November 2, 2017

November 2, 2017

NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for November 2, 2017 but rescheduled to this date.

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda November 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·       Approval of old minutes – (5) (vote)

·    ED Evaluation

4) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·       Financials (15)

·       Personnel Committee 

o   Principal’s Evaluation (15) vote

·       Trusteeship (10)

5) Principal’s Update (10)

·       Athletic Handbook update – (15) vote

·       Family Handbook update – (15) vote

6) Executive Director’s Update

·       Accountability Plan 

·       Lottery Enrollment Policy

·       2017-2018 Enrollment update

·       Facility Plan

·       PR Campaign

o   Facebook Awareness/Recruitment Campaign

o   Amherst Warrant Article Response

o   Talking Points

7) New Business (5)

8) EXECUTIVE SESSION for contract negotiations with Executive Director – Vote

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2 – To conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with the Executive Director; - open session will reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session.

9) Executive Director Contract discussion & vote (15) vote

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office, sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/about-pvcics/board-of-trustees

October 5, 2017

October 5, 2017

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda October 5, 2017 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·        Approval of old minutes – (5) (vote)

4) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·       Financials (15)

o   Acceptance of Annual Financial Audit (Vote)

·       Personnel Committee (5) 

·       Trusteeship (10)

o   Committee report

o   Current trustee term extensions (Vote)

5) Fred Dupere BOT responsibilities

6) Principal’s Update (10)

·       Athletic Handbook update – (Vote)

7) Executive Director’s Update

·       Accountability Plan 

·       Lottery Enrollment Policy

·       Annual Report Update

·       2017-2018 Enrollment update

·       PR Campaign

o   Facebook Awareness/Recruitment Campaign

o   Amherst Warrant Article Response

·       Additional information requested to supplement August 1, 2017 amendment request

7) New Business (5)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

September 7, 2017

September 7, 2017

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda September 7, 2017 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·       Approval of old minutes – (5) (vote)

·       Plaque Award for former BOT member

·        Fred Dupere BOT responsibilities

4) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·       Trusteeship (5)

·       Personnel Committee (15)

o   Evaluations

o   ED contract

·       Financials (5)

5) Principal’s Update (10)

·       Family Handbook - Attendance Policy update - vote

6) Executive Director’s Update

·       Accountability Plan 

·       Lottery Enrollment Policy

·       2017-2018 Enrollment update

·       Summer renovations update

·       PR Campaign

7) New Business (5)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

July 26, 2017

July 26, 2017

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda July 26, 2017 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·         Approval of old minutes – (5) (vote)

·         Board Officer Elections – (30) votes

4) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·         Trusteeship (15)

o   Handbook

·         Personnel Committee (15)

o   Evaluations

o   Contracts

·         Financials (5)

5) Principal’s Update (10)

6) Executive Director’s Update

·         Growth Plan (5) (vote)

·         Accountability Plan/Mission Statement (5) (vote) 

·         Lottery Enrollment Policy (15) (vote)

·         2017-2018 Enrollment update

·         Summer renovations update

·         Annual Report (15) vote

·         Headcount Charter Amendment (15) vote

7) New Business (5)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

June 1, 2017

June 1, 2017

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda June 1st, 2017 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·         Approval of old minutes – (5) (vote)

4) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·         Trusteeship (5)

·         Personnel Committee (5)

·         PES Task Force (5)

o   Approval of old minutes – (5) (vote)

·         Financials (15)

o   FY17 Auditor (5) (vote)

o   FY18 Budget (10) (vote)

o   Quarterlies (5)

5) Principal’s Update (10)

6) Executive Director’s Update

·         Growth Plan (10) (vote)

·         Accountability Plan/Mission Statement (5) (vote) 

·         Lottery Enrollment (15) (vote)

·         2017-2018 Enrollment (5)

·         Summer renovations authorization (5) (vote)

·         “Pilot Exit Survey” letter (10) (vote)

7) New Business (5)

8) Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body – Vote (TBD)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into executive session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; and per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2; - open session will NOT reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session.

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

May 4, 2017

May 4, 2017

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda May 4th, 2017 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·         Approval of old minutes – vote (5)

4) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·         Trusteeship (5)

·         Personnel Committee (5)

·         Financials (10)

5) Principal’s Update (10)

6) Executive Director’s Update

·         CSO Letter of March 15, 2017 – required growth plan (10)

·         Accountability Plan/Mission Statement (5)

·         Policies: Lottery Enrollment, Building Use, Medical Leave (5)

·         2017-2018 Enrollment/Facilities (5)

7) Task Force: “Pilot Exit Survey” (10)

8) Response to question about Chinese curriculum (10)

·         Nick’s report on US programs

9) New Business (5)

8) Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and for contract negotiations with the executive director – Votes (TBD)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into executive session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; and per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2 - To conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with the Executive Director; - open session will NOT reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session.

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

April 13, 2017

April 13, 2017

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda April 13th, 2017 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (10)

3) Valley Gives (5)

3) Administrative items:

·         New member introductions, Student rep & Teacher Rep (10)

·         Approval of old minutes – vote (5)

·         Officer Elections and committee appointments – votes (20)

4) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·         Trusteeship (20) – vote on new members

·         Personnel Committee (5)

·         Financials (5)

·         Academic (5)

5) Principal’s Update (10)

·         Sped Administration

·         HS IB Chinese

·         CRRC

6) Executive Director’s Update

·         CSO Letter of March 15, 2017 – official notice and response (10)

·         NCLC – language learning embracing IB philosophy. (5)

·         Policies: Building Use, Medical Leave (5)

·         2017-2018 Enrollment/Facilities (5)

7) New Business (5)

8) Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and for contract negotiations with the executive director – Vote (TBD)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into executive session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; and per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2 - To conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with the Executive Director; - open session will NOT reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session.

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

March 2, 2017

March 2, 2017

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda March 2nd, 2017 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·         Approval of old minutes – vote (5)

4) Expansion Request (30)

5) New Business (5)

6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into executive session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; - open session will NOT reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session.

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

February 2, 2017

February 2, 2017

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda February 2nd, 2017 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·         Approval of old minutes – vote (5)

4) Principal’s Update (10)

6) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·         Personnel Committee (5)

·         Trusteeship (15)

·         Financials (5)

·         Academic (5)

7) Executive Director’s Update

·         Renewal (5)

·         Expansion (10)

o   Updated Request

o   MA BESE meeting of February 28th

·         Policies: Building Use, Medical Leave (5)

8) Enrollment Policy – vote (15)

9) New Business (5)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

January 5, 2017

January 5, 2017

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda January 5th, 2017 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

     Approval of old minutes – vote (5)

4) Principal’s Update (10)

5) Communications Policy (5)

6) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·         Personnel Committee (5)

·         Trusteeship (5)

·         Financials (5)

·         Academic (5)

7) Executive Director’s Update

·         Financial Status - Tuition

·         Renewal (5)

o   Summary of Review Response

·         Expansion (10)

o   New Charter Amendment Request

·         Policies: Building Use, Enrollment, Medical Leave (5)

8) Executive Director’s Goals – vote (10)

9) New Business (5)

10) Contract Negotiations – Executive Session – Vote (TBD)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into executive session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2 - To conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with the Executive Director; - open session will NOT reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session.

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

December 1, 2016

December 1, 2016

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda 

December 1st, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·         Approval of old minutes – vote (5)

·         New Secretary – vote (5)

4) By-Laws – vote (10)

5) Principal’s Update (10)

·         ACTFL

6) Communications Policy (Postponed)

7) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·         Personnel Committee (5)

·         Trusteeship (5)

·         Financials (5)

8) Executive Director’s Update

·         MCPSA Board Membership – vote (5)

·         Renewal (5)

o   Draft Site Visit Report Response

·         Expansion (10)

o   New Charter Amendment Request

o   Collaborations/Exchanges – 3 schools

·         Facilities – 3 possibilities (10)

·         Policies: Building Use, Enrollment, Medical Leave (5)

9) Executive Director’s Goals – vote (20)

10) New Business (5)

11) Contract Negotiations – Executive Session – Vote (TBD)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into executive session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2 - To conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with the Executive Director; - open session will NOT reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session.

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

November 3, 2016

November 3, 2016

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda November 3rd, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·         Approval of old minutes – vote (5)

4) Principal’s Update (10)

5) Complaint Procedure and Grievance Policy review (20)

6) Complaints or charges brought against a public officer – Executive Session – Vote (TBD)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into executive session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)1 - To address complaints or charges brought against a public officer; - open session will reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session.

7) By-Laws – vote (30)

8) Communications Policy (5)

9) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·         Personnel Committee (5)

·         Trusteeship (10)

o   Board Self Evaluation

·         Financials (10)

o   Board Insurance

10) Executive Director’s Update

·         Renewal (5)

·         Expansion (10)

o   New Charter Amendment Request

o   Collaborations/Exchanges

·         Policies: Building Use, Enrollment

12) Executive Director’s Goals (10)

13) New Business (5)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

October 6, 2016

October 6, 2016

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda October 6th, 2016 at 5:00 PM 

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items

Approval of old minutes – vote (5)

4) Committee & Task Force Reports 

·         Personnel Committee (5)

·         Trusteeship (5)

o   Board Self Evaluation

·         Retreat (5)

·         Financials (5)

o   Audit Acceptance - vote

5) By-Laws (5)

6) Executive Director’s Update

·         Renewal (5)

·         New Charter Amendment Request (10)

o   OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates – National Office support letter?

o   Other support letters

·         Policies: Building Use, Enrollment, Communications Policy

7) Principal’s Update (10)

8) Principal’s Goals – vote (5)

9) Executive Director’s salary – vote (5)

10) Executive Director’s Goals – (10)

11) New Business (5)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

September 1, 2016

September 1, 2016

MEETING NOTICE Board of Trustees Agenda September 1st, 2016 at 5:00 PM  Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA Agenda (time estimates in minutes) 1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:Approval of old minutes – vote (5)Meeting Schedule – vote (5)

4) Committee & Task Force Reports Bylaws (5)Personnel Committee (5)Trusteeship (5)Retreat (5)Financials (5) 5) Executive Director’s UpdateRenewal (5) New Charter Amendment Request (5) Summer Construction (5) Building Use Policy – vote (5) Lottery Enrollment Policy – vote (10) 

6) Principal’s Update (10) 7) Review/Approve E.D. Evaluation policy – vote (10) 8) Executive Director’s Evaluation – vote (10) 9) Principal’s salary – vote (5) 10) Review E.D. goals for this year (5) 11) Review/approve Principal goals – vote (5) 12) New Business (5) 13) Contract Negotiations – Executive Session – Vote (TBD)
 

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into executive session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2 - To conduct a strategy
session in preparation for negotiations with the Executive Director; - open session will NOT reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session.As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to theSecretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

July 7, 2016

July 7, 2016

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda July 7th, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·         Approval of old minutes – vote (15)

4) Committee Reports 

·         Academic Excellence Committee (5)

·         By-Laws Task Force (30)

o   Revised Bylaws - vote

·         Personnel Committee (5)

o   ED Contract Extension - Vote

·         Trusteeship (5)

·         Retreat (5)

·         Financials (10)

o   New Budget – Vote

o   Auditor Selection – Vote

o   MCPSA Dues

5) Executive Director’s Update

·         BESE Review of Charter Amendment Request (15)

o   BESE Meeting Outcome

o   New Charter Amendment Request

·         Summer Construction (5)

·         Renewal (5)

·         Annual Report - R&R plan (5)

6) Principal’s Update (5)

7) New Business (5)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

June 2, 2016

June 2, 2016

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda June 2nd, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·  Approval of old minutes – vote (15)

4) Committee Reports 

• Academic Excellence Committee (5)

• By-Laws Task Force (30)

  • Revised Bylaws - vote

• Personnel Committee (5)

• Trusteeship (5)

• Retreat (5)

  • Alternative use of school assets

5) Executive Director’s Update

·         BESE Review of Charter Amendment Request (5)

o   Setting the Record Straight – confirmation vote

o   Additional Strategies to secure support

·         Summer Construction (5)

6) Principal’s Update (15)

7) Sister Schools (5)

8) Financials (10)

·         Updated Budget – vote

·         New Budget - Vote

9) New Business (5)

10) Contract Negotiations – Executive Session – Vote

“The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into executive session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; - open session will NOT reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016

MEETING NOTICE

Emergency Meeting

Board of Trustees 

Agenda May 23rd, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Response to: “Pilot Exit Survey Report and Call to Action” – Executive Session 

“The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into executive session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)1 to discuss complaints or charges against a public officers, employees or staff members.”

3) Charter Amendment Request Review Update: Cliff Chuang phone call

4) Letter to Commissioner Chester: “Setting the Record Straight”

5) Proposed Pick up and drop off policies

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

May 5, 2016

May 5, 2016

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda May 5th, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·   Approval old minutes – vote (5)

4) Committee Reports 

·         Academic Excellence Committee (5)

·         By-Laws Task Force (30)

o   Revised Bylaws - vote

·         Personnel Committee (5)

·         Trusteeship (5)

5) Executive Director’s Update

·         BESE Review of Charter Amendment Request (5)

o   Review of History – confirmation vote

·         Charter School Law Reform (5)

o   Op-Ed

·         Student drop-off & pick-up (5)

·         National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC) (5)

6) Principal’s Update (15)

·         RtI presentation

7) Financials (10)

·         Updated Budget - vote

8) Retreat Planning (5)

8) New Business (5)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

April 7, 2016

April 7, 2016

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda April 7, 2016, 5:00 pm

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items (15)

Approval of old minutes

4) Board elections – Votes (25)

5) Committee Appointments (15)

6) Committee Reports 

·         Academic Excellence Committee (5)

·         By-Laws Task Force (5)

·         Personnel Committee (5)

·         Trusteeship (5)

7) Executive Director’s Update (10)

·         Student Recruitment Update

·         Facilities Update

·         Charter Amendment Update

·         Charter School Law Reform Update

8) Principal’s Update (10)

9) Financials (5)

USDA Loan Agreement - Vote

10)  New Trustee Candidates Interview and Vote (15)

·         Carol Young

11) Set Meeting Dates – bring planners

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779

March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees 

Agenda March 3rd, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1) Call to Order

2) Public Comment (5)

3) Administrative items:

·         Approval of old minutes – vote (5)

4) Committee Reports 

·         Academic Excellence Committee (5)

o    Accountability Plan

·         By-Laws Task Force (5)

·         Personnel Committee (20)

o   Contract negotiations structure: Committee or full board - vote

o   Board 'expertise' vs. outside consultant - vote

·         Trusteeship (5)

5) Executive Director’s Update

·         Public Relations

o   Cool Science

o   MassLive

·         BESE Review of Charter Amendment Request (5)

·         Charter School Law Reform (10)

o   Written requests

o   Meeting with Senate President Stanley Rosenberg

6) Principal’s Update (15)

7) Financials (5)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office and sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and the Executive Office for Administration & Finance, fax: 617-727-2779