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Thursday,January 19,2023
Executive Session 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
HCAM Studio,77 Main Street,Hopkinton
AGENDA
I.Call to Order
II.Executive Session
a.Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c.30A,§21(a)(1)(Purpose 1)to discuss a complaint
brought against a public employee,staff member or individual.
b.To comply with or act under the authority M.G.L.c.30A,§.21(a)(3)specific to the
review of Executive Session Minutes for the meetings of November 9,2021,and
August 8,2022.
III.Pledge of Allegiance
IV.Public Comment
V.Recognitions
VI.Reports:
a.7:15-7:20:Student Council -Robert Litscher
b.7:20-7:25:Superintendent’s Report -Dr.Cavanaugh
c.7:25-7:30:School Committee Chair Report
●Payroll Warrant S23014 and Warrants 23-033 and 23-044 have been
approved.Copies of Warrants have been provided in packets.
d.7:30-7:35:Liaison Reports
VII.New Business
a.7:35-8:00:FY24 Budget Vote -Dr.Cavanaugh
For Consideration:FY24 Budget in the amount of $60,157,855.
Motion:Move to approve the FY24 Budget in the amount of $60,157,855.
The listed matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting.Not all items may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.Unless an agenda item
is a posted public hearing,the matter may be considered earlier than the indicated time if there are last minute cancellations or
other unforeseen events which cause the Committee to move more quickly through the Agenda.
b.8:00-8:30:ESBC-2 Grade Configuration -Dr.Cavanaugh
Discussion regarding Elmwood Project Grade Configuration
c.8:30-8:35:Special Education Reserve Fund -Dr.Cavanaugh
For Consideration:Request approval to expend the Special Education Reserve Fund for
FY2023 in the amount of $1,094,024.
Motion:Move to approve the expenditure of the Special Education Reserve Fund for FY2023
in the amount of $,1094,024.
d.8:35-8:40:ACCEPT Collaborative -Westborough -Dr.Cavanaugh
For Consideration:Request approval for Westborough to join the ACCEPT Education
Collaborative.
Motion:Move to approve Westborough’s application to join ACCEPT Education Collaborative.
VII.Old Business
a.8:40-8:50:2022 Annual Town Report Summary -Ms.Cavanaugh
VIII.Future Agenda Items
IX.8:40:Items by Consensus
The Superintendent recommends the School Committee approve the Items by Consensus as
listed below:
a.Operating &Other Funds Warrant 23-033 in the amount of $818,841.57.
b.Operating &Other Funds Warrant 23-034 in the amount of $169,768.86
c.Payroll Warrant S23014 in the amount of $1,733,690.64.
X.Adjournment
Next Meeting Dates:
January 19,2023 -Regular Meeting
February 2,2023 -Regular Meeting
The listed matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting.Not all items may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.Unless an agenda item
is a posted public hearing,the matter may be considered earlier than the indicated time if there are last minute cancellations or
other unforeseen events which cause the Committee to move more quickly through the Agenda.