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ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE (ABRSC)MEETING AGENDAVirtual Public Zoom Webinar Meeting January 7, 2021Toattendopenmeeting:https://abschools.zoom.us/j/952487715057:00p.m.To call in: 312 626 6799Live streaming:https://www.youtube.com/actontv1———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-1.Call to Order (7:00)a.Chairperson’s Welcome - Tessa McKinleyb.ABRHS Student Representative Update - Rhik Mazumderc.Public Participation – Please use “Hand Raise” feature (not the “Chat”)d.Superintendent’s Update – Peter Light2.NEW BUSINESS (7:25)a.Student Learning Time Survey and VOTE on Changes or Waiver for HybridProgram -Peter Light (7:55) 30 minb.FY22 School Calendar - First Read - Marie Altieri (7:55)c.Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Plan - VOTE - Peter Light (8:10)3.ONGOING BUSINESS (8:30)a.Consent Agenda - VOTE - Tessa McKinleyi.Approval of Meeting Minutes of 12/17/20 and 12/23/20 – VOTEii.Approval of $4,000 Donation from the Friends of the Acton Libraries to the8 school libraries of the ABRSD - VOTEb.ABRSC FY21 Operating Protocols - Second Read - VOTE-Tessa McKinley(8:35)c.Superintendent Goals 2020-2021 - Second Read - VOTE - Peter Light (8:50)d.Budget Update - Dave Verdolino (9:00)i.Discussion of Reserves Policy DK - Adam Klein(Budget Subcommittee)e.Subcommittee and Member Reports (9:20)f.Statement of Warrants & Recommendation to Approve – VOTE – T McKinleyg.FYI4.Adjourn (9:30)NEXT MEETINGS (via zoom):ABRSC: January 21 and February 4 at 7:00 p.m.Next Community Coffee with the Superintendent & ABRSC Chair: February 3rd 7-8 p.m.Note: “Budget Saturday” previously scheduled for Jan 23 is cancelled.Posted on 1/4/2021 at 5:00 p.m. FOR YOUR INFORMATION (FYI)a.ABRSC Racism Condemnation Statement, voted 12/23/20b.FY22 Budget Schedule, voted 11/19/20c.Acton 2021 Annual Election Calendard.Boxborough Candidate’s Checklist - Running for Town Officee.Thank you to Lueders Environmental, Inc. for $75 Donationf.QPR Training: Learn the 3 simple steps to save a life from suicide. Peopletrained as QPR Gatekeepers learn how to recognize the warning signs of asuicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include parents, friends, neighbors, and manyothers who can recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide. Sign up for one ofthe free (virtual) QPR trainings AB Cares is offering. Click on this QPR TrainingFlyer for details and to sign up online. Next one: Jan 5 at 7 p.m.Public Participation:Per policy BEDH, members of the public may speak for up to 3 minutes on items notincluded on this agenda. Comments regarding items on the agenda should be made duringthat part of the meeting. Typically, the Committee/Administration will not respond tocomments during public participation.
