Northern Berkshire School Union #43 Meeting of the Joint Committee - Mar. 27th, 2023

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment/Hearing of Visitors
3. Minutes:  Approval of the November 14, 2022 Joint Committee Meeting minutes
4. Business Administrator’s Report: Lisa Blackmer will review the FY24 budget process for the NBSU districts, and the overall financial picture for the NBSU towns.  This discussion will also include the status of upcoming grant opportunities, including the HVAC state grant, and a potential opportunity for a grant to support the playground upgrades at the schools.
5. Director of Pupil Services’ Report: Tara Barnes will provide an update regarding any upcoming meetings and programs to support special education in the NBSU schools.  This report will include efforts to earn Student Opportunity Grant funding for the NBSU districts, as well as plans for early childhood testing and enrollment at the schools.
6. Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Franzoni will provide an update on all relevant items impacting the districts, including the need for advocacy in the NBSU towns for rural school aid.  The discussion will also include a focus on school attendance in all schools, as well as NBSU Office staffing, including the proposed position of Assistant Superintendent.
7. Executive Session: Per Chapter 30A, Section 21 MGL:  Discussion and review of the agreements and salaries for non-union NBSU shared staff members.
8. New Joint Committee Business: Any other items for discussion and review by the committee members not reasonably anticipated prior to the posting of this meeting.
9. Next Meeting: TBD
10. Motion to Adjourn the Meeting