Information for Meeting of Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee
Wednesday August 20, 2014 6:30 PM EDT

I.	CALL TO ORDER
II.	ROLL CALL
III.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  
July 23, 2014 – Regular Session
IV.	PUBLIC INPUT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY – 3 MINUTES PER PERSON, 20 MINUTES TOTAL
V.	RECOGNITION 
VI.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	Update – Strategic Plan
•	September Kick Off Date
•	Facilitator 
•	Chair and Co-Chairs
	Royalston Community school Principal Appointment
	Celebration of Retirees – September Meeting
	Medical Emergency Response Plan – Ivory
	Crisis Plan – Ivory
	Bullying Plan – Ivory
	Athol High School Staff Handbook – Blue
	Athol High School Student Handbook – Blue
	Athol High School’s School Improvement Plan – Blue
	Athol-Royalston Middle School Staff Handbook – Goldenrod
	Athol-Royalston Middle School Student Handbook – Goldenrod
	Athol-Royalston Middle School’s School Improvement Plan – Goldenrod
	Turnaround Plan – Elementary School’s School Improvement Plan – Purple
	AIP
VII.	NEW BUSINESS
	Surplus Equipment – Gym Banners – David King
	Defibrillators – Elementary Schools - $600.00
	Update on Discussions with Cafeteria Employees 
	Update on New Hire Salaries
VIII.	COMMUNICATIONS
IX.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
a.	Treasurer’s Report and Financial Statement
X.	DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REPORT    
o	ARRSD Professional Development Overview
o	Turnaround Plan – Submitted August 12, 2014
o	Goal Setting with the Academic Sub-committee – 2014-15 
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 – Third reading:  ADDA, JLCC, JLCCA, JLCCA-E, KI, KJA, KLG, KLJ, KLK, LA, LB, LBC and LDA.  
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