NATICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School Committee Meeting
December 5, 2022
6:15 PM
School Committee Room, Third Floor, Town Hall



Posted Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022 @4:22PM

Open Meeting 6:15PM, Executive Session 6:20PM, Open Session 7:00PM Virtual Meeting Accessed Via: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2038566119?pwd=TmtsdXgxenQ0YXRLN1FIcHVpd3hEZz09 Meeting ID: 203 856 6119 Passcode: 987179 One tap mobile +13126266799,,2038566119# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,2038566119# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 203 856 6119 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keAEm9sL . If any member of the public, attending the meeting virtually, wishes to take advantage of public speak, they should email the School Committee Chair, Cathi Collins (cacollins@natickps.org), one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Your email should include your name, town and your request to be called upon during the public speak portion of the agenda. The School Committee Chair will then announce your name and you will be unmuted and prompted to turn on your video for your opportunity to share your remarks. Per our public speak policy, each speaker will have up to 3 minutes.

Posted In Accordance with Provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18-25

OPEN SESSION

•Roll Call

EXECUTIVE SESSION - this portion of the meeting is not open to the public

1.To conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; (Superintendent)
2.To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with or to conduct collective bargaining sessions (Administrative Assistants)
•Pledge of Allegiance
•Moment of Silence
PUBLIC SPEAK

Public Speak is scheduled for a period of fifteen minutes. Each speaker will be permitted a maximum of three minutes during which time they can speak about topics within the scope of responsibility of the School Committee. All remarks will be addressed through the School Committee Chair. Public Speak is not a time for debate or response to comments by the School Committee.

•Announcements
1.Students Accepted to the MMEA 2023 Eastern District Festival

On Saturday, November 19th, 38 Natick High School students traveled to Milton High School to audition for the MMEA 2023 Eastern District Festival, along with approximately 900 other students from Eastern Massachusetts. The following 22 students were accepted:

 

Orchestra:

  • Ben Bourgery, Bassoon*

  • Lauren Hymes, French Horn*

Concert Band:

  • Michael Atkin, Trumpet*

  • Erik Broberg, Trombone

  • Preston Burt, Trombone*

  • Ryan Carignan, French Horn

  • Teagan Cunningham, Baritone Sax*

  • Max Curtis, Trumpet*

  • Izzy Eio, Flute

  • Isaac Hoffman, Trumpet

  • Josh Kang, Oboe

  • Charles Liu, Clarinet

  • Sage Nguyen, Trumpet*

  • Michael Scorpa, Alto Saxophone

  • Sarah Shentu, Flute*

  • Ellie Stevens, Bassoon*

Chorus:

  • Matteo Finnerty, Bass

  • Chris Gagliardi, Tenor*

  • JJ Gilbert, Tenor

  • Anna Huynh, Alto*

  • Bailey Knolton, Soprano

  • Sammy Rennie, Alto 

Students with asterisks have been invited to audition for the Massachusetts all state festival in March, as well. That audition is in January.

 

We are proud of every student who auditioned, whether they were accepted or not. From experience, I can tell you that there is little in the human experience as nerve wracking as playing an audition, and 38 kids committed to that.

 

Please join me in congratulating those kids who rose to the top of Eastern District.

2.NILS: Natick Innovation and Learning Summit
REPRESENTATIVE UPDATES/CONCERNS
•Teacher Representative
•Student Representative
SUBCOMMITTEE/LIAISON UPDATES
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1.Update on Social Emotional Learning and Response to Intervention
2.Enrollment Update
3.Review Drafts of Proposed 2023-2024 School Calendars
4.Update on FY24 Budget
5.Parent Coordinating Council (PCC) Equity Working Group Discussion
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
1.Warrant Review
ACTION ITEMS
1.Approve Policy Changes to IK-STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS, ILBA - DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS, IMB-TEACHING ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES/CONTROVERSIAL SPEAKERS, JF-A-RESIDENCY POLICY, JICFB-BULLYING PREVENTION, JICK- HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS, JJE-STUDENT FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES, JRD-STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHS, KDD- NEWS MEDIA RELATIONS/NEWS RELEASES, AD-MISSION STATEMENT, ADC-TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON SCHOOL PREMISES PROHIBITED, ADF-WELLNESS POLICY, JJA-STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, JJH-R-STUDENT TRAVEL REGULATIONS, JLCC-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES, JRA-STUDENT RECORDS, IC/ICA-SCHOOL YEAR/SCHOOL CALENDAR,ID-SCHOOL DAY, IE-ORGANIZATION OF INSTRUCTION, IGA-CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, IHAM-HEALTH EDUCATION, IHB-SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOMMODATIONS (PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS), JB-EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, JC-ATTENDANCE AREAS, JCA-ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS, JEB-ENTRANCE AGE, JF-SCHOOL ADMISSIONS, JH-STUDENT ABSENCES AND EXCUSES, JHD-EXCLUSIONS AND EXEMPTIONS FROM SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, JICFA-PROHIBITION OF HAZING, JICH-ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUG USE BY STUDENTS PROHIBITED, JRA-STUDENT RECORDS, IHBEA-ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, KF-PUBLIC USE OF NATICK SCHOOL FACILITIES, FLAG POLICY, MEDICAL POLICIES

Agenda items will be addressed in an order determined by the chair. Times are approximate.