BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Thursday, June 14, 2007

7:00 PM – Executive Session Meeting

7:30 PM – Regular Session Meeting

Agenda

Recognition of Raid Suleiman for years of service to the Boxborough School Committee and Pam Lavin and Michael Erhartic for years of service to the Blanchard Memorial School.

1.                  Opening:  Dr. Bates to open the meeting to accept nominations for school committee positions for reorganization.

2.         Approval of Minutes

2.1       School Committee Regular Session Meeting Minutes, 5-9-07

2.2       School Committee Executive Session Meeting Minutes, 5-9-07

3.         Public Input

4.                  Educational Report

4.1              National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Comment:  Dr. Daigneault

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

            4.2       Curriculum Update

Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

4.2.1        Science Curriculum Committee Meeting  – 5-30-07

            Comment:  Please note enclosure.

            Comment: Please note enclosure.

4.2.2        Social Studies Curriculum Committee Meeting  – 5-21-07

            Comment: Please note enclosure.

4.2.3        English/Language Arts Curriculum Committee Meeting – 6-6-07

            Comment:  Please note enclosure.

5.         Facility Report

            5.1       Facility Status Report

                        Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

                        Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.         Old Business

            6.1       Blanchard Sign Decision

                        Comment: Dr. Bates to report.

                        Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.2              Policy Section K – Vote

Comment:  Chair to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

7.         New Business

7.1              Presentation: CBE Technology – Computer Leasing

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report

            7.2       Archiving Email & School Committee Accounts

                        Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

7.3       Boxborough Leadership Forum – 6-13-07

Comment:  Chair to report.

7.4              Superintendent/Curriculum Director’s Annual Performance Review

Comment:  Chair to report.

7.5              Boy Scout Pak #26 Donation  – Vote to Accept

Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

            7.6       School Committee Summer Schedule

                        Comment: Chair to report.

            7.7       School Committee Representatives

                        Comment:  Chair to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

            7.8       School Committee Graduation Roles

                        Comment:  Chair to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosures.

            7.9       2007-2008 School Improvement Plan – Review & Vote

                        Comment:  Ms. Driscoll to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

            7.10     2007-2008 School Handbook (Draft) - Review

                        Comment:  Chair to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.        

8.         Budget Reports

8.1       Suspense List – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.2       Operational Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.3       Special Education Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Dr. Daigneault to report.

8.4       Grants/Articles Summary – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

            Comment:  Please note enclosures.       

9.         Personnel

9.1       New Hires

            Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

            9.1.1    Daniel Shanahan, Physical Education

                        Comment: Please note enclosure.

            9.1.2    Joanne Guilmette, Gr. 2 Teacher (long-term)

                        Comment: Please note enclosure.

            9.1.3    Susan Charpentier, Kindergarten Teacher for 2007-2008

                        Comment: Please note enclosure.         

9.2       Leaves

            9.2.1    Jill Neuman, Gr. 1 Teacher

            9.2.2    Deb McLean, Integrated Preschool Teacher

9.3       Staff Changes

            9.3.1    Mary Hogan: move to Grade 1 Teacher for 2007-2008

            9.3.2    Teachers Granted Professional Teaching Status:  Gail Walsh, Guidance Counselor and Debra McLean, Integrated Preschool Teacher

10.       Regional Sharings

11.       Information Packet

12.       School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

13.       Press Questions

14.              Adjourn

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

7:30 PM – Regular Session Meeting

(Executive Session to Follow Regular Session)

Agenda

1.         Opening

2.         Approval of Minutes

2.1       School Committee Regular Session Meeting Minutes, 4-5-07

2.2       School Committee Executive Session Meeting Minutes, 4-5-07

3.         Public Input

4.                  Educational Report

4.1              2007-08 Professional Development Survey

Comment:  Ms. Driscoll to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

            4.2       Curriculum Update

Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

4.2.1        Science Curriculum Committee Meeting  – 4-25-07

            Comment:  Please note enclosure.

4.2.2        Math Curriculum Committee Meeting – 5-2-07

            Comment: Please note enclosure.

4.2.3        Social Studies Curriculum Committee Meeting  – 4-26-07

            Comment: Please note enclosure.

4.2.4        English/Language Arts Curriculum Committee Meeting – 4-11-07

            Comment:  Please note enclosure.

5.         Facility Report

            5.1       Facility Status Report

                        Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

                        Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.         Old Business

6.1       BY’08 Budget – Town Meeting Preparation

Comment: Mr. Sabot to report.

6.2       Policy Review Subcommittee – Policy Section K – Review & Vote

                        Comment:  Ms. Neville to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

            6.3       2007-2008 School Choice – Vote to Accept 40 Students

                        Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosures.

7.         New Business

7.1              Boxborough Leadership Forum – 4-25-07

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

7.2              Superintendent/Curriculum Director’s Annual Performance Review

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

7.3       Teacher’s Request for Child to Attend Blanchard Memorial School in 2007-08 – Kindergarten - Vote

                        Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

                        7.3.1    Teacher’s Request Denied - School Committee’s Vote – 6/9/05

7.3.2    Teacher’s Request for Child to Attend Blanchard - Contract Language

            7.4       Grade Six Outdoor Classroom Gift – Vote to Accept

                        Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

7.5       Blanchard Sign from PTF – Vote to Accept

                        Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

7.6              Student Computer/Network/Internet Acceptable Use Policy – Review & Vote

Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosures.

7.6.1        Current Student/Network/Internet Acceptable Use Policy

7.6.2        Proposed Student/Network/Internet Acceptable Use Policy

7.7              Employee Technology Acceptable Use Policy – Review & Vote

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

7.7.1    Current Employee Technology Acceptable Use Policy

7.7.2    Proposed Employee Technology Acceptable Use Policy

8.         Budget Reports

8.1       Suspense List – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.2       Operational Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.3       Special Education Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Dr. Daigneault to report.

8.4       Grants/Articles Summary – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

            Comment:  Please note enclosures.       

9.         Personnel

9.1       New Hire:  Amy Cormie – Gr. 5 Short-term Substitute

10.       Regional Sharings

11.       Information Packet

12.       School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

13.       Press Questions

14.              Adjourn – Executive Session in accordance with MGL Chapter 39, Section 23 B, Paragraph (1).

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

April 5, 2007

7:00 PM – Regular Session Meeting

Executive Session (following Regular Session)

Agenda

1.         Opening

2.         Approval of Minutes

2.1       School Committee Regular Session Meeting Minutes, 3-8-07

2.2       School Committee Executive Session Meeting Minutes, 3-8-07

2.3       Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting, 3-8-07

2.4       School Committee Regular Session Meeting Minutes, 3-22-07

2.5       School Committee Executive Session Meeting Minutes, 3-22-07          

3.         Public Input

4.                  Educational Report

4.1              MCAS Testing Update

Comment: Ms. Driscoll to report.

4.2              Curriculum Update

Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

4.2.1        Science Curriculum Committee Meeting  – 3/28/07

            Comment:  Please note enclosure.

4.2.2        Math Curriculum Committee Meeting – 4/4/07

            Comment: Please note enclosure.

4.2.3        Social Studies Curriculum Committee Meeting  – 3/29/07

            Comment: Please note enclosure.

4.2.4        English/Language Arts Curriculum Committee Meeting – 3/26/07

            Comment:  Please note enclosure.

5.         Facility Report

            5.1       Facility Status Report

                        Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

                        Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.         Old Business

            6.1       FY08 Public Budget Hearing - Vote

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

6.2       Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting – 3-8-07

                        Comment:  Ms. Neville to report.

6.2.1        Section I Policies – 2^nd Read & Vote

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.2.2        Section J Policy – 2^nd Read & Vote

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.         New Business

7.1              Boxborough Leadership Forum – 3/28/07

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

7.2       Personnel Administration Plan for Noncertified Employees & Schedules A & B

            Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

7.2.1    Personnel Administration Plan for Noncertified Employees – Review & Vote

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

            7.2.2    Schedule A – Review & Vote

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

            7.2.3    Schedule B – Review & Vote

                        Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.3       Employee Health Insurance - Open Enrollment

            Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7.4       Teacher’s Request for Child to Attend Blanchard – Grade 3

            Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

            Comment:  Please note enclosure.

7.5       Route 111 Trail Transportation Enhancement Program Support Letter – Review & Vote

            Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

            Comment:  Please note enclosure.

7.6              Superintendent/Curriculum Director Midyear Evaluation

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

8.         Budget Reports

8.1       Suspense List – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.2       Operational Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.3       Special Education Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Dr. Daigneault to report.

8.4       Grants/Articles Summary – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

            Comment:  Please note enclosures.       

9.         Personnel

9.1       New Hire:  Suelc Santos, Custodian (FT)

            9.2       New Hire:  Susan Charpentier - Gr. 1 Substitute Teacher (long-term)

            9.3       New Hire:  Joanne Guilmette - Gr. 2 Substitute Teacher (long-term)

            9.3       Termination: Bernard Doiron - Custodian (PT)

                        Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

10.       Regional Sharings

11.       Information Packet

12.       School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

13.       Press Questions

14.              Adjourn - Executive Session in accordance with  MGL Chapter 23 B, Section (3)

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE
March 8, 2007
7:30 PM – Regular Session
Executive Session (following Regular Session) 

Agenda

1.         Opening

2.         Approval of Minutes

2.1       School Committee Budget Meeting - 3-5-07

2.2       Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 3-5-07

2.3       School Committee/Finance Committee Budget Review Meeting Minutes – 2-12-07

2.4       Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 2-8-07

2.5       Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 2-8-07

2.6       Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting Minutes – 2-8-07          

3.         Public Input

4.                  Educational Report

4.1              Community Reading

Comment: Dr. Bates to report.

5.         Facility Report

            5.1       Facility Status Report

                        Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

                        Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.         Old Business

            6.1       FY’08 Budget Discussion

Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

6.2       Chapter 70 Funding

Comment: Dr. Bates to report.

6.3       Blanchard Sign Hearing w/ZBA – 3-6-07

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

6.4       School Choice

Comment: Mr. Suleiman and Ms. Bieber to report.

6.5       Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting – 2-8-07

                        Comment:  Ms. Neville to report.

6.5.1        Section I Policies – 1^st Read

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.5.2        Section J Policy – 1^st Read

Comment: Please note enclosure

7.         New Business

7.1              Senior Center Task Force

            Comment:  Frank Powers and Karen Smolin to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

7.2              Boxborough Leadership Forum – 3-7-07

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

8.         Budget Reports

8.1       Suspense List – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.2       Operational Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.3       Special Education Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Dr. Daigneault to report.

8.4       Grants/Articles Summary – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

            Comment:  Please note enclosures.       

9.         Personnel

9.1       Resignation: Tracey Johnson: Special Education Teacher

10.       Regional Sharings

11.       Information Packet

12.       School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

13.       Press Questions

14.              Adjourn

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE
February 8, 2007
7:00 PM – Regular Session
Executive Session (following Regular Session)

Agenda

1.         Opening

2.         Approval of Minutes
            2.1       Budget Work Session Meeting Minutes – 1-9-07
            2.2       Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 1-11-07
            2.3       Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting Minutes – 1-11-07 

 3.         Public Input

 4.         Educational Report
            4.1       Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results
                            Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.
                                    4.1.1    2006 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Report: Grade 6  
                                                Comment:  Please note enclosure.
                                    4.1.2    2006 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Appendix: Grade 6
                                                Comment:  Please note enclosure.
            4.2       Creating Thematic Webs Using Inspiration Software
                            Comment:  Deb McLean, Integrated Preschool Teacher
            4.3       Curriculum Meeting Report
                            Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.
                                    4.3.1    Social Studies Curriculum Committee
                                                   Comment:  Please note enclosure.
                                    4.3.2    Science Curriculum Committee
                                                    Comment:  Please note enclosure.
                                    4.3.3    Math Curriculum Committee
                                                    Comment:  Please note enclosure. 

5.         Facility Report
            5.1       Facility Status Report
                        Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.
                        Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.         Old Business
            6.1       Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting – 1/11/07
                        Comment:  Ms. Neville to report.
                                    6.1.1        Section G Policies – 2^nd Read & Vote
                                                    Comment: Please note enclosure.
                                    6.1.2        Section H Policy – 2^nd Read & Vote
                                                    Comment: Please note enclosure
            6.2       School Choice Subcommittee – Update
                        Comment:  Mr. Suleiman and Ms. Bieber to report.
                                    6.2.1        School Choice Presentation
                                                    Comment: Please note enclosure.
                                    6.2.2        2/1/07 Enrollment Report
                                                    Comment: Please note enclosure.
                                    6.2.3        Peter Ashton’s Enrollment Projections
                                                    Comment: Please note enclosure.
            6.3              2007-2008 Full Day Kindergarten – Vote
                        Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.
                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

7.         New Business
            7.1       Blanchard Sign
                        Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.
            7.2              School Committee & Finance Committee Budget Review Meeting – 2/12/07
                        Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.
            7.3              Boxborough Leadership Forum – 1/17/07
                        Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.
            7.4              Boxborough’s Quasquibicentennial
                         Comment: Ms. Neville to report.
                         Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.         Budget Reports
            8.1       Suspense List – FY’07
                         Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.
                         Comment:  Please note enclosure.
            8.2       Operational Budget – FY’07
                        Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.
                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.
            8.3       Special Education Budget – FY’07
                        Comment:  Dr. Daigneault to report.
            8.4       Grants/Articles Summary – FY’07
                        Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.
                        Comment:  Please note enclosures. 

9.         Personnel
            9.1       Employment: Resignations/Leaves
                        9.1.1    Resignation:  Diane Hoff, Library Assistant (PT)
                        9.1.2    Resignation:  Jeff Goor, Part-time Custodian Family Leave
                        9.1.3    Family Leave: Beth Thoman, Grade 2 Teacher
                        9.1.4    Family Leave:  Robin Hirsh, Grade 1 Teacher
            9.2       Employment: Open/New Hire Positions
                        9.2.1    New Hire: General Education Aide/Cafeteria Supervision Aide (PT): Priya Shanker
                        9.2.2.   Open: Grade 1 Teacher (07/07-06/07)
                        9.2.3    Open: Grade 2 Teacher (5/07-6/07)
                        9.2.4    Open:  Physical Education Teacher (9/07)
                        9.2.5.   Open:  Speech/Language Therapist (9/07)
                        9.2.6    Open:  Custodian (2/07)

10.       Regional Sharings

11.       Information Packet

12.       School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

13.       Press Questions

14.              Adjourn

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

January 11, 2007

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Agenda

1.         Opening

2.         Approval of Minutes

2.1       Regular Session Meeting Minutes –  12-14-06

2.2       Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting Minutes – 12-14-06

3.         Public Input

4.         Educational Report

            4.1       2007 MCAS

                        Comment:  Ms. Driscoll to report.

            4.2       Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results – 2006

                        Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

            4.3       Curriculum Meetings Report

                        Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

5.         Facility Report

            5.1       Facility Status Report

                        Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

5.1.1        Hager Pump Station Treatment Issues – Report

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

5.1.2        Sampling Results and Inspection Report – Whitewater

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

6.         Old Business

6.1       Wellness Policy – Vote

Comment: Dr. Bates to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

6.2       Full-Day Kindergarten – Proposal

                        Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

6.2.1        Full-Day Kindergarten Survey

Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

6.3       Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting – 12/14/06

                        Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

                        6.3.1    Section E Policies – 2^nd Read & Vote

                                    Comment:  Please not enclosure.

                        6.3.2    Section F Policies – 2^nd Read & Vote

                                    Comment:  Please note enclosure.

                        6.3.3    Section G Policies – 1^st Read

                                    Comment:  Please note enclosure.

                        6.3.4    Section H Policies – 1^st Read

                                    Comment:  Please note enclosure.

7.         New Business

7.1       Budget Work Session – 1-9-07

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

7.2              Boxborough Leadership Forum – 1-10-07

Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

7.3              School Committee Representative: Special Education Parent Advisory

Council

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

8.         Budget Reports

8.1       Suspense List – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.2       Operational Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.3       Special Education Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Dr. Daigneault to report.

8.4       Grants/Articles Summary – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

            Comment:  Please note enclosures.       

9.         Personnel        

10.       Regional Sharings

11.       Information Packet

12.       School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

13.       Press Questions

14.              Adjourn

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

December 14, 2006

7:30 PM – Regular Session

 Agenda

 1.         Opening

2.         Approval of Minutes

2.1       Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 11-9-06

2.2       Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting Minutes – 11-9-06

 3.         Public Input

 4.         Educational Report

            4.1       Cafeteria Program

                        Comment:  Susan Parker, Cafeteria Manager, to report.

5.         Facility Report

            5.1       Facility Status Report

                        Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

5.2              Water Status Report

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

6.         Old Business

            6.1       Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting – 11-9-06

                        6.1.1.   Policy A – Vote

Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

                                    Comment: Please note enclosures.

                        6.1.2.   Policy B - Vote

Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

                                    Comment: Please note enclosures.

                        6.1.3.   Policy C - Vote

Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

                                    Comment: Please note enclosures.

                        6.1.4.   Policy D - Vote

Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

                                    Comment: Please note enclosures.

                        6.1.5.   Policy E – 1^st Read

Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

                                    Comment: Please note enclosures.

                        6.1.6.   Policy F – 1^st Read

Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

                                    Comment: Please note enclosures.

            6.2       School Choice Subcommittee – Update

                        Comment:  Mr. Suleiman and Ms. Bieber to report.

            7.         New Business

7.1       Budget Work Session – Schedule Date

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

7.2              2007-2008 Enrollment Projections

7.2.1.   APS & ABRSD Enrollment Projections by Peter Ashton

Comment: Dr. Bates to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosures.

7.2.2.      2007-2008 Blanchard Enrollment & Staffing Projections

Comment: Dr. Bates to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosures.

7.3              Full-Day Kindergarten – Discussion

                        Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

7.4       2007-2008 Proposed School Calendar

            7.4.1    Approved 2007-2008 APS & ABRSD School Calendar

                        Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

7.4.2.      Proposed 2007-2008 Blanchard School Calendar – Vote

Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

7.5              Proposed Wellness Policy – Review & Vote in January

Comment: Dr. Bates to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

7.6              Hager Land Trail Support Letter – Vote

7.6.1        Board of  Selectmen Letter

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.6.2        Letter of Support to Conservation & Recreation Dept. - Vote

Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.         Budget Reports

8.1       Budget Assumptions – FY’08

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

8.2       Suspense List – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.3       Operational Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.4       Special Education Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Dr. Daigneault to report.

8.5       Grants/Articles Summary – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

            Comment:  Please note enclosures.       

 9.         Personnel

 10.       Regional Sharings

11.       Information Packet

 12.       School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

 13.       Press Questions

14.              Adjourn

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

November 9, 2006

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Agenda

1.         Opening

2.         Approval of Minutes

2.1       Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 10-19-06

2.2       Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 10-19-06

2.2       Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting Minutes – 10-19-06

3.         Public Input

4.         Educational Report

            4.1       Revision of Math Curriculum Chapter 1 and 2 (Differentiated)

                        Comment: Janet LaVigne to report.

            4.2       Fall Kindergarten Screening

                        Comment:  Dr. Daigneault to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

            4.3       2006 MCAS Results

                        Comment: Dr. Bates to report.

5.         Facility Report

            5.1       Facility Status Report

                        Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

5.2              Water Status Report

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

6.         Old Business

6.1    Emergency Planning Update

         Comment:  Ms. Driscoll to report.

6.2    Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting – 10-19-06

         Comment:  Ms. Neville to report.

         Comment:  Please note enclosures.       

6.3    School Choice Subcommittee - Update

                        Comment: Mr. Suleiman and Ms. Bieber to report.

7.         New Business

7.1       Proposed 2007-2008 School Calendar

            Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

            Comment:  Please note enclosures.

            7.1.1    Boxborough Proposed 2007-2008 School Calendar

            7.1.2    A/B proposed 2007-2008 School Calendar

            7.1.3    Boxborough 2006-2007 Calendar

7.2       Boxborough Leadership Forum Meeting – 11-8-06

            Comment:  Mr. Sabot to report.   

7.3       Superintendent/Curriculum Director’s Entry Plan

            Comment:  Dr. Bates to report.

                        Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.         Budget Reports

8.1       Suspense List – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.2       Operational Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.3       SpEd Budget – FY’07

Comment:  Dr. Daigneault to report.

Comment:  Please note enclosure.

8.4       Grants/Articles Summary – FY’07

Comment:  Mr. Mahoney to report.

            Comment:  Please note enclosures        

9.         Personnel

            9.1       Retirement Notification Letter

Comment:  Dr. Bates to report 

10.       Regional Sharings

11.       Information Pa