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Regular Meeting

Salem, MA · June 17, 2024

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Minutes of the Regular Session of the Salem School Committee Monday, June 17, 2024 Rm. 227, 29 Highland Ave. Hybrid Meeting Members Present: Mayor Dominick Pangallo, Manny Cruz, Mary Manning, AJ Hoffman, Beth Anne Cornell and Veronica Miranda Others in Attendance: Superintendent Stephen Zrike, Deputy Superintendent Kate Carbone and Assistant Superintendent Pauley Members Absent: Amanda Campbell Call of Meeting to Order Mayor Pangallo called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm and mentioned that the public can join the meeting online via Zoom using the link on the posted agenda. Approval of Agenda Vice Chair Cruz made a motion to approve the agenda. Member Miranda seconded and it was so VOTED. Motion passed unanimously. Public Comment Mayor Pangallo explained the public participation process as well as the availability of Spanish interpretation. There were no comments. Approval of Consent Agenda Mayor Pangallo introduced the consent agenda: - Approval of minutes of Regular SC meeting held on June 3, 2024 - Approval of Warrants: 6/6/24 - $549,282.18; 6/13/24 - $711,762.69 - Approval of the Salem High School Golf Team to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL from 8/15/24 - 8/20/24 Vice Chair Cruz made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Member Miranda seconded and it was so VOTED. Motion passed unanimously. Recognition of FY 24 Retirees Superintendent Zrike recognized educators and staff who recently retired after serving the Salem Public Schools for 15 - 34 years. Superintendent Zrike lauded their dedication and commitment to the students and families. Mayor Pangallo echoed Superintendent Zrike and Page 1 thanked them for being role models to younger educators. Mayor Pangallo read the names of the following retirees: Cynthia Hatcher - 32 years Karyn Reardon - 34 years Adriana Martin - 22 years Janice Fischer - 15 years Anne Linger - 23 years Catherine Stavrakas - 13 years Paige Covello - 25 years Patricia Mento - 29 years Hope Flynn - 30 years Ellen Finn - 25 years Thomas Boucher - 31 years Skender Karagjozi - 16 years Andrea Corriveau - 18 years The following retirees who were present at the meeting received the city seal and a token of appreciation from Mayor Pangallo and Superintendent Zrike followed by a group photo: Ellen Mandel-Steiner - 15 years Melinda Marino - 27 years Patricia Barton - 36 years Paula Geist - 18 years Jody Cicchetti-Randazzo - 20 years Judith Borden - 34 years Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Zrike wished everyone a wonderful summer break as the next day will conclude the 2023-2024 school year. Superintendent Zrike also thanked everyone for the successful school year and provided a reminder that the next school year will begin after Labor Day except for Carlton Innovation School. Superintendent Zrike said that summer resources for both math and ELA are available on the website. The summer reading challenge will have the name of a student drawn from each school with the prize being a ride to school with Derby, the Police Community Resource Dog Derby. Superintendent mentioned the upcoming PRIDE parade as well as the painting of crosswalks led by Member Hoffman. A. Class Rank Discussion (Priority 1.4) Superintendent Zrike invited Salem High School Principal Burns and Ms. Meghan Grosskopf Sousa, College and Career Center Director to the podium for the presentation on class rank. The presentation highlighted inequities and the reasons why eliminating class rank will be beneficial to students. Responses were provided for clarifying questions from School Committee members. Vice Chair Cruz asked for some information about feedback from students of how the competitiveness and class ranking had Page 2 impacted them. Principal Burns said that the feedback was received from students directly, surveys and other means. Principal Burns said that in previous years there were families that requested the school to recalculate the students’ Grade Point Average (GPA) because the scores were very close. B. Summer Work Project Update (Priority 4.3) Superintendent Zrike invited Assistant Superintendent Pauley and Facilities Director, Zissis Alepakis to present the facilities summer work update. In response to a question from Member Miranda, Mr. Alepakis said that there are 32 staff members in the facilities department. In response to another question, Superintendent Zrike said that it is possible for parents to volunteer in some instances but for the most part this is not the case due to liability. Mr. Alepakis responded to the next question that in terms of facilities, Salem High School utilizes more funds and labor due to its size which is 465,000 square feet. Each custodian usually is in charge of about 40,000 square feet of cleaning space. There are currently six custodians at Salem High School. Mr. Alepakis continued that the second is Bentley Academy Innovation School because of the age of the building and the lack of adequate maintenance over the years. Bentley does not have air conditioning and requires a substantial amount of work. Member Manning inquired why the Bertram Field Building needed to be painted already because it only opened recently. Mr. Alepakis responded that the building has had heavy usage in the two years since it opened. Member Manning requested that the Building and Grounds Subcommittee be informed about any updates regarding the kindergarten playground at Bates School. Member Manning asked that the Braille signage at Bentley Academy Innovation School be reviewed to make sure it meets the needs of the school since it is a dual language school. Student Representative Report None Old Business None New Business None Finance and Operations Report A. Budget Transfers totaling $153,978.70 Assistant Superintendent Pauley said that this is the last set of transfers for FY 24 and that it is part of balancing the budget at the year end. The transfers were for unspent funds from personnel lines to non-personnel lines. Page 3 Vice Chair Cruz made a motion to approve the budget transfers totalling $153,978.70. Member Cornell seconded and it was so VOTED. Motion passed unanimously. Subcommittee Reports None School Committee Concerns and Resolutions None Adjournment Vice Chair Cruz made a motion to adjourn. Member Cornell seconded and it was so VOTED. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 pm. Respectfully submitted by, Shirley Dorai Executive Assistant to the School Committee & Superintendent Page 4

Agenda

Mary A. Manning Beth Anne Cornell Manny Cruz AJ Hoffman Amanda Campbell Veronica Miranda Mayor Dominick Pangallo, Chair “Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c.30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033” DATE POSTED: June 13, 2024 REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Salem School Committee will hold a Regular School Committee meeting on June 17, 2024 at 7:30p.m. This meeting will take place in person at 29 Highland Ave., Rm. 227, Salem, MA. You can also join via Zoom using the link below. Zoom Link to participate: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84330945015?pwd=vRnzah7OPXJtG3uNzJbXlWl4QYMqqw.BqJUHNvFN2S yqc8Y Passcode: 615544 I. Call of Meeting to Order A. Summary of Public Participation Policy (SC Policy #6409). Read aloud: The Salem School Committee would like to hear from the public on issues that affect the school district and are within the scope of the Committee’s responsibilities. Spanish interpretation is available for anyone who needs it. The members of the School Committee would like to remind the public that Salem Public School students regularly attend School Committee meetings. We encourage all meeting participants to model respectful and productive public discourse for our young learners. B. Live Spanish Interpretation. Spanish language interpretation is now provided for all regular School Committee meetings. To listen to this meeting with Spanish language interpretation, please see instructions below: 1. Click Interpretation . 2. Click Spanish 3. (Optional) To hear the interpreted language only, click Mute Original Audio. C. Instructions for Participating in Public Comment Should any member of the Salem community wish to participate in public comment during this meeting, please click on the following link to sign up and submit your comment electronically: https://forms.gle/9gcdCWHZVSsWoGMv8. A district staff member will be compiling all comments which will be shared with members prior to the end of the public meeting. Comments will also be summarized in the meeting minutes. Please contact Krista Perry at kperry@salemk12.org or 617-285-7567 with any questions or to report any technical difficulties you experience. II. Approval of Agenda III. Public Comment See above instructions for participating in public comment. IV. Approval of Consent Agenda A. Approval of minutes of Regular SC meeting held on June 3, 2024 B. Approval of Warrants: 6/6/24 - $549,282.18; 6/13/24 - $711,762.69 C. Approval of the Salem High School Golf Team to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL from 8/15/24 - 8/20/24 V. Recognition of FY24 retirees (Priority 2.4) VI. Superintendent’s Report A. Class Rank Discussion (Priority 1.4) B. Summer Work Project Update (Priority 4.3) VII. Student Representative Report VIII. Action Items: Old Business IX. Action Items: New Business X. Finance & Operations Report A. Budget Transfers totaling $153,978.70 XI. Subcommittee Reports ● Finance Subcommittee ● Personnel Subcommittee ● Building & Grounds Subcommittee ● Curriculum Subcommittee ● Policy Subcommittee XII. School Committee Concerns and Resolutions XIII. Adjournment Respectfully submitted by, Krista Perry Executive Assistant to the School Committee & Superintendent “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 at (978) 619-5630 as soon as possible and not less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.” Mary A. Manning Beth Anne Cornell Manny Cruz AJ Hoffman Amanda Campbell Veronica Miranda Alcalde Dominick Pangallo, Preside “Conozca sus Derechos según la Ley de Reuniones Abiertas, M.G.L. c.30A § 18-25 y Secciones de Ordenanzas de la Ciudad 2-2028 hasta 2-2033” FECHA DE PUBLICACIÓN 13 de junio de 2024 REUNIÓN REGULAR DEL COMITÉ ESCOLAR Por la presente se notifica que el Comité Escolar de Salem celebrará una Reunión regular del Comité Escolar el 17 de junio de 2024 a las 7:30 p.m. Esta reunión se llevará a cabo en persona en 29 Highland Ave., Rm. 227, Salem, MA. También puede unirse a través de Zoom utilizando el enlace a continuación. Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para unirse al seminario web: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84330945015?pwd=vRnzah7OPXJtG3uNzJbXlWl4QYMqqw.BqJUHNv FN2Syqc8Y Contraseña:615544 I. Convocatoria a la Sesión Abierta a. Resumen de la Política de Participación Pública (SC Política #6409) Lectura en voz alta: El Comité Escolar de Salem desea escuchar al público sobre temas que afectan al distrito escolar y que están dentro del alcance de las responsabilidades del Comité. Se ofrecerá interpretación al español para quien lo necesite. Los miembros del Comité Escolar desean recordar al público que los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de Salem asisten regularmente a las reuniones del Comité Escolar. Animamos a todos los participantes de la reunión a modelar un discurso público respetuoso y productivo para nuestros jóvenes estudiantes. b. Interpretación al español en vivo La interpretación al español se provee en todas las reuniones del Consejo Escolar Regular. Para escuchar estas reuniones con la interpretación al español, por favor vea las instrucciones de abajo: 1. Pulse en Interpretation . 2. Pulse en Spanish 3. (Opcional) Para escuchar la lengua interpretada solamente, pulse Mute Original Audio. c. Instrucciones para Participar en el Comentario Público Si cualquier miembro de la comunidad de Salem desea participar en el comentario público durante esta reunión, por favor pulsar en el enlace de abajo para registrarse y someter su comentario electrónicamente: https://forms.gle/9gcdCWHZVSsWoGMv8.. Un miembro del Mary A. Manning Beth Anne Cornell Manny Cruz AJ Hoffman Amanda Campbell Veronica Miranda Alcalde Dominick Pangallo, Preside “Conozca sus Derechos según la Ley de Reuniones Abiertas, M.G.L. c.30A § 18-25 y Secciones de Ordenanzas de la Ciudad 2-2028 hasta 2-2033” personal reunirá todos los comentarios que serán compartidos con los miembros antes de finalizar la reunión pública. Los comentarios también serán resumidos en las minutas de la reunión. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Krista Perry en kperry@salemk12.org o en el 617-285-7567 si tiene alguna pregunta o para informar de cualquier dificultad técnica que experimente. II. Aprobación de la Agenda III. Comentario Público Favor de ver arriba para instrucciones sobre cómo participar en los comentarios públicos. IV. Aprobación de la Agenda Consensuada A. Aprobación del acta de la reunión regular del Comité Permanente celebrada el 3 de junio de 2024 B. Aprobación de las órdenes de pago: 6-jun-24 - $549,282.18; 13-jun-24 $711,762.69 C. Aprobación del equipo de Golf de Salem High School a Walt Disney World en Orlando, FL del15-ago-24 -20-ago-24 V. Reconocimiento a los jubilados del año fiscal 24 (Prioridad 2.4) VI. Reporte del Superintendente a. Debate sobre el rango de la clase (Prioridad 1.4) b. Actualización del proyecto de trabajo de verano (Prioridad 4.3) VII. Reporte de la Representante Estudiantil VIII. Elementos de Acción: Asuntos Antiguos IX. Elementos de Acción: Asuntos Nuevos Mary A. Manning Beth Anne Cornell Manny Cruz AJ Hoffman Amanda Campbell Veronica Miranda Alcalde Dominick Pangallo, Preside “Conozca sus Derechos según la Ley de Reuniones Abiertas, M.G.L. c.30A § 18-25 y Secciones de Ordenanzas de la Ciudad 2-2028 hasta 2-2033” X. Reporte de Finanzas y Operaciones A. Transferencias presupuestarias por un total de $153.978,70 XI. Reportes de los Subcomités ● Subcomité de Finanzas ● Subcomité de Personal ● Subcomité de Edificios y Terrenos ● Subcomité de Planes de Estudios ● Subcomité de Política XII. Inquietudes y Resoluciones del Comité Escolar XIII. Clausura Sometido respetuosamente por, Krista Perry Asistente Ejecutiva del Comité Escolar y del Superintendente “Las personas que requieran ayuda auxiliar y servicios para una comunicación eficiente tal como un intérprete de lenguaje de señas, un dispositivo asistente para escuchar, o material impreso en formato digital o una modificación razonable de programas, servicios, políticas, o actividades, puede ponerse en contacto con el Coordinador ADA de la Ciudad de Salem al (978) 619-5630 a la brevedad y no más de 2 días laborales antes de la reunión, programa o evento.” DRAFT Salem Public Schools Salem School Committee Meeting Minutes June 3, 2024 On June 3, 2024 the Salem School Committee held its regular School Committee meeting at 7:00 PM using a hybrid model. Members Present: Manny Cruz, Mary Manning, Beth Anne Cornell, Veronica Miranda, and AJ Hoffman Members Absent: Mayor Dominick Pangallo and Amanda Campbell Others in Attendance: Superintendent Dr. Stephen Zrike, Deputy Superintendent Kate Carbone, Assistant Superintendent Elizabeth Pauley, Ellen Wingard, Dr. Kimberly Talbot, Laura Assade, Jennifer Doucette-Ly, Carlos Arias Reyes, and Christopher O’Donnell Call of Meeting to Order Manny Cruz calls the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and requests a call of attendance. He explained the Public Participation Policy 6409 and also explained the availability of Spanish interpretation. Attendance Manny Cruz recognizes the attendance with members. Veronica Miranda motions for approval and Beth Anne Cornell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Manny Cruz Present Mary Manning Present Beth Anne Cornell Present Amanda Campbell Not Present Veronica Miranda Present AJ Hoffman Present Mayor Pangallo Not Present Approval of Agenda Manny Cruz requested a motion to approve the Agenda. Mary Manning motions for approval and seconded by Beth Anne Cornell. A roll call vote is taken. Manny Cruz Yes Mary Manning Yes Beth Anne Cornell Yes Veronica Miranda Yes AJ Hoffman Yes Motion carries 5-0 6.3.2024 School Committee Minutes Page 1 Public Comment Ann Berman, 1401 Crane Brook Way, pleased to announce the recipients for the Salem Teachers Union scholarship awards for the 2023-2024 school year. Four $1,000 awards were presented to the following high school students: Jessica Cajigal, Jessica Valatka, Olivia Fernandez, and Tilda Rieder. The top four scorers earned our Salem Public Schools scholarship and this year twelve students sat for the exam. This was open to all three high schools in our Salem school district. Approval of Consent Agenda Manny Cruz requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Veronica Miranda motions for approval and seconded by Beth Anne Cornell. A roll call vote is taken. Manny Cruz Yes Mary Manning Yes Beth Anne Cornell Yes Veronica Miranda Yes AJ Hoffman Yes Motion carries 5-0 Before proceeding with the agenda items, Mary Manning requested a brief moment of silence for another member of the Salem community Ruth Prentiss, who was a secretary at the Salem High School primarily in the guidance office. Student Showcase - Bates Elementary School Principal Smith and Mr. Mercier presented the Bates Student Showcase along with several Bates students. The students who presented were five fifth grade house leaders at the Bates School. All five students introduced themselves and stated their reasons for wanting to become a house leader. The Bates students note the new motto created for the FY 23/24 school year which is Believe. Be You. Belong…at Bates! The new motto was created so students and teachers would feel like they belonged. The new motto helps students believe in themselves and their peers. The new motto started showing up all over the school. Students note “being you” at Bates means you are still learning what it means to be yourself and it is okay to still be figuring that out. At Town Hall there was an activity to express how each student was proud of themselves and why. House leaders created fan days, crazy hair day, decades day, disney day, and super hero day to create a sense of belonging. Teachers also participated in building projects which helped them connect with their students. The house leaders who presented wish to continue the Amazing Shake which is when all fifth graders compete to see who is creative, kind, persevering, and open minded. Manny Cruz asks the Bates students if there is one thing from the belonging activities from elementary school level which activity would you bring to the middle school and why. Students note to just be themselves in middle school and stay true to themselves, bring Town Halls and house leaders group, the thought of core values and keeping core values first, share the created games with the rest of the school, and last bring house leader ideas and how we can all work together. 6.3.2024 School Committee Minutes Page 2 Superintendent’s Report A. Norman H. Read Trust Awardees (Priority 2.4) B. Kate Carbone notes annually the SPS puts out an invitation across the districts to nominate a science teacher who creates excitement in classrooms and brings their expertise and knowledge to the classroom as well. This year we have an educator from Bentley Innovation, Saltonstall, and Salem High School. This wonderful award is to recognize and each educator is given a $500 check to use towards classroom supplies or to continue educator courses that they have been interested in. Erica Panacopoulos introduces Amanda Jacquier who is a third grade teacher. Amanda has a positive attitude and presents a warm demander towards her students. Amanda has beyond grown as a science teacher and her willingness to try new things. Saltonstall Principal Jellison who introduces Maggie Tran, who is in her second year who is teaching 6th grade math and science. Maggie’s students are engaged and her students are learning and growing and showing such progress. Jackie Burns, high school science coach, introduces Manna Ohmoto-Whitfield, notes her organization and experience has been a driving force on the Biology team. She designs well thought out lessons for students, evidence based writing, and data informed instruction and feedback cycles. She holds high expectations for all students and this year she has supported our multilingual students in biology classes. C. FY25 Capital Requests (Priority 4.3) Elizabeth Pauley notes the capital improvement planning process begins in January and departments of the city are asked to submit their requests for the following year ahead. After working with the Building and Grounds subcommittee the priorities were shared and which priorities would benefit schools and align our request with city and school priorities as well as including funding for special projects. We received $2.9 million in the current school year. In the coming year ahead we will receive $3 million for capital improvements such as ADA associated repairs to prioritize, controls that will help with electricity and heating, generators, chiller repairs, replacement of student and staff devices/hardware, replace lighting to be more energy efficient, continue repairs on all playgrounds, and lastly safety and security. These funds become available once the new fiscal year has begun. Beth Anne Cornell notes next year we need a committee formed to discuss what we would like our outdoor spaces to consist of moving forward. Manny Cruz suggested adding Member Cornell’s suggestion to a summer School Committee retreat agenda to further discuss. 6.3.2024 School Committee Minutes Page 3 Superintendent Dr. Zrike notes June is the start of Pride Month and let this be a reminder that this is a time to create a belonging school system for all. Not just for the month of June but for every month. The Pride parade will be held on June 22nd. Student Representative Report none Old Business none New Business A. Deliberation and vote on the Salem High School JROTC field trip to the Army National Guard in Stafford, NH from 6/20/24 - 6/22/24 Manny Cruz makes a motion to approve. Beth Anne Cornell makes a motion and seconded by Veronica Miranda. A roll call vote is taken. Manny Cruz Yes Mary Manning No Beth Anne Cornell Yes Veronica Miranda Yes AJ Hoffman Yes Motion carries 4-1 B. Deliberation and vote on the school physician contract Manny Cruz makes a motion to approve. Beth Anne Cornell makes a motion and seconded by Mary Manning. A roll call vote is taken. Manny Cruz Yes Mary Manning Yes Beth Anne Cornell Yes Veronica Miranda Yes AJ Hoffman Yes Motion carries 5-0 Jane Morrissey notes SPS School Physician Dr. Clovene Campbell. Jane Morrissey looks forward to continuing to collaborate with Dr. Campbell in the future. Mary Manning gives gratitude to Jane Morrissey for all the work she has done for SPS this past school year. C. Deliberation and vote on 2024-2025 School Committee meeting schedule Manny Cruz makes a motion to approve. Beth Anne Cornell makes a motion and seconded by Veronica Miranda. A roll call vote is taken. Manny Cruz Yes Mary Manning Yes Beth Anne Cornell Yes Veronica Miranda Yes 6.3.2024 School Committee Minutes Page 4 AJ Hoffman Yes Motion carries 5-0 Manny Cruz notes Mayor Pangallo and Member Campbell are not present however after they have reviewed the School Committee calendar if we have to shift some future meeting dates we will do so. Finance & Operations Report Subcommittee Reports ● Finance Subcommittee ● Personnel Subcommittee Manny Cruz updates the School Committee noting there was a fifth session with the Salem Teachers Union to discuss the contract. The meeting was productive and had conversations on key issues. We are continuing to work with our union to better our paraprofessionals and discuss compensation and extending leaves in contract as well as job descriptions clarity as well as resignations. Additionally there was a discussion on substitutes and working on communicating on compensation on retired educators and coming back as substitutes. There is another session scheduled in June as well as more sessions over the summer. ● Building & Grounds Subcommittee Veronica Miranda updates the School Committee noting there was a recent Building & Grounds subcommittee meeting. In the summer at some point the Building and Grounds subcommittee will further review the facilities rental form and make necessary changes with guidance from staff. ● Curriculum Subcommittee ● Policy Subcommittee School Committee Concerns and Resolutions Adjournment Manny Cruz makes a motion to adjourn. Motion made by Mary Manning and seconded by Beth Anne Cornell. A roll call vote is taken. Manny Cruz Yes Mary Manning Yes Beth Anne Cornell Yes Veronica Miranda Yes 6.3.2024 School Committee Minutes Page 5 AJ Hoffman Yes Motion carries 5-0 Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm. Respectfully submitted by, Krista Perry Executive Administrative Assistant to the School Committee & Superintendent 6.3.2024 School Committee Minutes Page 6 SALEM HIGH SCHOOL Committed to Excellence Our Current Class Rank Policy: ● Rank is determined by a weighted Grade Point Average and finalized at the end of each year of study ● Standard Based Grades are converted into traditional letter grades awarded a point value for GPA values ● Independent Study courses and Pass/Fail courses are not calculated into GPA ● Scholars that earn 51% of their courses outside of Salem High School are not eligible for ranking ● Dual Enrollment courses are calculated into GPA as of SY23. How does our current ranking policy affect our scholars? ● Top performing scholars who have a negligible GPA difference can have drastically different outcomes on college acceptances to elite colleges due to reporting class rank ● Scholars that require intervention courses are ranked lower due to P/F grading ● Scholars that elect Career Technical Education programs are ranked lower since almost all CTE courses are college prep level regardless of credential recognition How does our current ranking policy affect our scholars? ● Students who enter Salem High School later in their high school career cannot report rank regardless of their GPA ● Scholars are able to pursue Dual Enrollment have an advantage for a top 10 rank placement by having more courses for the average ● Class rank fosters an unhealthy level of competition at Salem High School which is directly against the values of community and belonging of our faculty and students hold What are the advantages of eliminating class rank? ● Scholars are empowered to choose courses and pathways that align with their interests and post secondary goals without fear of penalization. ● Scholars are not penalized in rank for mandated intervention support blocks Do Colleges Need Class Rank? According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s annual State of College Admission report (https://www.nacacnet.org/globalassets/documents/publications /research/2018_soca/soca2019_all.pdf), a very small percentage—only 9.1% of colleges—said class rank was a factor of “considerable importance” in their admissions. Around a third said it was of “moderate” or “limited impo rtance” (29.1% and 34.1% respectively). Just over a quarter (27.7%) said it was of “no importance.” WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR SENIORS? ● Scholars would leave this field blank or for schools or scholarships that require information the counseling department will determine the percentage the scholar falls into (Top 5%, Top 10%, ect) ● Counselors will continue to highlight the academic achievements through letters of recommendation and throughout the application process ● Proposed replacement with recognizing students with graduating cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude distinctions High Schools that do not report class rank and additional sources: Falmouth High Attleboro Mansfield Canton Walpole Sharon Norwood https://counselors.collegeboard.org/college-application /class-rank Facilities Presentation June 17, 2024 Strategic Plan (2023-26): Core Priorities 2 Work Orders Operations HERO data July 2023- June 2024: 827 work orders entered; 647 closed 3 Completed required Asbestos Highlights: SY 23-24 ● Inspections ● Provided heat in the SHS Auditorium ● Completed extensive sprinkler repairs in summer 2023 ● Ensured a successful heating season ● Provided PD to Buildings & Grounds staff ● Upgraded security servers across the district ● Added secure entry vestibules at HMLS & SHS ● Added wayfinding signage at Bentley ● Conducted monthly walkthroughs 4 FY24 Surprises Unbudgeted Repairs 5 Context CIPs in FY25 ❏ HVAC-chillers: replacing ten coils in one chiller at Collins and three coils in one chiller at Salts ❏ Generator: replacing the generator at Bates. It is past its useful life span and have made costly repairs over the past few years to keep it up and running ❏ Safety & Security: MEP repairs along with repairs on life safety equipment district wide ❏ Lighting: replace lighting at HMLS,Bates,Bentley,Carlton, and WHES ❏ Weatherization/infiltration reductions for all schools (except SHS): ❏ Controls: replacing HVAC controls at HMLS ❏ Playgrounds: repairs at Bates,Bentley,HMLS, and Salts and replacing the kindergarten playground at Bates 6 Context Summer 2024 ❏ Deep clean all buildings ❏ Plumbing repairs ❏ Electrical repairs ❏ ADA repairs ❏ Painting touch ups ❏ Changing HVAC filters ❏ Complete Classroom moves 7 School Based Projects, Summer 2024 Bates Horace Mann ● Boilers + controls ● Make necessary repairs to RTUs ● Gym door replacement ● Convert a science room into a general classroom ● Add mulch to playground, plus repairs ● Install access controls in the vestibule (ADA) ● Floor Tile repairs Saltonstall ● Replace door in room 208 Bentley/ECC ● Move bank of lockers to second floor ● Replacing 2 classroom doors ● Make repairs to restroom partitions ● Playground repairs ● Replace fence in the front of the school ● Adding a water filling station ● Add mulch to both playgrounds, plus repairs (ADA) ● Move 40 classrooms SHS Carlton ● Replacing a mini-split that controls the main server room ● Make necessary repairs to RTUs ● Replacing two cameras that are offline due to water damage ● Replace lighting in academic wings ● Clean up outside garden and make the space ● Installing additional vape detectors more accessible (ADA) WHES Collins ● Repair 2 single staff bathrooms that need the wall to be ● Install additional vape detectors opened up to repair pipes ● Make hvac control repairs ● Replace hvac controls ● Replace coils on one chiller ● Replace the exterior gym camera 8 ● Add a camera for the playground Projects to Be ✓ WHES playground Completed in renovation summer 2024 ✓ Bates’ boiler & controls ✓ Witchcraft controls ✓ LED lighting upgrades in all three floors of the academic wing at SHS 9 New Projects ❏ Lighting upgrades Beginning in ❏ Bates’ generator Summer 2024 ❏ Coil replacements for chillers at Salts & CMS ❏ Bates playground & other playground repairs ❏ ADA repairs districtwide ❏ Controls at HMLS 10 Summer 2024 Things we won't be able to do this summer ❏ Adding additional cameras to exterior of all buildings ❏ Repainting whole schools (including HMLS) ❏ Fully replace all coils in chillers at Salts & CMS 11 Looking Ahead 3 Year Plan 12 To: Salem School Committee CC: Dr. Stephen Zrike From: Elizabeth Pauley & Marcie Glick Date: June 17, 2024 Re: FY24 End of Year Budget Transfers In preparation for the closing of the FY24 fiscal year, the Business Office is recommending transfers of $153,978.70. These transfers will allow us to move unused personnel funds to non-personnel expense lines that need additional funding. The transfers (detailed below) will move existing unused funds to accounts with outstanding invoices, specifically utilities and transportation. The funds are being transferred between cost centers, and in most cases funds exceed the $15,000 threshold; for these reasons, this requires School Committee approval. Requested Transfers: Transfer Account to: Transfer From: Transfer From: Amount Name Account Account Name Account Number Number Buildings and 13530121 TOTAL: Grounds -5241 $45,714.10 $22,831.69 English Language Learner 13701620-5140 $22,882.41 Regular Day-HS 13571020-5160 www.salemk12.org @SalemSchoolsk12 @SalemPublicSchools 1 Gas 13530121 TOTAL: - $29,888.00 $2,412.85 Bilingual-Elem Eem 13700820-5114 $27,475.15 Regular Day-HS 13571020-5160 Electricity 13530121 TOTAL: - $1,516.16 $1,516.16 Bilingual-Elem Ed 13700820-5114 Homeless 13640181 TOTAL: Transportation -5334 $64,999.07 $23,470.99 Bilingual-Elem Ed 13700820-5114 $36,477.97 SPED-Prep-HS 13641360-5117 $5,050.11 Salem Prep-SPED-Elem Ed 13641320-5125 In District 13640181 TOTAL: Transportation -5333 $11,861.37 $11,861.37 Salem Prep-SPED-Elem Ed 13641320-5125 I recommend approval of these transfers. Elizabeth A . Pauley 29 Highland Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Tel: (978) 740-1222 Email: epauley@salemk12.org 2

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