School Committee · Regular Meeting · 2023-09-19

When/where: 06:00 pm–10:00 pm · Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room.

On the agenda: | Recommendation · Approval of Revisions to the Controlled Choice Policy (Second Reading) · Approval of Agreement for Parent Leave for Non-Union Employees

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Present: Rachel, Fantini, Hunter, Rojas, Weinstein, Wilson, Siddiqui

Agenda

1. Public Comment (3 Minutes)

2. Student School Committee Report

3. Presentation of the Records for Approval

4. Reconsiderations

Unfinished Business/Calendar (1)

• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #203✅ Adopted (voice vote)| RecommendationSC 23-203

6. Awaiting Reports

7. Superintendent’s Agenda

7a. Superintendent's Update

7b. Presentations

7c. CPS District Plan

Consent Agenda (11)

• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #225✅ Adopted, 7–0Approval of Revisions to the Controlled Choice Policy (Second Reading)SC 23-225
• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #226✅ Adopted, 6–0Approval of Agreement for Parent Leave for Non-Union EmployeesSC 23-226
• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #227✅ Adopted, 6–0Day & Residential Program Services not Available from the Cambridge School DepartmentSC 23-227
• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #228✅ Adopted, 6–0Contract Award: Bunker Hill Community College: Dual Enrollment Program for CRLS StudentsSC 23-228
• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #229✅ Adopted, 6–0Contract Award: PowerSchool Group LLC: Computer Software-AmendedSC 23-229
• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #230✅ Adopted, 6–0Contract Award: Minuteman Regional HIgh School: Student TuitionSC 23-230
• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #231✅ Adopted, 6–0Grant Award: FY24 Title IV, Part A Distributin: Student Support & Academic Enrichment GrantSC 23-231
• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #232✅ Adopted, 6–0Grant Award: FY24 Title III Distribution-English Language Acquisition & Academic Achievment PRogram for English Language Learners & Immigrant Children & YouthSC 23-232
• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #233✅ Adopted, 6–0Grant Award: FY24 Title II, Part A Distribution-Building Systems of Support for Excellent Teaching & LearningSC 23-233
• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #234Grant Award: FY24 Title I Part A Distribution-Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local School DistrictsSC 23-234
• Superintendent's recommendation2023 · #238✅ Adopted, 7–0Contract Award: Robert Avossa DBA K-12 Leadership Matters: Professional Development-AmendedSC 23-238

8. Non-Consent Agenda

School Committee Agenda (Policy Matters/Notifications/Requests for Information) (2)

• Motion2023 · #235✅ Adopted (voice vote)Community Use of School Facilities:Joint Motion by Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Chair Rachel, and Member WeinsteinSC 23-235
• Motion2023 · #235✅ Adopted (voice vote)Joint Motion by Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Chair Rachel and Member WeinsteinJoint Motion by Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Chair Rachel, and Member WeinsteinSC 23-235

Resolutions (2)

• Motion2023 · #236✅ Adopted (voice vote)Jaden McDaniels ResolutionJoint Motion by Mayor Siddiqui, Member Hunter, and Member WilsonSC 23-236
• Motion2023 · #237✅ Adopted (voice vote)Affirmation of Support of LGBTQ+ Students and StaffJoint Motion by Vice Chair Rachel, and Member RojasSC 23-237

11. Announcements

12. Late Orders

13. Communications and Reports from City Officers