From the Office of the Executive Secretary to the School Committee
School Committee - Regular Meeting June 21, 2016
A G E N D A
1. Public Comment (3 Minutes):
1a. Public Hearing on the Approval of Revisions to the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook
2. Student School Committee Report:
3. Presentation of the Records for Approval:
- Regular Meeting – June 7, 2016
4. Reconsiderations: None
5. Unfinished Business/Calendar:
#16-127 Recommendation: Contract Award: TCi Brings Learning Alive:
Instructional Materials (Harding, C16-161, 6/7/16)
6. Awaiting Reports: None
7. Superintendent’s Agenda:
7a. Presentations:
Courtesy Interview of Candidate for Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Position
Facilities Update
James P. Maloney, Chief Operating Officer
Michael Lane, Director of Facilities
7b. Innovation Agenda:
7c. Consent Agenda:
#16-139 Recommendation: Approval of Appointment of the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
#16-140 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Gang Activity/Secret Societies Policy (Second Reading)
#16-141 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Approval of Handbooks Policy (Second Reading)
#16-142 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Supplementary Materials Selection & Adoption Policy (Second Reading)
#16-143 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Right to Hearing to Redress Deprivation of Rights Policy (Second Reading)
#16-144 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Weapons Policy & Assaults Policy (Second Reading)
#16-145 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Substance Abuse/Drugs Policy & Alcohol Use by Students Policy (Second Reading)
#16-146 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Rights & Responsibilities Handbook (Second Reading)
#16-147 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Guidance Program Policy (Second Reading)
#16-148 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Selection Policy for School Libraries & Technology Center Collections (Second Reading)
#16-149 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Instructional Materials Centers/School Libraries Policy (Second Reading)
#16-150 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Special Interest Material Selection & Adoption Policy (Second Reading)
#16-151 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Textbook Selection & Adoption Policy (Second Reading)
#16-152 Recommendation: Revisions to Staff/Ethics/Conflict of Interest Policy (Second Reading)
#16-153 Recommendation: Revisions to Student Dress Code Policy (First Reading)
#16-154 Recommendation: Day & Residential Program Services not available From the Cambridge School Department
#16-155 Recommendation: Contract Award: Apple Inc.: Computer Hardware
#16-156 Recommendation: Contract Award: Bain Pest Control Service: Pest Management
#16-157 Recommendation: Contract Award: Baystate Interpreters, Inc.: Translation Services:
#16-158 Recommendation: Contract Award: Cambridge Center For Neuropsychology & Learning: Neuropsychological Evaluations
#16-159 Recommendation: Contract Award: Cambridge Health Alliance: Assessment Diagnostic & Liaison Services
#16-160 Recommendation: Contract Award: Clinical Solutions: Special Education Services
#16-161 Recommendation: Contract Award: Education, Inc.: Tutoring Services
#16-162 Recommendation: Contract Award: Delta T Group: Contract Staffing Services
#16-163 Recommendation: Contract Award: All Star Staff: Provision of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Health Aide
#16-164 Recommendation: Contract Award: Easter Seals: Student Services
#16-165 Recommendation: Contract Award: Follett Software Co/X2 Development Corp. Student Information System for Cambridge Public School
#16-166 Recommendation: Contract Award: Integrated Learning Academy: Home Based Behavioral Services
#16-167 Recommendation: Contract Award: Perkins School for The Blind: Specialized Student Support Services
#16-168 Recommendation: Contract Award: PJ Systems d/b/a HIG Computers: Computer Hardware
#16-169 Recommendation: Gifts/Miscellaneous Receipts
#16-170 Recommendation: Grant Award: FY16 USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (SC16858) Increase
8. Non-Consent Agenda:
9. School Committee Agenda (Policy Matters/Notifications/Requests for Information):
#16-171, Motion by the Community Relations Sub-Committee, whereas the School Committee wishes to have community relations with every school, each School Committee Member will be responsible for attending one School Council meeting for 3 schools/programs per Committee Member, giving that council advanced notice.
#16-172, Motion by Ad Hoc Superintendent Transition Planning Sub-Committee, whereas the Ad Hoc Superintendent Transition Planning Sub-Committee was created to ensure the new superintendent acquires the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding of the district in order to effectively transition into his new leadership role; and
Whereas it is recognized that the on-boarding process will include the identification of professional and district wide goals; and
Whereas there needs to be a formal process to adequately assess the progress towards established goals set forth by the superintendent;
It is recommended that the Ad Hoc Superintendent Transition Planning Sub-Committee lead Dr. Salim’s evaluation process as a function of the Committee. The Ad Hoc Committee further resolves that School Committee Member Nolan lead the evaluation process within the context of the Ad Hoc Committee.
#16-173, Motion by Ms. Bowman, whereas the Cambridge Water Department (CWD) has a long history of providing water of the highest quality to the Cambridge Community; and
Whereas lead pipe replacement and corrosion control programs, water testing, and watershed protection programs have successfully minimized the risk of lead contamination in Cambridge water; and
Whereas Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) has worked with the CWD to conduct annual testing for lead and copper in drinking water fountains at all Cambridge Public Schools since 1993 and has found no instances where levels of lead in water fountains exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency “action level” of 15 parts per billion for the past ten years; and
Whereas CPS is committed to sustainable practices including reducing plastic waste by encouraging the drinking of tap water from water fountains and other faucets and taps; and
Whereas The Cambridge Public Health Department encourages families to take advantage of the excellent public drinking supply in Cambridge, due to the important mineral nutrients and other health benefits of water; and
Whereas CPS has recently expanded its water testing program to ensure the safety of water drawn from every tap and faucet in Cambridge Public Schools;
It is recommended that the Superintendent develop a policy on testing for lead in school buildings and submit the proposal to the School Committee in September of this year for its review and consideration. Further be it resolved that the proposed policy be done in collaboration with the Cambridge Water Department and the Cambridge Public Health Department.
#16-174, Motion by Mr. Fantini, whereas the Fletcher/Maynard Academy teaches Spanish to students in K-5, and whereas the Amigos Program has a middle school Spanish component, that the School Committee request the Superintendent to explore ways to allow the Fletcher/Maynard Academy students to continue their middle school education at the Amigos Upper School.
#16-175, Report of the May 31, 2016 Meeting of the Governance Sub-Committee
#16-176, Report of the June 13, 2016 Meeting of the Superintendent Transition Planning Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee
#16-177, Report of the June 13, 2016 Meeting of the School Climate Sub-Committee
10. Resolutions (letters of congratulations, letters of condolence): None
11. Announcements: