MCCPS Board of Trustees

Monthly Board Meeting

Published on January 20, 2022 at 5:25 PM EST
Amended on January 24, 2022 at 3:57 PM EST

Date and Time

Tuesday January 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM EST

Location

MCCPS
17 Lime St
Marblehead, MA 01970

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Paul Baker
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Artie Sullivan
  C. Accept Remote Participation Vote Artie Sullivan 3 m
   
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 January 25, 2022.
 
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Artie Sullivan 2 m
    Minutes for Monthly Board Meeting on November 30, 2021  
  E. Approve Minutes of Dec 21, 2021 meeting Approve Minutes Paul Baker 2 m
    Minutes for Monthly Board Meeting on December 21, 2021  
II. New Board Member 7:07 PM
  A. Presentation/Interview/Vote on Perspective Board Member - Tim Wadlow Vote Paul Baker 15 m
   
A motion to move that the Board appoint Tim Wadlow 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 - Tim Wadlow - Part 2 Vote Paul Baker 5 m
   
A motion to move that the Board invite the newly appointed Trustee, Tim Wadlow, 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.
 
III. Public Comment 7:27 PM
  A. Public Comment Discuss Artie Sullivan 5 m
IV. Review of Previous Meeting Action Items 7:32 PM
  A. Review of Previous Meeting Action Items Discuss Artie Sullivan
   

 

  • 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 FYI Artie Sullivan
   
  • 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
  • Oct – Adoption of the Annual Audit (must be done by Oct 31), Presentation on HOS Evaluation Process by the Personnel Committee,
  • Nov –  MCAS Presentation
  • Dec – 
 
  B. Board Goals for SY 2021-2022 Discuss Artie Sullivan
   
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 7:32 PM
  A. Monthly Report FYI Peter Cohen 15 m
     
VII. Other Business 7:47 PM
  A. Head of School Mid Cycle Review Discuss Peter Cohen 30 m
     
     
  B. 22-23 School Calander Discuss Peter Cohen 5 m
     
  C. Board and Committee Composition Discuss Artie Sullivan 10 m
     
  D. School Culture and Behavior Discuss Peter Cohen 15 m
VIII. Committee Updates 8:47 PM
  A. Governance Committee Discuss Paul Baker 5 m
  B. Finance Committee Discuss Rudi Herve 10 m
     
     
  C. Personnel Committee Discuss Artie Sullivan 5 m
  D. Academic Excellence Discuss Jessica Xiarhos 5 m
  E. Development & Communications Discuss Ian Hunt 5 m
  F. Strategic Plan Committee Discuss Peter Cohen
  G. Facilities Task Force Discuss William Rockwell 5 m
  H. Covid/Pandemic Response Task Force Discuss NDack Toure 5 m
IX. Public Comment 9:27 PM
  A. Public Comment Discuss Artie Sullivan 5 m
X. Board Member Comments and Resolutions 9:32 PM
  A. Board Member Comments and Resolutions Discuss Artie Sullivan 3 m
   
This is an opportunity for Board Member Comments and Resolutions
 
XI. Closing Items 9:35 PM
  A. Recap Action Items Discuss Paul Baker 2 m
   
Clerk to review actions items, add any additional items discussed.
 
  B. Meeting Evaluation Discuss Artie Sullivan 3 m
   
Discuss how meeting went, did we stay on topic, meet goals, etc.
 
  C. Adjourn Meeting Vote Artie Sullivan