Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School public meetings in 2021
35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on routine financial items, including the treasurer's report, warrants, and minutes, and will consider a bid award for advanced manufacturing equipment. They will also discuss the superintendent's report, including a mask requirement lift request and a strategic plan update, and take action on several finance subcommittee recommendations.
- Approve Bid No. 2022-07 to Trident Machine Tools, LLC for $465,734.50 for Haas Machines (Capital Skills Equipment Grant)
- Accept October 2021 financial reports and place on file for audit
- Approve 5-day vacation buyback for Superintendent-Director
- Accept donation of hand screw lathe from Kendall Evans (approx. $5,000)
- Discuss mask requirement lift request and Reopening Task Force presentation
Admissions Subcommittee meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a letter from the Town of Danvers requesting a limit of 30 seats per grade level. The subcommittee will also approve the minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting. The meeting includes discussion of the letter and related documents, with no fiscal impact noted.
- Discussion of letter from Town of Danvers requesting limiting seats to 30 per grade level
- Approval of October 21, 2021 Admissions Subcommittee meeting minutes
- Attachments include FY22 Budget Book draft and 2020 School Attending Children Report
- Next meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The subcommittee met to review October 2021 financial reports and several grant acceptances. Members also discussed equipment bids for Haas Machines and reviewed a vacation buyback for the Superintendent-Director.
- Recommendation to award Bid No. 2022-07 (Haas Machines) to Trident Machine Tools, LLC for $465,734.50
- Acceptance of several FY22 grants including $138,320.00 from Essex County Community Foundation
- Recommendation to pay a Quadient Leasing invoice of $639.33 using the FY22 operating budget
- Approval of a 5-day vacation buyback for the Superintendent-Director
- Acceptance of a hand screw lathe donation valued at approximately $5,000.00
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore School Committee will hear a proposal from the Danvers Town Manager to minimize the number of Danvers students attending the school due to financial considerations. The committee will also review MCAS results, vaccination survey findings, and several financial reports and grant acceptances.
- Danvers enrollment reduction proposal
- MCAS 2021 results and plan
- Vaccination status results and mask preferences
- Grants totaling $225,320 (Essex County Community Foundation $138,320, Fund Code 106 $40,000, ASOST-Q $45,000, Essex Tech Foundation $2,000)
- Approval of 2021-2022 Admissions Policy Draft
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to review and act on routine financial items, including accepting September 2021 financial statements and a student activity report, approving a $639.33 invoice payment, and accepting several grants totaling over $225,000. They will also discuss an update on ESSER III funds and consider bids for equipment, with some bids deferred.
- Accept September 2021 financial statements and place on file for audit
- Approve payment of $639.33 Quadient Leasing invoice from FY22 operating budget
- Accept grants: $138,320 (Essex County Community Foundation), $40,000 (Fund Code 106), $15,900 (ASOST-Q School Year), $29,100 (ASOST-Q Summer), $2,000 (Essex Tech Foundation)
- Discuss ESSER III update
- No action on Bid 2022-05 Telehandler and Bid 2022-08 Sharp Lathes; Bid 2022-07 Haas Machines to go directly to School Committee on Nov 18
Admissions Subcommittee meeting
The Admissions Subcommittee of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items, including approving the September 23, 2021 meeting minutes. The main business is reviewing several admissions-related documents: a draft one-page info sheet, a revised GPA/course weighting chart, a waitlist analysis overview, and a draft admissions policy. The subcommittee will also discuss outreach efforts such as an open house, middle school visits, counselor info sessions, and initial community outreach. The next meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2021.
- Approval of September 23, 2021 Admissions Subcommittee tentative minutes
- Review of draft one-page info sheet (Admissions FAQ for Grade 8 Families)
- Review of revised GPA chart/course weighting for SY21
- Review of CVTE/Chapter waitlist analysis overview
- Review of draft ENSATS Admissions Policy (21-22)
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several policy items, including a proposed one-year extension for by-laws, an update to the GPA scale on the Program of Studies, and the 2023 admissions policy. The subcommittee will also vote on approving a $1,540 stipend for the Model UN advisor and consider updated public comment recommendations from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.
- Discussion of one-year extension for by-laws and adjusting agricultural school committee members to one per year on a three-year cycle
- Update to GPA scale on the Program of Studies (POS)
- Discussion of 2023 admissions policy
- Approval of MOU for FY 2021 Model UN stipend of $1,540 to Nancy Daschund
- Review of MASC updated public comment recommendations
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on routine financial items, including the treasurer's report, warrants, and minutes, and will consider several action items. Notable actions include awarding a construction bid for the Gallant Hall ADA restroom addition, approving a field trip, and accepting grants. The committee will also receive updates on enrollment, building projects, and personnel appointments.
- Award Bid 2022-04 for exterior framing/roofing of ADA restroom addition at Gallant Hall to Unicon Inc. for $89,000
- Approve field trip to Butternut Farm in Farmington, NH on October 19, 2021
- Accept FY22 grants: $10,000 for SEL integration and $360,000 Career Technical Initiative Grant
- Approve MOU for Model UN stipend (new club)
- Approve Superintendent-Director's SMARTIE goals for SY2021-2022
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Finance Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District is meeting to review routine financial matters, including approving minutes, accepting donations, and recommending payments. They will also discuss updates on ESSER III funds, capital projects, and consider bringing two construction bids forward to the School Committee. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- Accept donation of 45 bags of Quikrete (approx. $300) from Wilmington Masonry & Hardscape Supply Co.
- Approve payment of $1,212.20 to OHI Occuhealth Inc. and $1,700.00 to Nardone Electrical Corp.
- Accept FY22 grants: $10,000 for Social Emotional Learning and $360,000 Career Technical Initiative Grant Round 3
- Information: OPM contract with Atlantic Construction and Management Inc. for $49,900 for Alumni Gym and Gallant Hall HVAC project
- Request to bring Bid No. 2022-03 (Doors, Windows, Masonry Repair) and Bid No. 2022-04 (Exterior Framing/Roofing of ADA Restroom Addition) to School Committee
School Committee Meeting
The School Committee is voting to close the fiscal year 2021 books, including transferring $350,000 to the Stabilization fund. The body will also accept approximately $1.7 million in new grants for construction and special education. Additionally, the committee is asked to authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract for an owner's project manager for the Alumni Gym and Gallant Hall mechanical systems upgrade.
- Vote to close FY 2021 general fund revenues of $31,047,921.59 and expenditures of $29,622,625.68
- Acceptance of FY22 grants totaling approx. $1.7M, including $536,796 for Advanced Manufacturing and $409,735 for IDEA
- Authorization to negotiate an Owner's Project Manager (OPM) contract for Alumni Gym and Gallant Hall mechanical systems upgrade
- Approval of funding for a Media Specialist position
- Approval of FFA Horse Judging Team travel to Murfreesboro, TN, March 17-21, 2022
Personnel Subcommittee Meeting
The Personnel Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will meet to approve minutes, consider creating a Communication Specialist position, receive a hiring update for the 2021-2022 school year, and note a retirement. The meeting is largely routine personnel matters.
- Approve June 10, 2021 tentative minutes
- Approve Communication Specialist job description
- Hiring update for SY21-22
- Retirement notification: Stephen Noble (Arboriculture)
Admissions Subcommittee meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee is meeting to discuss admissions matters, including incoming freshmen, state guidance, and a draft admissions policy. The only action item is approving the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes. The rest of the agenda is informational.
- Approval of June 17, 2021 tentative meeting minutes
- Discussion of incoming freshman admissions
- Review of admissions guidance from the state
- Review of draft admissions policy with point distribution proposal for 2021-2022
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting to consider several financial actions, including approving the FY2021 year-end close, accepting multiple grants, and funding a media specialist position. They will also discuss updates on ESSER funds and the Alumni Gym roof project. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- Vote to close FY2021 general fund revenues of $31,047,921.59 and expenditures of $29,622,625.68 to unreserved fund balance
- Accept FY22 grants including $536,796 for Advanced Manufacturing Skills Capital and $110,000 for Life Sciences Biotechnology
- Approve funding for a Media Specialist position
- Recommend payment of $2,500 MAVA Leadership invoice from FY22 professional development budget
- Authorize Superintendent-Director to negotiate an owner's project manager contract for Alumni Gym and Gallant Hall mechanical upgrades
School Committee Meeting
The School Committee will vote to accept three grants totaling $184,500 for vocational access, general funding, and school meals. They will also approve a $10,000 budget transfer to purchase an electric vehicle for the security team and update the 2022 student handbook. The meeting concludes with an executive session on collective bargaining strategy.
- Accept North Shore Essex Fund Code 106 grant of $84,000
- Accept FC 433 Essex Tech grant of $50,500
- Accept USDA Farm to School Turnkey Grant of $50,000
- Transfer $10,000 from school security to equipment for a GEM4 electric vehicle
- Approve modifications to the 2022 student handbook including Covid protocols
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore School Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including accepting several grants, awarding a diesel fuel contract, and approving the superintendent's vacation rollover. The agenda also includes the superintendent's annual evaluation and a campus tour, with public comment available via Zoom or email.
- Award Bid 2022-1 for ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel to Stadium Oil Heat, Inc. of Peabody
- Accept MA Life Sciences STEM grant of $119,300
- Accept FY22 Summer Acceleration Academics Grant of $20,500
- Accept Masshire-North Shore grant of $26,674.09
- Accept ESSER III grant of $1,221,501
Admissions Subcommittee meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee is meeting to review the status of incoming freshmen (YOG 2025), discuss admission guidance from the state, and consider a proposed amendment to state regulation 603 CMR 4.03(6). The agenda also includes routine approval of meeting minutes and a superintendent-director report.
- Approval of April 28, 2021, tentative meeting minutes
- Incoming freshman admissions status as of June 21, 2021
- Discussion of admission guidance from the state
- Review of BESE board packet including proposed amendment to 603 CMR 4.03(6)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Finance Subcommittee is meeting to review and act on several financial items, including accepting financial reports, approving purchases, and considering a transfer to the stabilization fund. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and financial statements, as well as more significant actions like accepting a $295,050 grant and approving a $196,000 paving change order.
- Approve transfer of up to $350,000 from FY 2021 operational budget to Stabilization Fund
- Accept FY 2022 Career and Technical Education Partnership Implementation Grant of $295,050
- Approve paving project change order of $196,000 for Manning Road lot upgrades
- Approve purchase of phone hardware and installation for $55,000
- Approve purchase of instructional hardware for $89,000 for environmental science, advanced manufacturing, and design & media communications
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee is meeting to vote on several financial and operational items. Key actions include appropriating $778,573 from excess and deficiency funds for capital projects, approving the 2021-2022 school calendar, and accepting multiple grants. The committee will also consider bids for a food truck and an asphalt paving project.
- Appropriate $778,573 from E&D funds for capital projects including campus paving, fire detection, and HVAC engineering
- Award bid #2021-08 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving to Nocella Landscaping & Paving for $315,729.80
- Award food truck bid to Food Truck Builders Group of Billerica, MA for $148,786
- Accept grants totaling $349,930 including Career Technical Initiative ($300,000) and ASOST-Q ($45,000)
- Approve $86,196.43 for technology storage infrastructure upgrades
Alternative Energy Sources
The Alternative Energy Sources subcommittee is reviewing solar and storage opportunities at ENSATS. The committee is also discussing the need for new buses in the next budget cycle and potential locations for electric transportation infrastructure.
- Review of solar + storage opportunities at ENSATS
- Discussion regarding electric transportation and bus locations
- Approval of February 26, 2021, meeting minutes
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and vote on financial matters, including the March 2021 financial statements, several grant acceptances, and multiple capital project appropriations. The most significant item is a recommendation to appropriate $778,573 from the district's excess and deficiency funds for capital projects such as campus paving, fire detection, and bathroom upgrades. The subcommittee will also consider bids for a food truck and asphalt paving, and discuss technology upgrades and a summer project list.
- Appropriation of $778,573 from E&D funds for capital projects
- Award of $315,729.80 bid for hot mix asphalt paving to Nocella Landscaping & Paving
- Acceptance of four grants totaling $349,930
- Approval of $86,196.43 for technology storage infrastructure upgrades
- Funding of $66,000 for bus garage fans and an emergency response vehicle
Admissions Subcommittee meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee is meeting to discuss proposed admissions changes, including an open comment period approved by the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). They will also review data on CTE graduates, post-graduate surveys, student demographics, and admissions for the class of 2025. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and adjournment.
- Discussion of proposed admissions changes and open comment period
- Review of CTE grad data for Class of 2020 interim results
- Presentation of CVTE post-grad survey for years 2015-2020
- Review of multi-year student demographics in CTE areas (2016-2020)
- Review of applications and acceptances for grade 9 students (YOG 2025)
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on several financial and operational items, including approving the full reopening of schools to 100% capacity on April 28, 2021, and accepting multiple grants totaling over $1 million. They will also consider funding for camera replacement, HVAC repairs, a dust collection system, and a food truck, as well as approving handbooks and the school calendar.
- Approve full reopening to 100% capacity on April 28, 2021
- Approve up to $65,000 for exterior campus camera replacement
- Approve $25,000 for HVAC repairs to the Small Animal Building
- Accept grants totaling $1,082,206 (including ESSER 2 $533,706, Commonwealth Corp $240,000, Food Security $130,000, NorthShore Workforce $113,500, Masshire $65,000)
- Award bid #2020-05 for carpentry dust collection system to Ambient Temperature Corp for $169,500
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Policy Subcommittee will meet on April 7, 2021, to consider approving the 2021-2022 staff handbook, student handbook, and program of studies. They will also discuss the overnight and out-of-state travel policy. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom and in the gymnasium to allow for social distancing.
- Approval of changes to the ENSATS Staff Handbook 2021-2022
- Approval of the 2021-2022 Student Handbook
- Approval of the 2021-2022 Program of Studies
- Discussion of the Overnight and Out of State Travel Policy
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 15, 2020
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Finance Subcommittee will meet to review February 2021 financial statements and vote on several funding actions, including camera replacement, HVAC repairs, and acceptance of multiple grants. They will also consider a recommendation to not participate in School Choice for 2021-2022 and discuss the MSBA Alumni Gymnasium project update.
- Approve up to $65,000 for exterior campus camera replacement from FY21 Contingency
- Approve $25,000 for HVAC repairs to Small Animal Building from FY21 Contingency
- Accept grants totaling over $1 million, including $533,706 ESSER 2 and $240,000 Commonwealth Corporation
- Award bid for carpentry dust collection system to Ambient Temperature Corp. for $169,500
- Authorize food truck bid for Food Insecurity Grant, with up to $30,000 in district funds
Admissions Subcommittee meeting
The Admissions Subcommittee will review a presentation from Superintendent-Director Steve Bartha and discuss financial per-pupil comparisons. The committee will also discuss a press release regarding lottery admissions.
- Approval of February 25, 2021, meeting minutes
- Review of 2021 Per Pupil Comparisons
- Discussion of Press Release Regarding Lottery Admissions
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee is meeting to hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2022 budget and to discuss and vote on several financial items, including accepting grants, donations, and allocating $7,500 for staff wellness activities. The committee will also consider granting diplomas to students who left for war without graduating and receive updates on the Phase 2 reopening plan.
- Public hearing on FY2022 proposed budget
- Allocate $7,500 for staff wellness activities
- Accept $54,225 in State Coronavirus Prevention funds and $19,166 from MassHire North Shore Workforce Board
- Accept donations of a 1994 Mercury Capri and a 2001 Crown Victoria for automotive collision program
- Approve granting diplomas to students who went off to war without graduating
SPECIAL MEETING: Reopening of Schools Plan
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School committee is holding a special meeting to review and approve the Spring Reopening Plan. The plan would bring career technical education (CTE) students back to school full time, increasing capacity to 75% of the student population and gradually moving to a full reopen before the end of the 2021 school year. The committee will also consider approving the meeting minutes and hear public comments.
- Approval of Spring Reopening Plan to bring CTE students full time, increasing capacity to 75%
- Gradual increase to full reopen before close of 2021 school year
- Public comment via Zoom chat or email to [email protected]
- Approval of March 3, 2021 special meeting minutes
- Presentation by Dr. O'Toole and Ms. Shannon Donnelly on reopening plan
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Finance Subcommittee will review the proposed FY22 budget, accept January 2021 financial statements, and consider allocating $7,500 for staff wellness activities. They will also accept donations of two vehicles and approve grant funds.
- Proposed FY22 budget discussion and presentation
- Request to allocate $7,500 for staff wellness activities
- Acceptance of $54,225 in State Coronavirus Prevention funds and $19,166 from MassHire North Shore Workforce Board
- Donation of a 1994 Mercury Capri from Peter D. Bachini
- Donation of a 2001 Crown Victoria from Salem and Beverly Water Supply
Alternative Energy Sources
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District is meeting to discuss alternative energy sources, focusing on a benefit analysis of electric school buses. The agenda includes an information-only presentation covering objectives, current conditions, electric vehicle basics, a proposal from Highland Electric, bi-directional charging, benefits to the district, community impact, cost breakdown, and successful examples. No votes are scheduled on the electric bus topic; the only actions are approving minutes and adjourning.
- Electric bus benefit analysis presented as information item
- Highland Electric Vehicle Proposal discussed
- Bi-directional charging model reviewed
- Cost breakdown and community impact covered
- Meeting minutes approval and adjournment as action items
Admissions Subcommittee meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Admissions Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and review its admissions procedures and an admissions dashboard. The agenda includes routine approval of minutes from a December 2019 meeting, introductions, and setting the next meeting date. No votes on admissions policy are scheduled.
- Approval of December 12, 2019 meeting minutes
- Discussion of ENSATSD admissions procedures
- Information item on admissions dashboard
- Next meeting scheduled for March 25, 2021
Personnel Subcommittee Meeting
The Personnel Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will meet to consider approving job descriptions for a new Coordinator of Athletics, Wellness, and Health Services and an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Technology. The agenda also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes, a hiring update, retirement notifications, and a discussion of a Children Remote Learning Center. The meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at the Maple Street Bistro, 565 Maple Street, Hathorne, MA.
- Approve job description for Coordinator of Athletics, Wellness, and Health Services
- Approve job description for Administrative Assistant to the Director of Technology
- Approve September 10, 2020 tentative meeting minutes
- Retirement notifications: Martha Verrington, Norris (revised date), Barbara Andrews
- Discussion: Children Remote Learning Center
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee will meet to vote on several financial items, including funding agricultural fencing upgrades up to $26,000, approving funds for hydroponic equipment, and accepting the December 2020 financial reports. They will also discuss the FY22 proposed budget and consider approving the Student Opportunity Plan and a job description change for the Coordinator of Athletics, Wellness, and Health Services.
- Approve up to $26,000 for agricultural fencing upgrades from greenhouse fund
- Approve funds for hydroponic equipment for Sustainable Farming Project
- Approve payment of $1,779.40 to Dattco Collision Repair from FY21 transportation budget
- Approve Student Opportunity Plan
- Discuss FY22 proposed budget
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Finance Subcommittee will meet to consider funding agricultural fencing upgrades up to $26,000, approve hydroponic equipment purchases, and discuss the FY22 proposed budget. They will also review December 2020 financial statements and approve a prior-year invoice payment.
- Approve up to $26,000 for agricultural fencing upgrades from greenhouse fund
- Approve payment of $1,779.40 to Dattco Collision Repair from FY2021 transportation budget
- Discuss FY22 proposed budget
- Approve hydroponic equipment purchase for Sustainable Farming Project
- Accept December 2020 financial statements for audit
Annual School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee is meeting to elect officers, appoint the treasurer and recording secretary, and vote on several financial items. Key actions include approving the final amended FY2021 budget of $30,629,848, accepting grants totaling over $1.3 million, and funding up to $25,000 to re-key the south campus. The committee will also hear reports from the superintendent and principal, and accept donations for various programs.
- Approve FY 2021 final amended budget of $30,629,848
- Accept grants: Capital Skills $1.25M, SEL $10K, Hate Crimes Prevention $55,332
- Fund up to $25,000 from FY21 budget to re-key south campus
- Accept donations from Cummings Buildings Power Charities, IBEW Local 103, and Wilmington Masonry & Hardscape Supply Co.
- Approve warrants and November 2020 financial statements
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Finance Subcommittee will meet to consider routine approvals, donations, and financial reports. Key actions include accepting the November 2020 financial statements, approving the final amended FY2021 budget of $30,629,848, and accepting several grants totaling over $1.3 million. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- Approve FY 2021 final amended budget of $30,629,848
- Accept grants: Capital Skills $1.25M, SEL $10K, Hate Crimes Prevention $55,332
- Fund up to $25,000 to re-key south campus
- Accept $1,000 donations from Cummings Buildings Power Charities for cosmetology and dental assisting programs
- Accept 26 books from IBEW Local 103 and stone/brick/blocks from Wilmington Masonry & Hardscape Supply Co.