Board Meeting Summary

The Board of Education provides a "Board Meeting Summary" after each Board meeting. The summary includes a brief description of the main topics and action items. These summaries are not meant to replace minutes. The minutes for each meeting are approved and posted after the next regularly scheduled meeting. We hope these summaries provide some basic information and context around the reports, presentations and action items. For the full packet of information including presentations and reports, Click Here

Meetings are video streamed live online and the videos are archived on the District website, Click Here.

In Attendance

President Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Jessica Buttimer, Ted Estes, Julie Hill, Chris Martelli, Tayyaba Syed

Student Board Member: Angela Jaeger

Special Meeting

Public Hearing | watch

Action Item

Reduction in Force of Teachers

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)

Regular Board Meeting

Pledge of Allegiance - Abraham Lincoln 2nd grade | watch

Celebration of World Down Syndrome Day | watch

Click here to view the celebration video featuring Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day.

Public Participation | listen

Superintendent’s Report

Dr. Kaczkowski shared that the first Community Engagement session took place at Benjamin Franklin School this past Saturday morning. After the meeting, consultants EOSullivan shared that they felt we had a good turn out and even better conversation.

She also provided an update on the Strategic Plan process. The district is now working on action steps and is also working to add a new section with a focus on academic growth and achievement.

She congratulated all involved with the Hadley theater production of The Little Mermaid Jr.

Board Reports | watch

Student Board Reports | watch

Discussion

Board Policy Revisions - First Reading | watch

Mrs. Buttimer provided an overview of the recommended revisions to policy including some involving curriculum.

Board of Education Meeting Calendar | watch

Dr. Kaczkowski asked the Board to consider a July Board meeting date. They also discussed other dates due to possible conflicts.

Professional Development in the Implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plans and Installing Restorative Practices through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework for the 2022-2023 School Year | watch

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Marci Conlin explained the ongoing professional training that would be provided to staff throughout the school year next year.

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Job Description | watch

Dr. Kaczkowski provided a summary describing the need and recommendation to create a new position and department focused on student services.

Board Policy Revisions and Adoptions _ Kindergarten _ First Grade Eligibility | watch

Director of Student Services Laurel O’Brien presented policy change recommendations to the rules and processes relative to the enrollment of kindergarten and first grade students. Legal counsel representative Dana Crumley also shared information and offered to answer questions.

Refresh of Classroom Libraries | watch

Assistant Superintendent Eric DePorter shared information about the need for new books in elementary classroom libraries. It has been approximately 16 years since the district has refreshed the classroom libraries.

Candidate for Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Accountability | watch

Dr. Kaczkowski presented Dr. Kristine Webster as the top candidate for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Accountability. The Board will approve this appointment as part of the personnel report.

Action Items | watch | documents

Consent Agenda

Human Resources

Personnel Report

- Approve Probationary (Non-Tenure) Renewal Staff Contracts

Monthly Financial Reports

-Disposal of Surplus Property

- Freedom of Information Act Report

- Investment Schedule

- Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report

- Summary of Bills and Payroll

- Treasurer's Report

- Board Meeting Minutes

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)

Recommendations

Student Fees for the 2022-2023 School Year

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)

Transportation Contract Extension

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)

Board Policy Revision - Second Reading and Adoption

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)

Approve Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Job Description

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)

Board Policy Revisions and Adoptions _ Kindergarten _ First Grade Eligibility

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)

Approve Refresh of Classroom Libraries

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)

Other/Governance - Learning Together

None

Monday, April 18, 2022 | Regular Meeting at Hadley, 6:30 p.m.

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