Lowell Public School Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Date: | May 17, 2023 |
Time: | 6:30PM |
Location: | City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 |
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2.
ROLL CALL
3.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
3.1.
Spotlight on Excellence – Kathryn P. Stoklosa Knowledge Bowl Competition 2023
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3.2.
An Executive Session May Be Called To Discuss Collective Bargaining, Strategies And/Or Possible Litigation Under Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (A) (B), 2, 3 Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts General Laws. Open Meeting Discussion May Have A Detrimental Effect On The Bargaining Or Litigating Position Of The Public Body.
4.
MINUTES
4.1.
Approval Of The Minutes Of The Special Meeting Of The Lowell School Committee Meeting Of Thursday, April 27, 2023
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4.2.
Approval Of The Minutes Of The Special Meeting Of The Lowell School Committee Meeting Of Tuesday, May 2, 2023
4.3.
Approval Of The Minutes Of The Regularly Scheduled Lowell School Committee Meeting Of Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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4.4.
Approval Of The Minutes Of The FY24 Budget Session Of Thursday, May 4, 2023
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5.
MOTIONS
5.1.
[by Connie Martin]:
Requesting a volunteer from the Lowell School Committee to serve on the Lowell High School Building Committee.
5.2.
[by Stacey Thompson]:
Motion to the administration to have scholarship/grant discovery and preparation dates established for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 calendar to provide knowledge for students and families, increase access to funding opportunities and ensure equity for all students in the district. This is to begin this calendar year and exist on a yearly basis.
5.3.
[by Eileen DelRossi]:
Motion to request that if one school committee member receives information from outside lawfirm BHBK or MASC that it is shared with the rest of the school committee as a communications via email so that we are all appraised of updated information and not one person is acting on behalf of school committee.
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5.4.
[by Jackie Doherty]:
Request the Superintendent provide the committee with a districtwide curriculum plan to educate elementary students regarding animal cruelty prevention. Curriculum options should include: educational programs, lesson plans through the MSPCA, subject-specific books, assemblies and/or field trips.
5.5.
[by Jackie Doherty]:
Request the Superintendent provide the Committee with a report in June that outlines facility improvements, costs, and timelines targeted to those schools most in need of repairs to support fair and adequate learning environments across the district. Priority schools include, but are not limited to, the Career Academy and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. For the Career Academy, the immediate concerns are to install the grant-funded $25k in culinary equipment that has been in storage for six years, to upgrade bathrooms, and to provide for an outdoor physical activity space such as basketball. The Bartlett Community Partnership School also requires significant bathroom upgrades, replacement of lockers and missing ceiling/floor tiles throughout the school, as well as an immediate need for a temporary wheelchair ramp while waiting for a permanent one.
5.6.
[by Jackie Doherty]:
Request the district fund a Community School Manager position for the Career Academy as they have for all other community schools--returning the position that was removed when the grant expired. In addition, provide funding to the Career Academy based on the total number of students currently matriculating at the school rather than a much-lower student prediction. This should enable the addition of priority positions as requested by the Academy’s School Site Council.
6.
SUBCOMMITTEES
6.1.
Special Education Subcommittee Meeting:
Report and approval of the Meeting of Monday, May 1, 2023 [Eileen DelRossi, Chairperson]
7.
REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
7.1.
Key Performance Indicators: Quarter Three Report
7.2.
Response To Motion 30. COO Of 05/03/23 By Jackie Doherty Regarding Air Quality in the 1980 Building
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7.3.
Response To Motion 13. CAO Of 05/03/23 By Jackie Doherty Regarding TV studio at LHS
7.4.
Response To Motion 02. CEEO Of 05/04/22 By Stacey Thompson Regarding DEI Training Efforts
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7.5.
Response To Motion 4. CEEO Of 05/18/23 By Susie Chhoun Regarding Cultural Events and Celebrations
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7.6.
Monthly Incident Report
7.7.
Monthly Enrollment Report
8.
NEW BUSINESS
8.1.
FY24 Budget Adoption
8.2.
Vote to Reschedule the Regularly Scheduled School Committee Meeting of June 7, 2023 due to Lowell High School Graduation
8.3.
8.4.
8.5.
Vote To Accept A Donation Of $50,000 From The George M. Tsadikos Vocal Arts Scholarship
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9.
CONVENTION/CONFERENCE REQUESTS
9.1.
Out of State & Overnight Travel Request: For Lowell High School Boys/Girls Cross Country Team and Chaperones to travel to Yonkers, NY
10.
PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL
10.1.
The Members Of The United Teachers Of Lowell Hereby Donate twenty one [21] Sick Leave Days To Paula Renaud, Sullivan School teacher.
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10.2.
The Members Of The United Teachers Of Lowell Hereby Donate twenty three [23] Sick Leave Days To Kerry Darcy, STEM Academy teacher.
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11.
COMMUNICATIONS
11.1.
Communication from Chief Operating Officer Regarding an Upcoming Substance Abuse Community Forum
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12.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
12.1.
Item:
Discussion of contract of Chief Academic Officer/Assistant Superintendent.
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