REMOTE due to SNOW – School Committee – December 5, 2024
7:00 pm Video Conference
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Virtual meeting due to weather:
NEW SALEM/WENDELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE AGENDA
THURSDAY, December 5, 2024 Swift River School – 7:00 p.m.
A. Call Meeting to Order
B. Public Hearing
C. Introduction of Minute Taker – Trevor Kearns
D. Warrants – Record in minutes with numbers
Gifts: Acceptance Vote
Grants: Acceptance Vote
Rural Aid $143,445.00
REAP
$16,687.00
E. Superintendent’s Report
F. Director of Finance and Operations Report *
o FY25 Draft Budget
G. Principal’s Report
H. Committee Reports
o Report from Mahar Representatives
o Collaborative for Education Services
o Massachusetts Association of School Committees
o Budget and Personnel –
● Next Meeting – Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
o Joint Supervisory
● Next Meeting – Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
I. December Items
o Swift River Educational Association (SREA) – letter to open negotiations
o Negotiation Sub-Committee member selection – Discussion and Vote
o SIP* – review and vote o Family Handbook* – review and vote
o Next Meeting Date – January 2, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
o New Salem/Wendell Policy Committee – January 2, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
J. Policies to be reviewed:
o First Reading on:
● ACAB – Sex-Based Harassment/Discrimination (Title IX*)
● Grievance Process for Title IX Complaints
The listing 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.