August 25, 2021
BROCKTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
George M. Romm Little Theatre
Brockton high school
470 forest Avenue, Brockton, MA 02301
August 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Dear Visitors:
Welcome to an open meeting of the School Committee. This is the agenda that will be discussed this evening.
In addition to attending, the public can view this meeting via television on Comcast channel 98 and / 1071HD Version, and online via this link: www.youtube.com/TheBrocktonChannels
I. CALLING OF MEETING TO ORDER/ESTABLISHING A QUORUM/FLAG SALUTE
II. HEARING OF VISITORS
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of August 10, 2021 Special School Committee Meeting Minutes Enc. #1
B. Approval of July 20, 2021 Regular School Committee Meeting Minutes Enc. #2
C. Acceptance of Notification of Personnel Appointments, Certified Personnel Enc. #3
D. Acceptance of Notification of Personnel Appointments, Non-Certified Personnel Enc. #4
E. Acceptance of Notification of Personnel Actions: Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements Enc. #5
III. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
A. Welcome Dr. Susan Szachowicz, Interim Deputy Superintendent
B. Recognition Enc. #6
Baby Grand Piano Donation
C. Learning and Teaching Enc. #7
* DESE Fall Opening Guidance
* Dr. Richard Herman, FACEP Pandemic Consultant – COVID-19 Update
* Discussion of Mask Mandate
* New Transportation Department Update
* Virtual School Update
D. Items to Refer to Subcommittee Enc. #8
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Review of Bid Review Subcommittee Meeting Report – August 11, 2021 Enc. #9
Discussion and Potential Vote Regarding Bids on the Following Project:
1. FY2022 New Classroom Walls Installation Downey
B. Review of Accounts Review Subcommittee Meeting Report– August 17, 2021 Enc. #10
Discussion and Potential Vote for the following Vendor Invoice Lists:
1. Vendor Invoice Lists: P21-130; P21-133; P21-136; P21-141; P21-144; P21-145;
P21-149; P21-151; P21-157; P21-159; P22-010; P22-015.
V. NEW BUSINESS
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
School Committee will go into Executive Session: Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, Teamsters Local 653 representing the Brockton School Custodians.
VII. ADJOURNMENT