| | | | | | | | ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Vision Statement The Vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world. Mission Statement The Arlington Public Schools focuses on the whole child to create inclusive and innovative learning opportunities for all students, values diverse identities and ways of learning, prepares all staff to maintain high expectations while providing necessary supports, and sustains collaborative partnerships with families and the community.
In accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General laws, Chapter 30A, Section 20, notice is hereby given for the following meeting of the:
Arlington School Committee School Committee Regular Meeting Thursday, September 8, 2022 6:30 PM
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Conducted by Remote Participation https://www.mass.gov/doc/order-suspending-certain-provision-of-open-meeting-law/download via Zoom link below and in person at Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Avenue, School Committee Room, 6th Floor, Arlington, MA 02476
Topic: School Committee Regular Meeting
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| | | | | | | | | 6:40 p.m. Public Comment | | | | | | For members of the public who wish to address the Committee, there will be 30 minutes of public comment. If you would like to sign up to speak, either remotely via Zoom or in-person, you must email ediggins@arlington.k12.ma.us by 3:00 p.m. Thursday, the date of the meeting. Depending on how many people sign up, time allotments may be reduced, but will not exceed three minutes each. If the number of people who sign up exceeds what can be reasonably done in 30 minutes, the number of speakers may be capped or speaking times may be reduced at the discretion of the Chair. All requests to speak received after the date and time indicated, will be invited to speak at the next School Committee Regular Meeting.
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| | | | | | | | | 8:35 p.m. Consent Agenda (L. Exton) | | | | | | All items listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the committee so requests, in which event the item will be considered in its normal sequence: | | | | | | | *Warrant #22302, $423,736.28, 7/12/2022
*Warrant #23011, $290,277.22, 7/26/2022
*Warrant #23021, $504,026.61, 8/9/2022
*Warrant #23032, $659,182.17, 8/23/2022
*Warrant #23044, $1,444,376.72, 9/6/2022
*Approval of Meeting Minutes from School Committee Meeting, 6/23/2022
*Approval of Meeting Minutes from School Committee Retreat, 7/26/2022
*Approval of Meeting Minutes from School Committee Retreat, 8/9/2022
*Approval of Meeting Minutes from School Committee Special Meeting, 8/9/2022
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| | | | | | | | | 8:40 p.m. Subcommittee/Liaison Reports/Announcements | | | | | |
- Budget – Kirsi Allison-Ampe, Chair
- Community Relations – Bill Hayner, Chair
VOTE: Reappointments
- Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Accountability – Jane Morgan, Chair
- Facilities – Jeff Thielman, Chair
- Policy & Procedures – Paul Schlichtman, Chair
Policies and Procedures Minutes 081222 - DRAFT
- Arlington High School Building Committee, Jeff Thielman, Chair
- Superintendent Evaluation – Len Kardon, Chair
- Liaison Reports
- Announcements
- Future Agenda Items
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| | | | | | | | | 8:45 p.m. Executive Session | | | | | |
- Approval of Meeting Minutes from June 23, 2022 Executive Session.
- Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 26, 2022 Executive Session.
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To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union and/or nonunion personnel or contract negotiations with union and/or nonunion, in which if held in an open meeting, may have a detrimental effect.
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To conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, in which if held in an open meeting, may have a detrimental effect. Collective bargaining may also be conducted.
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To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares;
AEA Unit D - Menotomy Preschool TAs grievance
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| | | | | | | | | 9:05 p.m. Adjournment | | | | | | The listings of matters 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. | | | | | | Stated times and time amounts, listed in parenthesis, are the estimated amount of time for that particular agenda item. Actual times may be shorter or longer depending on the time needed to fully explore the topic. | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Correspondence Received | | | | | | Email to SC from M. Donnelly, RE: In Support of Science Camp, 6/23/2022 (after 7 p.m.)
Email to SC from J. Johnston, RE: Alan Hovhaness, 6/30/2022
Email to SC from K. Fitzgerald, Re: Vacation, 7/1/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: Menotomy PreSchool, 7/8/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: FYI - Soccer Coach, 7/15/2022
Email to SC from N. Minton, RE: Request for non-reappointment to the Arlington Human Rights Commission, 7/19/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: A Few Mid-July Updates, 7/19/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: Fwd: New Assistant Principal and Performing Arts Director, 7/22/2022
Email to SC from D. Thomas, RE: Bus Transportation, 7/29/2022
Email to SC from J. Harvey, RE: Survey-Arlington Elected/Appointed Positions, 7/29/2022
Email to E. Diggins from T. Trevens, RE: Procedure to Become a Candidate, 8/8/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: Strategic Planning Group, 8/11/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: FYI, M. Mason, 8/16/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: FYI - Stratton Grade 2, 8/17/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: FYI Re: Brackett AP and Hiring
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: Update: Enrollments, COVID, Back-to-School, etc., 8/21/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: Fwd: APS Before Care Pilot Program Registration, 8/24/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: Opening Day, 8/27/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: materials for SC next week, 9/2/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: Two items for September meetings, 9/4/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: More materials for Thursday, 9/6/2022
Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: Revised Document for Executive Session, 9/7/2022
Email to SC from E. Perez, RE: health equity in the APS, 9/8/2022
| | | | | | Submitted by Liz Exton, Chair | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Massachusetts law requires all open session meetings of public bodies to be accessible to members of the public, including those with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the meeting, contact the Administrative Assistant to the Arlington School Committee Liz Diggins at ediggins@arlington.k12.ma.us. | | | |
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