City of Gardner
95 Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA 01440
ph: (978) 632-1900
School Committee Agenda 06/14/2010
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, June 14, 2010, 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
Recognition of 30-Year Employee
Recognition of Retirees
Guidance Services
Open Time for General Public
Presentation of Warrants (Vote Required)
Warrant #10-45, dated May 6, 2010 in the amount of $111,555.50
Warrant #10-46, dated May 13, 2010 in the amount of $161,148.97
Warrant #10-47, dated May 20, 2010 in the amount of $74,912.32
Warrant #10-48, dated May 27, 2010 in the amount of $244,196.43
Warrant #10-49, dated June 3, 2010 in the amount of $72,283.86
Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting, May 10, 2010 (Vote Required)
Public Hearing on the FY 2011 Budget, June 2, 2010 (Vote Required)
Special Meeting, June 2, 2010 (Vote Required)
Subcommittee Reports
  • Policy Subcommittee
First Reading of Policies
There are no policies for first reading.
  • Facilities Subcommittee
  • Finance Subcommittee
  • Technology Subcommittee
  • Transportation Subcommittee
  • Athletic Council
Report of Superintendent of Schools
G.E.A. President
Student Advisory Board
Business Items

OLD BUSINESS
Item 1905I      Oral Reports from Administrators (Information)
Item 1906I      K-12 Technology Update (Information)
Item 1907I      Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Update (Information)
Item 1908I      Special Education Update (Information)
Item 1909I      Business Administrator’s Update (Information)
Item 1910I      Grants Administrator’s Update (Information)
Item 1952A      Gardner High School Improvement Plan (Information)
Item 1953A      Gardner Middle School Improvement Plan (Information)
Item 1954A      Elm Street School Improvement Plan (Information)
Item 1955A      Helen Mae Sauter School Improvement Plan (Information)
Item 1956A      Waterford Street School Improvement Plan (Information)

NEW BUSINESS
Item 1960       Second Reading of Policies (Vote Required)
Item 1961       School Committee Schedule of Meetings (Vote Required)
Item 1962       Declaration of Surplus Property (Vote Required)

Communications
Final Comments of School Committee
Adjournment
Other
Executive Session