Finance Subcommittee

2.      Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.   Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee

            8.  Ad Hoc Committee on Summer/Afterschool Programs

            9.  Special Education Subcommittee

IX.       NEW BUSINESS

 X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Regular School Committee Meeting

Kiley Administration Building

November 24, 2009

7:30  p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

II.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1. School Committee Meeting – November 10, 2009             

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1. Schedule of Bills  

IV.       OLD BUSINESS        

            1. NEASC Special Progress Report (B. Dunne)

            2. Vocational School New Program Approval (B. Dunne)

            3. School Adjustment Counselors (B. Dunne)

            4. Quarterly Financial Report (B. Dunne)

            5. MASC report/resolutions (B. Dunne)

            6. School Committee Secretary position (B. Dunne)

            7. Class Size Report (Mayor Bonfanti)

            8. Carroll School HVAC (B. Carpenter)

            9. Pending matters (E. Charest)

·         End of Year Report

·         Salary Projection

·         FY10 Budget Analysis

·         Advertising in Schools

·         School Committee Goals

·         Annemarie Dubois (job description)

·         Summer/Afterschool Programs

·         Out of District Student Survey

·         Kiley School Playground Structure

·         Administrative Structure

·         Golf Spectators

·         Revolving Account for Athletics

·         School Committee Secretary 

V.         PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

            A.  Transition Program  

            B.   Charter School Update 

            C.  Center School Statement of Interest 

            D.  Kiley School Playground Structure 

            E.  Professional Development Offerings 

            F.  Salem State College  

            G.  Literacy Adoption Committee Update 

H.  Revolving Account Request Update 

            I.  December 8, 2009 meeting location change 

            J.  Requested Reports

·         Monthly Student Attendance

·         Monthly Teacher Attendance

·         Monthly Hiring Status Report 

            K.  Reports in Progress

·         Salary Projection

·         FY10 Budget Analysis

·         Simon Youth Foundation Education Resource Center 

L.  Action Items

·         Letter of congratulations to Girls Varsity Soccer

·         Vote Tally Sheet to City Council 

            M.  For Your Information

                        -  South School Newsletter                       

VII.      WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

            1.  Letter from Arthur Athas re: grading at PVMHS

            2.  Letter from Roger Bourgeois  

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      Finance Subcommittee

2.      Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.        Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

            -  Minutes from October 19, 2009 Meeting

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee

            8.  Ad Hoc Committee on Summer/Afterschool Programs

            9.  Special Education Subcommittee 

IX.       NEW BUSINESS            

 X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Regular School Committee Meeting

Kiley Administration Building

November 10, 2009 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

II.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1. School Committee Meeting – October 27, 2009             

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1. Schedule of Bills  

IV.       OLD BUSINESS                      

V.         PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

            A.  Peabody Pride

                        - DECA

                        -  Arlington Wreath Project

                        -  Culinary Arts

                        -  PVMHS Marketing Class

                        -  PVMHS Students/Peabody Historical Society & Museum 

            B.  Literacy Adoption Committee Update 

            C.  Red Ribbon Week Events/Acknowledgements 

            D.  Action Items

                        -  Letter of thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Awrach

                        -  Letter to Richard Walker re: golf spectators 

            E.  Reports in Progress

            -  Salary Projection

            -  FY10 Budget Analysis 

            F.  For Your Information

                        -  Safe & Drug Free Schools Grant

                        -  Field Trips 

VII.      WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

            1.  Letter from Sean R. McCarthy re: Burke School Playground 

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.    Finance Subcommittee

2.   Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.   Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee

            8.  Ad Hoc Committee on Summer/Afterschool Programs

            9.  Special Education Subcommittee 

IX.       NEW BUSINESS

1.  Proposed Merger with Essex Agricultural and North Shore VocationalTechnical High School

2.  Business Manager Contract; Discussion/Approval

            3.  School Committee Secretary/Recorder of Minutes           

 X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Regular School Committee Meeting
Kiley Administration Building
October 27, 2009,  p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

II.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1. School Committee Meeting – October 13, 2009             

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

 IV.      OLD BUSINESS               

V.         PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

            A.        Peabody Pride 

            B.        MCAS Presentation 

            C.        Donation 

            D.        Requested Reports:

                        -  School Adjustment Counselor Schedules & Caseloads

                        -  Monthly Teacher Attendance Report

                        -  Monthly Student Attendance Report

                        -  Monthly Hiring Status Report

                        -  Quarterly Financial Report

                        -  Carroll School HVAC report 

             E.        Reports in Progress:

            -  Salary Projection

            -  FY10 Budget Analysis 

F.         For Your Information

            -  NEASC Special Progress Report

            -  October 1 Class Size Report

            -  Procedure for a new Chapter 74 offering

            -  Agreement regarding the establishment of a Vocational

                Regional School District

-  Field Trips

-  South School Newsletter October 2009

-  PPCSN Information Sheet           

VII.      WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS   

            1.    Letter from Sean R. McCarthy re: Burke School Playground 

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      Finance Subcommittee

2.      Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.        Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

            -  Minutes from September 14, 2009

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee

            8.  Ad Hoc Committee on Summer/Afterschool Programs

            9.  Special Education Subcommittee 

IX.       NEW BUSINESS

            1.  Golf Spectators (E. Nizwantowski)

            2.  MSBA update (B. Dunne) 

 X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

October 13, 2009-7:00 PM

Kiley Administration Building

Regular School Committee Meeting

 Student Advisory Council

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

II.        Student Advisory Council    

 BUSINESS MANAGER INTERVIEW AND APPOINTMENT 

III.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.   September 22, 2009 

IV.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

V.        OLD BUSINESS

            1.  School Adjustment Counselors

            2.  Vocational School Funding (B. Dunne)

            3.  School Committee Goals (B. Dunne)

            4.  Carroll School Update                                       

VI.       PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  

VII.     SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

            A.  Peabody Pride

                        - ROTC

                        - Foreign Language Department 

            B.  Waiver Request 

            C.  MCAS Presentation 

            D.  For Your Information

- Parents Academy

                        - Field Trips

                        - Coordinated Program Review

                             Fiscal procedures

                             Safe & Drug Free Schools Program

                        -  Mass Insight

                        -  Boys & Girls Club  

            E.  Action Items

                        - Thank you to Eastern Bank

                        - Thank you to Target Corporation

                        - Thank you to Peabody Education Council

                        - Thank you to Peabody Rotary Club

                        - Thank you to Peabody Benevolent Society

                        - Thank you to Peabody Firefighters Union 

            F`.  Reports in Progress

                        - Special Education Mandates

            -  Out of District Student Survey

            -  Salary Projection

            -  FY10 Budget Analysis             

VIII.    WRITTEN COMMUNICATION   

            1.  Letter from Dr. Irwin M. Nathanson

            2.  Communication from Foreign Language Dept. Head           

IX.       SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

          1. Finance Subcommittee

            2. Quality & Standards Subcommittee

            3. Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

            4. Building & Grounds Committee

            5. Wellness Committee

            6. Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.  Planning Committee

            8.  Ad Hoc Committee on Summer/After School Programs

            9.  Special Education Subcommittee

X.        NEW BUSINESS 

            1.   Aquarium tanks in school buildings

XII.     ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Regular School Committee Meeting

Kiley Administration Building

September 22, 2009-7:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

II.        PUBLIC INTERVIEW OF SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER CANDIDATE

            1.  Recommendation of the Superintendent for the School Business Manager position 

I II.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1. School Committee Meeting – September 8, 2009             

IV.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

 V.        OLD BUSINESS

             1.  School Adjustment Counselors (D. McGeney)

             2.  School Committee Goals (B. Dunne)

             3.  South School Class Size (D. McGeney)

             4.  Class Lists (B. Carpenter)

             5.   Surplus Tires (B. Carpenter)             

VI.       PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VII.      SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
            A.        Donations

                                    -  Mr. Perez/Brattle Group to Carroll School

                                    -  Eastern Bank to Peabody Athletics

                                    -  Target for the West School

                                    -  Shaughnessey Kaplan to Peabody Athletics

                                    -  Red Ribbon Week donations 

            B.        2010-2011 School Year Calendar 

            C.        Regional Readiness Program           

            D.        NAEYC Re-Accreditation for Center School Kindergarten 

            E.         College Profile – Class of 2009 

            F.         MCAS Report 

            G.        AYP Report 

            H.        Action Items

                                    -  Letter to Donna Feinberg, DESE 

            I.          City Clerk Responses 

            J.         Requested Reports

                                    - Monthly Hiring Status

                                    - Vocational School Salaries

                                    - Dishwashers vs. paper plates 

K.        Reports in Progress:

            -  Vocational Programs

            -  Out of District Student Survey

            -  Salary Projection

            -  FY10 Budget Analysis

            -  HVAC update                          

VIII.    WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS   

            1.   Letter from Mr. Joseph Rodriquez

            2.   Continued MCAS Improvement Press Release

            3.   Peabody Veterans’ Council

            4.   Mayor Michael J. Bonfanti         

 IX.       SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.   Finance Subcommittee

2.  Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.   Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee

            8.  Ad Hoc Committee on Summer/Afterschool Programs

            9.  Special Education Subcommittee 

X.         NEW BUSINESS            

 XI.      ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Regular School Committee Meeting

Kiley Administration Building

September 8, 2009-7:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance

 II.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1. School Committee Meeting – August 25, 2009             

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

 IV.      OLD BUSINESS

             1.  School Committee Goals (B. Dunne)             

V.         PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

          A.        Funding for School Adjustment Counselors 

            B.        PVMHS Procedure for Absence  

            C.        Library volunteers update  

            D.        Volunteer Program 

            E.         Charter School Background Information 

F.         Reports in Progress:

            -  Vocational Programs

            -  Out of District Student Survey

            -  PTO and PAB Representatives

            -  Salary Projection

            -  FY10 Budget Analysis

            -  HVAC update

            -  Paper plates vs. dishwashing                          

VII.      WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS     

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.   Finance Subcommittee

2.   Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.    Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.  Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee

            8.  Ad Hoc Committee on Summer/Afterschool Programs

            9.  Special Education Subcommittee 

IX.       NEW BUSINESS

            1.  Class Lists (B. Carpenter)           

 X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Regular School Committee Meeting

Kiley Administration Building

August 25, 2009-7:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

 II.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1. School Committee Meeting – July 28, 2009             

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

 IV.      OLD BUSINESS

            1.  Policy JI/JK Student Citizenship Code – 2nd Reading (B. Dunne)

            2.  Policy GAA Employment Contracts 2ndReading (B. Dunne)

V.         PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A.        PVMHS Wrestling Team 

B.         Class Size Concerns 

C.        NEXTEL Internal Communications 

D.         Library Volunteer update 

E.         Treasury of Literature update 

F.         College Visit Days 

G.        Hiring Status Report 

H.        School Adjustment Counselors 

I.          Lunch Applications 

J.         Capital Funds 

K.        Welch School Refrigerator 

L.         PVMHS Punch List 

M.       For Your Information:

            -  Charter School proposal

            -  Turf Field Committee update 

N.        Reports in Progress:

            -  Vocational Programs

            -  Out of District Student Survey

            -  PTO and PAB Representatives

            -  Salary Projection

            -  FY10 Budget Analysis

            -  HVAC update

            -  Paper plates vs. dishwashing 

O.        Action Items:

            -  Thank you letter to PMLP

            -  Thank you letter to Higgins PTO

            -  Thank you letter to Verizon Foundations

            -  Thank you letter to Cell Signaling Technology, Inc.

            -  Thank you letter to Bonnie Gallant

            -  Thank you letter to Dave Bressler

            -  Request to Peabody City Council re: new revolving account

            -  Thank you to Stahl USA, Inc.

            -  Memo to Todd Bucey re: Guidance Counselor search 

VII.      WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

             1.   Letter from Beverly School for the Deaf

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.   Finance Subcommittee

2.  Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.   Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee

            8.   Ad Hoc Committee on Summer/Afterschool Programs

            9.  Special Education Subcommittee 

IX.       NEW BUSINESS

            1.  School Committee 2009-2010 Goals           

 X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Regular School Committee Meeting

Kiley Administration Building

June 23, 2009-7:30 p.m.
 

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

 II.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1. School Committee Meeting – June 9, 2009             

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

PRESENTATION BY NESDEC 

 IV.      OLD BUSINESS  

V.        PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
  

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

A.  Peabody Pride  

                        -  PVMHS Academic Awards Program

                        -  PVMHS Convocation

                        -  Science Poetry Awards

                        -  Graduation Preparation           

B.  Donations:

            -  PVMHS Performing Arts – $1,000 from Eastern Bank

            -  PVMHS Library - $1,000 from Lillian S. Ross Trust 

C.  Proposed use of FY10 Stimulus Funds 

            D.  Leave of Absence  

            E.  Grant Assurances Document 

F.  Lunch Price Increases 

            G.  Identify Brown School as Title 1 School 

            H.  Requested Reports:

                        -  Library Operation Plan

                        -  Administrative Structure Report

                        -  Salary Lines Teachers/Substitutes

                        -  Financial Report

                        - Vocational Merger Motions/Minutes

                        -  May Teacher Attendance

                        -  May Student Attendance 

            I.  Reports in Progress:

                        -  Vocational Merger Financial Projections 

            J.  Actions:

                         -  Letter to Mayor Bonfanti re: Supplemental Appropriation

-  Letter to Thomas D’Amato, Chairman, Peabody Municipal  Lighting Commission 

            K.  Letter to Teachers & Staff 

            L.  Newsletters
                        PPCSN June 2009 

VII.     WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS               

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.   Finance Subcommittee

2.   Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.   Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee

            8.   Ad Hoc Committee on Summer/Afterschool Programs 

IX.       NEW BUSINESS   

               X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Regular School Committee Meeting

Kiley Administration Building

June 9, 2009-7:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

 II.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  Budget Meeting Minutes – May 18, 2009

            2.  School Committee Meeting – May 26, 2009

            3.  Public Hearing on FY10 Budget – June 2, 2009             

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

 IV.      OLD BUSINESS  

V.        PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A.  Peabody Pride  

                        -  Burke School Kindergarten NAEYC Re-accreditation 

                        -  Senior Citizen Appreciation Concert

                        -  Science Awards Ceremony

                        -  The Green Team

            B.  Transfer of Funds & Request for Supplemental Appropriation

            C.  Waiver Request

                        -  Relay for Life

            D.  Superintendent’s Evaluation

            E.  2009 Summer Reading Lists

            F.  School Improvement Plans

            G. City Council Hearing on FY10 Budget

            H.  Requested Reports:

                        -  Treasury of Literacy Inventory

                        -  Summer Camps/After School Programs

                        -  Powers & Sullivan Audit

                        -  May Financial Report  

            I.  Reports in Progress:

                        -  Surplus Tires

            J.  School Committee 2009-2010 Meeting Schedule

            K.  Field Trips 

            L.  Newsletters

                         -  The PVMHS Observer            

VII.     WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

            1.  Memorandum from Rosemary Piaker re: Subcommittee on Special Edu.

            2.  Memorandum from Rosemary Piaker re: Adjustment Counselors

            3.  Letter from Angela Mickunas re: Adjustment Counselors

            4.  Letter from Debra Rachman re: Relay for Life

            5.  Letter from Diane Piandes re: Library paraprofessionals 

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      Finance Subcommittee

2.      Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.   Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee

IX.       NEW BUSINESS

               X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Regular School Committee Meeting

May 26, 2009

 CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance

 II.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  May 5, 2009 Budget Meeting

            2.  May 7, 2009 Budget Meeting

            3.  May 12, 2009 Regular Meeting

            4.  May 13, 2009 Budget Meeting

            5.  May 14, 2009 Budget Meeting  

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

 IV.      OLD BUSINESS 

V.        PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

A.  Peabody Pride  

               -  PVMHS German Award

            -  PVMHS French Students

            -  Welch & South School D.E.P. Awards             

B.  Balanced Literacy Report

                        - Presentation by members of the Balanced Literacy Committee 

         C.  NCLB Report Card 

            D.   Surplus Materials 

            E.  Transportation forms 

            F.  Mass Clean Air for school buses             

G. Reports

            -   Monthly Teacher Attendance

            -   Monthly Student Attendance

H.  Superintendent’s Evaluation 

I.  Actions

                              -  Thank you letter to The Brattle Group

                        -  Thank you letter to Target

                        -  Thank you letter to Peabody Cultural Council

                        -  Thank you letter to Viking Tree Service

              -  Letter to Peabody City Council re: parking fees             

VII.     WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

               1.  Letter from Charlie & Sue Bean

            2.  Memo from Patricia Schaffer re: Updated 2010 Local Aid Estimates

            3.  Memo from Patricia Schaffer re: Update Chapter 70 State Aid Reductions

            4.  Letter and supporting documentation from AmyLynn Cerullo             

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      Finance Subcommittee

2.      Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.   Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

          5.   Wellness Committee

          6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

          7.   Planning Committee 

IX.       NEW BUSINESS  

               X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

 Regular School Committee Meeting
May 12, 2009

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

 II.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  April 22, 2009 Budget Meeting

            2.  April 23, 2009 Budget Meeting

            3.  April 28, 2009 Regular Meeting

            4.  April 29, 2009 Budget Meeting

            5.  April 30, 2009 Budget Meeting 

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

 IV.      OLD BUSINESS

-   Richard Walker-Park and Recreation Department

Summer Programs

V.        PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

A.  Peabody Pride  

-  District Wide Elementary Art Exhibit

-  Foreign Language Week

                        -  Higgins Thinkfinity Grant Award 

            B.  ARRP Report (Ed Feinman) 

            C.  Donations

                        -  Carroll School from the Brattle Group

                   -  Brown School from Target Corporation

                   -  Welch School from Peabody Cultural Council

                   -   South School from Viking Tree Service 

            D. Carroll School Lease

                        -  Request from NorthShore Education Consortium 

            E.  Waiver Request

                        -  Welch School PTO 

            F.  End of 2008-2009 School Year 

               G. School Year 2009-2010 schedule           

               H.  Actions

                        -  Response to request from Peabody City Council              

   I. Reports in Progress

            -  Letter to Governor re: Stimulus Money

            -  Telephone Notification System

            -  Balanced Literacy Report

J.  Newsletters

            -  PPCSN May 2009 

VII.     WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

            1. Miscellaneous letters relating to Paraprofessionals             

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      Finance Subcommittee

2.      Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.   Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee           

IX.       NEW BUSINESS

            1.  Day on the Hill (B. Dunne) 

               X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Regular School Committee Meeting
April 28, 2009

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance

 II.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  April 7, 2009 Budget Meeting

            2.  April 14, 2009 Regular Meeting

            3.  April 14, 2009 Budget Meeting

 III.      APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.       Schedule of Bills  

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT  

IV.        OLD BUSINESS

            1.  For Kids Only Afterschool Program (B. Carpenter)             

V.         PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VI.        SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

A.  Peabody Pride  

            -  George Chapter National Honor Society and

National Technical Honor Society 

            B.  Requested Reports

                        -  For Kids Only AfterSchool Program

                        -  Monthly Student Attendance

                        -  Monthly Teacher Attendance

                        -  Welch Lease

                        -  Principal Contracts

                        -  Third Quarter Financial Report            

            C.  Actions

                        -  Letter of thanks to Target Corporation

                        -  Letter of thanks to Hannaford Brothers

                        -  Letter to DOESE re: School Choice decision

                        -  Letter to Jamie Bent re: Surplus computer Equipment             

D. Reports in Progress

            -  Storage Containers

            -  Letter to Governor re: Stimulus Money

            -  Telephone Notification System

            -  Balanced Literacy Report

            -  Letter to DPH re: BMI reporting             

E.  Newsletters

            - PPCSN April 2009 

VII.       WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

            1.  Letter from Julie Murphy re: paraprofessionals    

VIII.      SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.       Finance Subcommittee

2.       Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.   Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee           

IX.        NEW BUSINESS  

               X.         ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA 

Executive Session 6:30 p.m.
School Choice Vote
Regular School Committee Meeting
April 14, 2009

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

II.         SCHOOL CHOICE VOTE 

III.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  March 24, 2009 

IV.        APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.       Schedule of Bills  

V.         OLD BUSINESS

            1.  Health  & Education Services /Welch School lease

            2.  Collaborations/Regional Initiatives (B. Dunne)             

VI.        PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

VII.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

A.  Peabody Pride  

            -  National Junior Honor Society Induction

            -  Destination Imagination 2009

            -  Peabody High School Ensembles 

B.  Donations

            - Carroll School (Target)

            -  West School (Hannaford) 

C.  Surplus Materials 

D.  AARA Update 

E.  Parents Academy 

F. Requested Reports
                        -  List of Collaboratives

            -  Teacher Waivers/Licensure issues

            -  Storage Containers

            -  School Recycling Programs 

G.  Reports in Progress

            -  For Kids Only AfterSchool (Summer Program)

            -  Balanced Literacy

            -  Telephone Notification System

            -  Letter to Governor Patrick 

H.  Actions

            -  Letter Kristen Hutton-Fay

            -  Letter to Ellen Morse

            -  Letter to Target Corporation

            -  Letter to Mary Lou Geiger        

VIII.      WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS           

            1.  Letter from Ken McCue

            2.  Notification to abutters 

IX.        SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

1.       Finance Subcommittee

2.       Quality and Standards Subcommittee

3.   Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

4.   Building and Grounds Committee

            5.   Wellness Committee

            6.   Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.   Planning Committee           

X.         NEW BUSINESS

            1.  Legislative Highlights (B. Dunne)

            2.  Regulations on Physical Examination of School Children (B. Dunne)           

               XI.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

March 24, 2009-7:00 PM

Kiley Administration Building

Regular School Committee Meeting

 Student Advisory Council

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

II.        Student Advisory Council    

III.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  March 10, 2009 

IV.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

V.        OLD BUSINESS                           

VI.       PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  
 

VII.     SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

            A.  Peabody Pride 

            B.   Donations 

               C.  Summer School 

               D.  McCarthy School Pre-K Playground 

               E.  Health & Education Services, Inc.  

               F.  MCAS Testing Schedule 

               G.  Stimulus Package (frequently asked questions) 

               H.   Actions:

                        - Letter to Sharon Bird

                        - Letter to principals/coordinators re: Vacation Assignments

                        - Letter to Peabody Education Council

                        - Letter to Winter, Wyman, Inc.           

            I.  Reports:

                        -  Teacher Attendance Report

                        -  Student Attendance Report                         

VIII.    WRITTEN COMMUNICATION     

            1.  Letter from For Kids Only AfterSchool Program

            2.  Letter from Tammy Boyle             

IX.       SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

          1. Finance Subcommittee

            2. Quality & Standards Subcommittee

            3. Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

            4. Building & Grounds Committee

            5. Wellness Committee

            6. Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.  Planning Committee 

X.        NEW BUSINESS 

            1.  School District Regionalization (BAGD)

            2.  School Funding Formula (BAGD)

XII.     ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

March 10, 2009-7:30 PM

  Regular School Committee Meeting

            Kiley Administration Building

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

 II.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  February 24, 2009 

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

PRESENTATION BY THE PEABODY EDUCATION COUNCIL 

IV.       OLD BUSINESS

            1.   School Choice (B. Dunne)

            2.   PVMHS Program of Studies (B. Dunne)                                                   

V.        PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

            A.   Peabody Pride

                        - Thank you to Maintenance/Custodians

            B.   Donation

               C.  Merrimack Job Fair 

               D.  Student Government Counterparts                       

               E.  Actions:

                        -  Letter to Mike Musto re: Transportation contract

                   -  Thank you letter to Len Roland  

            F.  Requested reports:

                        -  School Choice Information

                      -  PVMHS Program of Studies             

            G.  Reports in Progress:

                        -  Elementary Balanced Literacy

                   -  Student/Parent Notification System information 

            H.  Newsletters:

                        -  PPCSN March 2009                       

VII.     WRITTEN COMMUNICATION                

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

          1. Finance Subcommittee

            2. Quality & Standards Subcommittee

            3. Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

            4. Building & Grounds Committee

            5. Wellness Committee

            6. Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.  Planning Committee

IX.       NEW BUSINESS             

X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

February 24, 2009-7:30 PM

  Regular School Committee Meeting

            Kiley Administration Building

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

 II.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  February 10, 2009 

III.      APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.     Schedule of Bills  

IV.       OLD BUSINESS

            1.   Election Day Facility Use (M. Bonfanti)

            2.   Policy KHA Adoption (B. Dunne)                                                   

V.        PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

          A.  Peabody Pride:

                        -  Distinguished Service Award/Women in Sport

                   -  AATG National German Examination 

          B.   Transportation Contract                       

          C.   Donation 

            D.  PVMHS Graduation Date 

            E.  Reports:

                        -  Hiring Status

                   -  Student Attendance

                   -  Teacher Attendance 

          F.  Reports in Progress:

                        -  Elementary Balanced Literacy

                   -  School Choice

                   -  Student/Parent Notification System information                       

VII.     WRITTEN COMMUNICATION                

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

          1. Finance Subcommittee

            2. Quality & Standards Subcommittee

            3. Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

            4. Building & Grounds Committee

            5. Wellness Committee

            6. Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.  Planning Committee 

IX.       NEW BUSINESS             

X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA                                  

February 10, 2009-7:30 PM

Retirement Recognition Ceremony
 Regular School Committee Meeting
  Kiley Administration Building

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

 II.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  January 27, 2009

III.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

IV.       OLD BUSINESS

            1.  Policy KHA 2^nd Reading (BAGD)

            2.  Pennies for Little Hearts (BAGD)

            3.  North Shore Coalition for School Funding (BAGD)                                                               

V.        PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  
 

VI.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

            A.  Peabody Pride:

-  Winners of the 20^th Annual George Peabody House Museum Third Grade Essay Contest

-  PVMHS Culinary Students  

            B.  21^st Century Skills 

            C.  Contest to Name the New Bike Way 

            D.  Grant Program for AP Participation 

            E.  Reports:

                        - National School Lunch Administrative Review 

            F.  Actions:

                        - Letter to Board of Registrars 

            G.  Reports in Progress:

                        -  Balanced Literacy/Tufts Program (Progress Report Included)                                   

VII.     WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

            1. Response from Board of Registrars             

VIII.    SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

          1. Finance Subcommittee

            2. Quality & Standards Subcommittee

            3. Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

            4. Building & Grounds Committee

            5. Wellness Committee

            6. Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.  Planning Committee 

IX.       NEW BUSINESS 

            1. Superintendent’s Contract (carried over from 1.27.09 meeting)

            2. School Choice Information / School Choice Vote 

X.        ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

January 27, 2009-7:30 PM

 Regular School Committee Meeting

            Kiley Administration Building 

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance

II.        Student Advisory Council  

III.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  January 13, 2009

IV.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

V.        OLD BUSINESS

            1. Capital Funding (D. McGeney)

            2. Update punch list of PVMHS renovations (B. Dunne)

            3. Report from MSBA walk through (B. Dunne)

            4. MASC Nominations (B. Dunne)                                       

VI.       PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VII.     SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

            A.  Peabody Pride:

                        -  Passos Avante/Rising Stars of Massachusetts 

            B.  Solicitation of Students 

            C.  Request to Fundraise for Robert Lappin Foundation 

            D.   School Food Service Administrative Review 

            E.  Requested Reports:

                        - December Student Attendance Report

                        - December Teacher Attendance Report

                        - Delayed Openings

                        - Monthly Hiring Report

                        - ELL Teacher/Student Report

                        - PVMHS Fitness Center Update

                        - Quarterly Financial Report 

            F.  Reports in Progress

                        - Balanced Literacy/Tufts Program

                        - 21^st Century Skills                       

G.  Actions:

                        - Thank you letter to David J. LaFlamme-North Shore Bank

                        -  Memo re: Surplus Equipment

                        - Acknowledgement letter to Tony Vargas

                        - Acknowledgement letter to Steve Wright

                        - Acknowledgement letter to Lenny Brand

                        - Acknowledgement letter to Emily Jeffers

                        - Acknowledgement letter to Diane Devine

                        - Request for Healthy Collaborative budget to Sharon Cameron

                        - Bill 4396 information to Eileen Bresnahan

                        - Roll Call Motion to Patricia Schaffer 

            H.  Human Resource

                        - Job/Career Fairs & Retirement Recognition Ceremony           

             I.  Field Trip                     

VIII.    WRITTEN COMMUNICATION                 

IX.       SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

          1. Finance Subcommittee

            2. Quality & Standards Subcommittee

            3. Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

            4. Building & Grounds Committee

            5. Wellness Committee

            6. Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.  Planning Committee 

X.        NEW BUSINESS 

            1. Superintendent’s Contract (Mayor Bonfanti) 

XI.       ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

January 13, 2009-7:00 p.m.
Kiley Administration Building 

Regular School Committee Meeting

Student Advisory Council

Organization of School Committee 

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance 

II.        Student Advisory Council  

III.       Organization of School Committee 

            - ADOPTION OF BYLAWS 

            - VOTING ORDER FOR 2009 

            - ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR 2009 

            - ELECTION OF SECRETARY FOR 2009 

 IV.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  December 9, 2008 

V.        APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

VI.       OLD BUSINESS

            1.  Update on the Healthy Peabody Collaborative – Presentation by

     Sarah Grinnell

            2.  Capital Funding (D. McGeney)

            3.  Tower Grant (B. Carpenter)

            4.  Update and Vote on Higgins MSBA Project (M. Bonfanti)

            5.  PVMHS Building Committee (B. Dunne)               

VII.     PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
 

VIII.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

            A.  Peabody Pride

                        - Peabody Soccer Stars Award

                        - Thanks from the O’Malley Middle School

                        - PVMHS

                                    - Donation from North Shore Bank

                                    - DECA

                                    - Tony Vargas-former student

                                    - Steven Wright-art teacher

                                    - Adams Scholarships

                        - Higgins Middle School

                                    - Diane Devine-Math Specialist

                                    - Emily Jeffers-8^th grade student             

            B.  Transportation Contract Renewal 

            C.  Thanksgiving Day Football 

D.  Ballot Question 2: Advisory Opinion from, Mitchell Chester, Ed.D.      Commissioner of DOESE 

            E.  Requested Reports:

                        - PVMHS Fitness Center

                        - November Student Attendance Report

                        - November Teacher Attendance Report

                        - Strategic Plan for District Improvement (Review Copy) 

            F.  Reports in Progress:

                        - December 22, 2008 Student Attendance

                        - ELL Teacher/Student Report 

            G.  Actions:

                        - Letter to Board of Registrars & City Clerk re: polling venues

                        - Invite letter to Best Bet Committee

                        - Letter of thanks to Jon Simmons 

            H.  Miscellaneous:

                        - Letters of thanks from Health, Physical Education and Athletics           

            I.  Newsletters:

                        PPCSN January 2009 

IX.       WRITTEN COMMUNICATION   

-          Communication from Leandra LeClerc re: Bill 4396

-          News article re: Ballot Question 2-Marijuana Law (M. Bonfanti)

-          News article re: Fiscal 2009 State Budget Update (M. Bonfanti)             

X.        SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

            1. Finance Subcommittee

            2. Quality & Standards Subcommittee

            3. Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

            4. Building & Grounds Committee

            5. Wellness Committee

            6. Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.  Planning Committee 

XII.     NEW BUSINESS   

XIII.    ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

November 25, 2008-7:30 PM
Regular School Committee Meeting
Kiley Administration Building

CALL TO ORDER

Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance

II.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            1.  November 12, 2008

III.        APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.      Schedule of Bills  

IV.        OLD BUSINESS

            1   MASC Nomination (B. Dunne)

            2.  Salem State College Partnership (E. Charest)

            3.  Election Day Safety Update (B. Carpenter)      

V.         PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

VI.        SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

            A.  Peabody Pride

·         Red Ribbon Week

·         South School Daisies

·         Technology Speaker Series

·         PVMHS Science Club

·         DECA

·         Flag Football Program

·         Peabody Public Schools Fall Newsletter 

B.  MCAS Analysis Reports 

C.  Chapter 71 Charter School  

D.  Donations

            - Peabody Soccer Association

            - Michael Moutsoulas

            - Lueders Environmental 

E.  Merrimack Valley Recruitment Fair/MERC Educational Career Fair

F.   Annual Retirement Reception 

G.  Superintendent’s Contract 

H.  Reports:

·         Hiring Status Report

·         Student Attendance Report

·         Teacher Attendance Report 

I.  Reports in Progress:

·         District Improvement Plan

·         Capital Funding 

J.  Actions:

·         Letter to Phil Sheridan re:  Artificial Turf

·         Letter to Mike Musto re: Surplus Vehicles

·         Letter to Dr. William Cameron re: Regional Planning Grant

·         Letter to MSBA re: $10,000 contribution towards Owners Project Manager

·         Thank you letter to Dr. Argeros

·         Thank you letter to John Bocchino-Weston & Sampson 

VII.       WRITTEN COMMUNICATION   

VIII.      SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

            1. Finance Subcommittee

            2. Quality & Standards Subcommittee

            3. Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee

            4. Building & Grounds Committee

            5. Wellness Committee

            6. Vocational Merger Subcommittee

            7.  Planning Committee 

IX.        NEW BUSINESS 

            1.  North Shore Coalition for School Funding (B. Dunne)

            2.  Tower Grant (B. Carpenter) 

X.         ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA