Information for Meeting of Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee
Wednesday October 15, 2014 6:30 PM EDT

I.	CALL TO ORDER
II.	ROLL CALL
III.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  
September 17, 2014 – Regular Session
IV.	PUBLIC INPUT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY – 3 MINUTES PER PERSON, 20 MINUTES TOTAL
V.	RECOGNITION 
AP Scholar Recognition
VI.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS
o	Update – North Central Massachusetts Talent Search Program (NCMTS) – Federal TRiO Program administered by Mount Wachusett Community College – Partnership presentation 
o	Strategic Plan Update
o	MSBA Update
o	Turnaround Plan Update 
o	New Teacher Induction Program Update – Blue
o	Substitute Training Update
o	Restraint Training Update
o	Lock Down Drills Update
o	Parent Portal Update
VII.	NEW BUSINESS
•	Lisa Chiodo – UMass Request – Cream 
•	MCAS Presentation
•	CIC Grant
•	Royalston Community School Water Quality – Green
•	School / Classroom Visits
•	Athol Town Meeting – October 20, 2014
•	MASS/MASC Conference – November 5 – November 7
•	FY2016 Budget Timeline – Orange
•	Approval – Health and Wellness Fair 
VIII.	COMMUNICATIONS
DESE Turnaround plan letter
IX.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
a.	Treasurer’s Report and Financial Statement
X.	DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REPORT    
XI.        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 
XII.	COMMITTEE MEMBER REFERRALS
XIII.	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   
XIV.	ADJOURNMENT