Clarksburg School Committee Meeting - Sept. 7th, 2023

Agenda

1. Call to order:
2. Public Comment/Open Meeting Rules: Clarification of the official legal rules of participation by the public in an open meeting.
3. Announcements: Senator Paul Mark will visit Clarksburg School on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
4. Approval of Minutes: Suggested Motion: Move to approve the minutes from the most recent School Committee Meeting dated August 21, 2023.
5. School Building Project: Updated information regarding a new start date in December for the building project to address the ADA accessibility issue with a chairlift on the back stairwell, as well as any other building work being completed during the summer.
6. Financial Statement: Suggested Motion: Move to approve the current financial statement for FY24.
7. Business Administrators Report:
8. Principal’s Report: Principal Cote will provide an update on any school related events, activities, and information in preparation for the new school year.
9. Assistant Superintendent’s Report:
10. Superintendent’s Report:
11. School Committee Business:
    1. New Business:
       1. School Choice Policy: Review the start of the school year and the importance of updating protocols for enrollment prior to the 2024-25 school year.
       2. Salary Request: Discuss a written request received in August for a salary increase by a non-union staff member.
       3. Prekindergarten Program: Updated information on current enrollment for the prekindergarten program, including numbers for the three-year old classroom.  The superintendent will provide an update on a recent discussion with the school district attorney, including his recommendations regarding tuition payments in 2024-25.
    2. Continuing Business:
       1. Bus Transportation: Discuss bus transportation to school for prekindergarten and school choice students.  The superintendent will introduce a proposal to allow prekindergarten students to ride the bus when they turn five years of age during the current school year.
12. Executive Session- Per Chapter 30A, Section 21 MGL: None
13. Next School Committee Meeting: Thursday, October 5, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
14. 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.