Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School public meetings in 2022

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee is meeting to vote on routine financial items, including accepting grants and donations, approving warrants, and funding capital projects. They will also discuss updates on the Angell Animal Hospital expansion, a biogas digester pilot program, and construction costs for the Alumni Gym. Several personnel actions, including job description approvals and retirements, are on the agenda.

• Vote to support state grant funding for regional vocational school districts
• Accept $360,000 CTE Partnership Grant and $2,500 Financial Education Innovation Fund
• Approve capital projects: fencing at Manning Lot, $15,000 waste oil heater, $8,386.25 tractor
• Accept donations: $644.20 towing service, $12,234 artificial stone
• Approve Alumni Gym floor replacement change order for $4,332.74

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to consider approving the 2023-2024 Program of Studies, which includes new courses in Marketing and Early Education & Care Chapter 74 program. They will also vote on adopting updated policy recommendations from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC), including policies on security cameras and public gifts to schools. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting.

• Approve 2023-2024 Program of Studies with new Marketing and Early Education & Care Chapter 74 courses
• Adopt MASC updated policies on security cameras in schools (ECAF) and public gifts to schools (KCD)
• Approve minutes from October 13, 2022 Policy Subcommittee meeting

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting to review and vote on several financial actions, including accepting donations, approving capital purchases, and accepting grants. The agenda includes a $360,000 CTE Partnership Grant, a 5-year bus lease, and multiple change orders funded from stabilization funds.

• Accept $300 towing donation from Todisco Towing
• Accept $12,234 masonry donation from M. O'Mahoney Company
• Approve $17,500 fencing change order at Manning lot
• Approve $15,000 waste oil heater and $8,386.25 tractor purchases
• Approve 5-year lease for 2 Blue Bird buses at $54,012/year

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Personnel Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will meet to approve meeting minutes, review a hiring update on new HTF positions, and consider several job description approvals. The agenda includes action items on job descriptions for administrative and instructional roles, as well as an updated organization chart. The meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Media Center.

• Approve September 8, 2022, tentative meeting minutes
• Review new HTF positions FY19-FY23 (information item)
• Approve Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Principal job description
• Approve Payroll and Benefits Coordinator job description
• Approve updated organization chart (district and school flow charts)

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee will meet to vote on routine financial items, including accepting grants totaling $805,000, approving donations to the Automotive Technology Department, and approving several field trips. They will also hear presentations on MCAS results, the budget timeline, and the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP).

• Accept grants: FY23 Early College $75,000, SEL $10,000, CTI $600,000, ASOST $120,000
• Approve change order of $30,885 to Sitel Improvements Inc. for Manning lot expansion
• Accept donations: 2007 Toyota Camry ($4,000), 2002 Ford F-150 ($3,500), towing ($644.20), BrandSafway services ($5,000)
• Approve overnight field trip to SkillsUSA Leadership Conference (11/20-21) and out-of-state trips to CPM Stables (12/1) and Ragged Mountain (12/17)
• Approve District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP)

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to recommend approval of routine items, accept donations, and review financial reports. Key actions include accepting four grants totaling $805,000, approving a $30,885 change order for the Manning lot expansion, and accepting vehicle donations for the Automotive Technology Department.

• Accept $4,000 donation of a 2007 Toyota Camry for Automotive Technology
• Accept $3,500 donation of a 2002 Ford F-150 for Automotive Technology
• Approve $30,885 change order to Sitel Improvements Inc. for Manning lot expansion (Stabilization funds)
• Accept grants: $75,000 Early College, $10,000 SEL, $600,000 CTI, $120,000 ASOST
• Accept September 2022 financial statements and student activity reports

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee will meet to vote on several action items, including awarding a $374,770 contract for the Alumni Gym floor replacement, approving new Chapter 74 programs in Early Education & Care and Business Technology & Marketing, and accepting grants totaling over $1.8 million. They will also consider policy updates, field trips, and budget transfers. The meeting includes routine items like the treasurer's report and warrants, as well as reports from the superintendent and principal.

• Award Bid 2023-02 for Alumni Gym Floor Replacement to F.J. Roberts-AASG Sports Services Inc. for $374,770, funded from rental, athletic, extraordinary maintenance, and stabilization funds.
• Accept grants: Northshore Workforce Development Fund $142,100 and FY23 Massachusetts Skills Capital Grant $1.725 million.
• Approve new Chapter 74 programs: Early Education & Care (CIP #131210) and Business Technology & Marketing (CIP #190203).
• Approve out-of-state conference travel to ACTE CareerTech VISION 2022 in Las Vegas, NV for three teachers and two administrators.
• Approve budget transfers: $50,000 for extraordinary maintenance and $23,846 for math textbooks.

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and recommend approval of several policies, including a new Social Media Policy, changes to the Admissions Policy, and an updated District Curriculum Accommodation Plan. The subcommittee will also hear an overview of the online Boarddocs Policy Manual and approve minutes from the May 12, 2022 meeting. All items are recommendations to the full committee, not final decisions.

• Recommend approval of Social Media Policy (File IJNDD)
• Recommend approval of Admissions Policy changes for 22-23
• Recommend approval of District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP)
• Overview of online Boarddocs Policy Manual
• Approve minutes from May 12, 2022 meeting

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will consider routine approvals, donations, and several financial actions. Key items include awarding a $374,770 contract for the Alumni Gym floor replacement, accepting grants totaling over $1.8 million, and approving budget transfers. The meeting also includes a tentative AFSCME union agreement and an audit review.

• Award Bid 2023-02 for Alumni Gym Floor Replacement to F.J. Roberts-AASG Sports Services Inc. for $374,770, funded from rental, athletic, extraordinary maintenance, and stabilization funds
• Accept grants: Northshore Workforce Development Fund $142,100 and FY23 Massachusetts Skills Capital Grant $1.725 million
• Accept donations: Universal UR-3 Robot System (approx. $10,000) from Harmonic Drive LLC and Mamava Mini (approx. $6,000) from MIB Group
• Transfer $50,000 for extraordinary maintenance and $23,846 for math textbooks
• Approve payment of $1,629.70 prior-year invoice to Mobile Communications America

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a proposed update to the admissions policy and a new scoring proposal for the 2022-23 school year. They will also receive a current enrollment update and vote to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Smith Hall.

• Proposed policy update for admissions (ENSATSD Admissions Policy 22-23 PROPOSED)
• Admissions Scoring Proposal for SY22-23
• Current enrollment update
• Approval of April 7, 2022 meeting minutes

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Personnel Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will meet to approve minutes from April 13, 2022, and receive an update on personnel changes, including new hires, retirements, and resignations. The agenda also includes items on retirements, other business, and a possible executive session.

• Approve April 13, 2022, tentative meeting minutes
• Hiring update on new hires, retirements, and resignations
• Discussion of retirements
• Proposed executive session
• Next meeting scheduled for November 10, 2022

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on routine items including the Treasurer's report, warrants, and meeting minutes, plus several action items. Notable actions include awarding a $633,605 hot asphalt paving contract, accepting multiple state and federal grants totaling over $2.5 million, approving four out-of-state field trips, and voting on the 2023 Student Handbook. The committee will also hear reports on summer projects, a medical emergency response plan, and a possible visit from Governor Baker during STEM Week.

• Award Bid 2023-02 Hot Asphalt Paving Project to Site Improvement Inc. for $633,605, funded from rental revolving and stabilization funds
• Accept FY23 grants including $600,000 CTI Initiative, $436,873 IDEA, $389,229 Perkins V, and others totaling over $2.5 million
• Approve out-of-state field trips to Big E Fairgrounds (Springfield, MA), Butternut Farm (Farmington, NH), National FFA Convention (Indianapolis, IN), and American Youth Horse Council Symposium (Fort Worth, TX)
• Approve FY 2022 year-end close with $33.46M revenues and $32.56M expenditures, including transfers to stabilization and other funds
• Vote on acceptance of the 2023 Student Handbook

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to recommend approval of routine items, accept donations, and act on several financial matters. Key actions include closing FY 2022 accounts with transfers to reserves, accepting multiple grants, and awarding a hot asphalt paving contract. The meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at Maple Street Bistro.

• Close FY22 general fund: revenues $33,458,476.11, expenditures $32,557,455.15
• Transfer $180,000 to Stabilization fund, $95,000 to Angell MSPCA Clinic reserve
• Award Bid 2023-02 Hot Asphalt Paving to Site Improvment Inc. for $633,605
• Accept grants totaling over $2 million, including $600,000 CTI Initiative Grant
• Accept donations: carpentry tools, rubber roofing, equine supplies

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee will vote on accepting multiple grants totaling over $467,000, approve the 5-Year Strategic Plan (2022-2027), and change the 2023 graduation date to June 2 with a rain date of June 3. The agenda also includes routine approvals of warrants, minutes, and the Treasurer's report, plus informational updates on summer projects, the alumni gym floor, and a proposed calendar change.

• Accept grants: CVTE Equitable Access $124,000, SEL & Mental Health $212,500, Summer PAC $29,000, Perkins Summer Equipment $70,000, First Jobs $32,226
• Approve 5-Year Strategic Plan (2022-2027)
• Change graduation to June 2, 2023, with June 3 as rain date
• Approve warrants from June 10 to July 21, 2022
• Approve Treasurer's Report and June 9 meeting minutes

School Committee Meeting

The School Committee is reviewing several financial and operational items, including an audio visual system upgrade and the acceptance of various grants. The meeting also includes decisions on budget transfers, cleaning service contracts, and school bus camera procurement.

• Awarding Bid 2022-16 Audio Visual System Upgrade to Pro A/V Systems for $240,121.50
• Acceptance of several FY22 grants including a $600,000 Career Technical Initiative Round 5 Grant
• Awarding cleaning services contract to National Facility Services for an estimated 3-year cost of $347,985
• Awarding Bid 2022-15 school bus cameras to Pro-Vision Video Systems for $68,820
• Approval of $292,296 in FY 2022 budget transfer requests

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Finance Subcommittee is reviewing several financial items including the acceptance of multiple FY22 grants and the approval of budget transfers. The committee will also consider contract awards for cleaning services and school bus cameras.

• Acceptance of $600,000 Career Technical Initiative Round 5 Grant
• Approval of $292,296 in FY 2022 budget transfer requests
• Awarding cleaning services contract to National Facility Services for an estimated 3-year cost of $347,985
• Awarding school bus camera contract to Pro-Vision Video Systems for $68,820
• Transfer of approximately $1,070,765 from Capital Project funds to the Stabilization Fund

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to recommend approval of the Student Handbook and Employee Handbook to the School Committee. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the March 10, 2022, meeting.

• Recommendation for approval of the Student Handbook
• Recommendation for approval of the Employee Handbook
• Approval of March 10, 2022, meeting minutes

School Committee Meeting

The School Committee is reviewing proposed budget increases for FY 2022 and FY 2023 to fund additional salaries. The meeting also covers the acceptance of a $600,000 Career Technical Initiative Grant and various school projects.

• Proposed FY 2022 budget increase of $883,000 for 11 salaries
• Proposed FY 2023 budget increase of $980,929 for 12 salaries
• Acceptance of $600,000 Career Technical Initiative Grant
• Approval of request for a liquor license from the Town of Danvers for a retirement party
• Acceptance of paint donations valued at $401.32 and $300.00

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will consider approving budget increases for FY 2022 and FY 2023, funded by Chapter 74 tuition, along with routine items like meeting minutes and financial reports. The subcommittee will also vote on accepting donations and grants, and discuss prior-year invoices and the Angell Q1 2022 report.

• FY22 budget increase of $883,000 (11 salaries) to $32,891,189
• FY23 budget increase of $980,929 (12 salaries) to $34,566,278
• Accept $600,000 Career Technical Initiative Grant
• Accept donations: $401.32 paint (Automotive Collision) and $300.00 paint (Carpentry)
• Create new student activity accounts: Ski and Snowboard Club, Debate Club, Construction Craft Laborers CTE

Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee Meeting CANCELLED

The Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee meeting scheduled for April 14, 2022, was cancelled.

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Personnel Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will meet to consider removing the interim status from the Coordinator of Athletics, Wellness and Health Services, effectively making the position permanent. They will also approve minutes from a prior meeting, receive a retirement notification, and review a draft job description for a Manager of Food Services.

• Action to remove interim status from Coordinator of Athletics, Wellness and Health Services
• Approval of February 10, 2022 tentative meeting minutes
• Retirement notification (information item)
• Review of draft Manager of Food Services job description

School Committee Meeting

The School Committee is reviewing the proposed Program of Studies for approval and considering several capital equipment purchases from stabilization funds. The meeting also includes reports on recent grants, donations to masonry and cosmetology programs, and administrative updates.

• Proposed purchase of an orchard sprayer for $14,987.00 and gym fans for $27,276.32
• Acceptance of a $22,356.00 masonry tool donation from Martignetti
• Acceptance of a $2,000.00 hair product donation from Hair Crafters
• Awarding of surplus Hyundai machinery bid to Machinery Resources Int. for $34,500.00
• Acceptance of a $135,360.00 grant from GE Foundation/Essex County Community Foundation

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee is meeting to approve minutes from December 7, 2021, and to receive information on preliminary admissions numbers and anticipated acceptance updates. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of December 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Preliminary admissions numbers (information item)
• Anticipated acceptance updates (discussion item)
• Next meeting scheduled for May 5, 2022

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will review and vote on routine financial items, including February 2022 financial statements, a small invoice payment, capital purchases from stabilization funds, a grant acceptance, a surplus equipment bid award, and a contingency fund transfer. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items recommended for approval.

• Approve payment of $783.91 to C & C Autoparts from FY22 transportation budget
• Purchase capital items from Stabilization funds: 15-gallon orchard sprayer ($14,987), two Big *** fans for Alumni Gym ($27,276.32), elevator keycard system (~$38,000)
• Accept GE Foundation/Essex County Community Foundation grant of $135,360
• Award Bid 2022-13 for surplus Hyundai machines to Machinery Resources Int. for $34,500
• Transfer $50,000 from contingencies to contracted services for extraordinary maintenance

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a draft social media policy and the 2022-23 Program of Studies, and to receive information on the physical restraint behavior and support policy. They will also vote on approving minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting. The meeting is procedural and includes no major funding or rezoning decisions.

• Discussion of draft Social Media Policy
• Information on Physical Restraint Behavior and Support Policy and Procedures
• Discussion of draft ENSATS Program of Studies 2022-23
• Approval of October 14, 2021 meeting minutes

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will hold a public hearing and roll call vote to finalize the preliminary FY2023 budget, and will vote on supporting a Statement of Interest to the MSBA for South Campus expansion. They will also consider routine items like warrants, minutes, and financial reports, plus field trip requests and grant acceptances.

• Public hearing and roll call vote to finalize preliminary 2023 budget
• Vote to support MSBA Statement of Interest for South Campus expansion
• Acceptance of grants totaling $260,000 (Skills Capital, Hate Crimes Prevention, NAMC Metro North Workforce)
• Approval of overnight field trip to Big East Youth Cattle Show (May 6-8) and out-of-state trip to HHP Inc. Sawmill (April 5)
• Line item transfers totaling $7,442 for instructional supplies and equipment

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The subcommittee will review updates regarding English Learner (EL) recruitment, general admissions, and interviews. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 7, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of December 7, 2021, Admission Subcommittee Meeting Tentative Minutes
• EL Recruitment Update
• Admissions Update
• Interviews Update

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The subcommittee is reviewing January 2022 financial reports and several new grants. Members will also consider budget transfers for instructional supplies and equipment.

• Acceptance of $150,000 Skills Capital Grant - Health
• Acceptance of $50,000 Hate Crimes Prevention Grant
• Acceptance of $60,000 NAMC Metro North Workforce Grant
• Payment of a $317.17 WB Mason invoice from FY21
• Transfer of $5,430 for advanced manufacturing instructional equipment

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will consider granting the Superintendent discretion to lift the mask requirement on February 14, 2022, following MA DESE policy. The committee will also vote on the AFSCME bus unit contract, approve several out-of-state field trips, and accept grants and financial reports.

• Mask requirement lift on Feb. 14, 2022, pending MA DESE guidance
• AFSCME Local 245 Bus Unit Integrated Contract 2021-2024
• Approve $37,000 for Smith Hall and $32,000 for Gallant Hall re-keying
• Approve $3,120 total increase for 5-year bus lease with Santander Bank
• Accept FY22 grants: $80,000 Math Acceleration Academies, $350,000 SEL/Behavioral/Mental Health

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Personnel Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District is meeting to discuss the hiring process for a Manager of Farm and Grounds, including an update on interviews and the job description. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the minutes from the September 9, 2021 meeting, and a proposed executive session. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on Manager of Farm and Grounds interview process
• Review of Manager of Farm and Grounds job description
• Approval of September 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Proposed executive session

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting CANCELLED

The Admissions Subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 3, 2022, at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided due to the cancellation.

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee will meet on January 13, 2022, to handle routine business, elect officers, and act on several financial items. Key actions include approving the purchase of four lathes for $186,900, two bus leases totaling $268,065, accepting grants and donations, and approving out-of-state field trips.

• Approve Bid 2022-11 for four Sharp Manual Precision Lathes from Rice Machinery Inc. for $186,900, funded with stabilization funds
• Approve two 5-year leases for three new buses with Santander Bank, annual cost $53,613, total $268,065
• Accept FY22 grants: P-EBT School Lunch $614, CTE Partnership $15,000, ECLC-Cohort 2B $12,500, anonymous donation $340,000
• Approve out-of-state field trips to UNH Manchester (Jan 25) and New England Reptile Distributors (Feb 18)
• Accept donations: 2014 VW Jetta for Automotive Tech, feed supplements for Equine Dept, and pay FY21 invoice of $1,350

Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee Meeting

The Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is meeting to review a solar energy proposal from Solect Energy. They will also consider approving the minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting. The meeting includes discussion items and adjournment.

• Review of Solect Energy Proposal (presentation attached)
• Approval of May 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Meeting held at Smith Hall, 2nd Floor/ZOOM, 562 Maple Street, Hathorne, MA

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to consider routine approvals, including minutes, donations, financial reports, and several significant expenditures. Key actions include accepting grants and donations, approving bus leases, and awarding a bid for precision lathes. The meeting also includes informational updates on FEMA application and FY 2023 budget.

• Accept donation of 2014 Volkswagen Jetta for Automotive Technology Department
• Accept feed supplement donation from Tractor Supply valued at $158.97
• Accept FY22 grants including $340,000 anonymous private donation
• Approve two 5-year leases for three buses with Santander Bank, total $268,065
• Award Bid 2022-11 for 4 Sharp Manual Precision Lathes to Rice Machinery Inc. for $186,900