School Committee

LOWELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: February 5, 2020 Time: 6:30PM Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 1. SALUTE TO FLAG 2. ROLL CALL On a roll call at 6:37 p.m., all members were present, namely: Mr. Dillon, Ms. Doherty, Mr. Hoey, Mayor Leahy, Ms. Martin, Ms. Clark and Mr. Descoteaux. 3. MINUTES 3.I. Approval of the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Lowell School Committee Meeting of Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Mr. Descoteaux made a motion to approve and place on file the minutes from the Regularly Scheduled Lowell School Committee Meeting of Wednesday, January 15, 2020; seconded by Mr. Dillon. 7 yeas APPROVED 4. PERMISSION TO ENTER 4.I. Permission to Enter: February 5, 2020 Ms. Martin made a motion to approve the Permission to Enter; seconded by Mr. Hoey. 7 yeas APPROVED 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.I. Establishment of Subcommittees Mayor Leahy provided the Committee with their Subcommittee assignments. The following changes were requested and approved by the Mayor.  Art & Athletics Subcommittee Mr. Descoteaux will be replacing Ms. Doherty  Family & Community Engagement Ms. Doherty will be replacing Mr. Descoteaux  Finance Ms. Martin will become the Chairperson. Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 2 of 16) Mr. Hoey also requested that moving forward all members be notified of all upcoming Subcommittee meetings and not just the members on said Subcommittee. Ms. Doherty made a motion to approve the Establishment of Subcommittees with the above changes; seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 6. MOTIONS 6.I. [By Jackie Doherty}: Request the Superintendent provide the committee with a report that encompasses the recycling efforts throughout the district including sustainability and reuse programs currently in place at each school. Ms. Doherty made a motion to approve; seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 7. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 7.I. Accelerated Repair Program Information/Updates Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 7.I through 7.IV.ii as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Doherty. 7 yeas APPROVED 7.II. Mid-Year Special Education Update Mr. Lovato, Special Education Director provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee that included the following:  2019-2020 Special Education Department Goals  Improved Student Outcomes/Middle School Adjustment Programs  Improved Student Outcomes/Social Emotional Learning Classrooms  Improved Student Outcomes/Continuous Supervision Protocol  Improved Student Outcomes/Out of District Placements  Staff Professional Development & Support Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 3 of 16)  Supports for Families  Supports for Community Partners  Improved CORE Evaluations  Current Projects for Department  Future Goals Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 7.I through 7.IV.ii as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Doherty. 7 yeas APPROVED 7.III. Renaissance Network – Update Dr. Guillory, Chief Schools Officer provided an update to the Committee on the Renaissance Network. He stated that the Renaissance Network is a strategy to support our under-performing schools. The schools will receive differentiated services and supports to address achievements and performance gaps and schools will be assigned to the network based on DESE accountability percentiles. The schools in the Renaissance Network are as follows: Greenhalge, Lowell High School, Bartlett, Butler, Robinson, Stoklosa and Sullivan. Dr. Guillory stated that instructional rounds have been launched and it’s a process for educators to work together, examining instructional practices to improve student achievement. He stated that the district is making progress. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 7.I through 7.IV.ii as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Doherty. 7 yeas APPROVED 7.IV. Report on Motions Superintendent Boyd provided the Committee with an updated report on the status of outstanding motions and asked the Committee if they had any concerns or questions. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 7.I through 7.IV.ii as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Doherty. 7 yeas APPROVED 7.IV.i. Response to Motion 3. COO Of 12/18/19 by Jackie Doherty: Staff Evaluations Dr. Hall, Chief Operating Officer provided a report to the Committee regarding staff evaluations. The report was a partial response. Dr. Hall informed them that Lowell’s Educator Evaluation Performance Rating which will show Lowell’s percentage of evaluations submitted in 2018-2019 will be accessible from the Massachusetts Department of Education in May 2020. The 2017-2018 school year was included in the report to the Committee. The report informed the Committee that evaluations for building services personnel were negotiated with the UTL in late summer and throughout the fall and it was determined that building services employees were the first priority in advancing evaluations in the system. No ultimate agreement was reached as the UTL took the position that it wanted to discuss evaluations for launch for the 2020-2021 school year after further bargaining the evaluation instrument in collective bargaining. Preliminary discussions have occurred with the SEIU for the Administrative Assistants and implementing an evaluation instrument. An evaluation system for Administrative Assistants and Cafeteria Employees is planned for launch in July 2020. Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 4 of 16) Ms. Doherty asked that the top tier evaluations be included in the next report. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 7.I through 7.IV.ii as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Doherty. 7 yeas APPROVED 7.IV.ii. Response to Motion 4. COO of 01/15/20 by Jackie Doherty: Status on Outdoor Play Spaces Dr. Hall, Chief Operating Officer provided a report to the Committee that informed them that many schools have requested upgrades to their plays spaces. The availability of funds has been an impediment. Since 2017, there have been two (2) major additions to play spaces. In the summer of 2017, the Moody School received an $80,000 playground which included $35,000 in rubber, mulch flooring. Additionally, the McAuliffe school received grant funding for a fitness play space is 2018. In the late fall, the City requested that we provide our priorities for play space improvements. A list was provided to the City in early January 2020 for consideration if City funds existed for upgrades and maintenance. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 7.I through 7.IV.ii as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Doherty. 7 yeas APPROVED 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.I. Budget Transfer Department: SCHOOLS TRANSFER TO: Account # Description Amount Org. Object Project DESE Function 98310624 541000 2450 Bartlett SA - Technology Exp $ 3,000.00 98310612 544400 2300 Bartlett SA - General Supplies $ 1,500.00 99031006 530002 3500 LHS Athletics - Cont Svc $ 545.00 96037070 530002 2350 Stoklosa SA - Prof Dev $ 306.00 99037050 530002 2350 LHS SA - Prof Dev $ 4,000.00 99010718 524006 2300 LHS - Rental of Buildings $ 7,035.00 90237002 530002 2350 Bailey SA - Prof Dev $ 2,671.68 92010112 544400 2300 Lincoln SA - General Supplies $ 5,295.00 95410112 544400 2300 LDS SA - General Supplies $ 3,382.00 TOTAL $ 27,734.68 TRANSFER FROM: Account # Description Amount Org. Object Project DESE Function 98337030 530002 2350 Bartlett SA - Prof Dev $ 4,500.00 99030502 524006 3520 LHS Athletics - Rental $ 545.00 Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 5 of 16) 96041104 530002 2200 Stoklosa SA - Contracted Svc $ 306.00 99037006 512903 2300 LHS Lead Teacher Stipend $ 4,000.00 99341221 544400 1400 LHS Data Processing Supplies $ 6,035.00 99035009 544400 2700 LHS Guidance Supplies $ 1,000.00 90210112 544400 2300 Bailey SA - General Supplies $ 2,671.68 92041106 530002 2200 Lincoln Other Exp $ 3,500.00 92037030 530002 2350 Lincoln SA - Prof Dev $ 1,795.00 95437054 530002 2350 LDS SA - Prof Dev $ 3,382.00 TOTAL $ 27,734.68 Reason for Transfer: Adjustment to expend the budget. Mr. Dillon made a motion to approve the budget transfer of $27,734.68; seconded by Mr. Descoteaux. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.II. Permission to Post: Career & Innovation Pathways Specialist Ms. Martin made a motion to refer 8.II. Permission to Post: Career & Innovation Pathways Specialist to a Curriculum Subcommittee meeting for further discussion; seconded by Ms. Doherty 4 yeas (Mr. Dillon, Ms. Doherty, Mayor Leahy, Ms. Martin), 3 nays (Mr. Hoey, Ms. Clark, Mr. Descoteaux) APPROVED 8.III. Minimum Wage Increase-Cafe Workers Dr. Hall, Chief Operating Officer provided a report to the Committee informing them that the minimum hourly wage in Massachusetts increased to $12.75 per hour. According to the Department of Labor Standards, Legislative intent excludes state employees from the Commonwealth’s minimum wage which extends to employees of municipalities as well. Dr. Hall stated in the report that it is important that the district continues to provide competitive wages to our cafeteria staff in order to attract the quality employees needed to keep our food and nutrition commitment to our students. Dr. Hall requested that the School Committee vote to increase the call-in cafeteria employee’s rate from $12.00 per hour to $13.00 per hour and be retroactive to January 1, 2020. Mr. Hoey made a motion to approve the minimum wage increase for cafeteria workers from $12.00 per hour to $13.00 per hour and be retroactive to January 1, 2020; seconded by Ms. Clark. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.IV. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the James S. Daley Middle School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 6 of 16) the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.V. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 7 of 16) 8.VI. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.VII. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 8 of 16) Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.VIII. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the STEM Academy at the Rogers School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.IX. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 9 of 16) School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.X. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.XI. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the Moody Elementary School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 10 of 16) life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.XII. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 11 of 16) 8.XIII. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.XIV. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the Benjamin F. Butler Middle School Under The Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 12 of 16) Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.XV. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the Henry J. Robinson Middle School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.XVI. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the Dr. An Wang Middle School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 13 of 16) Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.XVII. Vote-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program Mr. Magee, Assistant City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee about the Massachusetts’s Building Authority’s (MSBA) Accelerated Repair Program (ARP), which aims to ease the financial burden of repairing or replacing large building systems which have gone beyond their useful life, including roofs, boilers, windows and doors. Part of the requirement of the application is a vote by the governing body of the Lowell School Committee to take a vote to support the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest, which serves as the starting point for a possible invitation into the program. The following schools have been recommended: James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School. Mr. Hoey made a motion to take and approve Items # 8.IV through 8.XVII. (Votes-Authorize MSBA Statement of Interest for James S. Daley Middle School, Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School, STEM Academy at the Rogers School, Joseph A. McAvinnue Elementary School, Moody Elementary School, Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Henry J. Robinson Middle School, Dr. An Wang Middle School, and the Bartlett Community Partnership School under the Accelerated Repair Program); seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 14 of 16) 9. CONVENTION/CONFERENCE REQUESTS 9.I. Overnight Travel Request: LHS Framingham, MA - Permission for Dianne Luz along with a group of 24 Upward Bound students participating in the MCC TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science to Framingham, MA scheduled for February 20th through February 21st, 2020. There are no costs to the School Department Budget. Ms. Martin made a motion to take and approve all eight (8) convention/conference requests together; seconded Mr. Hoey. 7 yeas APPROVED 9.II. Out of Country and Overnight Travel Request: - LHS Netherland, Belgium and Paris - Permission for twenty-four [24] LHS students and four [4] chaperones, Tom Thornton, Donna Newcomb, Daniel Murphy and Patricia Crabtree, all Lowell High staff to travel to Netherland, Belgium and Paris, during the February school vacation 2021. Each student traveling will incur the total cost of $2,805. There are no costs to the School Department Budget. Ms. Martin made a motion to take and approve all eight (8) convention/conference requests together; seconded Mr. Hoey. 7 yeas APPROVED 9.III. Out of State and Overnight Travel Request: LHS Baltimore, MD - Karyn Cassidy, LHS counselor, to attend the John Hopkins University counselor visit from April 26th through April 28, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. There is no cost to the School Department budget. All expenses will be funded by John Hopkins University. No substitute teacher is needed Ms. Martin made a motion to take and approve all eight (8) convention/conference requests together; seconded Mr. Hoey. 7 yeas APPROVED 9.IV. Out of State and Overnight Travel Request: LHS Cooperstown, New York - Request permission for LHS Baseball team along with Head Coach, Dan Graham and Assistant Coaches Mark Rurak, Cam Roper and Kyle Swenson to attend a conference game with Central Catholic High School in Cooperstown, New York on April 19th and April 20, 2020. All travel related expenses will be paid through the Lowell High School Baseball Parent Boosters. There are no costs to the School Department Budget. Ms. Martin made a motion to take and approve all eight (8) convention/conference requests together; seconded Mr. Hoey. 7 yeas APPROVED 9.V. Out Of State Travel Request: Portsmouth, N.H. - Request permission for Melissa Newell, Coordinator of Language Arts & Literacy K-12, to attend a conference in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on April 10, 2020. The total cost for the workshop is $209.00. The registration fee is funded by the Professional Development budget. No substitute teacher is needed. Ms. Martin made a motion to take and approve all eight (8) convention/conference requests together; seconded Mr. Hoey. 7 yeas APPROVED Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 15 of 16) 9.VI. Overnight Travel Request: LHS - Hyannis, MA - Permission for Athletic Director David Lezenski to attend the 45th Annual MSSADA Conference to be held on March 24, 2020 through March 27, 2020 in Hyannis, MA. There are no costs to the School Department Budget. Ms. Martin made a motion to take and approve all eight (8) convention/conference requests together; seconded Mr. Hoey. 7 yeas APPROVED 9.VII. Overnight Travel Request: LHS – ROTC - The Lowell High School ROTC cadets, (Lt. Col Eileen St. Laurent. MSgt Kevin Casilli and MSgt Paul Perez and TSgt David Smith) along with additional chaperones Tarathorn Hong, Stephen Cruz, Reynaldo Rivera, Brianna Croteau, Mikaylah Croteau, Prathnar Pich and Sodhikar Pich to travel on May 28th through May 31, 2020, with approximately 80-100 cadet students to Fort Devens facility to attend the Course 9381. All costs will be paid by AFJROTC funds, student fundraising and student contributions. The cost of the substitutes in the amount of $210 will be paid by LHS individual school budget. Ms. Martin made a motion to take and approve all eight (8) convention/conference requests together; seconded Mr. Hoey. 7 yeas APPROVED 9.VIII. Overnight Travel Request: LHS Hyannis, MA - Permission for eleven (11) LHS Student Council Representatives as well as Student Council Advisor Thomas Thornton to attend the 2020 Massachusetts Association of Student Council Workshop on March 4, 2020 through March 6, 2020 held at the Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis, in Hyannis, MA. Students will miss three (3) days of school. No substitutes will be needed and all expenses will be paid through fundraising and the Office of Student Activities at LHS funds not to exceed $4,103. There is no cost to the Lowell School Department. Ms. Martin made a motion to take and approve all eight (8) convention/conference requests together; seconded Mr. Hoey. 7 yeas APPROVED 10. PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL 10.I. The Members of the United Teachers of Lowell Hereby Donate Sixty [60] Sick Leave Days to Jennifer MacDonald, Butler School Teacher Mr. Hoey made a motion to approve; seconded by Mr. Descoteaux. 7 yeas APPROVED 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 16 of 16) 12. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Clark made a motion to adjourn at 9:14 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Dillon. 7 yeas APPROVED Respectfully submitted, Joel D. Boyd, Ed.D., Superintendent and Secretary to the Lowell School Committee JDB/mes Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us