From the Office of the Executive Secretary to the School Committee
School Committee - Regular Meeting
June 16, 2015
A G E N D A
*REVISED AGENDA WITH SUPPLEMENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Public Comment (3 Minutes):
2. Student School Committee Report:
3. Presentation of the Records for Approval:
-Roundtable Meeting – May 26, 2015
-Regular Meeting – June 2, 2015
4. Reconsiderations: None
5. Unfinished Business/Calendar:
#15-114, Report of the Meeting of the May 20, 2015 Building & Grounds and Curriculum & Achievement Joint Sub-Committees C15-151, 6/2/15 (Nolan)
6. Awaiting Reports: None
7. Superintendent’s Agenda:
7a. Presentations: None
7b. Innovation Agenda:
7c. Consent Agenda:
#15-115 Recommendation: Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Rights & Responsibilities
Handbook (First Reading)
#15-116 Recommendation: Approval of Revision to Equal Educational Opportunities Policy
(First Reading)
#15-117 Recommendation: Approval of Revision to Student Dismissal Precautions (First Reading)
#15-118 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions Physical Restraint Policy (First Reading)
#15-119 Recommendation: Approval of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity Policy (First Reading)
#15-120 Recommendation: Contract Award: Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates: Executive Recruitment for Superintendent Consultant Services
#15-121 Recommendation: Gifts/Miscellaneous Receipts
#15-122 Recommendation: Day & Residential Program Services not Available From the Cambridg School Department
#15-123 Recommendation: Day & Residential Program Services not Available From the Cambridge School Department
#15-124 Recommendation: Contract Award: Cambridge Center for Neuropsychology & Learning: Neuropsychological Evaluation
#15-125 Recommendation: Contract Award: Delta T Group: Professional Referral Services
#15-126 Recommendation: Contract Award: Group Dynamics & Strategy Professional Development
#15-127 Recommendation Contract Award: WW Grainger: FY16 Carpentry & Maintenance Supplies
#15-128 Recommendation: Contract Award: Pasek: Fy16 Locks, Keys & Hardware
#15-129 Recommendation: Contract Award: NorthEast Electrical Dist.dba Eagle Electric: FY16 Electrical Supplies
#15-130 Recommendation: Contract Award: New England School Services: FY16 Doors & Supplies
#15-131 Recommendation: Contract Award: New England Office Supply: FY16 Custodial Supplies
#15-132 Recommendation: Contract Award: Metropolitan Pipe: FY16 Plumbing &
Maintenance Supplies
#15-133 Recommendation: Contract Award: MD Stetson: FY16 Custodial Supplies
#15-134 Recommendation: Contract Award: Home Depot: FY16 Carpentry & Maintenance Supplies
#15-135 Recommendation: Contract Award: Granite City Electric: FY16 Electrical Supplies
#15-136 Recommendation: Contract Award: F. W. Webb: FY16 HVAC Supplies
#15-137 Recommendation: Contract Award: Casey EMI: FY16 Custodial Supplies
#15-138 Recommendation: Contract Award: School Specialty: FY16 Classroom Supplies
#15-139 Recommendation: Contract Award: Sterling Business Products: FY16
Printing & Mailing Services
#15-140 Recommendation: Contract Award: Canal Realty Trust: Rental of School Bus Yard
#15-141 Recommendation: Grant Awards (3)
*Supplemental Recommendations:
#15-150 Recommendation: Approval of Cambridge Education Association Unit C Collective Bargaining Agreement 7/1/15 – 6/30/18
#15-151 Recommendation: Approval of Cambridge Professional Safety Specialists Association Collective Bargaining Agreement 7/1/15 – 6/30/18
#15-152 Recommendation: Approval of Cambridge Food Service Employee Association Collective Bargaining Agreement 7/1/15 – 6/30/18
8. Non-Consent Agenda:
9. School Committee Agenda (Policy Matters/Notifications/Requests for Information):
#15-142, Motion by Ms. Nolan, that whereas, School Improvement Plans for elementary schools for this year relied on data that had not been corrected for the restructured grade span, and whereas, the conclusions drawn might lead to misinterpretation of successes or challenges, and whereas, the Committee asked at the January meeting for a response on how the plans might be affected, that the School Committee receive a report on how many SIPs have been revised upon review of the appropriate K-5 data, and further, that the Curriculum Sub-Committee review the report on adjustments made to SIPs, for this year and any expected revisions for updated plans for next school year.
#15-143, Motion by Ms. Cronin, that whereas, the Revolutionary War is studied by all third-grade students in Cambridge Public Schools, and whereas, the third-grade students at Cambridgeport Elementary School conducted research and then wrote persuasive letters to the School Committee advocating for their library to procure books about unrecognized Revolutionary War heroes, such as black men and women not usually mentioned in traditional elementary-level history books, that the School Committee requests the books advocated for by the third-grade Cambridgeport students be purchased for all elementary schools in Cambridge and added to their libraries.
#15-144, Joint Motion by Ms. Cronin & Mr. Fantini, that whereas Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), currently serving underserved CRLS students that are first generation to attend college and those economically disadvantaged; and whereas AVID has statistically demonstrated success exceeding the average CRLS student in participation in higher level classes, MCAS scores, and rate of attending a four-year college; and the School Committee requests AVID prepare for presentation to the School Committee, for this summer, a report on its role in advancing the success of underserved CRLS students as well as a strategy for expanding the AVID program within CRLS and into the Upper School network. And further, that Avid provide the School Committee with data since its beginning on its effectiveness for students.
#15-145, Joint Motion by Mr. Harding and Mr. Osborne, that the Superintendent direct the Affirmative Action Officer to collaborate with Breakthrough Cambridge to discuss the feasibility of developing a Teachers Residency Program for Cambridge Public Schools.
#15-146, Joint Motion by Mr. Harding and Mr. Osborne, that the Affirmative Action Officer will outline and produce a strategic plan of what new initiatives will take place to support the recommendations that were included in the January 21, 2015 Affirmative Action Report; further, that the report be available by the last Regular Meeting in September 2015.
#15-147, Joint Motion by Mr. Harding and Mr. Osborne, that the Superintendent direct the Affirmative Action Officer to provide the School Committee with a detailed plan to work with the elementary and upper schools to support their hiring of a diverse faculty; and further, that this report includes recommendation of strategies to help all schools reach their goal of diversity and that this report be available by the last Regular Meeting in September 2015.
#15-148, Motion by Mayor Maher, that the School Committee establishes a Special Meeting schedule, with agreed upon dates between now and October, with the chosen Executive Search firm to meet the search benchmarks and deadlines as set out by the Superintendent search timeline.
10. Resolutions (letters of congratulations, letters of condolence):
#15-149, Motion by Mayor Maher, that whereas Lesley University and the Kennedy-Longfellow School (KLO), for the past four years have partnered to create new knowledge about enhancing teaching and learning through classroom technology integration; and whereas, a fundamental premise of this project was that technology can transform the roles and relationships of students and teachers. From the use of apps to promote accountable talk in math, to the creation of eBooks to share student generated media, students at KLO have been able to access authentic learning opportunities driven by personal interest and 21st century dispositions and skills. We are grateful to the incredible efforts of our Lesley University partners Anne Larkin, Sue Cusack, Jacy Edelman and Kreg Hanning for the implementation and execution of this partnership. Due to their efforts, the teaching staff at the KLO are able to take what they’ve learned from these professionals and have transformed, and will continue to transform, their practice. We ask that a letter be sent from the Cambridge School Committee thanking Ms. Larkin, Ms. Cusack, Ms. Edelman and Mr. Hanning for their partnership and dedication to this endeavor.
11. Announcements:
12. Late Orders: