Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports, and vote on admitting Brockton Public Schools and Whitman-Hanson Regional School District as new READS Collaborative member districts effective July 1, 2024. The agenda also includes informational items on retirements, a cellphone use pilot grant, and various student achievements.
- Vote to admit Brockton Public Schools and Whitman-Hanson Regional School District as new READS Collaborative member districts effective July 1, 2024
- Approval of minutes from November 1, 2023 regular meeting
- Information on retirements
- Information on Approaches to Address Student Cellphone Use Pilot Grant
- Report from Warrant Subcommittee
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District School Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and vote on a resolution to file an application with the Massachusetts Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify a $305,567,432 school project loan under Chapter 70B bonds. The committee also discusses announcements, committee reports, and superintendent updates.
- Vote to authorize filing application for $305,567,432 School Project Loan with state oversight board
- Approval of minutes from October 4, 2023 regular meeting
- Report on State Qualified Bonds
- Report on Open House/Groundbreaking Ceremony
- Report on MSBA Supplemental Grant Funding
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee met on October 4, 2023, and took several actions. They approved the 2023-2024 District/School Improvement Plan, accepted an out-of-district student, and accepted the FY23 budget closeout with unexpended funds to replenish the Excess and Deficiency Fund. The committee also approved minutes from previous meetings and received informational reports.
- Approved 2023-2024 District/School Improvement Plan
- Accepted out-of-district student Adin Smith
- Accepted FY23 budget closeout; unexpended funds to replenish E&D Fund
- Approved minutes from September 6 and September 21 meetings
- Received reports on MCAS, athletics, and budget
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the superintendent on school opening and related topics, and review the 2023-2024 District/School Improvement Plan for the first time. The agenda is largely informational, with no major votes or contracts listed.
- Approval of minutes from August 2, 2023 regular meeting
- First reading of 2023-2024 District/School Improvement Plan
- Superintendent's report on Freetown, Freshmen Orientation, Opening of School, Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund, MSBA Update, and B-P News
- Report from Warrant Subcommittee
- Information on Taunton's September 11 Ceremony
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District School Committee met on August 2, 2023, and voted on several action items. The committee approved changes to multiple handbooks, the 2024 Admission Policy, and a collective bargaining agreement with the Bristol-Plymouth Teacher's Association. They also approved allowing Dr. Magalhaes to serve on the PCC Board of Directors and appointed delegates for the MASC/MASS Joint Conference.
- Approved 2023-2024 Student-Parent Handbook changes
- Approved 2024 Admission Policy changes
- Approved Bristol-Plymouth Teacher's Association Memorandum of Agreement
- Approved Dr. Magalhaes participation on PCC Board of Directors
- Approved 2023-2024 Teacher Handbook changes
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and vote on several action items. Key decisions include approving collective bargaining agreements with two unions, allowing the superintendent to serve on the READS Collaborative board, skipping the July meeting, and approving proprietary specifications for the MSBA building project. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategies.
- Approved MSBA building project proprietary specifications per M.G.L. c. 30, §39M(b)
- Approved Memoranda of Agreement with Administrators' Association and AFSCME Local 1701
- Approved Dr. Magalhaes as representative to READS Collaborative Board
- Voted to skip July 5, 2023 regular meeting
- First readings of handbook changes for 2023-2024
SCHOOL CHOICE PUBLIC HEARING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District is holding a public hearing to discuss School Choice participation for the 2023/2024 school year. The agenda includes a call to order, new business, and adjournment, with the main item being an information item on School Choice participation.
- Public hearing on School Choice participation for 2023/2024 school year
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and vote on two key items: not participating in the School Choice Program for 2023-2024, and approving bond notes awarded to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at a 5% interest rate. The agenda also includes informational reports from the superintendent on topics like graduation, SEL classes, and student conference results.
- Vote to not participate in School Choice Program for 2023-2024
- Vote to approve bond notes to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at 5% interest
- Approval of minutes from Budget Subcommittee (Mar 14), Budget Public Hearing (Mar 15), and Regular Meeting (Mar 15)
- Superintendent reports on MASS Certificates of Excellence, Graduation, SEL Classes, Biotechnology Microcredentials, DECA/HOSA/SkillsUSA results, MSBA update
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee met on March 15, 2023, and voted to approve the FY24 budget, an amended READS Collaborative Agreement, and the 2023-2024 school calendar. The committee also received reports on student activities, SkillsUSA and BPA results, and budget subcommittee updates. The meeting included approval of minutes from February 1, 2023, and a letter from the Groton Select Board was noted.
- Approved FY24 Budget as presented
- Approved Amended READS Collaborative Agreement
- Approved 2023-2024 School Calendar
- Approved minutes of February 1, 2023 regular meeting
- Received reports on SkillsUSA District 2 and BPA State Leadership Conference results
PUBLIC HEARING - FY2024 BUDGET
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District is holding a public hearing on its FY2024 budget. The agenda includes a report from the superintendent on the budget and a call to order, followed by adjournment. No specific budget figures are provided in the agenda.
- Public hearing on FY2024 budget
- Superintendent's report on FY24 budget
- Meeting at 207 Hart Street, Taunton, MA
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee met on February 1, 2023, and approved the formal award of notes to BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, with a 4.5% interest rate, as determined in a competitive sale on January 25, 2023. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 4, 2023 meeting and received informational reports on various topics including the athletic director's report, DECA District Conference, freshmen placement, admissions night, graduation, a grant, and B-P News.
- Approved bond notes award to BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC at 4.5% interest
- Approved minutes of January 4, 2023 regular and reorganization meeting
- Received 2022 Annual Report
- Received Athletic Director's Report
- Discussed DECA District Conference 2023
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR AND REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee held its reorganization meeting, electing officers and appointing district officials. The committee also approved routine items including meeting minutes, a student activity accounts policy, the FY22 audit, and authorization for the treasurer to borrow funds in anticipation of revenue. A notable action was accepting up to 15 non-member students from the Town of Freetown, with tuition based on DESE per-pupil costs and transportation provided by Freetown.
- Approved borrowing up to one year in anticipation of revenue starting July 1, 2023
- Accepted up to 15 non-member students from Freetown with DESE-based tuition
- Approved Policy JJF on Student Activity Accounts, replacing Policy DH
- Approved FY22 Audit
- Entered executive session for collective bargaining strategies