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Thursday,January 18,2024
Executive Session 6:30 PM
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
HCAM Studio,77 Main Street,Hopkinton
AGENDA
I.Call to Order
II.Executive Session
a.To comply with,or act under the authority of,M.G.L.c.30A,s.21(a)(2)for the
purpose of discussing strategy concerning collective bargaining with the
Hopkinton Teachers’Association,and the Hopkinton Paraprofessional Union
Local SEIU 888 because having the discussion in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the School Committee’s bargaining position and to adjourn
in Executive Session.
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 May 4,2023,May 11,
2023,and May 25,2023 and to reconvene in regular session.
III.Pledge of Allegiance
IV.Public Comments
V.Recognitions
VI.7:10:Reports:
a.Student Council -Jack Ianelli
b.Superintendent’s Report -Dr.Cavanaugh
c.School Committee Chair Report
●Payroll Warrant S24013 and S24014 have been approved.Warrant #24-036S has been
approved and warrants have been included in your folder.
d.Liaison Reports
VII.New Business
a.7:20:FY25 Budget -Dr.Cavanaugh
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.
For Consideration:Request SC approval of the FY25 Budget.
Motion:Move to approve proposed FY25 Budget as presented in the amount of $63,144,790.
b.7:30:Policy FF -Naming of Facilities or Events -2nd Reading -
Dr.Cavanaugh
For Consideration:Pursuant to School Committee Policy,review of Policy FF Naming of
Facilities or Events for proposed revisions.
Motion:Move to approve Policy FF Naming of Facilities or Events.
c.7:35:6th Grade Math Plans -Dr.Cavanaugh
d.7:50:Procedure for New School Building Name -Dr.Cavanaugh
e.7:55:Superintendent Mid-Year,Formative Evaluation -Dr.Cavanaugh
f.8:35:Policy DI Fiscal Accounting and Reporting -Dr.Cavanaugh
For Consideration:Pursuant to School Committee policy,review of Policy DI Fiscal
Accounting and Reporting for revisions.
Motion:Move to approve revised Policy DI Fiscal Accounting and Reporting.
VIII.8:40:Old Business
IX.8:45:Future Agenda Items
X.8:50:Items by Consensus
The Superintendent recommends the School Committee approve the Items by Consensus as
listed below:
a.Operating &Other Funds Warrant #24-036S in the amount of $645,274.51
b.Payroll Warrant S24013 in the amount of $1,988,289.24.
c.Payroll Warrant S24014 in the amount of $1,842,472.86.
d.Regular Meeting Minutes of December 7,2023.
e.Regular Meeting Minutes of December 21,2023.
Motion:Move to approve the Items by Consensus.
IX.8:55:Adjournment
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 adjourn.
Next Meetings:
February 1,2024 Regular Meeting
February 15,2024 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.