Triton Regional School District public meetings in 2023
77 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:30 pm
The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet remotely to review and recommend action on several financial reports, including the November Treasurer's Report, year-to-date general fund expenditures, and revolving account reports. They will also discuss the FY25 budget development process and consider forming an ad hoc subcommittee for capital improvements at the Middle and High School campus. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes.
- Approve minutes of November 30, 2023 Finance Subcommittee meeting
- Receive and file November 2023 Treasurer's Report
- Receive and file FY24 Year to Date General Fund Expenditure Report
- Receive and review November FY24 Month End Revolving Account Report
- Discuss FY25 budget development and solar net metering credit balance
Pine Grove School Council Meeting Agenda-3:15 PM
The Pine Grove School Council is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive the principal's report, and discuss updates. The main agenda item is a status update on the 2023/2024 budget, with no other substantive actions listed.
- Budget update for 2023/2024 school year
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Principal's report
NES School Council Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Newbury Elementary School Council is meeting to approve prior minutes and begin reviewing local data to set goals for the School Improvement Plan. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from October 23, 2023
- Review local data to start determining School Improvement Plan goals
School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with minutes, subcommittee reports, donations, warrants, and field trips. They will also receive updates on student services and discuss a cell overlay district for the Triton campus. The meeting includes public comment and recognition of a Student of the Month.
- Donations: $2,500 from Raymond Casico for TMS Washington D.C. trip, $5,000 from Triton Educational Foundation for network server upgrade, 55-inch TV with mount from Raymond Casico for THS Reach Program
- Approval of warrants and payroll for the prior month
- Approval of overnight/out-of-state field trips
- Discussion on Cell Overlay District expansion with Town of Newbury
- Student Services Update from Director Shannon Nolan
December 7, 2023 School Council Meeting 2:30 PM
The Triton High School School Council is meeting to discuss school events, review the 2021-2024 School Improvement Plan, and identify social-emotional learning (SEL) goal areas for the 2024-2027 plan. The agenda includes updates on sports, arts, equity audits, and safety committee work, as well as a review of VOCAL data and meeting dates. The meeting is a routine monthly business session with no major decisions or public hearings.
- Review of 2021-2024 School Improvement Plan goals and priority actions
- Discussion of SEL goal areas for 2024-2027 School Improvement Plan
- Review of VOCAL data
- Updates on sports seasons, arts, equity audits, and safety committee
- Review of meeting dates for 2023-2024 school year
Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:30 pm
The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will review and discuss financial reports, including the October treasurer's report, year-to-date general fund expenditures, and revolving accounts. They will also review the FY24 adjusted operating budget for recommendation to the full committee and continue FY25 budget development discussions. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment limited to 15 minutes.
- Review FY24 adjusted operating budget for December approval
- Discuss FY25 budget development and major drivers
- Receive October 2023 treasurer's report
- Review FY24 year-to-date general fund expenditure report
- Approve minutes from October 19, 2023 meeting
SES School Council Meeting - 3:15 PM
The Salisbury Elementary School Council is meeting to review minutes from October 4, 2023, hear the principal's report on curriculum implementation (CKLA, Math-in-Focus), co-teaching, and school safety, and discuss new business including the principal search and the next School Improvement Plan. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and future agenda items, but also substantive updates on instruction and safety.
- Review minutes from October 4, 2023 meeting
- Principal's report: ELA implementation with Instruction Partners, Math-in-Focus focus, co-teaching update
- Planned lockdown drill in January
- School Improvement Plan: review 2021-2024 goals, identify 2024-2027 goal areas
- SES Principal Search update
NES School Council Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Newbury Elementary School Council is holding its monthly meeting to welcome members, approve the October 23 minutes, and begin reviewing local data to set School Improvement Plan goals. The agenda is routine and includes no major decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of October 23, 2023 meeting minutes
- Review of local data to start determining School Improvement Plan (SIP) goals
November 2, 2023 School Council Meeting 2:30 PM
The Triton High School School Council is meeting to receive a principal's update on school events and safety preparations, including emergency supply boxes and incident command training. They will also review the current 2021-2024 School Improvement Plan and identify goal areas for the 2024-2027 plan, as well as set meeting dates for the year. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no votes or contracts listed.
- Safety Committee developing emergency supply preparedness boxes for each building
- Collaboration with safety officials on Incident Command structure and training
- Review of 2021-2024 School Improvement Plan goals and priorities
- Discussion of potential goal areas for 2024-2027 School Improvement Plan
- Review of 2023-2024 meeting dates
Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - 5:30 PM
The Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee of the Triton Regional School District is meeting to review and confirm revisions to Section A policies and to continue the policy review cycle for Section B policies. They will also discuss a potential monthly newsletter via ParentSquare to increase community engagement. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.
- Review and confirm revisions to Section A policies, recommend adoption to full Committee
- Continue policy review cycle for Section B policies, recommend edits to full School Committee
- Discussion of potential monthly newsletter through ParentSquare to increase engagement
- Approve minutes from October 11, 2023 Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee meeting
- Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and consent agenda items, and to receive reports on the Visual & Performing Arts program, SEPAC, and the FY23 year-end financial report. The committee will also discuss the FY25 budget development process and a request from the Town of Rowley to recalculate the FY24 assessment.
- Approve minutes from October 11, 2023 meeting
- Receive and file Finance Subcommittee reports including Treasurer's Report for September 2023
- Discussion on FY23 year-end budget report
- Review Town of Rowley request for FY24 assessment recalculation
- Begin FY25 budget development discussion
District Communications Committee - 6:30 PM
The District Communications Committee will review and discuss several items, including a request from the Town of Rowley to recalculate the FY24 operating assessment based on updated state revenue projections. The committee will also receive updates on the school year, landlord/tenant working group, and alternative assessment working group, and will discuss FY25 budget development.
- Review of Rowley's letter requesting FY24 assessment recalculation
- Discussion of implications of recalculating assessments
- Update on Landlord/Tenant Working Group
- Confirmation of reconstituted Alternative Assessment Working Group
- FY25 budget driver estimates expected at November meeting
School Council Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Newbury Elementary School Council is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda includes welcoming members, sharing celebrations, approving the minutes from May 22, 2023, and discussing the focus of the School Improvement Plan for the 2023-24 school year. The meeting is largely routine, with the main substantive item being the improvement plan discussion.
- Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023
- Discussion of School Improvement Plan focus for 23-24 school year
Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:30 pm
The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet remotely to review and recommend filing of September 2023 financial reports, including the treasurer's report, year-to-date general fund expenditures, and revolving account report. They will also continue discussions on developing the FY25 operating and capital budget, focusing on major budget drivers, and revisit the solar net metering credit balance. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.
- Approve minutes of September 28, 2023 Finance Subcommittee meeting
- Receive and file Treasurer's Report for September 2023
- Receive and file FY24 Year to Date General Fund Expenditure Report
- Receive and review September FY24 Month End Revolving Account Report
- Discuss FY25 budget development, including major budget drivers and schedule changes
Pine Grove School Council Meeting Agenda-3:15 PM
The Pine Grove School Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear the principal's report, and receive updates on the 2023/2024 budget, upcoming events, and the School Improvement Plan. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.
- Budget update for 2023/2024
- Upcoming events discussion
- School Improvement Plan updates
TRMS School Council
The TRMS School Council will meet to review the School Improvement Plan and begin drafting a new three-year plan. They will also discuss budget challenges and needs for the 2024-2025 academic year, and plan the next meeting date.
- Review School Improvement Plan and recent presentation
- Begin creating a new 3-year School Improvement Plan
- Discuss budget challenges for 2024-2025 academic year
- Identify needs for 2024-2025 academic year
October 12, 2023 School Council Meeting 2:30 PM
The Triton High School School Council is meeting to review the current 2021-2024 School Improvement Plan, identify potential goal areas for the 2024-2027 plan, and discuss school events, safety, and meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Review of 2021-2024 School Improvement Plan goals and priority actions
- Discussion of potential goal areas for 2024-2027 School Improvement Plan
- Update on school events, start of year, and school safety
- Review of meeting dates for 2023-2024 school year
- Approval of meeting minutes
Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - 5:30 PM
The Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee will review Section A policies and time-sensitive Section D policies with recommended edits, and continue discussing a potential monthly newsletter to the community via ParentSquare. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.
- Review of Section A policies with MASC or legal counsel recommended edits
- Three time-sensitive Section D policies with redline edits due to 2023 Massachusetts procurement law changes
- Discussion of a monthly newsletter via ParentSquare to increase community engagement
- Approval of minutes from September 12, 2023 meeting
- Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker, 15-minute limit)
School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on October 11, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Triton High School Library. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, subcommittee reports, and warrants, as well as presentations on the 2023 MCAS results and an update from the new Wellness Coordinator. The committee will also honor a Student of the Month and hear public comment.
- Approve donations: $5,000 from Weston for Elementary Schools' Music Program, $2,500 from Institutions for Savings for THS Robotics Team, $3,000 from Subaru for SES classroom supplies
- Receive 2023 MCAS & Accountability Report presentation by Dr. Anna Bates
- Receive Wellness Coordinator Report from Matt Jackling
- Approve overnight/out-of-state field trips (Washington DC trip)
- Approve payable warrants for prior month
SES School Council Meeting - 3:15 PM
The Salisbury Elementary School Council is meeting to approve minutes from May 10, 2023, and receive updates on curriculum, school safety, and the School Improvement Plan. They will also elect a co-chair for the council and discuss future agenda items, including the SES Principal Search.
- Election of co-chair to School Council
- Curriculum updates: Amplify CKLA (K-5), Amplify Pilot for Grade 6, WIN time, ELA and Math Implementation Teams
- School Safety: first meeting October 4, fire drill September 13, SAFE contact Christopher Reusch, anti-bullying presentations with Police and Fire
- School Improvement Plan 2021-2024 presented to School Committee September 20
- Future agenda item: SES Principal Search
Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:30 pm
The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting remotely to review and recommend approval of several financial reports, including the August 2023 Treasurer's Report, year-to-date general fund expenditures, and revolving account reports. The committee will also discuss solar net metering credits and hold a pro forma discussion on developing the FY25 operating and capital budget.
- Approve minutes from August 22, 2023 Finance Subcommittee meeting
- Receive and file Treasurer's Report for August 2023
- Receive and file FY24 Year to Date General Fund Expenditure Report
- Receive and file August FY24 Revolving Account Report
- Discuss solar net metering credit balance and budget impact
School Committee Meeting - 6:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee will meet on September 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Triton High School Library. The main action item is approving the updated 2023/2024 School Improvement Plans for all five district schools, with presentations from principals and school council co-chairs. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving meeting minutes, receiving subcommittee reports, accepting donations, approving warrants, and a fundraiser proposal. The meeting opens with procedural items and includes public comment and a student representative report.
- Approval of 2023/2024 School Improvement Plans for Newbury Elementary, Pine Grove, Salisbury Elementary, Triton Middle, and Triton High Schools
- Donations: $1,500 from Christian Outreach Committee for SES 6th Grade Camp; $100 from Webster Family, $50 from Benedict-Andreozzi, $35 from Atchue-Short, $50 from Gooch, $50 from Cardwell for NES library books
- Approval of Triton High School Community Service Club 'Field of Flags' fundraiser for Disabled American Veterans (DAV), with a $200 minimum goal
- Approval of minutes from August 23, 2023 meeting and September 9, 2023 workshop
- Receive and file Finance Subcommittee reports including Treasurer's Reports for June and July 2023
District Communications Committee - 6:30 PM
The District Communications Committee will meet to review April meeting notes, introduce the new District Manager of Facilities and Grounds, confirm the meeting schedule for the school year, and discuss the committee's purpose and updates on school opening and working groups.
- Introduction of new Director of Facilities and Grounds, Jonathan Skoniecki, replacing retired Chris Walsh
- Confirm DCC meeting dates through May 2024, hosted by Triton, Newbury, Salisbury, and Rowley
- Review and reaffirm request for at least 2 members from each Select Board and Finance/Warrant Advisory Committee
- Update on 2023/2024 school year opening
- Invitation to Essex County Asset Builder Leader's Breakfast on October 6, 2023
Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - REMOTE - 7:30 PM
The Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee will discuss and determine next steps for advocating two state bills (S.303 and H.448) that could increase state education funding and reduce local town contributions. They will also begin a policy review cycle for Section A policies and discuss a potential monthly newsletter to engage the community. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.
- Review of Bill S.303 (increasing state share of Education Foundation Budget) and Bill H.448 (minimum $100 per pupil Chapter 70 aid increase)
- Begin policy review cycle for Section A policies using MASC Policy Edits 2023
- Discuss potential monthly newsletter via ParentSquare
- Approve minutes from August 7, 2023 subcommittee meeting
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
School Committee Workshop - 8:00 AM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee is holding a workshop to discuss and establish goals for the 2023/2024 academic year. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, pledge) and new business for future agenda items. No votes or specific proposals are listed.
- Discussion to establish School Committee goals for 2023/2024
- New business: consider agenda items for future meetings
- Procedural: call to order and pledge of allegiance
School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving meeting minutes, financial reports, warrants, and an overnight field trip to NYC. They will also discuss and set goals for the 2023-2024 school year, review fall open house dates, and hear a student representative report.
- Approve consent agenda including minutes, finance reports, and warrants
- Approve overnight/out-of-state field trip to NYC (April 2024)
- Discuss 2023/2024 School Committee Goals
- Confirm Fall Open House dates for all district schools
- Review District Communications Committee schedule
Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:30 pm
The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet remotely to review financial reports and take action on several items. The most consequential item is a vote to establish a VTV Advertising Revolving Fund with an annual spending limit of $50,000. The subcommittee will also review pre-close FY23 and FY24 financial reports, discuss year-end projections, and set its meeting schedule for the 2023/2024 academic year.
- Vote to establish VTV Advertising Revolving Fund with $50,000 annual spending limit
- Review FY23 pre-close June Treasurer's Report and General Fund Expenditure Report
- Review FY24 July Treasurer's Report and Year-to-Date General Fund Expenditure Report
- Approve minutes from May 25, 2023 Finance Subcommittee meeting
- Discuss FY23 year-end financial projections for all district funds
Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - REMOTE- 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee is meeting remotely to handle routine business: approving June minutes, appointing a chairperson, and setting its meeting schedule and topics for the 2023-24 academic year. They will also discuss an updated proposal to use advertising to fund streaming of athletic events, as recommended by the district's lawyer, and review policies in sections A, B, and C as part of the policy review cycle.
- Approve minutes from June 14, 2023 subcommittee meeting
- Appoint subcommittee chairperson for 2023-24
- Discuss updated VTV Program proposal to use advertising for streaming athletic events
- Set subcommittee meeting schedule for 2023-24
- Review policies in sections A (11), B (44), and C (14) as part of policy review cycle
Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - 5:30 PM
The Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee will discuss and potentially recommend action on several items, including formal advocacy for the MA Thrive Act (Bill H 495), which would remove MCAS as a graduation requirement. They will also review the updated Wellness Policy and consider changes to the Student of the Month program. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.
- Discussion and possible action on advocating for the Thrive Act (Bill H 495) to alter MCAS graduation requirements
- Recommendation to adopt the updated Wellness Policy as drafted or amended
- Continued discussion on MASC Police Reference Manual policy updates
- Review of Student of the Month program to increase faculty/staff engagement and recognize non-selected nominees
- Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023 subcommittee meeting
School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee is meeting to receive reports and discuss items including a student presentation on the review of the class rank practice. The agenda also includes honoring retirees, recognizing the Middle School Math Team as Students of the Month, and approving consent agenda items such as minutes, warrants, and subcommittee reports. Most items are procedural or informational, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.
- Discussion of class rank practice review with student representatives and Director of Guidance Meghan Ober
- Honoring 'Class of 2023' retirees, including Christopher Walsh (27 years) and Sue Densmore (28 years)
- Approval of consent agenda including warrants (multiple warrant numbers) and Finance Subcommittee reports
- Approval of minutes from May 17, 2023 School Committee meeting and May 10, 2023 Policy and Advocacy Subcommittee meeting
- Public comment limited to 15 minutes, with 3 minutes per speaker
Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:30 pm
The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet remotely to review and discuss several financial reports for fiscal year 2023, including the April Treasurer's Report, year-to-date general fund expenditures, and revolving account reports. They will also discuss year-end financial projections for all district funds. The subcommittee is expected to vote on recommending that the School Committee receive and file these reports.
- Approve minutes from April 27, 2023 Finance Subcommittee meeting
- Recommend receiving and filing April 2023 Treasurer's Report
- Recommend receiving and filing FY23 year-to-date General Fund Expenditure Report
- Recommend receiving and filing April FY23 Revolving Account Report
- Discuss FY23 year-end financial projections for all district funds
NES School Council Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Newbury Elementary School Council is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda includes opening celebrations and information exchange, approval of the April 24, 2023 meeting minutes, and a review and update of the current School Improvement Plan. The meeting will adjourn after these items.
- Approval of April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
- Review and update of the School Improvement Plan
- Welcome, celebrations, and information exchange
TRMS School Council Meeting
The TRMS School Council is meeting to discuss the middle school's improvement plan, including progress made and adjustments, and to consider the next improvement plan for 2025. They will also handle end-of-year budget wrap-up and discuss membership for the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Review of Improvement Plan: progress and adjustments
- Presentation to School Committee in September
- Thoughts for next School Improvement Plan for 2025
- Budget: end of the year wrap-up
- Membership going forward: 2023-2024 academic year
Pine Grove School Council Meeting Agenda-3:15 PM
The Pine Grove School Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear the principal's report, and discuss updates. The main items are a status update on the 2023/2024 budget, upcoming events, and school improvement plan updates. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Budget update for 2023/2024
- Upcoming events discussion
- School improvement plan updates
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Principal's report
School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM
The Triton School Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with minutes, financial reports, warrants, donations, and field trips. They will also elect officers and consider subcommittee membership and the 2023-2024 meeting schedule.
- Approve minutes of April 12, 2023 School Committee meeting
- Receive and file Finance Subcommittee reports including Treasurer's Report for March 2023
- Approve payable warrants (multiple listed)
- Approve overnight/out-of-state field trips including Costa Rica 2023
- Elect Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
SES School Council Meeting - 3:15 PM
The Salisbury Elementary School Council is meeting to elect a co-chair and discuss curriculum updates, including the Amplify CKLA program and a Grade 6 ELA pilot. They will also review the budget, school safety drills, MCAS, and the School Improvement Plan. The meeting includes approving minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting.
- Election of co-chair to School Council
- Curriculum updates: Amplify CKLA K-5, Grade 6 ELA pilot, Math Implementation Team
- Budget review and 2023-2024 staffing plans
- School safety: Lockdown drill on May 19 with Salisbury Police Department
- School Improvement Plan review for presentation to School Committee in September
Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - 7:00 PM
The Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee will discuss an updated proposal to launch a VTV program using advertising to cover athletic and other high school events, and review a model resolution supporting universal school meals. They will also discuss MASC policy updates and nominations, and review the FY24 budget development process. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Review updated VTV advertising proposal for sports streaming
- Review Project Bread resolution supporting universal school meals (H603/S261)
- Discuss MASC Police Reference Manual and policy review timelines
- Review MASC award nominations (Lifetime Achievement, Lifetime Membership, All-State Committee)
- Review FY24 budget development progress and advocacy steps
District Communications Committee - 6:30 PM
The Triton Regional School District Communications Committee is meeting to review and discuss several items, including an update on end-of-year graduation events, a ten-year enrollment forecast study, ongoing work to confirm ownership of the Salisbury Elementary School building, and matters arising in the FY24 budget approval process. The committee will also review meeting notes from March 23, 2023.
- Review of 10-year population and enrollment forecast by McKibben Demographic Research
- Update on confirming ownership of Salisbury Elementary School building
- Discussion of FY24 District Operations and Capital Budget approval process
- End-of-year events: Triton Class of 2023 Commencement June 3, 8th Grade Recognition June 14, elementary ceremonies June 13-14
- Next meeting scheduled for May 25, 2023 at 6:30 PM
April 26, 2023 School Council Meeting 2:30 PM
The Triton High School School Council is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda includes a principal's update on school events, course registration, and school safety, as well as a review of VOCAL data to inform updates to the School Improvement Plan. The meeting will also include welcoming members and reviewing meeting minutes.
- Review VOCAL data and consider its impact on the School Improvement Plan
- Update the School Improvement Plan based on VOCAL data
- Principal's update on school events, course registration, and school safety
- Welcome new members and review collaboration norms
School Council Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Newbury Elementary School Council is meeting to approve the minutes from March 27, 2023, receive a budget update, and discuss the April 13 guest speaker presentation and future speakers. The meeting includes opening celebrations and information exchange, followed by general business and adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from March 27, 2023
- Budget update for the school
- Discussion of April 13, 2023 guest speaker presentation
- Planning for future guest speakers
School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, financial reports, donations, warrants, and field trips via a consent agenda. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approve donations: iPads with Apple Care from Salisbury PTA ($2,712) and scoreboard/temporary fencing from Triton Softball Boosters ($9,000)
- Approve warrants for prior month (multiple warrant numbers listed)
- Approve revised February Treasurer's Report
- Approve minutes from March 1, 8, and 15 meetings
- Receive and file Finance Subcommittee reports and minutes
Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - Remote- 3:30 PM
The Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting remotely to plan and conduct negotiations with union personnel (TRTA Unit A). The committee is expected to enter executive session and not return to open session. They will also approve minutes from prior executive sessions.
- Executive session for negotiations with TRTA Unit A
- Approval of executive session minutes from March 1, 16, and 29, 2023
- Remote meeting via Zoom
Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:30 pm
The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting remotely to review financial reports, discuss the draft FY22 audit, and consider FY24 budget development. The subcommittee will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions or contracts listed.
- Approve minutes of March 2, 2023 Finance Subcommittee meeting
- Receive and file Treasurer's Report for February 2023
- Receive and file FY23 Year to Date General Fund Expenditure Report
- Review draft FY22 audited financial statements, single audit, and management letter
- Discuss FY24 District Operating and Capital Budget development
Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will review the job description for the Manager of Facilities & Grounds and then enter executive session to plan and conduct negotiations with union personnel (TRTA Unit A), not returning to open session. They will also approve minutes from prior executive sessions.
- Review of Manager of Facilities & Grounds job description
- Executive session for union negotiations with TRTA Unit A
- Approval of executive session minutes from March 1 and March 16, 2023
Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - REMOTE - 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee is meeting remotely to review and potentially recommend several policies. Key actions include reviewing a new student residency policy (JFAA), proposed handbook language on excused and unexcused absences, and approving the minutes from the March 8, 2023 meeting. The subcommittee will also discuss advertising for sports streaming, the superintendent evaluation tool, and FY24 budget advocacy.
- Review of new policy JFAA on proof of residency requirements for student registration
- Discussion on a concept for advertising for sports streaming
- Review of updated handbook language on excused and unexcused absences for 2023/2024
- Continued discussion on the structure of the superintendent's annual evaluation tool
- Review of FY24 budget advocacy progress at local and state levels
District Communications Committee - 6:30 PM
The Triton Regional School District Communications Committee is meeting to review meeting notes and discuss a scheduled meeting with local state legislators, including Senator Bruce Tarr and Representatives Dawne Shand and Kristin Kassner, to discuss the FY24 state budget and district funding needs. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the discussion of the legislative meeting.
- Review of meeting notes from March 2, 2023
- Discussion of meeting with state legislators on FY24 budget and district funding needs
- Next meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023 at Rowley Town Hall
SES School Council Meeting - 3:15 PM
The Salisbury Elementary School Council is meeting to elect a co-chair, review minutes from November 9, 2022, and receive updates on curriculum, the Title I after-school math program, budget, and school safety. The agenda includes discussion of the Amplify CKLA curriculum, MCAS testing, and safety drills.
- Election of co-chair to School Council
- Curriculum updates: Amplify CKLA K-5, Amplify Pilot for Grade 6, ELA and Math Implementation Teams
- Title I After School Math Program update
- Budget approved by School Committee on March 15, 2023
- School Safety Committee update and plans for iloveuguys Standard Response Protocol drills
Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to enter executive session for planning and conducting negotiations with union personnel (TRTA Unit A), and will not return to open session. They will also approve minutes from the March 1, 2023 executive session. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Executive session for negotiations with TRTA Unit A, not returning to open session
- Approval of executive session minutes from March 1, 2023
School Committee Meeting-Final Budget Vote -REMOTE- 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School Committee will hold a remote meeting to take a final vote on the FY24 operating and capital budget. The committee will also vote on approving overnight field trips for 8th graders to Washington D.C. and high school students to France. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes.
- FY24 Final Operating and Capital Budget approval
- 8th-grade field trip to Washington D.C. in April
- High School trip to France in April
School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, warrants, and field trips, and to receive reports on the Spanish Immersion Program trip to Costa Rica and midyear student assessment data. The committee will also continue its review and discussion of the FY24 budget development.
- Approve minutes from January 28, February 1, 8, and 16 meetings
- Approve payable warrants for prior month
- Approve overnight/out-of-state field trips (NYC, Ecology School, etc.)
- Receive update on Spanish Immersion Program trip to Costa Rica (June 2023)
- Review midyear iReady benchmark assessment data in Math and ELA
Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - 5:30 PM
The Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee will review and potentially recommend a new residency policy (JFAA) for student registration, discuss updates to excused/unexcused absence language for the 2023/2024 student handbooks, and continue reviewing the superintendent evaluation tool. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, public comment, and minutes approval.
- Review proposed policy JFAA on proof of residency for student registration
- Discuss updated handbook language on excused and unexcused absences
- Review progress on FY24 budget advocacy at local and state levels
- Continue discussion on superintendent evaluation tool structure
- Approve minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting
March 8, 2023 School Council Meeting 2:30 PM
The Triton High School School Council is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda includes a principal's update on school events, budget, course registration, and school safety, as well as approval of prior meeting minutes and a review of VOCAL data to inform the School Improvement Plan. The meeting is largely routine and procedural.
- School budget update
- Course registration update
- School safety update
- Approve minutes from prior meeting
- Review VOCAL data for School Improvement Plan
Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:30 pm
The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet remotely to review and recommend filing of the January Treasurer's Report, year-to-date General Fund Expenditure Report, and Revolving Account Report. They will also discuss the FY24 budget development process and receive an update on the FY22 audits. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Approve minutes from January 26, 2023 Finance Subcommittee meeting
- Receive and file Treasurer's Report for January 2023
- Receive and file FY23 Year to Date General Fund Expenditure Report
- Receive and file January FY23 Revolving Account Report
- Discuss FY24 District Operating and Capital Budget development
Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 8:00 PM
The Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to enter executive session for planning and conducting negotiations with union personnel (TRTA Unit B), and will not return to open session. The committee will also approve minutes from four prior executive sessions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order and adjournment.
- Executive session for negotiations with TRTA Unit B, not returning to open session
- Approval of executive session minutes from Jan 24, Jan 30, Feb 7, and Feb 13, 2023
CANCELED: Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 3:30 PM
This meeting of the Triton Regional School District Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee was canceled. The agenda had included a call to order, an executive session for union negotiations with TRTA Unit A, approval of prior executive session minutes, and adjournment.
- Meeting canceled
- Executive session planned for negotiations with TRTA Unit A
- Approval of executive session minutes from Jan 24, Jan 30, Feb 7, and Feb 13, 2023
NES School Council Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Newbury Elementary School Council is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a budget update, and continue planning health and wellness programs. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of minutes from December 21, 2022
- Budget process update
- Planning for health and wellness speakers and programs
TRMS School Council Meeting - 3:15PM
The Triton Regional Middle School (TRMS) School Council is meeting to discuss school updates, including the approved School Improvement Plan, and to review the middle school budget. The agenda includes reviewing budget requests, the current budget status, and the timeline for the budget process.
- Approval of School Improvement Plan
- Review of middle school budget requests
- Status of the budget
- Timeline of the budget process
School Committee Budget Meeting - REMOTE - 4:00 PM
The Triton Regional School Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and approve the FY24 Tentative Operating and Capital Budget, which sets the spending ceiling for the 2023/2024 school year. The budget will be finalized by March 15, 2023. The committee will also enter executive session for union negotiations with TRTA Units A and B, and will not return to open session.
- FY24 Tentative Operating and Capital Budget approval
- Executive session for union negotiations (TRTA Units A and B)
- Public comment limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will convene, then enter executive session to plan and conduct negotiations with union personnel (TRTA Unit B) and will not return to open session. They will also approve minutes from prior executive sessions. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Executive session for negotiations with TRTA Unit B, not returning to open session
- Approval of executive session minutes from Jan 24, Jan 30, and Feb 7, 2023
District Communications Committee - 6:30 PM
The Triton Regional School District Communications Committee will review meeting notes, receive updates on the school year and landlord/tenant agreement changes, and continue discussing the FY24 District Operations and Capital Budget, including a tentative budget presented to the School Committee on February 8, 2023. The meeting is largely procedural and informational, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.
- Review of FY24 District Operations and Capital Budget, including tentative budget projections
- Update on landlord/tenant agreement changes with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- General update on the 2022/23 school year to date
- Approval of meeting notes from January 26, 2023
- Next meeting scheduled for March 23, 2023 at Salisbury Town Hall
School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving meeting minutes, subcommittee reports, donations, warrants, and an overnight field trip. They will also hear updates on career planning and a student representative report. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.
- Approve donations: $10,000 in honor of Sandie Foley, $250 from The Prince Fund, $886.00 for art supplies from Sullivan Studios
- Approve overnight/out-of-state field trip for DECA
- Approve warrants and consent agenda items
- Receive update on career planning from new Career Readiness Counselor
- Approve minutes from January 11, 2023 School Committee and January 17-19 budget meetings
Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to plan and conduct negotiations with union personnel (TRTA Unit A) in executive session, and will not return to open session. They will also approve minutes from prior executive sessions. The rest of the agenda is procedural.
- Executive session for negotiations with TRTA Unit A
- Approval of executive session minutes from January 24 and January 30, 2023
School Committee Meeting - Budget Deliberations - 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee is meeting to continue deliberations on the FY24 operating budget, following a prior session on January 28. They will provide guidance to the Superintendent before a tentative budget is presented and approved on February 16. The meeting also includes an executive session to plan strategy for union negotiations with TRTA Units A and B, and will not return to open session afterward.
- FY24 Operating Budget discussion (continues from Jan. 28, next on Feb. 8, approval Feb. 16)
- Executive session for union negotiations strategy (TRTA Units A and B)
- Public comment limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
- Chairperson's remarks and oral communications from the public
School Committee Meeting - Budget Workshop - 8:00 AM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee is holding a budget workshop to review the costs of required increases and proposed new spending for the FY24 operating budget, based on requests from principals and administrators. They will also consider the impact of the delayed Governor's budget proposal and feedback from member towns on their ability to support new spending. The committee will give guidance to the Superintendent on total expenditure targets to prepare a first draft of the tentative FY24 budget for review on February 1, 2023. Additionally, they will discuss next steps for a committee goal on gathering community feedback about a sense of belonging.
- Review of FY24 Initial Requests - Summary Totals (attachment)
- Review of FY24 Assessment Scenarios (attachment)
- Discussion of impact of Governor's budget proposal delay to March 2, 2023
- Guidance on total expenditure targets for FY24 budget draft
- Development of survey questions on community sense of belonging
District Communications Committee - 6:30 PM
The District Communications Committee will meet to review meeting notes, receive updates on the school year, discuss landlord/tenant agreement changes with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and hold a preliminary discussion on the FY24 District Operations and Capital Budget. The meeting is largely informational and procedural.
- Review of November 17, 2022 meeting notes
- Update on 2022/2023 school year to date
- Discussion of proposed changes to Landlord/Tenant agreement and Regional Agreement
- Preliminary discussion on FY24 District Operations and Capital Budget
- Next meeting scheduled for February 9, 2023 at 12 Kent Way, Byfield
Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:30 pm
The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet remotely to review and recommend approval of the December 2022 Treasurer's Report, the FY23 year-to-date General Fund Expenditure Report, and the December Revolving Account Report. They will also discuss the FY24 District Operating and Capital Budget development process. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Approve minutes from December 20, 2022 Finance Subcommittee meeting
- Receive and file Treasurer's Report for December 2022
- Receive and file FY23 YTD General Fund Expenditure Report
- Receive and file December FY23 Revolving Account Report
- Discuss FY24 District Operating and Capital Budget development
January 25, 2023 School Council Meeting 2:30 PM
The Triton High School School Council is holding its monthly meeting. They will receive a principal's update on school events, including budget and midyear assessments, select a co-chair, and begin reviewing the 2021-2024 School Improvement Plan. The meeting is largely procedural and focused on ongoing business.
- Selection of Co-Chair - Erica Champaign
- Review of 2021-2024 Triton High School School Improvement Plan
- Principal's update on school budget and midyear assessments
- Approval of meeting minutes from December 21, 2022
Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Triton Regional School District Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to enter executive session for planning and conducting negotiations with union personnel (TRTA Unit A and Unit B), and will not return to open session. They will also approve minutes from prior executive sessions. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Executive session for negotiations with TRTA Unit A and Unit B
- Approval of executive session minutes from January 5 and January 10, 2023
NES School Council Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Newbury Elementary School Council is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the December 21, 2022 meeting, receiving a budget update, and continuing planning for health and wellness speakers and programs. The meeting is largely routine with no major decisions listed.
- Approval of minutes from 12/21/22
- Budget process update
- Health and wellness program planning
School Committee Budget Meeting -REMOTE-6:00 PM
The Triton Regional School Committee is holding a remote budget meeting to receive, review, and discuss fiscal year 2024 budget proposals presented by school administrators. Presentations will cover district-wide technology, curriculum/instruction/assessment, special education, and general operations/maintenance, focusing on requests and changes to existing FY23 expenditure levels. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, chairperson's remarks, public comment, and adjournment.
- FY24 budget proposals for District-Wide Technology, Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Special Education, and General Operations/Maintenance
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total
- Remote meeting via Zoom with phone audio options
- Meeting conducted under Governor Baker's remote meeting executive order
Pine Grove School Council Meeting Agenda-3:15 PM
The Pine Grove School Council is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, hearing the principal's report, and receiving a School Improvement Plan (SIP) update. The main substantive item is a status update on the 2023/2024 budget, followed by other updates and discussions.
- Budget update for 2023/2024
- Approve meeting minutes
- Principal's report
- SIP (School Improvement Plan) update
School Committee Budget Meeting- REMOTE - 6:00 PM
The Triton Regional School Committee is holding a remote budget meeting to receive, review, and discuss fiscal year 2024 budget proposals from school administrators. Presentations will cover Triton Middle School, Triton High School, and District Athletics (7-12), focusing on requests and changes to existing FY23 expenditure levels. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, chairperson's remarks, and public comment.
- FY24 budget proposals for Triton Middle School, Triton High School, and District Athletics (7-12)
- Discussion of requests and changes to existing FY23 budget expenditure levels
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total
- Remote meeting via Zoom, consistent with COVID-19 executive orders
School Committee Budget Meeting -REMOTE- 6:00 PM
The Triton Regional School Committee is holding a remote budget meeting to receive, review, and discuss fiscal year 2024 budget proposals presented by school administrators. Presentations will cover general introduction and the Newbury, Pine Grove, and Salisbury Elementary Schools, focusing on requests and changes to existing FY23 expenditure levels. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, pledge, chairperson's remarks, and public comment.
- FY24 budget proposals for Newbury, Pine Grove, and Salisbury Elementary Schools
- Discussion of requests and changes to existing FY23 budget expenditure levels
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total
- Remote meeting via Zoom with phone audio options
- Adjournment motion by Chairperson Linda Litcofsky
Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - 5:30 PM
The Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee will hold an initial discussion on potential changes to student illness policies, review the MSBA notification regarding Triton's Statement of Interest status, and continue discussing the superintendent evaluation tool. The meeting also includes routine items like public comment, minutes approval, and adjournment.
- Discussion on potential changes to student illness policies (JLC, JLCB, JLCC, JLCD)
- Review of MSBA notification on Triton's Statement of Interest status
- Continued discussion on superintendent evaluation tool structure
- Approval of minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting
School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM
The Triton Regional School District School Committee will consider approving changes to high school graduation requirements and schedule adjustments, effective for the Class of 2027. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, a student of the month recognition, and a policy update on staff conflict of interest.
- Approve changes to high school graduation requirements for Class of 2027
- First reading of Policy GBEA update on staff conflict of interest
- Approve consent agenda including minutes, subcommittee reports, donations, and warrants
- Receive Finance Subcommittee reports for November and December 2022
- Honor Molly Reilly as January Student of the Month
Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to consider entering executive session to plan and conduct negotiations with union personnel (TRTA Unit B), and will not return to open session. They will also vote on approving minutes from prior executive sessions held in November and December 2022. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Executive session for negotiations with TRTA Unit B, not returning to open session
- Approval of executive session minutes from Nov 15, Nov 30, Dec 13, Dec 15 2022
Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 3:30 PM
The Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to enter executive session for planning and conducting negotiations with union personnel (TRTA Unit A) and will not return to open session. They will also approve minutes from prior executive sessions held in November and December 2022. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with a call to order and adjournment.
- Executive session for negotiations with TRTA Unit A, not returning to open session
- Approval of executive session minutes from Nov 15, Nov 30, Dec 13, and Dec 15, 2022