Acton-Boxborough School Committee Meeting - March 2nd, 2023

1. CALL TO ORDER
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To be convened under:
● MGL Ch 30A, sec.21(a) Purpose 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective
bargaining with the Acton-Boxborough Education Association (ABEA) because an open
meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Committee.
2. CHAIRPERSON’S WELCOME - Kyra Cook
FY24 BUDGET HEARING (see separate agenda)
● Call to order
● Adjourn
RETURN TO BUSINESS MEETING
3. Discussion of ABRSD FY24 Preliminary Budget - Adam Klein
(FY24 Final Budget and Assessments Vote to be taken at next meeting on 3/16/23)
4. CHAIRPERSON’S WELCOME - Kyra Cook
a. Public Participation
b. Superintendent’s Update - Peter Light
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Recommend to appoint Melissa Andrew as District Treasurer - VOTE - Peter Light
b. Negotiations Update – Amy Krishnamurthy and Marie Altieri
i. Recommendation to Approve the Acton-Boxborough Education Association
(ABEA) Contract – VOTE Motion: “To approve the proposed Acton Boxborough
Education Association (ABEA) Contract for the period from July 1, 2023 through
June 30, 2026, as set forth in the Memorandum of Agreement between the
bargaining committees for the ABEA and the School Committee”
c. Discussion of School Committee Temporary Reorganization after Acton & Boxborough
Town Meetings - Kyra Cook
To develop engaged, well-balanced learners through collaborative, caring relationships.
WELLNESS • EQUITY • ENGAGEMENT
6. ONGOING BUSINESS
a. Subcommittee and Members’ Reports
i. Budget Subcommittee - Adam Klein (2/13/23)
ii. Capital Subcommittee - Ben Bloomenthal (2/13/23)
iii. Policy Subcommittee - Ginny Kremer (2/14/23)
iv. Community Engagement - Andrew Schwartz (2/17/23)
b. Consent Agenda/Action Items - VOTE - Kyra Cook
i. Approval of ABRSC Meeting Minutes of 2/02/23, 2/13/23 (open), and 2/16/23
ii. Recommendation to approve Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program Parent
Teacher Association Budget
iii. Recommendation to approve McCarthy-Towne PTSO donations to Art Display
Shelving ($3536) and fifth grade field trip ($1000)
iv. Recommendation to approve Conant Garden Grant ($3000)
c. Statement of Warrants and Recommendation to Approve - VOTE - Kyra Cook
FYI
● Student Enrollment - 2/1/23
● Boxborough Bill Celebration - 3/10/23
● Community Coffee 3/22/23 (virtual)
● Acton and Boxborough Town Election Calendars
4. ADJOURN