Taking Notes in Melrose: What’s Happening at the Next School Committee Meeting?

Welcome!

Margaret Raymond Driscoll is in her 12th year as a Melrose School Committee member, and she is passionate about excellent teaching and learning for all public school students. She considers it a privilege to collaborate with others who share that passion. You can also follow her on Twitter at @MargaretDrisc. Just to be clear - opinions expressed here do not represent those of the Melrose Public Schools, the Melrose School Committee, or the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials - they are hers alone.

Monday, February 9, 2015

What’s Happening at the Next School Committee Meeting?

The next Committee meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10^th (weather permitting as usual). There is a very full agenda, especially given that the last two meetings were cancelled due to weather. To see the agenda and review the packet documents, go to http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/calendar.aspx. Here are some key agenda items along with the page numbers from the packet:

· Campus Kids Fees for 2015. Charts comparing 2014 vs. 2015 expenses on p. 161

· Tuition-Based Foreign Students at MHS. Review narrative on p. 162

· FY16 Budget Process and Timeline. Review and chart on pp. 163-164

· FY15 Mid-Year Budget Update. Report by Supt. – no packet document

· FY16 MHS Program of Studies discussion. New courses and “Resources and Support for Students” review on pp. 165-173

· Policies on Student Attendance; Student Activity Accounts; Student Discipline; Gifts and Contributions to Schools; and Field Trips and Student Travel for a first vote on pp. 174-191

· Policies on Bidding Requirements and Domestic Violence Leave (for school employees) for informational purposes on pp. 192-199

· Later start times topic introduction with recommendation from Board of Health on pp. 200-204

· Mid-Cycle Superintendent’s Review notification and presentation of evidence on pp. 205-268

The meeting starts at 7:00 and is held at the Aldermanic Chamber in City Hall. You can come on down, watch on government access TV, or catch it on MMTV’s website at a time that fits your schedule. Comments and questions welcome!