Information for Meeting of QRSD School Committee
Thursday April 06, 2023 6:30 PM EDT

QUABBIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE 
Thursday, April 6, 2023
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER
6:30 p.m.
  Zoom Technology available
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Consistent with the Governor’s language and the removal of the emergency order, the public is invited to attend School Committee meetings in person or in real time, via Zoom technology by clicking on the link below.  

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1.	MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES – a vote will be required
●	March 9, 2023

3.	ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 
a) Superintendent of Schools
▪	Superintendent’s Report
o	Strategic Plan Update
o	NEASC Final Report
▪	Directors’ Reports

b) Director of Administrative Services 
▪	Presentation of Warrants

c) Teacher Advisory Council

d) Student Advisory Council
	Elementary Report
	Middle/High School Report – Anthony Quartarone, Grade 9; Troy Budreau, Grade 9; Makenzie Casey, Grade 8
	
4.	SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS  
a)	Administrative Review
b)	Audit
c)	Budget
▪	Update on FY 2024 Budget Process
▪	Budget Adjustment for FY 2023  - A vote will be required
d)	Central Office
e)	Collective Bargaining
▪	Report
f)	Buildings & Grounds
g)	Policy Review/Reform
h)	Student Services
▪	Report
i)	Technology
j)	AdHoc School District Configuration
k)	Superintendent Search
▪	Report

5.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.	PUBLIC COMMENT

7. 	SCHOOL COMMITTEE CONCERNS 

8.	NEW BUSINESS – a vote will be required
▪	Appointment of Treasurer – Kathleen Bourcier
▪	School Choice 2023-2024 – openings at most grade levels – a vote will be required
Motion to recommend that, in accordance with the state law requiring all schools to be open for school choice, the Quabbin Regional School District accept school choice students for the 2023-2024 academic year in grade levels where space is available.  The administration will be cautious not to accept a number of choice students that would adversely affect District finances.
	Request for approval – DECA (Distributive Education Club of America) trip to Orlando, FL for International Career Development Conference. April 21 through April 26, 2023. (Due to time restraints, pre-approval given by Chair) 

9.	REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
▪	To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining.  The Committee will return to open session after executive session.

10.	Ratification of QRTA Collective Bargaining Agreement 2023-2026

11.	ADJOURNMENT


VIRTUAL MEETING INFORMATION

Consistent with the Governor’s language and the removal of the emergency order, the public is invited to attend School Committee meetings in person or in real time, via Zoom technology by clicking on the link above.