Monday, August 17, 2015

August 20, 2015 School Committee Agenda

Canton School Committee
Canton, MA

August 20, 2015
6:30 PM Executive Session
7:00 Open Session
Canton High School  
Distance Learning Lab
The Canton Public Schools strives to develop students who are competent and creative thinkers, curious and confident learners, and compassionate citizens.


The back-up support documents for each agenda item are arranged in the order listed below.

A.            Call to Order

B.            Executive Session- For the purpose of discussing issues related to contractual matters and personal service contract issues.

C.            Routine Matters
1.             Approve Minutes dated July 30, 2015
2.             Approve Executive Session Minutes dated July 30, 2015
3.             Approve Executive Session Minutes dated July 30, 2015 for public release
4.             Approve Minutes dated August 11, 2015
5.             Approve Executive Session Minutes dated August 11, 2015
6.             Approve Executive Session Minutes dated August 11, 2015 for public release
7.             Approve Bill Schedule dated 8/10/15

D.            Public Comments/Questions

E.            Superintendent’s Report – Ms. Henderson will provide an update on a variety of matters going on throughout the district including updates on enrollment, positions filled, start of school communications going out, etc.

F.            Old Business

1.             Building Rental Increase: This item was tabled at the July 30th meeting and will be moved forward by Mr. Nectow.


G.            New Business

1.             School and District Student/Family Handbooks:  Principals will review and respond to any questions or comments re: changes in the 2015-16 school handbooks and an overview of the District Student/Family Appendix will be provided.

2.             Ice Rental Costs: Danny Erickson will provide an overview of the ice rental cost estimates for the 2015-16 school year.

3.             Building/Space Update: Information will be discussed regarding the proposal for the Galvin Middle School project related to space needs.

4.             Hansen Addition Update:  Information will be provided regarding bid outcome and forward movement on the Hansen addition.

5.             Business Manager’s Report – Mr. Nectow will provide an update on the buses. He will propose a schedule for an earlier rollout of budget preparations for consideration by the School Committee.
The Year End Top Line report will be presented at the September 3rd School Committee Meeting.

H.            Sub-Committee Reports
1.             TEC- Robert Golledge
2.             CPC – Mike Loughran
3.             BRC- John Bonanzio
4.             Wellness- Kristin Mirliani
5.             Finance – Reuki Schutt
6.             Building Use – John Bonnanzio

I.              Future Business – Next Meeting Thursday, September 3, 2015

J.             Other Business

K.            Adjournment