Information for Meeting of Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee
Wednesday November 16, 2011 6:30 PM EST

ATHOL-ROYALSTON REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011 – 6:30 P.M.
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Athol, MA  01331
I.	CALL TO ORDER

II.	ROLL CALL

III.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  
October 19, 2011 – Regular Session 
October 19, 2011 – Executive Session

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

V.	RECOGNITION 

VI.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Royalston Community School’s – School Improvement plan
MSBA – School Building Committee will convene – Tuesday, November 22 at 6:30 at the Athol-Royalston Middle School
MRA Principal Update
	
VII.	NEW BUSINESS
Report on school days lost due to power outages
Riverbend Fundraiser request
Athol-Royalston Regional School District’s recruiting efforts, Athol-Royalston Middle School and Athol High School
Budget time table – to be distributed
Health Insurance Holiday
Professional Development Flyer – Enclosed
Assessment Portfolios
Kindergarten Accreditation – Elizabeth Ervin
Important Holiday Calendar Dates – Enclosed
		
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 –Second Readings – FA, FA-E, FF, GA, GBA, GBD, GBEA, GBEB, and GBEBC – Please bring policies from last month

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