Information for Meeting of Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District
Thursday March 10, 2016 6:30 PM EST

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Town:Essex, MA 
Board:Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District
Time:Thursday March 10, 2016 6:30 PM EST
Location:565 Maple Street, Hathorne, Massachusetts 01937 - Media Center
Agenda:
1.	Call to Order

2.	Overview of the Proposed FY2017 Budget
Recommendation:  To accept the proposed FY2017 budget for the purposes of holding a public hearing.

3.	Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2017 Budget

4.	Approval of Meeting Minutes

5.	Communications

6.	Student Representatives Report

7.	Superintendent Report
a.	General Report
b.	DanversCARES  - This community partnership, a program of the town of Danvers, supports youth and families in making health decisions.  They have asked our School Committee to endorse their position statement on the legalization of marijuana.

8.	Principal Report
Out of State Field Trip Requests
a.	To approve the Out of State Field Trip Request for the FFA Horse Evaluation Team to attend the American Youth Horse Council Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky from April 20-24, 2016.
b.	To approve the Out of State Field Trip Request for the Companion Animal students to attend the Seacoast Cat Club Show in Concord, New Hampshire on Sunday, May 2, 2016.

9.	Audit Report
The School Committee will receive a report of the financial audit from John Sullivan (Melanson Heath).

10.	Treasurer Position
The School Committee will receive and discuss recommendation with respect to the hiring of a Treasurer for the District.
11.	Subcommittee Reports
Finance Subcommittee
a.	Financial Statements
	Recommendation:  To approve the December 31, 2015 financial statements and place on file for audit.
b.	Acceptance of Donation
	Recommendation:  To accept the donation of a 2001 Saab from Mr. William A. Farinelli of Danvers to the Automotive Technology program. 
c.	Polaris Public Relations
Recommendation: To authorize payment of $1,224.50 to Polaris Public Relations for services provided to the District.
d.	FY2017 School Choice
Recommendation:  To approve the administrative recommendation that the District not participate in School Choice for the 2016-2017 school year.
e.	Application for Building Project
	Recommendation:  To approve an Application for a Building Project at the Town of Middleton Public Works.  The project cost estimate is $5,000.00.
f.	Next Meeting:  Wednesday, April 6, 2016 (5:30 p.m.)

Policy Subcommittee
a.	Recommendation: To approve the District’s revised Admission Policy.
b.	Next Meeting:  To be determined 

Personnel Subcommittee
Next Meeting:  To be determined

11.	FY2017 Preliminary Budget Review
The administration will present the FY2017 Preliminary Budget for approval.

12.	Old Business

13.	New Business

14.	Warrant

15.	Discussion Items That Were Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairperson (M.G.L., Chapter 30A – Section 18-25)

16.	Adjourn

The listing of matters includes those reasonably anticipated by the Chair in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 18-25, which may be discussed at the meeting.  Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Scheduled By:Christina StPierre
Posted At:Mar 08, 2016 12:14 PM EST
Last Modified:Mar 08, 2016 12:14 PM EST
Minutes:Minutes are not on record with the Town Clerk's office
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