Fitchburg Public Schools

F ITCHBURG P UBLIC S CHOOLS FITCHBURG MASSACHUSETTS ACTION SHEET REGULAR COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024 – 6:00 PM FITCHBURG CITY HALL CAMPUS LEGISLATIVE BUILDING FITCHBURG CITY CLERK 700 MAIN STREET Jun 13 2024 1:16 pm FITCHBURG, MA 01420 School Committee Meetings concurrently live streamed on FATV at https://www.fatv.org/live-streaming (choose "government live stream") and on cable access Comcast/Xfinity Channel 9, Verizon Channel 36. Register in advance for the virtual Public Comments portion of the agenda by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x3Iu0mkhQuqZd3Iv4FpNJg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about logging in to join the meeting. AGENDA 1. Executive Session: Not at this time 2. Call to Order and Salute to the Flag 3. School Committee Members and Student Reports: School Committee Chair Report Resource Subcommittee School Building Needs Subcommittee Policy Subcommittee Student Support Subcommittee School Personnel Subcommittee Student Representatives - Selina Moua and James Cannon 4. Approval of the amended minutes from a previous School Committee Meeting: Approval of Minutes of the Regular School Committee Meeting of May 20, 2024. __________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote 5. Approval of the minutes from a previous School Committee Meeting: Approval of Minutes of the Regular School Committee Meeting of June 3, 2024. __________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote  6. Communications: • Superintendent’s Evaluation 7. Public Comment: Virtual public comments of no more than 5 minutes in length may be submitted to the Superintendent via email to: FPSQUESTIONS@ .K12.MA.US By noon Monday, th June 17 . 8. Superintendent’s Report: • Fitchburg Public School Retirees • Crocker Readers as Leaders Challenge – Brenda Suarez, Crocker Elementary School Teacher • *Subcommittee Calendar Approval • *Food Service Update Budget Items: • *Donations – (3) • *Grants – to submit (8) • *Grants – to accept (5) Policy Items: 9. Action Items: • #24-401- #23-24 Approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the Subcommittees’ Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. __________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #24-402- #23-24 Approve the Superintendent’s and City of Fitchburg’s recommendation to award Sodexo, the food service management company, a contract for the 2024-2025 school year. __________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #24-403- #23-24 Approve the donation of power washing services donated in order to power wash and clean various exterior locations at Fitchburg High School; EVM Home Improvements. __________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #24-404- #23-24 Approve the donation of 75 hygiene kits to be distributed among middle and high school students in need; Project 351 Ambassadors. __________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #24-405- #23-24 Approve the donation of gym equipment that will enhance the fitness center at Fitchburg High School for the athletic programs and physical education classes; John Caouette (FHS teacher). __________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #24-406- #23-24 Approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to submit the following grants titled: o FY 25 Fund Code 305 Title I; FY 25 allocations not yet released. Anticipated level funding from FY 24: $2,883,312 o FY 25 Fund Code 240/262 IDEA; FY 25 allocations not yet released. Anticipated level funding from FY 24: $1,856,493 o FY 25 Fund Code 140 Title IIA; FY 25 allocations not yet released. Anticipated level funding from FY 24: $286,373 o FY 25 Fund Code 180 Title III; FY 25 allocations not yet released. Anticipated level funding from FY 24: $154,791 o FY 25 Fund Code 309 Title IV; FY 25 allocations not yet released. Anticipated level funding from FY 24: $195,533 o FY 25 Perkins Grant; $64,349 o FY 25 Early College Support Grant; $50,000 o FY 25 Innovative Pathways Grant; $50,000 __________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #24-407- #23-24 Approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to accept the following grants titled: o FASFA Completion Initiative Grant; $7,700 o Cohort 1 OpenSciEd Continuation Grant; $5,200 o Civics Teaching & Learning; $31,688 o Promoting Safe and Healthy Learning Environment: Elevating Student Voice and Well-Being; $100,000 o Democratic Knowledge Project; Professional Development provided at no cost. Estimated value $15,010 __________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote  10. Other Business: 11. Executive Session: Not at this time 12. Adjournment: * Denotes Items that require Action Item Vote. The listing of topics is not intended as a guarantee that all items listed will be discussed or that other items will not be raised for discussion.