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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, January 12, 2023 6:30 PM

Arlington High School

869 Massachusetts Avenue

School Committee Room, 6th Floor

Arlington, MA 02476

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	Open Meeting (L. Exton)

6:35 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 6:00 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.


	6:50 p.m. AHS Student Representative(s) to School Committee

	6:55 p.m. Field Trip Approval-Saturday, April 13-20, 2024 (L. Homan)
	-Trip to Costa Rica
	7:00 p.m. Student Services Department-Introduction and Entry Activities (A. Elmer)
	Methods for Determining Actions for Department Entry Activities
	7:20 p.m. Tiered Focus Monitoring Report (A. Elmer)

	7:35 p.m. Strategic Plan - Sample Initiatives (L. Homan)
	a. 1.1 Instructional Vision b. 2.3 Compensation c. 3.3 Facilities Stewardship d. 4.2 Welcome Center
	7:55 p.m. Superintendent’s Goals SY2022-2023 - First Read (L. Homan)


	8:10 p.m. School Committee Budget Priorities (L. Exton)


	8:30 p.m. Esser III Update (M. Mason)

8:45 p.m. Superintendent Update (E. Homan)

a. Update on Administrative Hiring Searches

b. Update on Competitive Grants Awarded

c. Monthly Update on Enrollments/Class Sizes


	9:00 p.m. School Committee Meeting Dates for SY2023-2024, SY2024-2025, SY2025-2026 Second Read/Possible Vote (L. Exton)


	9:05 p.m. Consent Agenda
	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 #: 23145, $828,584.34,12/28/2022 Warrant #: 23157, $334,964.65, 1/11/2023 School Committee Meeting Minutes, December 1, 2022 School Committee Meeting Minutes, December 15, 2022

9:10 p.m. Subcommittee/Liaison Reports/Announcements

Budget – Kirsi Allison-Ampe, Chair
Community Relations – Bill Hayner, Chair
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Accountability – Jane Morgan, Chair
Facilities – Jeff Thielman, Chair
Policy & Procedures – Paul Schlichtman, Chair
Arlington High School Building Committee, Jeff Thielman, Chair
Superintendent Evaluation – Len Kardon, Chair

Liaison Reports
Announcements
Future Agenda Items

9:15 p.m. Executive Session

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.

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.


	Possible Vote to Approve Memorandum of Agreement with AEA Unit C, July 1, 2022-June 30, 2025


	Submitted by Liz Exton, Chair

Correspondence Received

Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: Masks and coverage this week, 12/18/22

Email to SC from T. Jones, RE: Decrease in MBTA Route 77 service will cause problems for many Arlington Students, 12/19/2022

Email to SC from W.A. Sheppard, RE: naming various spaces in new AHS, 12/22/22

Email to L. Exton from K. McCarty, RE: Mask mandate post winter break, 12/23/2022

Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: Strategic Planning and Other Updates, 12/29/2022

Email to SC from E. Homan, RE: Masking Recommendation, 12/29/2022

Email to SC from E. Homa, RE: FYI, 1/5/2023

Email to SC from B. Hayner, RE: Permanent Town Building Committee Report, 1/6/2023

Email to SC from I. Finlayson, RE: Letter of Support for AHS XC Skiing Varsity Team, 1/8/2023

Email to SC from Z. Cronin, RE: Cross Country Ski Team - Varsity, 1/8/2023

Email to SC from M. Kennedy, RE: Letter of support for the cross country ski team, 1/8/2023

Email to SC from M. Schneider, RE; Cross-Country Ski Team, 1/8/2023

Email to SC from K.Turner/N. Pavey, RE: XC Skiing a Varsity Sport, 1/9/2023

Email to SC from T. See, RE: Cross Country Skiing Support, 1/9/2023

USMail to SC from League of Women Voters, RE:January, 2023 Bulletin, 1/10/2023

Email to SC from B. O'Day, RE: Auditorium, 1/10/2023

Email to SC from J. and E. Sugarman, RE: Funding XC Skiing As A Varsity Sport, 1/10/2023

Email to SC from K. Cai, RE: Support for X-Country Ski as Varsity Sport at AHS, 1/10/2023.

Email to SC from B. Melofchik, RE: Town Policy on Dark Art, 1/10/2023

Email to SC from C. Fraley, RE: Please Establish X-Country Skiing as a Varsity Sport, 1/11/2023

Email to SC from M. Bloom, RE: Support for Varsity XC-Ski, 1/10/2023

Email to SC from P. Hedlund et al, RE: Letter of Support for X-Country Skiing as a Varsity Sport, 1/11/2023

Email to SC from J. Montano, RE: CC Skiing Team at AHS, 1/11/2023


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.