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Lowell Public School Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda 


Date:         

July 13, 2022

Time:

6:30PM

Location:

City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852

Members Of The Public May View The Meeting Via LTC And Those Wishing To Speak Regarding A Specific Agenda Item Shall Register To Speak In Advance Of The Meeting By Sending Email To The Superintendent Indicating The Agenda Item, A Phone Number And Email Address So We Can Provide A Zoom Link To Access The Meeting. Email Address Is Mpalazzo@Lowell.k12.Ma.us If No Access To Email You May Contact Us At 978-674-4324. All Requests Must Be Submit It Before 2:00 PM On The Day Of Meeting.


1.

SALUTE TO FLAG



2.

ROLL CALL



3.

MINUTES

3.1.

Approval Of The Minutes Of The Regularly Scheduled School Committee Meeting Of Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Documents:
  1. LSC Minutes - June 15, 2022.pdf
3.2.

Approval Of The Minutes Of The Special Meeting Of The Lowell School Committee Meeting Of Monday, June 27, 2022

Documents:
  1. LSC Special Meeting Minutes - June 27, 2022.pdf
4.

PERMISSION TO ENTER

4.1.

Permission To Enter: June 13, 2022

Documents:
  1. Permission To Enter - July 13, 2022.pdf
5.

MEMORIALS

5.1.

Kathleen Rocheleau, mother of Carolyn Rocheleau, Coordinator of Special Programs

5.2.

Stephen Stephenson, retired Lowell High School teacher

6.

MOTIONS

6.1.

[by Jackie Doherty]:

Request the Superintendent provide the committee with monthly (or more frequent as needed) updates on the status of the LHS construction project.

6.2.

[by Connie Martin]:

Request that the Administration prepare a report on the staff turnover rate at each one of our schools.

7.

SUBCOMMITTEES

7.1.

Equity & Access Subcommittee:

Report and Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of Monday, June 13, 2022 [Stacey Thompson, Chairperson]

Documents:
  1. Equity and Access Subcommittee - June 13, 2022.pdf
7.2.

Family & Community Engagement Subcommittee:

Report  of the Meeting of Monday, July 11, 2022 [Eileen DelRossi, Chairperson]

8.

REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

8.1.

COVID-19 Update

Documents:
  1. COVID-19 report 7JUL2022.pdf
  2. 2- Health Department Letter 28JUN22.pdf
8.2.

Update on Capital Improvements

Documents:
  1. Capital Improvements Update.pdf
8.3.

Report on Motions

Documents:
  1. Report on Motion 07.13..22.pdf
8.4.

Response To Motion 11. COO Of 05/04/22 By Eileen DelRossi Regarding Transportation Protocols

Documents:
  1. Motion response on Transportation protocols (7JUL2022).pdf
8.5.

Response To Motion 05. CAO Of 06/01/22 By Eileen DelRossi Regarding Audit Special Education

Documents:
  1. Response to Motion Audit Special Education.pdf
8.6.

Response To Motions 02. CAO Of 04/06/22 By Eileen DelRossi Regarding Next Generation Civics and 07.CAO of 06/15/22 by Stacey Thompson Regarding Civis Day

Documents:
  1. Generation Civics Civics Day.pdf
8.7.

Response To Motion 15. COO Of 06/01/22 By Eileen DelRossi Regarding All Hands on Deck "Cosmetic Task Force"

Documents:
  1. Motion Response on Cosmetic Task Force (7JUL2022).pdf
8.8.

Response To Motion 16. COO Of 06/15/22 By Jackie Doherty Regarding Windows and Screens

Documents:
  1. 1- Motion response on Windows and Screens (7JUL2022).pdf
  2. 2- Initial Windows and Shades report.pdf
  3. 3- PDF of needed window repairs.pdf
8.9.

Response To Motion 10. COO Of 05/04/22 By Eileen DelRossi Regarding Bathroom Sink Safety

Documents:
  1. Motion Response on Bathroom Sink safety (7JUL2022).pdf
8.10.

Response To Motion 06. CAO Of 05/18/22 By Eileen DelRossi Regarding Students Transported to Hospital due to Mental Health

Documents:
  1. Students Transported to Hospital due to Mental Health (1).pdf
8.11.

Response To Motion 04. CSO Of 05/04/22 By Eileen DelRossi Regarding Location of classes at STEM Academy

Documents:
  1. RTM-STEM Space Use 06.10.22.pdf
9.

NEW BUSINESS

9.1.

First Reading of Update to Graduation Requirements Policy; File # IKF

Documents:
  1. First Reading of LHS Grad Requirement Policy Change.pdf
9.2.

Approval of Job Description & Permission to Post: SPED Teacher Mentor (two positions)

Documents:
  1. Special Education mentors x 2 (memo) (1).pdf
  2. SPED mentor job description proposed.pdf
9.3.

Approval of Job Description & Permission to Post: Director of Parent/Family Leadership Institute

Documents:
  1. Director of Family Leadership Institute 5.13.17.pdf
9.4.

Approval Of Job Description & Permission To Post: Adult Ed. Student Advisor and Community Engagement Facilitator

Documents:
  1. Memo Adult Education Community Position (2).pdf
  2. Adult Ed. Student Advisor and Community Engagement Facilitator - Updated 7.7.2022.pdf
9.5.

Approval of LTA Instructor Stipend Increase

Documents:
  1. LTA memo pdf.pdf
9.6.

Vote To Accept A Donation Of $10,000 From The Believe in Me Project

Documents:
  1. Laura Lee Donation Request (1).pdf
10.

ADJOURNMENT



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