Triton Regional School District public meetings in 2024

Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:45 pm

The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet remotely to review FY25 financial reports, discuss the FY26 budget development process, and consider the Middle/High School campus renovation project recently accepted into the MSBA pipeline. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and procedural items.

• FY25 November Treasurer's Report to be received and filed
• FY25 Year to Date General Fund Expenditure Report to be received and filed
• FY25 November Revolving Account Report to be received and filed
• Discussion of FY26 budget development including major budget drivers
• Discussion of MS/HS campus renovation after acceptance into MSBA pipeline on December 13

NES School Council Meeting - 3:30 PM- cancelled

The December 16, 2024 meeting of the Newbury Elementary School Council has been cancelled. The agenda included approval of November minutes and review of VOCAL survey data.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of November minutes was on the agenda
• Review of VOCAL survey data for grades 4-5 was on the agenda

Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 3:30 PM

The Triton Regional School District Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet remotely to enter executive session for collective bargaining on healthcare with the Public Employee Committee, and to approve prior executive session minutes.

• Executive session for union healthcare negotiations (Public Employee Committee)
• Approval of executive session minutes from November 18, 2024

December 12, 2024 School Council Meeting 2:30 PM

The Triton High School School Council will hold its monthly meeting to discuss school events, the budget process, MyCap, Spirit Week, and ways to increase messaging and community involvement. The council will also review meeting minutes and identify any needed additional members.

• Update on School Events including Budget Process, MyCap, and Spirit Week
• Discussion on increasing messaging and community involvement
• Discussion on increasing student participation in events
• Crossover with Salisbury Youth Coalition

Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee will continue its review of Section E policies, confirm revisions from the November meeting, and discuss a new monthly newsletter and the student of the month program. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Review and confirm revisions to Section E (Part 1) policies
• Continue policy review cycle with Section E (Part 2) policies
• Discuss monthly newsletter via ParentSquare to increase community engagement
• Review and adjust the student of the month recognition program

School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM

The Triton Regional School District School Committee meets to review and discuss its operating protocols, honor a Student of the Month, and approve minutes from prior meetings. The meeting includes procedural items such as public comment and consent agenda approvals.

• Review of District Vision Statement and Committee Operating Protocols
• Honor Pine Grove School student Riley Colburn as December Student of the Month
• Approve School Committee Meeting Minutes from November 13, 2024
• Receive and file Finance Subcommittee reports and minutes

Facilities Subcommittee - 2:00PM

The Facilities Subcommittee of the Triton Regional School District will meet remotely to review conceptual plans for renovating the Middle/High School, including an alternative "Plan B" option, and discuss a communication strategy for the community. The subcommittee will also consider approving minutes from the November 14 meeting and receive public comment.

• Approve minutes from November 14, 2024 Facilities Subcommittee meeting
• Review revised conceptual plans (Option 7.1) for Middle/High School renovation
• Confirm "Plan B" alternative option for School Committee review
• Discuss communication strategy for Triton community engagement

Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:45 pm

The Finance Subcommittee will review and recommend receiving the FY25 October Treasurer's Report, year-to-date General Fund Expenditure Report, and Revolving Account Report. They will also discuss the process for developing the FY26 operating and capital budget, including major budget drivers, and receive an update on the Middle/High School campus renovation project.

• Review of FY25 October Treasurer's Report
• Review of FY25 year-to-date General Fund Expenditure Report
• Review of FY25 October Revolving Account Report
• Discussion of FY26 budget development process and major drivers
• Update on Middle/High School campus renovation project

Pine Grove School Council Meeting-3:15 PM

The Pine Grove School Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear the principal's report, and receive a status update on the 2025/2026 budget. No other substantive items are listed.

• Budget update for 2025/2026 school year

TRMS School Council

The TRMS School Council will meet to discuss middle school updates including the DC trip and fundraising, student council, iReady testing changes, and MCAS. The council will also review the budget workbook and handle any other business before adjourning.

• Budget review with budget workbook
• Discussion of DC trip and fundraising efforts
• iReady testing changes
• MCAS discussion
• Student council updates

NES School Council Meeting - 3:30 PM

The Newbury Elementary School Council will meet to approve minutes from October and review the Views of Climate and Learning (VOCAL) survey data given to 4th and 5th graders in spring 2024. The meeting also includes a welcome, celebrations, and information exchange.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Review of VOCAL survey data from 4th and 5th graders (spring 2024)
• Discussion of School Improvement Plan goals

SES School Council Meeting - 3:15 PM

The SES School Council will convene to welcome members, approve minutes, and hear reports. The meeting includes discussions on MCAS data, budget advocacy, and a playground project update. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 3:30 PM

The Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet remotely to enter executive session for negotiations with the Public Employee Committee on healthcare. The meeting will not return to open session afterward. They will also approve minutes from prior executive sessions.

• Executive session for union healthcare negotiations with the Public Employee Committee
• Approval of executive session minutes from October 31 and November 1, 2024
• Remote meeting conducted under COVID-era executive order authority

Facilities Subcommittee - 1:00PM

The Triton Regional School District Facilities Subcommittee will meet to continue discussions on developing building options and a communication strategy. The agenda includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and next steps for building alternatives.

• Discussion with architect Kevin Provencher on building options and pricing (Option 7.1)
• Continued development of a communication strategy for the Triton community
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker, 15-minute limit)

District Communications Committee - 6:30 PM

The Triton Regional School District Communications Committee will meet to review notes from October 24, receive a general update on the 2024/2025 school year, discuss the FY26 budget development process and drivers, and hear an update from the Facilities Subcommittee on addressing needs at the Middle/High School, including options without an MSBA partnership.

• Review of meeting notes from October 24, 2024
• General update on the 2024/2025 school year to date
• Facilities Subcommittee update on Middle/High School needs and options without MSBA partnership
• Formative discussion on FY26 budget development, process, and projected budget drivers

November 14, 2024 School Council Meeting 2:30 PM

The Triton High School School Council will hold a monthly meeting on November 13-14, 2024. The agenda includes a Principal's Update on school events, the budget process, and Spirit Week. The council will also discuss ways to increase messaging, community involvement, and student participation in events, as well as a potential crossover with the Salisbury Youth Coalition.

• Principal's Update: Budget Process, MyCap, and Spirit Week
• Discussion on increasing School Council messaging and community involvement
• Discussion on increasing student participation in events
• Potential crossover with Salisbury Youth Coalition
• Approval of meeting minutes from previous meeting

School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM

The Triton Regional School District School Committee will meet to open with a vision statement and operating protocols, then honor a student of the month, hear public comment, and vote on a consent agenda including minutes, subcommittee reports, donations, and warrants. No major policy decisions or new business items are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Honoring Newbury Elementary student Thomas 'Tommy' Buchan as November Student of the Month
• Approving donations including art supplies for Triton High School and $1,500 for a TMS Washington DC trip
• Approving payable warrants for the prior month
• Receiving and filing Finance Subcommittee reports including FY25 YTD expenditure report and September treasurer's report
• Receiving and filing minutes from Personnel, Policy & Advocacy, Finance, and Facilities Subcommittees

Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee will meet to review and recommend edits to Section E of the district policy manual, continue discussion of a monthly newsletter to engage non-school families, and handle routine procedural items such as approving prior meeting minutes and hearing public comment.

• Review and recommend approval of Section D policy revisions
• Begin policy review cycle for Section E policies (e.g., EB, EBB, EBC, ECA, EEA)
• Discuss monthly newsletter via ParentSquare to increase community engagement
• Approve minutes from October 2, 2024 subcommittee meeting

Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 1:00 PM

The Triton Regional School District’s Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet remotely on November 1, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, a vision statement, and adjournment, but the primary action is an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with nonunion and union personnel without returning to open session.

• Executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with Superintendent and union personnel (Custodial, Public Employee Committee Healthcare)
• Approval of executive session minutes from September 12, 2024
• Motion to adjourn by Chairperson Matthew Landers

Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 4:00 PM

The Triton Regional School District Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet remotely to enter an executive session for collective bargaining negotiations with the Public Employee Committee (PEC) regarding healthcare benefits. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to negotiate healthcare benefits with Public Employee Committee (PEC)
• Remote meeting via Zoom (meeting ID: 823 6419 6210, passcode: 186772)

NES School Council Meeting - 3:30 PM

The Newbury Elementary School Council holds its monthly meeting to share updates, approve past minutes, and review the yearly School Improvement Plan. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine approval of minutes.

• Approval of May 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of yearly School Improvement Plan progress

TRMS School Council

The TRMS School Council will meet to discuss the School Improvement Plan and review the budget. The meeting includes introductions, general business, and adjournment.

• Review of the School Improvement Plan
• Budget review

District Communications Committee - 6:30 PM

The Triton Regional School District’s District Communications Committee will receive a general update on the 2024/2025 school year, discuss the development of the FY26 budget, and hear a facilities subcommittee update on Middle/High School needs. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

• General update on the 2024/2025 school year to date
• FY26 budget development discussion
• Facilities Subcommittee update on Middle/High School needs without MSBA partnership
• Alternative Assessment Update based on May 23, 2024 presentation

Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:45 pm

The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet remotely to review the FY25 September Treasurer's Report, year-to-date general fund expenditures, and the revolving account report. The main action item is recommending the FY25 Fall Adjusted Operating Budget to the full School Committee, which reallocates spending without changing member assessments. The subcommittee will also discuss the process for developing the FY26 operating and capital budget.

• Recommendation of FY25 Fall Adjusted Operating Budget to full School Committee (no change to member assessments)
• Review of FY25 September Treasurer's Report
• Review of FY25 Year-to-Date General Fund Expenditure Report
• Review of FY25 September Revolving Account Report
• Discussion of FY26 budget development process and major drivers

SES School Council Meeting - 3:15 PM

The Salisbury Elementary School Council will discuss the 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan, review student data, and set future agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Review 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan
• Data discussion including VOCAL, iReady, and MCAS results
• Principal's report

October 17, 2024 School Council Meeting 2:30 PM

The Triton Regional School District School Council will meet to review the 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan, set focal points for the year, and identify meeting dates. The agenda also includes welcoming members and reviewing the council's role.

• Review of the 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan
• Determining focal points for the School Council for the current school year
• Identifying meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year
• Review of the role of the School Council

Facilities Subcommittee: 9:30 AM

The Triton Regional School District Facilities Subcommittee will meet remotely to review minutes from its last meeting, discuss alternative building options with an architect, and plan a communication strategy for the community. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from October 1, 2024 meeting
• Review space analysis and building alternatives with Kevin Provencher (Habeeb & Associates Architects)
• Discuss communication strategy for Triton community engagement

School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM

The Triton School Committee will meet on October 9, 2024, to open the meeting with the district vision statement and operating protocols, then honor Layla Dias as Student of the Month. The committee will hear public comment and vote on a consent agenda to approve prior meeting minutes and receive subcommittee reports from Personnel, Policy, and Finance, including FY24 and FY25 expenditure and revenue reports.

• Student of the Month: honoring Triton High School student Layla Dias
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from September 14 workshop and September 18 meeting
• Finance Subcommittee reports include FY24 and FY25 expenditure reports, Treasurer's Report for August 2024, and a Superintendent recommendation on FY25 Chapter 70 increase
• Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee minutes from August 28, 2024 to be received and filed
• Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee minutes noted as having no minutes to review

Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Triton Regional School District Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from August 28, 2024, review revisions to Section D policies, and discuss a monthly newsletter aimed at increasing community engagement. No votes on substantive changes are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from August 28, 2024 Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting
• Review and recommend edits to Section D policies (DA, DDA, DIB, DIBA, DID, DIE, DJ, DJA, DJE, DJG, DK, DKC, DLC comparisons)
• Discuss continuation of monthly newsletter via ParentSquare to boost town engagement

Facilities Subcommittee: 9:30 AM

The Triton Regional School District Facilities Subcommittee will meet remotely to approve minutes from September 13, 2024, and discuss developing building alternatives with an architect. Members will also review a communication strategy for the broader Triton community and outline next steps for the project.

• Approve minutes from September 13, 2024 Facilities Subcommittee meeting
• Discuss developing building alternatives with Kevin Provencher from Habeeb & Associates Architects
• Review communication strategy for Triton community engagement
• Consider next steps for building alternatives development

Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:45 PM

The Triton Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet remotely to review year-end close reports for FY24 and several FY25 financial reports. They will also discuss a proposal to reallocate unbudgeted FY25 Chapter 70 revenues to the district's Stabilization Account. The subcommittee will consider recommending that the School Committee approve the reallocation and file the reports.

• Discussion of proposal to reallocate unbudgeted FY25 Chapter 70 revenues to the Stabilization Account
• Review of FY24 year-end close expenditure and revenue reports
• Review and recommendation to file the FY25 August Treasurer's Report
• Review and recommendation to file the FY25 year-to-date Revolving Accounts Report
• Review and recommendation to file the FY25 year-to-date General Fund Expenditure Report

District Communications Committee - 6:30 PM

The committee will review and discuss the FY25 budget, including a $159,544 surplus in Chapter 70 revenue, and confirm meeting dates for the 2024/2025 school year. They will also receive updates on facilities and alternative assessment presentations.

• FY25 budget update: discussion of Superintendent's proposed actions for a $159,544 surplus in Chapter 70 revenue (final state budget: $9,331,285 vs. initial projection of $9,171,741)
• Confirm meeting dates for the remainder of the 2024/2025 school year
• Review purpose of the committee and reaffirm request for town representatives
• Update from Facilities Subcommittee on Middle/High School needs
• Feedback from town officials on the Alternative Assessment Presentation from May 23, 2024

School Committee Meeting - 6:00 PM

The Triton Regional School District School Committee will meet on September 18, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve updated School Improvement Plans for five district schools. The meeting will also include procedural items such as approving prior meeting minutes and reviewing subcommittee reports.

• Approval of 2024/2025 School Improvement Plans for Newbury Elementary School, Pine Grove School, Salisbury Elementary School, Triton Middle School, and Triton High School
• Approval of School Committee Meeting Minutes from August 28, 2024
• Approval of Policy and Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting Minutes from May 15 and August 28, 2024

Pine Grove School Council Meeting-3:15 PM

The Pine Grove School Council is meeting to approve minutes, receive the principal's report, and discuss the School Improvement Plan (SIP) update. The agenda also includes an open floor for any ideas for the upcoming year and other business.

• Approve meeting minutes from previous session
• Principal's report on school operations
• SIP (School Improvement Plan) update
• Open discussion for ideas for the upcoming year

School Committee Workshop - 8:00 AM

The Triton Regional School Committee is meeting for a workshop to discuss and establish goals for the upcoming academic year. The agenda includes opening procedures, new business, and adjournment.

• Discussion to establish School Committee goals for the 2024/2025 academic year

Facilities Subcommittee: 10:00 AM

The Triton Regional School District Facilities Subcommittee will meet to continue discussions with an architect on a completed space analysis and begin developing alternative building options. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Discussion with architect Kevin Provencher on completed space analysis
• Developing alternative building options
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2024 meeting

Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - 1:15 PM

The Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet virtually to organize for the year and then enter executive session to plan negotiations with union and nonunion personnel. The only action items are appointing a subcommittee chair and approving prior executive session minutes.

• Appointment of subcommittee chair for 2024/2025 academic year
• Executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with Superintendent (nonunion)
• Executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with Instructional Assistants, Custodial, and Public Employee Committee (healthcare) unions
• Approval of executive session minutes from March 8, 2024

Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting - 5:30 PM

The Policy & Advocacy Subcommittee will review and recommend updates to district policies, including Title IX-related changes, and discuss a monthly newsletter to improve community engagement. The group will also approve prior meeting minutes and set a September meeting date.

• Approve minutes from June 17, 2024 meeting
• Recommend updates to Section D policies (9 files reviewed)
• Approve amendments to Policy AC for Title IX compliance
• Discuss September newsletter including May 23 DCC meeting video on Chapter 70
• Set September meeting date to avoid conflict with full Committee Meeting

School Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM

The Triton Regional School District School Committee meets to review and adopt its operating protocols, including governance, communication, and accountability rules. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approving past meeting minutes, receiving subcommittee reports, and allowing public comment.

• Review and adoption of Committee Operating Protocols
• Approval of School Committee Meeting Minutes from June 12 and June 26, 2024
• Approval of Policy and Advocacy Subcommittee minutes from June 17, 2024
• Receipt of Finance Subcommittee reports and monthly meeting items
• Receipt of unapproved Facilities Subcommittee minutes from May 31, 2024

Finance Subcommittee Meeting - Remote - 3:45 PM

The Triton Regional School Committee's Finance Subcommittee will meet remotely on August 22, 2024, at 3:45 PM. They will review and recommend action on the June 2024 Treasurer's Report, the July 2024 Treasurer's Report, and year-to-date reports on revolving accounts and general fund expenditures. The subcommittee will also discuss its reorganization and meeting schedule for the 2024/2025 academic year.

• Approve minutes from the June 24, 2024 Finance Subcommittee meeting
• Review and recommend receiving the FY24 June 2024 Treasurer's Report
• Review and recommend receiving the FY25 July 2024 Treasurer's Report
• Review and recommend receiving the FY25 Year to Date Revolving Accounts Report
• Review and recommend receiving the FY25 Year to Date General Fund Expenditure Report

Facilities Subcommittee: 12:30 PM

The Triton Regional School District Facilities Subcommittee will meet remotely to approve minutes from the May 31 meeting and discuss developing building alternatives with an architect. The subcommittee will also consider next steps and hear public comments.

• Approve minutes from May 31, 2024 Facilities Subcommittee meeting
• Discuss building alternatives with Kevin Provencher from Habeeb & Associates Architects
• Review space analysis and educational suitability report attachments