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School Committee Meeting

The committee is holding a meeting on July 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Discussion Topics

  1. 5:30 P.M.
    • Call to Order

    Executive Session: The School Committee will immediately adjourn to executive session to discuss strategies related to litigation. Such a discussion in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of this body. The Committee will return to public session. 

  2. 6 P.M.
    • Pledge of Allegiance
    • Approval of Meeting Minutes: June 21, 2017
    • Superintendent's Report
    • General Public Comment
    • Action Items
    • Consent Calendar

    Grants for Approval

    Amount

    FY

    Grant Name

    Status

    Focus Area(s)

    Sites

    $449,250 2018 Empowering Teens Through Health New Health and Wellness Districtwide

    $1,650,000

    2018

    Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

    New

    Food and Nutrition Services

    ~60 sites districtwide

    $1,348,864

    2018

    Massachusetts Expanded Learning Time

    New

    Extended Learning Time

    BAA, Dever, Young Achievers

    $3,877,987

    2018

    Preschool Expansion Grant

    New

    Early Childhood

    ~10 sites districtwide

    $526,609

    2018

    School Redesign Grant - Brighton

    New

    School Turnaround

    Brighton

    $319,757

    2018

    School Redesign Grant – Dorchester Academy

    New

    School Turnaround

    Dorchester Academy

    $374,525

    2018

    School Redesign Grant – Excel

    New

    School Turnaround

    Excel

    $331,150

    2018

    School Redesign Grant – Grew

    New

    School Turnaround

    Grew

    $510,075

    2018

    School Redesign Grant – Madison Park

    New

    School Turnaround

    Madison Park

    $241,561

    2018

    Supporting Chemistry Teachers To Assess and Foster Chemical Thinking

    New

    Curriculum and Instruction

    Districtwide

    $3,412

    2018

    Title III Summer Grant

    Increase

    English Language Acquisition

    Districtwide

    $190,500

    2018

    21st Century Community Learning Centers – Expanded Learning Time (Continuation)

    New

    Extended Learning Time

    Boston International High School, Newcomers Academy

    $201,019

    2018

    21st Century Community Learning Centers – Expanded Learning Time (Exemplary)

    New

    Extended Learning Time

    Elliot

    TOTAL COST: $10,024,709

    International Travel Request: Community Academy of Science and Health – Nicaragua – August 6-17, 2017

    International Travel Request: Josiah Quincy Upper School – London, England – August 5-12, 2017

    • English Language Learners (ELL) Task Force Reauthorization
    • ELL Task Force New Membership:

    Dr. Andres Alonso

    Farah Assiraj

    Dr. Patricia Crain de Galarce

    • Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers Academy Charter Renewal Application
    • UP Academy Dorchester Charter Renewal Application
    • Reports

    Opportunity and Achievement Gaps Implementation Plan Update

    Margarita Muniz Academy Innovation Status Continuation

    Superintendent’s School Year 2016-17 Performance Evaluation Update

    • Public Comment on Reports (Optional)
    • New Business
    • Adjournment
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