School Committee of Nov. 17, 2022

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022
A. Call to Order
B. (15 min.) Superintendent’s Report Assistant Superintendent Shannon will present District progress, highlights, and
accolades.
C. (15 min.) Teaching and Learning Report Catherine Eckersley will provide an update on Grade 5 music programming.
D. Unfinished Business
1. (15 min.) Capital Budget Presentation (VOTE): Mr. Marshall will present the FY24 Capital Budget for a 2nd
read and a vote of approval.
2. (10 min.) Alpha Solutions Capital Planning: Mr. Marshall will present the Alpha Solutions Capital Planning
proposal.
3. (10 min.) Transportation Update: Mr. Marshall will provide a transportation update.
E. New Business
1. (15 min.) Athletic Update: Athletic Director Danny Erickson will share MIAA, facilities and tournament
updates.
2. (10 min.) Policy Update (VOTE): Members of the policy subcommittee will share updated District appendix
language around M.G.L. c. 71, §37H3/4 and the 1st read of policy JIC.
3. (20 min.) District Goal Updates: Assistant Superintendent Shannon will provide an update on District Goals
Priority #2 & Priority #4.
Priority #2 goal pertaining to behavioral expectations and proactive steps the District has taken to build
relationships and connections to schools, including the following:
■ The development and implementation of PreK-12 systems to track behavioral incidents and design
clear response protocols for the different levels.
■ Monthly meetings with building leadership to review behavioral patterns (through qualitative and
quantitative data analysis) and best practice studies.
■ Quarterly Bus/van meetings with administration and transportation reps to review expectations,
incident response protocols, and the camera system.
■ Staff professional development in restorative practices.
Priority #4 Student Information System (SIS) goal pertaining to the Selection Committee.

F. (5-30 min.) Public Comment Please click here to sign up to make a public comment. Public comment allows individuals to
express an opinion or share a comment on issues to be discussed on the meeting agenda and/or within the School
Committee's authority. It is not an opportunity for discussion dialogue between individuals and the School Committee or
Administration. To respect the time of all participants in the meeting, the totality of individual comments cannot exceed 5
minutes. For more information and guidance on making public comments, please see the CPS policy here.

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G. (10 min.) Director of Finance and Operations Report Mr. Marshall will provide an update on the Esser grant and revolving
accounts.
H. (5 min.) Consent Agenda The consent agenda is designed to expedite the District's handling of routine and miscellaneous
business. The School Committee may adopt the entire Consent Agenda with one motion. At the request of any committee
member, any item(s) may be removed and placed on the Regular Agenda for discussion. Note: per Robert’s Rules of Order:
A member’s absence from the meeting for which minutes are being approved does not prevent the member from
participating in their correction or approval.
1. Regular Session Minutes: November 3, 2022
2. Executive Session Minutes: November 3, 2022
3. Scholarship Approval: Reissfelder Group Scholarship - 2 in the amount of $2,500.
4. Warrants: November 18, 2022
I. (5 min.) Update of Sub-Committee, Task Force and Liaison Posts In addition to the core role of governing our schools, the
Canton School Committee creates, participates in, and/or designates representatives to help manage issues of particular
importance to the school district or town. They are listed below for reference in order to prompt priority updates from or
questions of representatives as relevant.
1. Subcommittees and Negotiation Teams - Policy, Finance, Units A&E Contracts, AFSCME Units Contract
2. School Committee Ad Hoc Task Forces/CPS Advisory Committees - Content and Communications, District
Planning Process Design, Superintendent Evaluation Process Design
3. Liaisons Appointed to Positions on Joint Committees - Master Planning Implementation Committee (MPIC),
Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC), Building and Renovations Committee (BRC), Canton Diversity
Equity and Inclusion (CDEI), Paul Revere Heritage Commission, Sustainability, Health Insurance Advisory
Committee (HIC), Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), Canton COVID Working Group, CPS
Wellness/SWAG, GMS MSBA Building Committee, Student Advisory Committee
4. Liaisons to CPS or Town Boards, Committees, and Municipally-Governed Groups - Annual Town Meeting Prep
Committee, Select Board, Town Finance Committee, Capital Planning
5. Liaisons to Groups Serving Canton Public Schools - CAPE, CAPT, Student Advisory Committee
6. Liaisons to Regional Organizations - Teaching Education Collaborative (TEC), Massachusetts Association of School
Committees (MASC)

J. Other Business Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
K. Future Business The next Open Session meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 1, 2022, @ 6:00 pm.
L. Adjournment
The listing of matters is those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all
items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent
permitted by law.