Fitchburg Public Schools

F ITCHBURG P UBLIC S CHOOLS FITCHBURG MASSACHUSETTS ACTION SHEET REGULAR COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025 – 6:00 PM FITCHBURG CITY HALL CAMPUS FITCHBURG CITY CLERK LEGISLATIVE BUILDING 700 MAIN STREET Jan 02 2025 2:38 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_L_IlwSUrQYG7q0HvnT5qug 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 – Report on December 3rd meeting School Building Needs Subcommittee – Report on December 3rd meeting Policy Subcommittee – Upcoming meeting on January 22nd Student Support Subcommittee – Report on January 6th meeting School Personnel Subcommittee Student Representatives – Selina Moua and James Cannon will report on upcoming school events 4. Approval of the minutes from a previous School Committee Meeting: Approval of Minutes of the Regular School Committee Meeting of December 2, 2024. __________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote 5. Communications: • Lori Stone – Presentation of gift 6. 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 January 6 . 7. Superintendent’s Report: • Family Engagement Update – Luisa Fernandez • *Contract Vote • Crocker Elementary School April Moving Update • New Graduation Requirements • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual School – 1% Budget Items: • *Donations – (28) • *Grants – to submit (1) • *Grants – to accept (1) Policy Items: 8. Action Items: • #25-438- #24-25 Approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to accept the collective bargaining agreement between the Fitchburg Education Association Secretaries and Clerks and the Fitchburg School Committee from July 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2027. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-439- #24-25 Approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to accept the collective bargaining agreement between the Fitchburg Education Association School Custodians and the Fitchburg School Committee from July 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2027. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-440- #24-25 Approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to accept the collective bargaining agreement between the Fitchburg Education Association Para-Educators and the Fitchburg School Committee from July 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2027. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-441- #24-25 Approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to accept the collective bargaining agreement between the Fitchburg Education Association Unit A – Teachers and the Fitchburg School Committee from July 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2027. _________ __________ ___________  Motion Second Vote • #25-442- #24-25 Approve the donation of 180 Thanksgiving baskets to support families in need; City United Church. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-443- #24-25 Approve the donation of 10 Thanksgiving baskets to support families in need; Nutrition Services Department. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-444- #24-25 Approve the donation of $170 in support of Longsjo Middle School’s Student Council t-shirts; Ofelia Maskewich. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-445- #24-25 Approve the donation of 20 new bicycles and helmets for students of the Fitchburg Public Schools; E.L. Harvery and Sons. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-446- #24-25 Approve the donation of $200 in support of Memorial Middle School’s programming; Local Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-447- #24-25 Approve the donation of $500 in support of South Street Elementary School’s Winter Break Bags; Cumberland Farms, Inc. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-448- #24-25 Approve the donation of $1,000 in support of replenishing Reingold Elementary School’s food pantry and supporting families in need; Rotary Club of Fitchburg East. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-449- #24-25 Approve the donation of nonperishable foods in support of Longsjo Middle School’s food pantry; British American Club. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-450- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys in support of families in need during the holiday season; Fitchburg Public School staff members. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-451- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys in support of families in need during the holiday season; Junk-EAZ. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-452- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys in support of families in need during the holiday season; MK Dance. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-453- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys in support of families in need during the holiday season; Fitchburg Police Department. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-454- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys in support of families in need during the holiday season; Victoria Selser. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-455- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys in support of families in need during the holiday season; Kerry Purcell. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-456- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys in support of families in need during the holiday season; Fitchburg Fire Department. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-457- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys in support of families in need during the holiday season; Fitchburg Fire Department Union. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-458- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys in support of families in need during the holiday season; City United Church. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-459- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys in support of families in need during the holiday season; Elite Construction. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-460- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys in support of families in need during the holiday season; British American Club. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-461- #24-25 Approve the donation of toys and clothing in support of families in need during the holiday season; Fitchburg Recreation Department. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-462- #24-25 Approve the donation of hats, blankets, and gloves in support of families in need; The Brooks Family. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-463- #24-25 Approve the donation of 50 coats in support of families in need; Rollstone Congregational Church. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-464- #24-25 Approve the donation of new and gently used coats in support of families in need; Fitchburg Board of Health. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-465- #24-25 Approve the donation of 80 bags of food and snacks in support of families in need; FHS Honors Academy Students. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote  • #25-466- #24-25 Approve the donation of 62 Christmas trees in support of families in need during the holiday season; Hollis Hills Farm. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-467- #24-25 Approve the donation of $500 in support of Goodrich Academy’s families in need during the holiday season; Chapter 142 American Legion Rides. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-468- #24-25 Approve the donation of $1,000 in support of replenishing Reingold Elementary School’s food pantry and supporting families in need; JJ’s Helping Hands/All One Credit Union (formerly known as Leominster Credit Union). _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-469- #24-25 Approve the donation of $520 in support of Memorial Middle School’s student activities and engagement; Student carwash fundraising. _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-470- #24-25 Approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to submit the following grant(s) titled: o 21st Century Enhanced Programs for Students on IEP’s; $20,000 _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote • #25-471- #24-25 Approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to accept the following grant(s) titled: o Multilingual Newcomer and Homeless Support; $50,000 _________ __________ ___________ Motion Second Vote 9. Other Business: 10. Executive Session: Not at this time 11. 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.