City of Gardner
95 Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA 01440
ph: (978) 632-1900
School Committee Agenda 05/10/2010
Mission Statement
The mission of the Gardner Public School System is to create an environment to enable students to think critically, communicate effectively, work independently and collaboratively, and demonstrate sufficient academic competencies and skills to compete effectively in a diverse democratic society.

GARDNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Monday, May 10, 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers, 95 Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Call to Order
Acknowledgement of William Van Valkenburg, GHS Biology Teacher
Invitation to Gardner High School Graduation
Invitation to Wildcat Palooza
Open Time for General Public
Presentation of Warrants (Vote Required)
Warrant #10-41, dated April 8, 2010 in the amount of $310,806.11
Warrant #10-42, dated April 15,2010 in the amount of $349,144.34
Warrant #10-43, dated April 22, 2010 in the amount of $131,723.35
Warrant #10—44, dated April 29, 2010 in the amount of $155,742.25
Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting, April 12, 2010 (Vote Required)
Subcommittee Reports
  • Policy Subcommittee
First Reading of Policies
Policy GCBA, Professional Staff Salary Schedules
  • Facilities Subcommittee
  • Finance Subcommittee
  • Technology Subcommittee
  • Transportation Subcommittee
  • Athletic Council
Report of Superintendent of Schools
G.E.A. President
Student Advisory Board and Introduction of New Student Representative to the School Committee
Business Items

OLD BUSINESS
Item 1905H      Oral Reports from Administrators (Information)
Item 1906H      K-12 Technology Update (Information)
Item 1907H      Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Update (Information)
Item 1908H      Special Education Update (Information)
Item 1909H      Business Administrator’s Update (Information)
Item 1910H      Grants Administrator’s Update (Information)

NEW BUSINESS
Item 1951       Acceptance of Donation (Vote Required)
Item 1952       Gardner High School Improvement Plan (Information)
Item 1953       Gardner Middle School Improvement Plan (Information)
Item 1954       Elm Street School Improvement Plan (Information)
Item 1955       Helen Mae Sauter School Improvement Plan (Information)
Item 1956       Waterford Street School Improvement Plan (Information)
Item 1957       Roofing Projects with Alternative Energy (Vote Required)
Item 1958       Proposal to Pursue a Cooperative with Murdock High School for the High School Boys’ Hockey Program (Vote Required)
Item 1959       Proposal to Pursue a Cooperative with Murdock High School for the High School Swimming Program (Vote Required)

Communications
Final Comments of School Committee
Adjournment
Other
Executive Session