MCCPS Board of Trustees

Monthly Board Meeting

Published on September 22, 2021 at 6:16 PM EDT
Amended on September 27, 2021 at 1:34 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday September 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM EDT

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Accept Remote Participation
   
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Governor Baker issued an emergency Order on March 12, 2020,
allowing public bodies greater flexibility in utilizing technology in the conduct of meetings under the Open Meeting Law.
Can I get a motion to accept this Executive Order for this meeting of the Board of Trustees, on September 28, 2021.
  D. Approve Minutes
    Minutes for Monthly Board Meeting on August 31, 2021
  E. Approve Minutes from Dec 22, 2020
    Minutes for Monthly Board Meeting on December 22, 2020
II. Public Comment
  A. Public Comment
III. New Board Member
  A. Presentation/Interview/Vote on Perspective Board Member - Nick Santoro
   
A motion to move that the Board appoint Nick Santoro as a member of the MCCPS Board of Trustees to fill a term commencing immediately upon approval by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and expiring three (3) years from the date of DESE approval.
   
   
  B. Presentation/Interview/Vote on Perspective Board Member - Nick Santoro - Part 2
   
A motion to move that the Board invite the newly appointed Trustee, Nick Santoro, to all Board Meetings and activities while her approval is pending with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Nick Santoro will be entitled to participate as provisional Trustee and will be able to participate in all activities and discussions, except voting, until the formal approval from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and will not be counted when determining a quorum.
IV. Review of Previous Meeting Action Items
  A. Review of Previous Meeting Action Items
   

 

  • Identify potential candidates for the Board – Goal is 3 new members for SY2021-2022. Areas that need representation on the board –
      • Faculty
      • Development
      • Facilities
V. Board Annual Items
  A. Upcoming Meeting Agenda Items
   
 
  • Sept – Review Annual Board Self Assessment, Approve Committee Memberships and Vice-Chairs
  • Oct – Adoption of the Annual Audit (must be done by Oct 31), MCAS Presentation, Presentation on HOS Evaluation Process by the Personnel Committee
  • Nov – 2021, HOS Contract Renewal Notice
  • Dec – 
  • Jan – HOS Mid-year review
  • Feb - Adopt School Calander
  • March – Set up Satisfaction Survey, Set Annual Board Retreat Date, Presentation of HOS Annual Evaluation Form
  • April – Presentation by HOS of Annual Goals, Budget Adoption
  • May – HOS Annual Evaluation
  • June – Annual Board Retreat
  • July - Adopt Annual Report, by July 31, Adopt Annual Board Goals
  • August – Adopt HOS Goals, Open Annual Board Self Assessment
  B. Board Goals for SY 2021-2022
   
Goal-1  Board Communication
    
Foster a strong level of connectivity with faculty, parents, and community members.
  • Advance general awareness of MCCPS board responsibilities and key activities through a diverse communications strategy that reaches all key stakeholder groups.
  • Build and cultivate a more dynamic and interactive relationship with MCCPS faculty. To include strengthening access and building trust through regular events and activities.

Goal-2 Development
    
Establish a robust development strategy to support both short-term and long-term strategic goals of MCCPS and ensure the     financial stability of the school.
  • Leverage local community networks to support the realization of short-term infrastructure needs (e.g. roof repairs).
  • Identify and foster new and innovative opportunities to support the realization of long-term strategic goals (e.g. MCCPS Strategic Plan).

Goal 3 Supporting Academic Excellence
    
Support the continued Growth and Development of the educational experiences of our MCCPS Students.
  • Adoption and Support the Implementation of the Criteria for Excellence.
VI. HOS Report
  A. Monthly Report
   
VII. Other Business
  A. Discussion and Approval of Criteria for Excellence
   
  B. Discussion on Board Assessment SY21-22
   
   
  C. Discussion of Head of School Contract Renewal Process
  D. Approve Committee Memberships and Vice Chairs
VIII. Committee Updates
  A. Governance Committee
  B. Finance Committee
   
   
  C. Personnel Committee
  D. Academic Excellence
  E. Development & Communications
  F. Strategic Plan Committee
  G. Facilities Task Force
IX. Public Comment
  A. Public Comment
X. Board Member Comments and Resolutions
  A. Board Member Comments and Resolutions
   
This is an opportunity for Board Member Comments and Resolutions
XI. Closing Items
  A. Recap Action Items
   
Clerk to review actions items, add any additional items discussed.
  B. Meeting Evaluation
   
Discuss how meeting went, did we stay on topic, meet goals, etc.
  C. Adjourn Meeting