Information for Meeting of Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee
Wednesday July 20, 2011 5:30 PM EDT

ATHOL-ROYALSTON REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2011 – 5:30 P.M.
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Athol, MA  01331

I.	CALL TO ORDER

II.	ROLL CALL

III.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  
June 15, 2011 – Regular Session 

IV.	PUBLIC INPUT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY – 3 MINUTES PER PERSON, 20 MINUTES TOTAL

V.	RECOGNITION 

VI.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MMSI Grant Update
Text book approval – AP Physics, Algebra 1 and Algebra 2
School year 2011/2012 Calendar Change
NEASC Update
Royalston School Improvement Plan postponed until August to allow new Principal to review
Updates on Reduction in Force
MSBA Update
School Lunch Program Increase letters to be sent August 1st
Retiree Recognition – August meeting
	
VII.	NEW BUSINESS
Vote to Borrow
Credit recovery overview
Program of Studies Course Changes – AP Physics and Red Raider Productions
	Surplus Books – High school – See list
	MASC/MASS Joint Conference – Interested Memberrs
	Update all Administrative Positions
	Clarification of Family Medical Leave Regulations
	Possibility of District Review by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Accountability Office – Superintendent postponed until 2012/2013 school year
	
VIII.	COMMUNICATIONS

IX.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
a.	Treasurer’s Report and Financial Statement 
b.	Prior year expense’s
c.	Awarding of Custodial Supplies
d.	Awarding of the Bus/Transportation Contract

X.	SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS

XI.	DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REPORT

XII.	 REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE
1.	Reports of the Chair  
2.	Budget/Finance Sub Committee – Possibility of bringing back RIF Employees
3.	Facilities/Buildings/Grounds Sub Committee 
4.	Negotiations Sub Committee 
5.	Academic Excellence Sub Committee 
6.	Public Relations Sub Committee
7.      Policy Sub Committee – 3rd reading – EB, EBC, EBCD, ECA, ECAC, EDC, EEAEC, EEAEC-R & EFC 

XIII.	COMMITTEE MEMBER REFERRALS

XIV.	EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chapter 30A, Section 21 (Summary)
1.	To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual 
2.	To consider the discipline or dismissal of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against  employee
3.	To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation  
4.	To discuss  security  
5.	To investigate  criminal misconduct  
6.	To consider the purchase, or value o f real property 
7.	To comply with the provisions of any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements.
8.	To consider  applicants for employment by a preliminary screening committee  
9.	To meet or confer with a mediator with respect to any litigation   

XV.	ADJOURNMENT