June 6, 2006

7:30 PM – Regular Session

7:00 PM - Executive Session (preceding Regular Session)

Agenda

1. Opening:

1.1 Mr. Reid to welcome newly appointed School Committee members:

Maria Neyland (local seat) and Brigid Bieber (local/regional seat)

1.2 Mr. Reid to open the meeting to accept nominations for School Committee positions for reorganization

1.3 Library Pathway

Comment: Elizabeth Hughes, Town Planner

1.4 Farewell to Mac Reid, Interim Superintendent/Principal

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 5-3-06

2.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 5-3-06

2.3 Special Session Meeting Minutes – 5-8-06

3. Public Input

4. Educational Report

4.1 Library

Comment: Melissa Sinclair to report.

5. Facility Report

5.1 Facility Status

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

5.2 Septic System

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6. Old Business

6.1 Superintendent/Principal Evaluation

Comment: Mr. Sabot to report.

6.2 Facility Use Form – Revised - Vote Requested

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.3 2006-2007 School Handbook – Vote Requested

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.4 2006-2007 Student Handbook – Vote Requested

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.5 School Improvement Plan (SIP) – Vote Requested

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.6 Harassment and Discrimination Policy – Vote Requested

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7. New Business

7.1 School Committee Roles for 2006 Sixth Grade Graduation

Comment: Mr. Sabot to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.2 Committee Representatives

Comment: Mr. Sabot to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.3 2006-2007 School Committee Meeting Dates & 2006 Summer Schedule

Comment: Mr. Sabot to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.4 Homes School Request – Kindergarten

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

8. Budget Reports

8.1 Suspense List – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.2 Operational Budget – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.3 Grants/Articles Summary – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures

8.4 SpEd Budget – FY’06

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

9. Personnel

9.1 Staff Resignations

10.1.1 Part-time Custodian, ELL Instructor, and Music/Band Instructor

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

9.2 New Hire Status

10.2.1 ELL Instructor, PT Band/Music Instructor, Grade 4 Teacher, & Library/Media Specialist

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

10. Regional Sharings

11. Information Packet

12. School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

13. Press Questions

14. Adjourn

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

May 3, 2006

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Agenda

1. Opening

1.1 Service Recognition: Nancy Manning, Elizabeth Gavriel, Judtih DeSantis, Dian Hosmer, Jane Sciola, Barbara Rowe, and Berdina “Dina” Hettes

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 4-6-06

2.2 Special Session Meeting Minutes – 4-26-06

3. Public Input

4. Educational Report

4.1 Physical Education Report

Comment: Mr. Erhartic and Mr. Guilmette to report.

5. Facility Report

5.1 Facility Status

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

6. Old Business

6.1 Facility Audit Update

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.2 Tutoring Policy – Review & Vote in June

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.3 Facility Use Form – Revised - Review & Vote in June

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6.4 Superintendent/Curriculum Director Evaluation Tool

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

6.5 Superintendent/Principal Evaluation

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

6.6 2006-2007 Schedule A – Amend & Vote

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7. New Business

7.1 FY’07 Budget – Town Meeting Preparation

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

7.2 Boxborough Leadership Forum – 4-26-06

Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

7.3 School Committee Meeting Summer Schedule

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

7.4 School Committee Roles for 2006 Sixth Grade Graduation

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.5 2006-2007 School Handbook – Review & Vote in June

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.6 2006-2007 Student Handbook – Review & Vote in June

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.7 Massachusetts Association School Committee (MASC) Membership

Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

7.8 Revised Harassment Policy – Review & Vote in June

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8. Budget Reports

8.1 Suspense List – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.2 Operational Budget – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.3 Grants/Articles Summary – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures

8.4 SpEd Budget – FY’06

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

9. Personnel

10. Regional Sharings

11. Information Packet

12. School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

12.1 Service Recognition: Elizabeth Markiewicz & Carol Geist

13. Press Questions

14. Adjourn – Executive Session – According to MGL Chapter 23 B, Section (3)

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

April 6, 2006

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Executive Session (following Regular Session)

Agenda

1. Opening: Welcome Curtis Bates

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 3-9-06

2.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 3-9-06

2.3 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 3-14-06

2.4 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 3-21-06

2.5 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 3-22-06

2.6 Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 3-22-06

2.7 Special Session Meeting Minutes – 3-29-06

2.8 Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 3-29-06

3. Public Input

4. Educational Report

5. Superintendent/Curriculum Director Search Process - Appointment

5.1 Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

5.2 Superintendent/Curriculum Director Contract – Vote

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

6. Facility Report

6.1 Facility Status

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7. Old Business

7.1 Facility Audit Update

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.2 Blanchard School and Sargent Library Pathway

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

7.3 School Choice – Vote

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.4 Water & Septic Update

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

7.4.1 Resignation: Paul McGovern

7.4.2 Replacement: Debra Bray

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.5 Bus Transportation Contract

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

8. New Business

8.1 FY’07 Town Meeting Budget Presentation

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

8.2 Office Relocation Considerations

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

8.3 Facility Use Charge

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.4 Personnel Administrative Plan for Non-certified Employees & Schedules A & B – Review

8.4.1 Current Administrative Plan, Schedules A & B

8.4.2 Proposed Schedules A & B

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures.

8.5 Employee Health Insurance – Open Enrollment

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.6 Homeland Security

Comment: Mr. Suleiman and Mr. Sabot to report.

8.7 Superintendent/Curriculum Director Evaluation

8.7.1 Current Superintendent/Principal Evaluation

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.8 2005-2006 Superintendent/Principal Evaluation

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

8.9 Proposed Policy: Tutoring Procedures – Review

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.10 Request to Homeschool: Grade 6 Student

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

8.11 Proposed Policy: Pregnant Students - Review

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9. Budget Reports

9.1 Suspense List – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.2 Operational Budget – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.3 Grants/Articles Summary – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures

9.4 SpEd Budget – FY’06

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

10. Personnel

10.1 Employment Resignation: Catherine Natale, ESL Instructor

10.2 New Hire: Sigrid Bott, ESL Instructor

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

11. Regional Sharings

12. Information Packet

13. School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

14. Press Questions

15. Adjourn – Executive Session – According to MGL Chapter 23 B, Section (3)

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

March 9, 2006

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Executive Session (following Regular Session)

Agenda

1. Opening

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 2-9-06

2.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 2-9-06

3. Public Input

4. Educational Report

4.1 NAEYC Accreditation

Comment: Ms. Daigneault to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

5. Superintendent/Curriculum Director Search Process - Update

5.1 Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6. Facility Report

6.1 Facility Status

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7. Old Business

7.1 Facility Audit Update

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7.2 Blanchard School and Sargent Library Pathway

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

7.3 Superintendent/Curriculum Director Job Description – Amend & Vote Requested

7.3.1 Amended Superintendent/Curriculum Director Job Description

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.3.2 Approved Superintendent/Curriculum Director Job Description

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.4 School Choice

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures.

7.5 Water/Septic

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

8. New Business

8.1 FY’07 Budget

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.2 Finance Committee Meeting – 3/6/06

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

8.3 Nurse Substitute Pay Rate – Amend Policy & Vote Requested

8.3.1 Substitute Nurse Salary Memorandum

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.3.2 Amended Substitute Policy

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.3.3 Approved Recommendation for Substitute Rate

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.4 Boxborough Leadership Forum – 3-8-06

Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

8.5 Contract: Business Manager – Vote Requested

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

8.6 Office Relocation Considerations

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9. Budget Reports

9.1 Suspense List – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.2 Operational Budget – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.3 Grants/Articles Summary – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures

9.4 SpEd Budget – FY’06

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

10. Personnel

10.1 New Hire: James Patrick Kendrigan, Part-time Second Shift Custodian

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

10.2 Newly Appointed: Maryellen Driscoll, Principal

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

11. Regional Sharings

12. Information Packet

13. School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

14. Press Questions

15. Adjourn – Executive Session – According to MGL Chapter 23 B, Section (3)

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

February 9, 2006

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Executive Session (following Regular Session)

Agenda

1. Opening

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 1-12-06

2.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 1-12-06

3. Public Input

4. Educational Report

4.1 MCAS

Comment: Ms. Driscoll, Ms. Grady, Ms. Pavlik and Ms. Thoman to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures.

4.2 Video Presentation: Life is Good at Blanchard

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

5. Superintendent/Curriculum Director Search Process - Update

5.1 Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6. Facility Report

6.1 Facility Status

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7. Old Business

7.1 Facility Audit

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7.2 Retirement Gifts

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.3 Kindergarten Registration – Fall 2006

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures.

7.4 Blanchard School and Sargent Library Pathway

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

8. New Business

8.1 FY’07 Budget

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.2 Bus Transportation Contract

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.3 School Choice

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

8.4 Homeschool Request – Gr. 5

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

9. Budget Reports

9.1 Suspense List – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report next month.

9.2 Operational Budget – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.3 Grants/Articles Summary – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures

9.4 SpEd Budget – FY’06

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

10. Personnel

10.1 New Hire: Melissa Hayes, Art (.2)

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

10.2 Long-term Substitute: Sheila Kish, Grade 6 Math/Science Teacher

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

10.3 Long-term Substititue: Susan Mannherz, Special Education Paraprofessional – Integrated Preschool

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

10.4 Long-term Substitute: Karen Campanella, PT Special Education Teacher

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

10.5 Request for Maternity Leave: Shannon Dunn, PT Special Education Aide

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

11. Regional Sharings

12. Information Packet

13. School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

14. Press Questions

15. Adjourn – Executive Session – According to MGL Chapter 23 B, Section (3)

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

January 12, 2006

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Executive Session (following Regular Session)

Agenda

1. Opening

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 12-8-05

2.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 12-8-05

3. Public Input

4. Educational Report

4.1 Youth Risk Behavior Survey

4.1.1 Letter to Teachers – 3-6-06

4.1.2 Letter to Parents – 3-1-06

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

5. Administrative Structure Search Process

5.1 Administrative Search Process Status

Comment: Ms. Neville and Ms. Geist to report.

5.2 Superintendent/Curriculum Director Job Description – Review & Vote

5.2.1 Search Process

5.2.2 Letter to Potential Candidates

5.2.3 Job Description (Draft)

5.2.4 Globe Ad – 1-8-06

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

5.3 Principal Job Description – Review & Vote

5.3.1 Job Description (Draft)

6. Facility Report

6.1 Facility Status Update

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7. Old Business

7.1 40B Process

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

7.2 Capital Infrastructure Review

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7.3 Proposed 2006-2007 School Calendar – Vote

7.3.1 Proposed 2006-2007 School Calendar

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.4 Observance of Religious Holiday

7.4.1 Memo Re. Observances of Religious Holidays – Vote

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.5 Policy for Filling Vacancies – Vote

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.6 Blanchard School and Sargent Library Pathway

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

7.7 Retirement Gifts

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

8. New Business

8.1 Proposed Chapter 70 Aid Formula Change

8.1.1 Memo from Bill Ryan – 12-5-05

8.1.2 Education Reform Testimony to Joint Education Committee – 10-19-05

8.1.3 Sample Motion

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.2 Conservation Preservation Act Project Committee

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.3 FY’07 Budget Overview

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.4 Friends of Flagg Hill – Letter to the Conservation Commission

Comment: Mr. Sabot to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9. Budget Reports

9.1 Suspense List – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

9.2 Operational Budget – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.3 Grants/Articles Summary – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures

9.4 SpEd Budget – FY’06

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

10. Personnel

10.1 Status of Open Positions: Grade 6 Math/Science Teacher, PT Preschool Aide, Special Education Teacher

10.2 Request for Maternity Leave: Tracey Johnson, Special Education Teacher

10.3 Letter of Resignation: Colleen Glynn – Art Teacher (.2)

10.4 Request for Part-time Employment: Bernie Doiron – Custodian

10.5 Request for Maternity Leave: Katharine Balzano, Grade 6 Teacher

11. Regional Sharings

12. Information Packet

13. School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

14. Press Questions

15. Adjourn – Executive Session – According to MGL Chapter 23 B, Section (3)

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

December 8, 2005

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Executive Session (following Regular Session)

Agenda

1. Opening

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 11-2-05

2.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 11-2-05

2.3 Staff/Community Forum Meeting Minutes – 11-16-05

3. Public Input

4. Administrative Structure Review Process - Vote

5.1 Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

6. Facility Report

6.1 Facility Status Update

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7. Old Business

7.1 Capital Infrastructure Review

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7.2 Observance of Religious Holidays

7.2.1 Current Observances of Religious Holiday Policy

7.2.2 Memo Re. Observances of Religious Holidays

7.2.3 Draft of Observances of Religious Holiday

7.2.4 Survey of Observances of Religious Holidays

7.2.5 Holiday Observances in Massachusetts

7.3 Proposed 2006-2007 School Calendar – Review & Vote

7.3.1 Memo Re. 2006-2007 School Calendar

7.3.2 Proposed 2006-2007 School Calendar

7.3.3 Current 2005-2006 School Calendar

7.3.4 Proposed A/B 2006-2007 School Calendar

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures.

7.3 Blanchard School and Sargent Library Pathway

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

7.4 CORI Policy – Review

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8. New Business

8.1 FY’07 Budget Assumptions – Review

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.2 Littleton Electric Light & Water Donation – Vote to Accept

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.3 EDCO Meeting – December 1, 2005

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

8.4 Policy for Filling Vacancies

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9. Budget Reports

9.1 Suspense List – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

9.2 Operational Budget – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.3 Grants/Articles Summary – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures

9.4 SpEd Budget – FY’06

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

10. Personnel

11. Regional Sharings

12. Information Packet

13. School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

14. Press Questions

15. Adjourn – Executive Session – According to MGL Chapter 23 B, Section (3)

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

November 2, 2005

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Executive Session (following Regular Session)

Agenda

1. Opening

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 10-11-05

2.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 10-11-05

3. Public Input

4. Educational Report

4.1 Special Education Enrollment Report – October 1, 2005

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

4.2 MCAS Alternate Assessment & Follow-up

4.2.1 MCAS Alternate Assessment

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

4.2.2 MCAS Follow-up

Comment: Ms. Driscoll to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

4.3 Professional Development

Comment: Ms. Driscoll to report.

5. Administrative Structure Review

5.1 Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

6. Facility Report

6.1 Facility Status Update

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7. Old Business

8. New Business

8.1 5-Year Budget Assumptions

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.2 FY’06 Potential Articles

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.3 Extended Day for Kindergarten

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

8.4 Kindergarten Screening Results for Students Screened in the Fall

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.5 Proposed 2006-2007 School Calendar – Review & Vote in December

8.5.1 Proposed 2006-2007 Blanchard School Calendar

8.5.2 Observance of Religious Holidays

8.5.3 Proposed A/B 2006-2007 School Calendar

8.5.4 2005-2006 Blanchard School Calendar

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures.

8.6 Boxborough Leadership Forum – 10/26/05

8.6.1 Boxborough Leadership Forum Agenda

8.6.2 Town of Boxborough’s Financial Model

Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.7 Whitcomb Ridge Housing

Comment: Mr. Sabot to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.8 Dee Bus Contract

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

8.9 Blanchard School and Sargent Library Pathway

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

8.10 CORI Policy – Review and Vote

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.11 Town Meeting Study Committee – Vote to Elect Member

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

9. Budget Reports

9.1 Suspense List

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.2 Operational Budget

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.3 SpEd Budget – FY’06

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

10. Personnel

11. Regional Sharings

12. Information Packet

13. School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

14. Press Questions

15. Adjourn – Executive Session – According to MGL Chapter 23 B, Section (3)

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

October 11, 2005

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Executive Session (following Regular Session)

Agenda

1. Opening

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 9-8-05

2.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 9-8-05

2.3 Special Session Meeting Minutes – 10-05-05

3. Public Input

4. Educational Report

4.1 Summer Institute Report

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures.

4.2 MCAS Results

Comment: Maryellen Driscoll to report.

Comment: Please note enclosures.

5. Administrative Structure Research Process (ASRP)

5.1 Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

6. Facility Report

6.1 Facility Status Update

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

7. Old Business

8. New Business

8.1 Budget Assumptions – FY’07

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.2 Substitute Rate – Half Day Rate Recommendation

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.3 Boxborough Leadership Forum – 9-21-05

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

8.4 Whitcomb Ridge Housing

Comment: Mr. Sabot to report.

8.5 Dee Bus Contract

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.6 Extended Day for Kindergarten – Discussion

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

9. Budget Reports

9.1 Operational Budget

Comment: Mr. Mahoney to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.2 Grants/Articles Summary – FY’06

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.3 SpEd Budget – FY’06

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

10. Personnel

10.1 Letter of Resignation – Rita Murphy, Gen. Ed. Aide/Cafeteria Aide

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

10.2 New Hire: Karen Clark – Occupational Therapist – Integrated Preschool

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

10.3 Business Manager – Charles Mahoney - Request for Approval

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

10.4 New Hire: Deborah Miller - General Education Paraprofessional

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

10.5 New Hire: Catherine Natale - English Language Learner (ELL)

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

11. Regional Sharings

12. Information Packet

13. School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

14. Press Questions

15. Adjourn – Executive Session – According to MGL Chapter 23 B, Section (3)

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

September 8, 2005

7:00 PM Facility Tour

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Agenda

Facility Tour Conducted by Mac Reid – 7:00 PM

1. Opening

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 8/11/05

2.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes – 8/11/05

3. Public Input

4. Educational Report

4.1 School Opening Report

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

4.2 Waloon Institute

Comment: Erin Whyte and Kate McMillan to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

4.3 Summer Institute Report – Nonfiction Strategies

Comment: Lauren Grady, Kate McMillan, and Janet LaVigne to report.

5. Facility Report

5.1 Water Status Report

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

5.2 Septic Status Report

Comment: Ms. Markiewicz to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

6. Old Business

7. New Business

7.1 Administrative Structure Research Process (ASRP)

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

7.2 Whitcomb Ridge Housing

Comment: Mr. Sabot to report.

7.3 Coordinated Program Review

Comment: Ms. Daigneault to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8. Budget Reports

8.1 Operational Budget

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.2 Grants/Articles Summary – FY’06

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

8.3 SpEd Budget – FY’06

Comment: Dr. Daigneault to report.

9. Personnel

9.1 New Hires

9.1.1 Charles Mahoney, Business Manager

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.1.2 Toni Kubiak, Special Education Aide

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.1.3 Ann Seymour, Hybrid/Cafeteria Aide

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

9.2 Letter of Resignation

9.1.1 Peggy Morris, Occupational Therapist-Integrated Preschool (.2)

10. Regional Sharings

11. Information Packet

12. School Committee – Questions, Concerns, Reports

13. Press Questions

14. Adjourn – Executive Session – According to MGL Chapter 23 B, Section (3)

BOXBOROUGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

August 11, 2005

7:30 PM – Regular Session

Agenda

1. Opening

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 Regular Session Meeting Minutes – 7/12/05

2.2 ASRP Subcommittee Meeting Minutes – 7/28/05

3. Public Input

4. Educational Report

5. Facility Report

5.1 Building Summer Projects & Maintenance Schedule

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

6. Old Business

7. New Business

7.1 Administrative Structure Review Process (ASRP)

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

Comment: Please note enclosure.

7.2 Assistant Principal Search Update

Comment: Mr. Reid to report.

7.3 Regionalizing with Acton/Boxborough – Discussion

Comment: Ms. Neville to report.

7.4 Whitcomb Ridge - Electronic Files

Comment: Mr. Sabot to report.

7.5 School Committee Roles in the Community: EDCO, BLF, Board of Selectmen, Library, Technology Advisory Council, PTF, Sped PAC, and WAN