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Scholarship & Education Committee

Regular Meeting

Salem, MA · October 5, 2020

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Scholarship & Education Committee Meeting Minutes - Draft Monday, October 5, 2020, 6:30 P.M., meeting held remotely Called to Order: 6:33 p.m. Members Present: Tyler Carlton, Elizabeth McGovern, Amy Stewart, Tayla Thompson, Lynne Mullen, Andrew Boucher, Greg MacPhee, Chris Reade Staff Present: Dominick Pangallo 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of new members The committee members introduced themselves to each other as a few new members have joined the group. 3. Approval of minutes On a motion by Liz, seconded by Tayla, the committee unanimously approved the minutes of August 25, 2020. 4. Financial update The Scholarship Fund has a balance of $3,521.47. The Education Fund has a balance of $20,214.02. Dominick shared the four-year trend of receipts for both funds for August and September. 5. Old business a. Fundraising updates Tyler reported that he determined the Fund is not eligible for grants from Santander, TD Bank, Chase, Costco, St. James Credit Union, and Target. He’s waiting to hear back from Salem Five and North Shore Bank. Tyler summarized the status of the legislation pending that would enable the committee to move monies between the two funds. Because the October satellite shuttle and street performers have been cancelled this year the committee will not be able to raise funds through those options. The committee discussed other ideas, including a viral campaign to “pie a Councillor” and to hold a walkathon. 6. New business On a motion by Lynne, seconded by Amy, the committee unanimously approved reopening the Education Fund grant program to accept applications again. An application deadline of November 15 th was approved, and the announcement will specify that the average grant award is $1,000. Dominick will prepare and issue an announcement. Next Meeting: Monday, November 9th, 6:30 p.m., location TBD Adjourned: 7:06 p.m.

Agenda

CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Kimberley Driscoll Mayor Scholarship & Education Committee Monday, October 5, 2020 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20,and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Salem Scholarship & Education Committee will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the city’s website, at www.salem.com. For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen or provide comment during the meeting may do so in the following manner:  Follow this link or enter it into your browser to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82011215457?pwd=dXV1MVNnN3BmRzU1RS9xR0NyWHl adz09.  Follow this link or enter it into your web browser to open the Zoom website at https://zoom.us/join. Enter meeting ID 820 1121 5457 as directed on the webpage and click “Join”. Follow the on-screen instructions to join the meeting. Enter password 587834.  Participants can dial the toll-free phone number 877-853-5257 to join the meeting. When prompted, enter meeting ID 820 1121 5457 and the follow the instructions to join the meeting. Password is 587834. If any public comment is permitted, members of the public who have “raised their hand” in Zoom will be called on by the chair to offer comment. In order to raise a hand, member of the public using the Zoom computer or phone application may click the “Raise Hand” button; members of the public dialing in may press “*9” to raise their hand to speak. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the city’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. Meeting Agenda I. Call to Order II. Introduction of new members III. Approval of August 25, 2020 minutes IV. Financial update V. Old business a. Fundraising updates VI. New business VII. Adjournment Next meeting Monday, November 9th, 6:30 p.m. Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A §§18-25 and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033. Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.

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