Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School public meetings in 2025
41 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee Meeting
The Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee will discuss a biomass digester and a geothermal project update. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 2023 and scheduling the next meeting.
- Discussion of biomass digester
- Geothermal project update
- Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
Special Admissions Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District’s Special Admissions Subcommittee will hold a meeting to approve the Admissions Allocation Procedure for school year 2025-2026 by roll call vote. The group will also approve prior meeting minutes and set the next meeting date.
- Approve December 4, 2025 Admissions Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
- Approve Admissions Allocation Procedure for SY25-26 by roll call vote
- Set next meeting for February 5, 2026
- Adjourn meeting
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on awarding a $1.8 million contract for the Gallant Hall expansion to Massey Construction Corp., funded by grants, donations, and capital funds. They will also vote on the admissions allocation procedure for the 2025-2026 school year and accept several grants totaling over $281,000. Other actions include approving field trips, new job descriptions, and financial reports.
- Award Bid 2026-02 for Gallant Hall Expansion to Massey Construction Corp. of Swampscott, with funding from a $218,000 Skills Lab Modernization Grant, a $400,000 anonymous donation, a $240,000 L. Bulgaris donation, $500,000 from capital operational budget, $100,000 from stabilization, and $379,400 from Chapter 74 Tuition Fund.
- Approve the Admissions Allocation Procedure for SY25-26 by roll call vote.
- Accept grants: MassCEC/NSCC HVAC Training ($268,293), MyCAP Planning and Implementation ($7,000), and Title IIIA ($5,808).
- Approve overnight/out-of-state field trips: FFA Horse Evaluation Team to Salt Lake City, UT (3/25-3/29/2026); HVAC/R students to Rochester, NH (1/9/2026); Culinary Arts students to Foxborough, MA (2/9-2/10/2026).
- Allocate $50,000 from Chapter 74 Tuition Fund to support the Angell Veterinary Clinic.
Admissions Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District's Admissions Subcommittee will meet on December 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Smith Hall. Members are scheduled to vote on approving the September 2025 meeting minutes and the proposed Allocation Procedure for the Class of 2030, which would then move to the full School Committee. The subcommittee will also receive an update on outreach and applications for the Class of 2030.
- Vote on Allocation Procedure for Class of 2030, to be forwarded to School Committee
- Update on outreach and applications for the Class of 2030
- Approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
South Campus Subcommittee Meeting
The South Campus Subcommittee will hear updates on Larkin, Smith Hall, Gallant Hall, and the Alumni Gymnasium. The only action items are approving the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourning.
- Approve October 1, 2025 South Campus Subcommittee meeting minutes
- Discussion: Larkin Update
- Discussion: Smith Hall Update
- Discussion: Gallant Hall Update
- Discussion: Alumni Gymnasium Update
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will act on grants totaling $281,001, accept a $471 donation, approve October 2025 financial reports, and recommend $1.7M in funding sources for the Gallant Hall expansion. The subcommittee will also recommend four architectural firms and one owner's project manager for on-call services, and allocate $50,000 to support the Angell Veterinary Clinic.
- Accept grants: MassCEC/NSCC HVAC Training ($268,293), MyCAP Planning ($7,000), Title IIIA ($5,808)
- Accept donation: Culinary sanding sugar (12 cases) - $471.36
- Approve October 2025 financial reports for audit
- Fund Gallant Hall expansion: $1.7M from multiple sources including Skills Lab Modernization Grant ($218,000) and anonymous donation ($400,000)
- Recommend four architectural firms (CSS Architects, Derby Square Architects, Gienapp Architects, Habeed & Associates) and Atlantic Construction for owner's project manager services
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee will hold its regular meeting at Smith Hall Auditorium in Hathorne. Members will act on routine items including approving warrants, treasurer’s reports, and meeting minutes. Key decisions include accepting grants totaling $11,500, approving overnight and out-of-state field trips, and voting on policy changes such as the NightHawks Adult Education Refund Policy and Student Handbook amendments.
- Accept $11,500 Hate Crimes Prevention grant
- Approve overnight SkillsUSA field trip to Marlborough, MA ($11/24–11/25)
- Approve out-of-state Plumbing field trip to Rochester, NH ($1/8/2026)
- Approve NightHawks Adult Education Refund Policy
- Approve Student Handbook Amendment
Personnel Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Personnel Subcommittee will meet Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Smith Hall Auditorium. The committee will vote on approving meeting minutes from September 11, 2025, and on job descriptions for Lead Teacher, Food Service Worker, and School Psychologist. Members will also receive informational updates on new hires and recent resignations, retirements, and discharges.
- Action item: Approve Lead Teacher job description
- Action item: Approve Food Service Worker job description
- Action item: Approve School Psychologist job description
- Approve September 11, 2025, Personnel Subcommittee meeting minutes
- Informational update: List of new hires as of November 2025
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Finance Subcommittee will vote on several financial actions, including accepting grants and donations, approving financial reports, and rescinding $4.1 million in authorized but unissued debt. They will also discuss the budget timeline, an RFP for architects, and a building addition at Gallant Hall.
- Rescind $4,100,287 in authorized and unissued debt for High School ($3,905,889) and Veterinary Science Expansion ($194,398)
- Accept $11,500 Hate Crimes grant and donations totaling $11,080.70 for HVACR, Veterinary Science, Biotechnology, and Automotive Technology programs
- Accept $2,195 in additional funds from the land sale of 170 Orchard Street, Newbury, MA
- Approve moving forward with Gallant Hall Building addition bid, funded by capital, private funding, Chapter 74 tuition, and Skills Capital Lab Modernization grant
- Approve RFP for architects with final vote at December meeting
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to consider several action items, including a new NightHawks Adult Education refund policy, a student handbook amendment regarding FERPA rights, a revised competency determination policy for 2026, and a draft admissions policy for the 2025-2026 school year. The subcommittee will also discuss the admissions allocation process. The meeting will begin with approval of minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting.
- Action on NightHawks Adult Education Refund Policy
- Action on Student Handbook Amendment (FERPA and Massachusetts student records rights)
- Action to approve Competency Determination Policy for 2026
- Action and discussion on SY25-26 Admissions Policy Draft
- Discussion on Admissions Allocation Procedure for 2025-2026
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on accepting over $1.2 million in state and federal grants, including IDEA, Title I, and Perkins funds. They will also consider approving a new admissions policy for the 2025-2026 school year, along with several job descriptions and routine financial reports.
- Vote to accept grants totaling $1,205,630: IDEA ($502,688), CTE Partnership ($38,455), Title I ($221,559), Title II ($36,780), Title IV ($13,081), Perkins ($383,067), Safe and Supportive Schools ($10,000)
- Vote to approve the SY25-26 Admissions Policy Draft
- Vote to approve job descriptions for Bus Mechanic, Van Driver, Special Education Teacher, and Special Education Team Chair
- Vote to approve 2026 SMARTIE Goals
- Appointment of Ms. Beverley Griffin-Dunne as MASC delegate for the November convention
South Campus Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District’s South Campus Subcommittee met on October 1, 2025, to conduct procedural business. The group approved previous meeting minutes and received updates on campus projects including Larkin, Smith Hall, Gallant Hall, and the Alumni Gymnasium. No formal decisions or votes were taken beyond routine procedural actions.
- Approval of May 1, 2025 tentative meeting minutes
- Larkin Hall project update (information only)
- Smith Hall project update (information only)
- Gallant Hall project update (information only)
- Alumni Gymnasium project update (information only)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet on October 1, 2025, to approve September meeting minutes, accept multiple grants totaling $1,205,630, and review July/August 2025 financial statements. The meeting is procedural with no major policy decisions anticipated.
- Approve September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
- Accept grants: IDEA ($502,688), Perkins ($383,067), Title I ($221,559), CTE Partnership ($38,455), Title II ($36,780), Title IV ($13,081), Safe and Supportive Schools ($10,000)
- Accept July/August 2025 financial reports for audit
Admissions Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee will meet to vote on approving the SY25-26 Admissions Policy Draft and move it to the School Committee. They will also discuss enrollment allocation and consider approving the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting.
- Vote on SY25-26 Admissions Policy Draft
- Discussion of enrollment allocation
- Approval of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
Personnel Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Personnel Subcommittee will meet to approve updated job descriptions for several roles, including Bus Mechanic, Van Driver, Special Education Teacher, and Special Education Team Chair. The group will also review new hires, resignations, retirements, and discharges as of September 11, 2025, and approve the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approve updated Bus Mechanic job description
- Approve updated Van Driver job description
- Approve updated Special Education Teacher job description
- Approve updated Special Education Team Chair job description
- Approve June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee will meet on September 11, 2025, to review routine items including the treasurer's report, warrants, and meeting minutes. The finance subcommittee will vote on accepting grants totaling $116,000, donations including a $341,201.64 land sale and a $25,000 scholarship, and closing the fiscal year 2025 financials.
- Accept grants: Christina Frei ($10,000), Perkins Equipment ($25,000), Early College ($80,000), Cell Signaling Technology ($1,000)
- Accept donations: $341,201.64 from L. Bulgaris land sale at 170 Orchard Street, Newbury, MA; $139,255 National Grid efficiency incentive; $141.97 culinary donation
- Establish $25,000 Lewis Bulgaris scholarship using estate funds
- Close FY2025 with $39,803,234.35 revenues and $39,071,561.96 expenditures
- Approve up to $50,000 for Grounds Crew equipment on a rack body truck
Admissions Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee meets to discuss draft admissions policies for the 2025–2026 school year, review enrollment trends, and approve previous meeting minutes. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Approval of May 1, 2025 Admissions Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
- Review of SY25-26 Admissions Policy Draft (DESE Policy Model Template)
- Discussion of Apportionment/Enrollment Trends (2025–2029 enrollment averages)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to approve routine minutes, accept grants totaling $116,000 and donations totaling $486,396.64, and close the fiscal year 2025 financials. The subcommittee will also review June 2025 financial statements and student activity reports.
- Approve June 4, 2025 meeting minutes
- Accept grants: Christina Frei - ECCF ($10,000), Perkins Equipment Grant ($25,000), Early College ($80,000), Cell Signaling Technology ($1,000)
- Accept donations: L. Bulgaris land sale of 170 Orchard Street, Newbury, MA ($341,201.64), National Grid Efficiency Incentive Payment ($139,255), Culinary ($141.97)
- Establish $25,000 Lewis Bulgaris scholarship using donated funds
- Approve up to $50,000 for Grounds Crew equipment on a rack body truck
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee will meet on July 24, 2025, to review routine items such as treasurer reports and meeting minutes, discuss the superintendent’s annual evaluation, and vote on accepting multiple grants totaling over $2.3 million. The committee will also consider purchasing equipment for $18,040 and approve an out-of-state field trip for construction students.
- Accept grants totaling $2,378,969 including Career Technical Initiative ($1.7M), Genocide Education ($40K), and Offshore Wind Skills Training ($75K)
- Vote to purchase a 10' pusher/plow ($3,900) and dump truck bed ($14,140)
- Approve out-of-state field trip to New Hampshire Construction Career Days (Sept 25-26, 2025)
- Accept donation of jumper cables worth $400 from Tractor Supply
- Review FY2025 food service administrative review
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee will meet on June 18, 2025, to approve routine items including the FY26 Student and Employee Handbooks, accept donations totaling over $23,000, and vote on overnight field trips for FFA students. The meeting will also include the Superintendent-Director's end-of-year report and a discussion on lab modernization grants.
- Approve FY26 Student Handbook
- Approve FY26 Employee Handbook
- Accept donations: Biotechnology ($555), Automotive ($19,000), Cosmetology ($50), Essex Tech Foundation ($3,400)
- Approve overnight field trip to Springfield, MA (9/12-9/13/25) for FFA Big E fair
- Approve out-of-state overnight field trip to Indianapolis, IN (10/28-11/1/25) for National FFA Convention
Personnel Subcommittee Meeting
The Personnel Subcommittee of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will meet to approve the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on new hires, resignations, and retirements as of June 16, 2025. The HR Director will also provide remarks, and the group will discuss summer work for job descriptions.
- Approve April 10, 2025 Personnel Subcommittee meeting minutes
- Review list of new hires as of June 16, 2025
- Review list of resignations as of June 16, 2025
- Review list of retirements as of June 16, 2025
- Discuss summer work for job descriptions
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Finance Subcommittee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, accept donations totaling $22,955, review April 2025 financial statements, and discuss year-end procedures. The meeting includes action items on donations and invoices.
- Acceptance of donations: Biotechnology $555, Automotive Technology $19,000, Cosmetology $50, Essex Tech Foundation $3,400
- Approval of April 2025 financial statements and student activity report
- Recommendation to use interest income to cover DECA spending deficit
- Payment of $892.50 to Sarkisian Apparel for T-shirts from holiday hoop girls basketball tournament
- Payment of $2,493.15 to Sarkisian Apparel for baseball caps and JV cheer championship sweatshirts
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Policy Subcommittee will meet on May 8, 2025, to consider and vote on the FY26 Student Handbook and Employee Handbook, as well as an addendum to the competency determination. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.
- Approval of FY26 Student Handbook
- Approval of FY26 Employee Handbook
- Approval of addendum to competency determination
- Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024 Policy Subcommittee meeting
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee will vote on several financial and personnel items, including the purchase of a property at 170 Orchard Street in Newbury, acceptance of a $72,000 workforce training grant, and approval of new positions for a Safety Compliance Officer and a CTAE Coordinator. The committee will also hear presentations on the new teacher induction program, a water-flow monitoring partnership with Watts Regulator, and the annual cooperative education report.
- Vote to approve the sale/purchase of 170 Orchard Street, Newbury, MA 01922
- Acceptance of a $72,000 Kenneth J. Donelly Workforce Success Training Grant
- Approval of new positions: .6 Safety Compliance Officer (grant-funded) and CTAE Coordinator
- Approval of the Competency Determination proposal as an addendum to the Program of Studies
- Approval of use of funds for on-campus summer projects with students and staff
Admissions Subcommittee Meeting
The Admissions Subcommittee will receive updates on Class of 2029 admissions and enrollment, transfer admissions, and DESE/BESE lottery changes. Members will also discuss proposed amendments to state regional school district regulations (603 CMR 41.00), which are open for public comment until June 28, 2025. The subcommittee will vote to approve the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Class of 2029 Admissions & Enrollment Update
- Transfer Admissions Updates
- DESE/BESE Lottery Updates
- Proposed amendments to 603 CMR 41.00 (Regional School District regulations) — public comment open until June 28, 2025
- Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes
South Campus Subcommittee Meeting
The South Campus Subcommittee will meet on May 1, 2025, to discuss updates on Larkin, Smith Hall, Gallant Hall, and the Alumni Gymnasium. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from December 19, 2024, and scheduling the next meeting for June 12, 2025.
- Approval of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Larkin update (discussion)
- Smith Hall update (discussion)
- Gallant Hall update (discussion)
- Alumni Gymnasium update (discussion)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Finance Subcommittee will meet to act on routine items, accept grants and donations, and approve a land sale. They will also review financial reports and discuss summer project funding.
- Approve sale of 170 Orchard Street, Newbury, MA for $0 (devisee transfer)
- Accept $72,000 Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Training Grant
- Accept donations totaling $4,581.44 across culinary, cosmetology, biotechnology, health assisting, companion animal, arboretum, and memorial signage
- Approve March 2025 financial reports and student activity report
- Approve use of funds for on-campus summer projects with students and staff
Special School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Special School Committee will hold a meeting to approve the sale of a property at 170 Orchard Street, Newbury, MA. The meeting will also include procedural items such as attendance and adjournment.
- Approve sale of 170 Orchard Street, Newbury, MA 01922 from Estate of Lewis Bulgaris to Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School
- Authorize Superintendent-Director Heidi T. Riccio to sign Quitclaim Deed for property transfer
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on several finance items, including awarding a $1,970,674 cafeteria expansion bid to APC Development Group and moving $1,028,324 in excess funds to capital projects. The committee will also consider accepting $471,359 in grants, approving three overnight field trips, and deciding not to participate in school choice for 2025-2026.
- Award cafeteria expansion Bid #2025-04 to APC Development Group for $1,970,674
- Move $1,028,324 in excess and deficiency funds to capital projects
- Accept grants totaling $471,359 (Clean Energy, ECCF, Early College, FEMA)
- Approve overnight field trips to Big East Regional Show, Acadia National Park, and Camp Sunshine
- Vote on non-participation in school choice for 2025-2026
Personnel Subcommittee Meeting
The Personnel Subcommittee will vote on approving the Campus Security Team Member job description and discuss two new position proposals: a .6 Safety Compliance Officer (grant-funded) and a CTAE Coordinator (restructuring of the STEAM Supervisor role). The subcommittee will also receive updates on new hires, resignations, and retirements, and vote on minutes from the previous meeting.
- Action to approve Campus Security Team Member job description
- Proposal for a .6 Safety Compliance Officer (Facilities) – grant funded
- Proposal for a CTAE Coordinator (restructuring of STEAM Supervisor role)
- Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
- HR Director's report on personnel updates
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will act on grants totaling $479,359.80, approve February 2025 financial reports, and vote on a $1.97 million cafeteria expansion bid. It will also consider moving $1.03 million in excess funds to capital projects and establishing a $31,507.78 memorial scholarship.
- Accept grants: Clean Energy Workforce Training Equipment ($257,585), ECCF ($166,046), Early College ($40,000), FEMA/MEMA ($7,728.80)
- Award Cafeteria Expansion Bid #2025-04 to APC Development Group, Inc. for $1,970,674
- Approve $4,825 design services for Gallant Hall classroom expansion
- Establish Deb Lambert Memorial Scholarship with up to $150,000 donation
- Move $1,028,324 excess funds to Capital Projects for infrastructure
School Committee Meeting
The School Committee will hold a public hearing and vote to finalize the preliminary FY2025-2026 budget. They will also vote on submitting a Statement of Interest application to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for potential state funding. Other actions include approving a tiered athletic fee system, accepting several donations, and approving field trips.
- Public hearing and roll call vote to finalize the preliminary FY2025-2026 budget
- Vote to approve submission of an MSBA Statement of Interest application for state funding
- Approval of a tiered system for athletic fees starting in FY26
- Acceptance of a donation of a 2015 RAM 3500 Pickup Truck valued at $10,000 for the Automotive Technology program
- Approval of out-of-state overnight field trips for the Ski and Snowboard Club and DECA
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Policy Subcommittee meets to approve past meeting minutes, discuss 2024 Title IX regulations, and vote on removing outdated policies. The group also reviews proposed revisions to the 2025–2026 Program of Studies and defers a competency determination decision to the April School Committee meeting.
- Approve minutes from December 12, 2024 Policy Subcommittee meeting
- Remove policies ACA and ACAB as redundant with SC Policy AC
- Review proposed Program of Studies changes for 2025–2026 school year
- Defer competency determination to April School Committee meeting
Admissions Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee will meet to discuss updates on Class of 2029 admissions, transfer admissions, and proposed regulation changes from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling the next meeting.
- Class of 2029 Admissions Update
- Transfer Admissions Update
- Proposed MA DESE Amendments to Regulations on VTE (603.CMR.4.00 Recruitment and Admissions)
- Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will review and act on January 2025 financial reports, the FY24 audit, and accept multiple donations including a $10,000 grant and a $10,000 pickup truck. Members will also vote on a $40,849 capital purchase package and a new tiered athletic fee system for FY26.
- Accept $10,000 IDEA Part B Special Education grant
- Accept $10,000 donation of 2015 RAM 3500 pickup truck for Automotive Technology
- Approve $40,849 in capital purchases: $17,849 Gator for Equine Program and $23,000 ride-on floor machine
- Vote to approve tiered athletic fees starting FY26
- Approve FY24 audit report and January 2025 financial statements
Personnel Subcommittee Meeting
The Personnel Subcommittee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates on new hires and resignations, and vote on a Data and Assessment Specialist job description. The agenda is largely routine and informational.
- Approve November 14, 2024, Personnel Subcommittee meeting minutes
- Receive list of new hires as of February 3, 2025
- Receive list of resignations as of February 3, 2025
- Vote to approve Data and Assessment Specialist job description
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee will vote on the FY 2026 preliminary budget and consider changes to non-resident special education fees, student activity fees, and athletic fees. The committee will also accept several donations and grants, approve overnight and out-of-state field trips, and hear presentations on student projects and a pilot dashboard.
- Vote on FY 2026 Preliminary Budget
- Proposal to change Non-Resident Special Education fees to a flat fee for FY26
- Proposal to move to tiered student activity fees and athletic fees for FY26
- Acceptance of $60,000 donation for the C. Joseph LaBonte Memorial Scholarship
- Approval of overnight field trips for DECA state competition and FFA state convention
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Finance Subcommittee will consider several financial actions, including approving a $60,000 donation to establish a memorial scholarship, changing non-resident special education fees to a flat annual rate, and moving to tiered student activity and athletic fees for FY 2026. They will also discuss a preliminary FY 2026 budget and a request for up to $75,000 from the Stabilization Fund for a building facade.
- Accept $60,000 donation from Donna LaBonte to start a $2,500 annual C. Joseph LaBonte Memorial Scholarship
- Proposal to change non-resident special education fee to a flat annual rate based on actual expenditures, effective FY26
- Proposal to adopt tiered student activity fees and tiered athletic fees for FY 2026
- Request up to $75,000 from the Stabilization Fund to purchase a Trespa facade for Gallant Hall
- Discussion of FY 2026 preliminary budget and assessments
Admissions Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee will meet to approve the December 2024 meeting minutes and receive updates on Class of 2029 applications. The subcommittee will also review a letter to the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) regarding data-sharing agreements.
- Approve December 19, 2024 Admissions Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
- Review Class of 2029 application updates via ENSATS Admission Data Dashboard
- Discuss MAVA/letter to BESE and data agreement (file: 1.10.25 Ltt TDN to BESE Final w. Attachment.pdf)
School Committee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee meets to conduct its annual organization, including officer elections and appointments, and to approve routine items such as treasurer reports and meeting minutes. The committee will also vote on several grants and donations, and review policy changes.
- Annual officer elections and appointments under District Bylaws Section 2.5
- Approval of $5,000 ECCF grant, $25,000 Mass CEC grant, $3,990 MEGA grant, and $10,000 donation from Alexandra Drane
- Approval of out-of-state field trips for Ski and Snowboard Club to Cranmore Mountain Resort (NH) and Sugarloaf Ski Resort (ME)
- Policy changes across 50+ sections including IHAE, IHAM, and JLCA
- Acceptance of 3 Rigid Job Boxes valued at $1,140 from Comm-Tract Corporation
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet on January 2, 2025, to consider accepting three grants totaling $33,990 and a $10,000 donation for student social-emotional support. They will also vote on approving the December 4, 2024 meeting minutes and accepting the November 2024 financial reports.
- Accept $5,000 from ECCF Toby E. Claus Charitable Family Foundation
- Accept $25,000 Mass CEC grant for clean energy CTE engagement
- Accept $3,990 MEGA Loss Control & Safety Grant for OSHA certifications
- Accept $10,000 donation from Alexandra Drane for student social-emotional support
- Accept donation of 3 Rigid Job Boxes from Comm-Tract Corporation (est. $1,140)