Information for Meeting of Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee
Wednesday March 18, 2015 6:30 PM EDT

I.CALL TO ORDER
II.	ROLL CALL
III.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  
February 11, 2015 – Regular Session
IV.	PUBLIC INPUT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY – 3 MINUTES PER PERSON, 20 MINUTES TOTAL
V.	RECOGNITION 
VI.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Update – Universal Preschool Program
Update – MSBA
Update – Strategic Plan
Update – DESE Visit – March 9th and again on march 19th 
Snow Removal Costs
Report on Chris Herren Presentation
Update – 2014/2015 School Calendar
Update – 2015/2016 School Calendar
Reminder – Strategic Plan Chairs meeting - Thursday, March 19, 5:15 in the cafeteria at the Athol Royalston Middle School
Reminder – All Boards Meeting – Thursday, March 19, 6:30 in the cafeteria at the Athol Royalston Middle School
Reminder – Reorganization meeting – Wednesday, April 8, 2015
VII.	NEW BUSINESS
Grant opportunities – Massachusetts 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Athol High School – Handbook Update – Disciplining Students with Special Needs
Athol High School – Auditorium Seat Fundraiser
MSBA Statement of Interest – Athol High School – Voting Item – Cream
School Choice Vote for 2015/2016 School Year
MCAS Schedule
Potential ACS Volleyball Fundraiser
Lock Down Drills Planned for the Spring
VIII.	COMMUNICATIONS
Invitation to the Chet Hall Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Chet Hall Scholarship Fund
Letter from Mark Shoul - Yellow
IX.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
a.	Treasurer’s Report and Financial Statement
b.	Prior Years Bill - Vote
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 – Third readings:  DI, DIE, DJ, DJA, DJE, DJG, DK, DKC, FBI - PLEASE BRING POLICIES FROM LAST MEETING
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  
		Proposal from Superintendent re: 1 Year Extension
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