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Lowell Public School Committee Special Meeting Agenda Date: August 11, 2021 Time: 6:30PM Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 1. SALUTE TO FLAG 2. ROLL CALL 3. MINUTES 3.1. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Special Meeting Of The Lowell School Committee Of Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Documents: LSC SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES - JULY 20, 2021.PDF 3.2. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Regularly Scheduled Lowell School Committee Meeting Of Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Documents: LSC MINUTES - JULY 21, 2021.PDF 4. PERMISSION TO ENTER 4.1. Permission To Enter: August 11, 2020 Documents: PERMISSION TO ENTER -AUGUST 11, 2021.PDF PERMISSION TO ENTER -AUGUST 11, 2021 II.PDF 5. MOTIONS 5.1. [By Connie Martin]: Request that the existing Climate Specialist position job description be updated to reflect the School Committee's vote to include a requirement of Social Worker licensure 5.2. [By Jackie Doherty]: Request the Superintendent present the finalists for the Special Education Director position to the school committee. 5.3. [By Jackie Doherty]: Request the Superintendent confirm that all Chiefs are licensed and have the appropriate educator certifications required by the state. 6. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 6.1. Building Readiness And School Opening Update Documents: SCHOOL RE-OPENING UPDATE.PDF 6.2. Enrollment Report Documents: 8.6.21 ENROLLMENT REPORT.PDF 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. First Reading Of 2021-2022 COVID-19 Safety Protocol Policy Documents: SAFETY PROTOCOL DRAFT POLICY.PDF FALL IN-PERSON LEARNING .PDF MEMO- MASK POLICY- NEW DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE.PDF LETTER FROM MRS. KEEGAN 10AUG21.PDF EBCFA 08.10.21 UPDATE.PDF 7.2. 2021-22 Student Handbooks Documents: FINAL MEMO 2021-22 STUDENT HANDBOOKS.PDF FINAL 2021-2022 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS -PARENT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK .DOCX.PDF FINAL 2021-22 LHS STUDENT HANDBOOK .PDF 7.3. First Reading And Adoption Of Massachusetts Association Of School Committee’s Policy On Harassment (File ACAB) Documents: MEMO HARASSMENT POLICY.PDF POLICY - FILE ACAB.PDF 7.4. Disposal Of Surplus Supplies Documents: LHS SURPLUS LETTER.PDF LHS LIBRARY WEEDING JUSTIFICATION REPORT (1).PDF LHS LIBRARY WEEDING2020-2021FINAL.PDF 8. ADJOURNMENT Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • P: 978.674.4324 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/ Lowell Public School Committee Special Meeting Agenda Date: August 11, 2021 Time: 6:30PM Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 1. SALUTE TO FLAG 2. ROLL CALL 3. MINUTES 3.1. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Special Meeting Of The Lowell School Committee Of Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Documents: LSC SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES - JULY 20, 2021.PDF 3.2. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Regularly Scheduled Lowell School Committee Meeting Of Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Documents: LSC MINUTES - JULY 21, 2021.PDF 4. PERMISSION TO ENTER 4.1. Permission To Enter: August 11, 2020 Documents: PERMISSION TO ENTER -AUGUST 11, 2021.PDF PERMISSION TO ENTER -AUGUST 11, 2021 II.PDF 5. MOTIONS 5.1. [By Connie Martin]: Request that the existing Climate Specialist position job description be updated to reflect the School Committee's vote to include a requirement of Social Worker licensure 5.2. [By Jackie Doherty]: Request the Superintendent present the finalists for the Special Education Director position to the school committee. 5.3. [By Jackie Doherty]: Request the Superintendent confirm that all Chiefs are licensed and have the appropriate educator certifications required by the state. 6. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 6.1. Building Readiness And School Opening Update Documents: SCHOOL RE-OPENING UPDATE.PDF 6.2. Enrollment Report Documents: 8.6.21 ENROLLMENT REPORT.PDF 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. First Reading Of 2021-2022 COVID-19 Safety Protocol Policy Documents: SAFETY PROTOCOL DRAFT POLICY.PDF FALL IN-PERSON LEARNING .PDF MEMO- MASK POLICY- NEW DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE.PDF LETTER FROM MRS. KEEGAN 10AUG21.PDF EBCFA 08.10.21 UPDATE.PDF 7.2. 2021-22 Student Handbooks Documents: FINAL MEMO 2021-22 STUDENT HANDBOOKS.PDF FINAL 2021-2022 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS -PARENT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK .DOCX.PDF FINAL 2021-22 LHS STUDENT HANDBOOK .PDF 7.3. First Reading And Adoption Of Massachusetts Association Of School Committee’s Policy On Harassment (File ACAB) Documents: MEMO HARASSMENT POLICY.PDF POLICY - FILE ACAB.PDF 7.4. Disposal Of Surplus Supplies Documents: LHS SURPLUS LETTER.PDF LHS LIBRARY WEEDING JUSTIFICATION REPORT (1).PDF LHS LIBRARY WEEDING2020-2021FINAL.PDF 8. ADJOURNMENT Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • P: 978.674.4324 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/ Lowell Public School Committee Special Meeting Agenda Date: August 11, 2021 Time: 6:30PM Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 1. SALUTE TO FLAG 2. ROLL CALL 3. MINUTES 3.1. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Special Meeting Of The Lowell School Committee Of Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Documents: LSC SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES - JULY 20, 2021.PDF 3.2. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Regularly Scheduled Lowell School Committee Meeting Of Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Documents: LSC MINUTES - JULY 21, 2021.PDF 4. PERMISSION TO ENTER 4.1. Permission To Enter: August 11, 2020 Documents: PERMISSION TO ENTER -AUGUST 11, 2021.PDF PERMISSION TO ENTER -AUGUST 11, 2021 II.PDF 5. MOTIONS 5.1. [By Connie Martin]: Request that the existing Climate Specialist position job description be updated to reflect the School Committee's vote to include a requirement of Social Worker licensure 5.2. [By Jackie Doherty]: Request the Superintendent present the finalists for the Special Education Director position to the school committee. 5.3. [By Jackie Doherty]: Request the Superintendent confirm that all Chiefs are licensed and have the appropriate educator certifications required by the state. 6. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 6.1. Building Readiness And School Opening Update Documents: SCHOOL RE-OPENING UPDATE.PDF 6.2. Enrollment Report Documents: 8.6.21 ENROLLMENT REPORT.PDF 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. First Reading Of 2021-2022 COVID-19 Safety Protocol Policy Documents: SAFETY PROTOCOL DRAFT POLICY.PDF FALL IN-PERSON LEARNING .PDF MEMO- MASK POLICY- NEW DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE.PDF LETTER FROM MRS. KEEGAN 10AUG21.PDF EBCFA 08.10.21 UPDATE.PDF 7.2. 2021-22 Student Handbooks Documents: FINAL MEMO 2021-22 STUDENT HANDBOOKS.PDF FINAL 2021-2022 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS -PARENT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK .DOCX.PDF FINAL 2021-22 LHS STUDENT HANDBOOK .PDF 7.3. First Reading And Adoption Of Massachusetts Association Of School Committee’s Policy On Harassment (File ACAB) Documents: MEMO HARASSMENT POLICY.PDF POLICY - FILE ACAB.PDF 7.4. Disposal Of Surplus Supplies Documents: LHS SURPLUS LETTER.PDF LHS LIBRARY WEEDING JUSTIFICATION REPORT (1).PDF LHS LIBRARY WEEDING2020-2021FINAL.PDF 8. ADJOURNMENT Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • P: 978.674.4324 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/ LOWELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: July 20, 2021 Time: 6:30PM Location: Stem Academy at Rogers, 49 Highland Street, Room 116, Lowell, MA 01852 1. SALUTE TO FLAG 2. ROLL CALL On a roll call at 6:55 p.m., members present were, namely: Mr. Dillon, Ms. Doherty, Mr. Lay and Ms. Martin. Ms. Clark, Mr. Descoteaux and Mayor Leahy were absent. 3. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 3.1. An Executive Session May Be Called To Discuss Collective Bargaining, Strategies and/or Possible Litigation Under Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (A) (B), 2, 3 Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts General Laws. Open Meeting Discussion May Have A Detrimental Effect On The Bargaining Or Litigating Position Of The Public Body. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION 4.1. Items: • Mediation on matters regarding negotiations with the United Teachers of Lowell (UTL). • Review and discussion of collective bargaining and proposals with the Lowell School Administrators Association (LSAA). Mr. Dillon made a motion to recess at 6:55 p.m. and to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining, Strategies and/or Possible Litigation Under Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (A) (B), 2, 3 Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts General Laws related to mediation on matters regarding negotiations with the United Teachers of Lowell (UTL) and review and discussion of collective bargaining and proposals with the Lowell School Administrators Association (LSAA), of which Open Meeting Discussion May Have A Detrimental Effect On The Bargaining Or Litigating Position Of The Public Body, and to adjourn from Executive Session; seconded by Ms. Martin. 4 yeas, 3 absent (Ms. Clark, Mr. Descoteaux, Mayor Leahy) APPROVED Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us (Page 2 of 2) 5. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Dillon made a motion to recess at 6:55 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Martin. 4 yeas, 3 absent (Ms. Clark, Mr. Descoteaux, Mayor Leahy) APPROVED Respectfully submitted, Joel D. Boyd, Ed.D., Superintendent and Secretary to the Lowell School Committee JDB/mes Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us LOWELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: July 21, 2021 Time: 6:30PM Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 1. SALUTE TO FLAG 2. ROLL CALL On a roll call at 6:40 p.m., members present were, namely: Mr. Lay, Mayor Leahy, Ms. Martin, Mr. Descoteaux and Mr. Dillon. Ms. Clark and Ms. Doherty were absent. 3. MINUTES 3.1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Lowell School Committee Meeting of Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Mr. Dillon made a motion to accept and place on file the minutes from the Regularly Scheduled and the Special School Committee Meetings of Wednesday, June 16, 2021 and Monday, June 24, 2021; seconded by Mr.