Information for Meeting of Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee
Wednesday September 21, 2011 6:30 PM EDT

ATHOL-ROYALSTON REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 – 6:30 P.M.
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Athol, MA  01331
I.	CALL TO ORDER

II.	ROLL CALL

III.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  
August 24, 2011 – Regular Session 
August 24, 2011 – Executive Session 
IV.	PUBLIC INPUT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY – 3 MINUTES PER PERSON, 20 MINUTES TOTAL
SANDERS STREET SCHOOL PRESENTATION

V.	RECOGNITION 

VI.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS
o	Vote needed from School Committee to proceed with MSBA
o	Retiree Plaque
o	Update – YMCA bus issue
o	Reminder:  Athol’s 250th Ball – January 21, 2012
o	Update – Solar Panels
o	MCAS presentations – October meeting
o	Reminder – State Ethics Test – Submit to Julie as soon as possible
o	Open house dates:  See attached
	
VII.	NEW BUSINESS
•	Millers River Academy Update
•	September 27th NEASC Kickoff – Flyer attached
•	NEACS visit – week of November 17, 2013
•	Athol-Royalston Middle School – Washington D.C. field trip – Vote needed
•	Athol-Royaslton Middle School – Fundraisers – Vote needed
•	GIC vs. MIIA
•	AP results from last Spring – Results attached
•	Update on the opening of schools
•	HANDS – ARRSD Collaboration
•	November MASC Update
		
VIII.	COMMUNICATIONS

IX.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
a.	Treasurer’s Report and Financial Statement 

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 
3.	Facilities/Buildings/Grounds Sub Committee 
4.	Negotiations Sub Committee 
5.	Academic Excellence Sub Committee 
6.	Public Relations Sub Committee
  7.      Policy Sub Committee 

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