Julianne Andrade

The meeting includes a report from the Superintendent covering learning and teaching initiatives, the student representative report, PARCC assessments, updates to the academic calendar, and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the agenda covers facilities planning regarding the reconfiguration of the Raymond School and the notification of various personnel appointments, leaves of absence, resignations, and retirements.

The meeting agenda includes several items for consideration, such as the approval of 2013-2014 home education requests and the acceptance of various grants, including the Walking Classroom Grant and the EOS Nourishing Kids Grant. Key reports involve the FY13 final budget, FY14 budget updates, and a presentation on 2013 MCAS results. The committee will also discuss personnel appointments, the notification of student and personnel harassment officers, and a presentation from Chartwells. Additionally, the agenda provides for a review of the BPS Policy Manual and general opportunities for the committee to discuss future matters with the Superintendent.

The committee accepted a donation of school supplies for the Raymond School, received reports on Brockton High School activities including scholarship awards, and discussed the implementation of Common Core Standards and PARCC assessment testing. Additionally, the committee reviewed results from a community survey regarding Dual Language Instruction and ratified a three-year Memorandum of Agreement with the Brockton Food Service Association.

The task force gathered to discuss and provide suggestions for the School District Reconfiguration Draft Proposal I. Key topics included proposals for extended day programs, the establishment of a campus concept connecting specific schools, grade level reassignments, building closures, and the integration of student populations. Administrative members emphasized reviewing student population shifts and zoning opportunities, while the superintendent addressed the timeline for school openings and potential status changes for existing schools to ensure consistent educational offerings.

The meeting agenda includes the acceptance of personnel appointments, leaves of absence, resignations, and retirements. The committee plans to review and authorize the submission of several grant proposals, including federal entitlement and allocation grants for education, Perkins Act funding, and a STEM implementation grant. Additionally, the Superintendent of Schools will present reports on learning and teaching initiatives, including an update on the opening of schools, Common Core implementation, and educator evaluation training, alongside updates on the Barrett Russell School and transportation matters.