School Committee Meeting Agenda: September 5, 2017

From the Office of the Executive Secretary to the School Committee

School Committee - Regular Meeting
September 5, 2017

A G E N D A

1. Public Hearing on the Revisions to the Cambridge Public Schools
Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (3 Minutes):
1a. Public Comment (3 Minutes):

2. Student School Committee Report:

3. Presentation of the Records for Approval:
• Special Meeting, July 24, 2017
• Regular Meeting, July 25, 2017

4. Reconsiderations: None

5. Unfinished Business/Calendar: None

6. Awaiting Reports: None

7. Superintendent’s Agenda:
7a. Presentations: None
7b. Innovation Agenda:
7c. Consent Agenda:

#17-190 Recommendation: Approval of Agreement Regarding Amendment To Cambridge School Committee & Cambridge Education Association Units A & B Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Period of September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2020

#17-191 Recommendation: Approval of Agreement Regarding Amendment To Cambridge School Committee & Cambridge Education Association Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2018

#17-192 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Cambridge Public Schools Rights & Responsibilities (Second Reading)

#17-193 Recommendation: Approval of CRLS Handbook 2017-18 (Second Reading)

#17-194 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to the Cambridge Public Schools Uniform Grievance Procedures Policy (Second Reading)

#17-195 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Cambridge Public Schools Non-Discrimination Policy & Prohibition Against Sexual Harassment (Second Reading)

#17-196 Recommendation: Approval of Revisions to Cambridge Public Schools Policy & Procedures for Prevention & Management of Head Injuries & Concussions in Athletic Activities (First Reading)

#17-197 Recommendation: Day & Residential Program Services not available From the Cambridge School Department

#17-198 Recommendation: Contract Award: J.S.C. Transportation Services: Vocational Student Transportation Services

#17-199 Recommendation: Contract Award: Public Consulting Group: Medicaid Reimbursement Claiming Services

#17-200 Recommendation: Contract Award: Riverside Community Care: Special Education Services

#17-201 Recommendation: Contract Award: Somerville Live Poultry, Inc.: DBA Mayflower Poultry Co.: Supply & Delivery of Fresh Meat

#17-202 Recommendation: Contract Award: Valley Communications: Interactive Display Hardware

#17-203 Recommendation: Contract Award: Parker Gallini L.L.P.: Legal Services

#17-204 Recommendation: Grant Award: FY18 Title IV/Student Support & Academic Enrichment (SC18732)

#17-205 Recommendation: Grant Award: FY18 Title IIA/Teacher Quality (SC18731)

#17-206 Recommendation: Grant Award: FY18 Title I Distribution (SC18604)

#17-207 Recommendation: Grant Award: FY18 Occupational Education Vocational Skills (SC18606)

#17-208 Recommendation: Grant Award: Nellie Mae Education Foundation (SC18138)

#17-209 Recommendation: Grant Award: FY18 McKinney Vento Homeless Students (SC18707)

#17-210 Recommendation: Grant Award: FY18 Expanded Learning Time (SC18829)

#17-211 Recommendation: Grant Award: FY18 Special Education Childhood Allocation (SC18607/608)

8. Non-Consent Agenda:

9. School Committee Agenda (Policy Matters/Notifications/Requests for Information):

#17-212, Joint Motion by Ms. Kelly, Ms. Nolan and Mayor Simmons, that in keeping with the City of Cambridge calendar, the second Monday of October, an official State holiday, be renamed Indigenous People’s Day and that October 1 be recognized as the Italian Heritage Day on the Cambridge Public School District calendar. That the Cambridge Public School District recognize and support the teaching of Indigenous People's history and Italian-American history with emphasis on both groups' experience in Massachusetts and New England.

#17-213, Joint Motion by Ms. Kelly and Mayor Simmons, that the Superintendent update the School Committee on the implementation of "Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity Policy" (approved in a second reading by School Committee on August 11, 2015) by October 20, 2017.

In keeping with the School Committee and School District's desire to create a safe and supportive environment for all students, please review the implementation of the following: student use of chosen name and pronoun; transition plan meetings with students and families; accessibility for all school community members to gender neutral restrooms, gender neutral locker rooms, and changing facilities in all present school buildings and in plans for future buildings; and the education and training offered to students and professional development for staff.

#17-214, Joint Motion by Mayor Simmons and Ms. Dexter, that whereas CPS values equity and joyous, real world learning experiences; and

Whereas field trip fees are a financial strain for some families but not others; and

Whereas asking to have fees waived is embarrassing for many parents and students;

The Committee requests from the administration an estimate of the annual cost of CPS financing all field trips without parents paying any of the costs.

#17-215, Report of August 23, 2017 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting

10. Resolutions (letters of congratulations, letters of condolence):

#17-216, Motion by Mr. Harding, that the School Committee goes on record in expressing its congratulations to:

Lieutenant Leonard J. DiPietro promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendent
- He will now serve as the Criminal Investigations Section Commander and oversee the Criminal Investigations Section, Crime Analysis Unit and Crime Scene Services.

Lieutenant Robert Lowe, Sr. promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendent
- He will serve as the First Platoon Operations Commander and oversee the Community Services Unit and Bike Patrol.

Lieutenant Pauline M. Wells promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendent
- She will serve as the Administrative Services Commander and oversee the Records Management Unit, Off-Duty Employment Office, Police Prosecution Unit, Facility Maintenance Unit, Property & Evidence Unit and Fleet Maintenance Unit.

11. Announcements:

12. Late Orders: