Rebecca Gratz

The agenda includes a quarterly CSD strategic plan update, a high school diploma law update, preliminary "Sister School" discussions, a Future of Our Schools Committee update, and budget updates for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years. Policy committee items include reviewing a new process, first readings of several policies (9.04 Homework, 1.13 Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention in Schools, 2.01L School Board Use of Electronic Mail, 2.02 School Board Member Freedom of Access Training, 3.01 Records Management, 4.03 Disposal of Materials and Equipment, 7.09 Staff Conduct with Students, 7.10 Employee Computer and Internet Use, 9.21 Use of Copyrighted Materials), and action items include hiring, snow plow bids, and an executive session for superintendent evaluation.

The meeting covered various topics including the reorganization of the board with the election of an interim chair, a review of the town meeting, budget updates, an audit review, discussion on board training, a special education program update, approval of the 2019-2020 school calendar, procedures for clearing school volunteers, teacher contract nominations, and a principal contract extension. A resignation was also noted, and the possibility of combining the technology and art teacher positions was discussed.

The meeting included a presentation and approval of the eighth-grade class trip to Washington, D.C. Reports were given by the principal, highlighting building repairs and upcoming events, and the director of special services, covering state report acceptance and ongoing work with CDS. The superintendent's report addressed building issues and the upcoming audit. The meeting also covered the state report card and MEA test score breakdowns, substitute pay adjustments, and policy reviews for Child Find and the Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion. Finally, the resignation of the art teacher was noted.

The meeting covered various topics, including the reorganization of the board with elections for Chair and Vice Chair. Discussion included a review of the school's fund balance, scheduling of a board meeting and retreat, and the 19-20 school year planning, encompassing code of ethics, strategic planning, building repairs, and class structure. Reports were received from the principal, director of special services, and superintendent, covering topics such as community support for a family in crisis, staff appreciation, upcoming school events, and a heating audit. A review of the three-year-old program and school nutrition program was also conducted. Finally, a second-year probationary contract was approved for a teacher.

The meeting focused on the discussion of the budget for the next year, considering two scenarios based on the outcome of the school renovation vote. The discussion included teacher negotiations, bus contracts, and contingency plans for the heating and HVAC system if the renovation project is not approved. The budget will be finalized after the renovation vote on 12/19/23.