MCCPS Board of Trustees

Monthly Board Meeting

Published on October 20, 2021 at 3:34 PM EDT
Amended on October 26, 2021 at 7:06 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday October 26, 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 October 26, 2021.
  D. Approve Minutes
    Minutes for Monthly Board Meeting on September 28, 2021
II. Public Comment
  A. Public Comment
III. 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
IV. Board Annual Items
  A. Upcoming Meeting Agenda Items
   
 

 

  • Oct – Adoption of the Annual Audit (must be done by Oct 31), HOS Contract Renewal Notice
  • Nov – Presentation on HOS Evaluation Process by the Personnel Committee,  MCAS Presentation
  • 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
  • Sept – Review Annual Board Self Assessment, Approve Committee Memberships and Vice-Chairs
  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.
V. HOS Report
  A. Monthly Report
   
VI. Other Business
  A. Discussion and Vote on Annual Audit of SY 20-21
   
   
  B. Discussion and Vote to Enter Negotiations with Head of School for Contract Renewal
   
  C. Discussion and Approval of Criteria for Excellence
   
  D. Discussion to Establish Strategic Planning Committee
  E. Establish a Covid/Pandemic Response Task Force
   
The Task Force can review policies, procedures, and programs for Covid 19, and for potential another pandemic. 
Task Force Scope - Recommendations for Best Practices, Lessons Learned, Policy and Program updates.
VII. 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
VIII. Public Comment
  A. Public Comment
IX. Board Member Comments and Resolutions
  A. Board Member Comments and Resolutions
   
This is an opportunity for Board Member Comments and Resolutions
X. 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