Smith Vocational and Agricultural Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingNorthampton, MA · July 28, 2026
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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
5:00pm Library
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Mission Statement: Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School is to provide students with an
education that equips them to be professional adults with a high level of expertise, knowledge, and competence
in their field; creative and impactful members of their chosen vocations and their communities; and effective
communicators who value diversity of thought, experience and cultural backgrounds.
IV. Participation by the Public
V. Participation by the Trustees
VI. Minutes of the June 9th, 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting
VII. Information and Proposals/Trustees Q&A:
● Principal’s Report
● Committee Reports
● Facilities Report
● Finance Report
● Superintendent’s Report
VIII. New Business:
● Vote to approve the increase of the cafeteria substitute rate to $16.50 hourly. Discussion, Possible
Action
● Vote to approve the revisions to the student handbook. Discussion, Possible Action.
IX. Future Business:
August 18th, 2026 - Planning Retreat
September 15th, 2026 - Regular Board of Trustees meeting 5pm – Library
X. Future Events:
August 26th, 2026- New Staff Orientation
August 27th, 2026- Teacher and Staff Convocation
August 28th, 2026-New Student Orientation
August 31st, 2026-First Day of School
September 1st, 2026-No School for student and teachers
September 4th, 2026-No School for students and teachers
September 7th, 2026-Labor Day; School Closed
September 23rd, 2026-Afternoon Staff PD; Students Dismissed
September 24th, 2026-Back to School Night
XI. Adjourn:
Founded in 1844 by Oliver Smith
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, homelessness, religion or sexual orientation.
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