HomeMy Public PortalAbout20231207 - School Committee - Agenda (002)Hopkinton School Committee
Thursday,December 7,2023
Executive Session 6:45 PM
Regular Meeting 7:15 PM
HCAM Studio,77 Main Street,Hopkinton
AGENDA-REVISED
(Addition to Executive Session)(12/5/2023)
I.Call to Order
II.Executive Session
To comply with,or act under the authority of,M.G.L.c.30A,s.21(a)(2)for the purpose
of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Association of
Cafeteria Workers of Hopkinton SEIU Local 888,and Hopkinton Paraprofessionals SEIU
Local 888,because having the discussion in an open meeting would have a detrimental
effect on the School Committee’s bargaining position and to reconvene in open session.
III.Pledge of Allegiance
IV.Public Comments
V.Recognitions
VI.Reports:
7:15:Hopkins School Addition Update -Hopkins Project Committee
VII.New Business
a.7:35:Student Services Request -HHS -Mr.Bishop
For Consideration:Request approval to consolidate 2.0 FTE Paraprofessional B positions that
have been vacant since the start of the school year to create a 1.0 Special Educator
(Severe/Intensive certification)position.This request is not a reduction in Paraprofessional FTE
for the FY 2025 budget and is cost neutral in FY 24.
Motion:Move to approve the consolidation of 2.0 FTE Paraprofessional B positions to create a
1.0 Special Educator (Severe/Intensive certification)position for FY24.
b.7:40:FY 25 Budget Presentations
●Marathon Elementary -Mrs.Dubeau
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.
●Elmwood Elementary-Mr.Brauninger
●Hopkins Elementary -Mr.Cotter
●Buildings &Grounds/Facilities -Mr.Persson
●Central Office -Mrs.Rothermich
c.8:50:Cafeteria Memorandum of Understanding -Ms.Rothermich
For Consideration:request the School Committee to approve the Memorandum of
Understanding with the SEIU Local 888 Cafeteria Workers for July 1,2022-June 30,2025.
Motion:Move to approve the MOU with the SEIU Local 888.
d.8:55:Elmwood Project-Project Scope and Budget Agreement-Dr.Cavanaugh
For Consideration:request approval for the School Committee Chair to execute the Project
Scope and Budget Agreement Exhibits on behalf of the School Committee for the Elmwood
Elementary School Project.
Motion:Move to approve the SC Chair to execute the Project Scope and Budget Agreement
Exhibits for the Elmwood Elementary School Project.
e.9:00:My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP)Grant -Mr.LaBroad
For Consideration:Request approval to accept the My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP)
Grant in the amount of $11,000 which provides HPS funding to support the development of a
MyCAP Program in grades 6-12.
Motion:Move to accept the MyCAP Grant in the amount of $11,000.
f.9:05:IDEA Part B Federal Grant -Dr.Cavanaugh
For Consideration:Request approval to accept the IDEA Part B Federal Grant in the amount of
$26,853 specifically targeted towards the district’s transition to the “New IEP”in September
2024.
Motion:Move to accept the IDEA Part B Federal Grant in the amount of $26,853.
VIII.Old Business
a.9:10:School Committee Position Vacancy -Mrs.Cavanaugh
Update on School Committee vacancy.
b.9:15:Policy GBEB -Staff Conduct -4th Reading -Dr.Cavanaugh
For Consideration:According to School Committee Policy,review proposed revisions to Policy
GBEB-Staff Conduct.
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.
Motion:Move to approve revised Policy GBEB-Staff Conduct.
IX.9:20:Reports -Continued
a.Student Council -Jack Ianelli
b.Superintendent’s Report -Dr.Cavanaugh
c.School Committee Chair Report
Payroll Warrant S24010 and S24011 have been approved.Warrants 24-023S,24-024S,
24-025S,24-026S and 24-sch06 have been approved and included in your folder.
d.Liaison Reports
X.9:25:Future Agenda Items
XI.9:30:Items by Consensus
The Superintendent recommends the School Committee approve the Items by Consensus as
listed below:
a.Payroll Warrant S24010 in the amount of $2,112,266.68
b.Payroll Warrant S24011 in the amount of $2,033,350.51.
c.Regular Meeting Minutes of October 19,2023.
d.Regular Meeting Minutes of November 2,2023.
e.Regular Meeting Minutes of November 16,2023.
f.Operating &Other Funds Warrant 24-023S in the amount of $613,932l.43.
g.Teacher Tuition Reimbursement Warrant 24-024S in the amount of $58,835.50.
h.Food Service Warrant 24-sch06 in the amount of $342.34
i.Operating &Other Funds Warrant 24-025S in the amount of $1,304,198.22
j.HS Student Activities Warrant 24-026S in the amount of $21,501.99.
Motion:Move to approve the Items by Consensus.
XII.9:35:Adjournment
Next Meetings:
December 14,2023 -Budget Presentation,Joint Meeting w/SB &Appropriations
December 21,2023 -Superintendent Budget Recommendation &Regular Meeting
January 4,2024 -Regular Meeting
January 11,2024 -FY25 Budget Public Hearing &Joint Meeting w/SB &Appropriations &
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.