Clarksburg School Committee Meeting - April 1st, 2021

In accordance with recent legislation due to COVID-19, this meeting will be conducted remotely. The committee and the public may participate by computer or phone using the following information:

Virtual Attendance Info

Link:

Join by Google Meeting ID - meet.google.com/xko-avia-avu

Join by phone:

1-484-746-4327
(PIN 399 631 545#)

Agenda

1. Call to order:
2. Public Comment:
3. Approval of Minutes: Suggested Motion: Move to approve the minutes from the most recent School Committee Meetings dated March 4, 2021 and March 16, 2021.
4. Financial Statement: Suggested Motion: Move to approve the current financial statement for FY21.
5. Principal’s Report: Principal Barnes will provide an update and review items related to professional development, teaching/learning, staffing, and school events.
6. Superintendent’s Report:
7. School Committee Business:
   1. New Business:
      1. COVID-19/school: Updates regarding the increase in positive cases in Clarksburg, as well as surrounding communities, and the impact on the school from this situation, including how the actions of those individuals/families outside of school are having a negative impact on the school’s ability to educate students in-person. Report on any updated information from the Governor, DESE Commissioner, and medical experts as part of the ongoing plan to educate the students effectively and safely in school, including the updated NBSU travel protocols.
      2. FY22 Budget Update: Report to update the committee on the most recent meeting with the Finance Committee on March 22, 2021 to review and discuss the FY22 budget proposal.
      3. Pre-Kindergarten Program: Continued discussion of the plan to implement a Pre-Kindergarten Program during the 2021-22 school year.
      4. School Choice: Discussion and possible vote about accepting any additional school choice slots during the 2021-22 school year. Review of the School Committee policy regarding situations when families move out of town during the school year.
   2. Continuing Business:
      1. Building repairs and renovations:
         1. Assistant Superintendent Macksey will provide an update on the potential renovation plans for the shared learning space in the library.
8. Executive Session- Per Chapter 30A, Section 21 MGL: None
9. Next Meeting: Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
10. Adjournment:

The agenda items are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Posted: Any person may, pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meeting Law, audiotape an open meeting. As such, please be advised that this meeting may be taped by any person present.