BROCKTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
George M. Romm Little Theatre - BHS
470 Forest Avenue, Brockton, MA 02301
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Dear Visitors:
Welcome to a meeting of the Brockton School Committee. This is the agenda that will be discussed this evening. Please note that Hearing of Visitors is included. If you have a statement or question, please give your name to the secretary.
In addition to attending, the public can view this meeting via television on Comcast channel 8 and 1071HD version, and online via this link: www.youtube.com/TheBrocktonChannels
I. CALLING OF MEETING TO ORDER – ESTABLISHING A QUORUM – FLAG SALUTE
II. HEARING OF VISITORS
III. MASC Training
Role of the School Committee
IV. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
A. Teaching and Learning Enc. #1
· Presentation: Kennedy Elementary School
· Presentation: South Middle School
· Update on Brockton High School
B. Introduction and Update – TJ Plante, Open Architects
C. Update from City Chief Financial Officer, Troy Clarkson
D. Items to Refer to Subcommittee
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of January 9, 2024 Facilities Usage & Planning Subcommittee Meeting Minutes Enc. #2
B. Approval of January 3, 2024 School Committee Organizational Meeting Minutes Enc. #3
C. Approval of December 19, 2023 Regular School Committee Meeting Minutes Enc. #4
D. Approval of December 5, 2023 Diversity, Race, Equity & Inclusion Subcommittee Meeting Minutes Enc. #5
E. Approval of the African American Association of Brockton Future Leadership Scholarship Enc. #6
F. Approval of Out-of-State Field Trip: 2 BHS Concert Choir students, Providence, R.I. Enc. #7
G. Acceptance of Human Resources Notifications Enc. #8
· Appointments: Certified Personnel #8A
· Appointments: Non-Certified #8B
· Personnel Actions: Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements #8C
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Enc. #9
Election of Vice-Chair Enc. #10
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
· M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) “To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual” (Michael Thomas)
· M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) “To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel” Interim Superintendent
· M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) “To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares” BESPA
X. ADJOURNMENT