Canton public meetings in 2021
58 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Committee
The School Committee is meeting in an executive session to discuss contract negotiations. The discussion includes strategy regarding Unit A, Unit E, and the Interim Superintendent.
- Collective bargaining strategy for Unit A
- Collective bargaining strategy for Unit E
- Contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Interim Superintendent)
School Committee
The Finance Subcommittee of the Canton School Committee will meet to discuss the operating budget. The meeting is scheduled for December 22, 2021, at the Rodman Building.
- Operating budget discussion
Alliance Against Substance Abuse
The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse is meeting to review quarterly budget reports and student sector updates. The body will vote on by-laws and discuss the organization's action plan. Members will also coordinate volunteers for half-day programming.
- Vote on By-laws
- Quarterly Budget Report
- DFC Year 1 budget report
- Volunteer sign ups for 1/14 and 2/11 half-day programs
- Determination of physical locations for 1-5 meetings
School Committee
The School Committee will hold an executive session regarding contract negotiations for the Interim Superintendent. The open session includes updates on COVID-19 vaccination rates, student enrollment data, and the operating budget timeline.
- Executive session on contract negotiations for Interim Superintendent
- Review of CPS enrollment, demographics, and class size
- Update on COVID-19 vaccination rates in school buildings
- Report on Operating Budget timeline and May Annual Town Meeting articles
- Discussion on the process for building the CPS District calendar
School Committee
The School Committee will meet in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with Unit A and Unit E. The body will also discuss contract negotiations for the Interim Superintendent. The meeting will not reconvene in Open Session.
- Collective bargaining strategy for Unit A
- Collective bargaining strategy for Unit E
- Contract negotiations for Interim Superintendent
Other Meeting
The MassDOT Office of Outdoor Advertising is holding a virtual public meeting to review permit applications for electronic billboards. The meeting allows for public comment on the proposed structures.
- Application # 2021D029: New electronic billboard facing north at 120 Cedar Street
- Application # 2021D030: New electronic billboard facing south at 120 Cedar Street
- Applicant: American Outdoor Media, LLC
School Committee
The Negotiation Subcommittee is meeting to conduct a collective bargaining session with the Canton Teachers’ Association (CTA), Unit A and Unit E. The meeting is scheduled to take place entirely in Executive Session.
- Collective bargaining session with Canton Teachers’ Association (CTA), Unit A and Unit E
Sustainability Committee
The committee will meet to vote on awarding a composting RFP bid and discuss the FY'23 budget request. Members will also receive updates on the energy aggregation RFP and recycling mailers.
- Vote to award Composting RFP bid
- FY'23 Budget Request
- Energy Aggregation RFP update
- Discussion on RDP Grant qualification tasks
- Review of March, April, and October 2021 meeting minutes
Other Meeting
The GMS School Council will meet to discuss the operating budget and provide an MSBA update. The agenda also includes a review of family and student surveys.
- Operating Budget
- MSBA Update
- Family & Student Survey
School Committee
The School Committee will review Advanced Placement results, COVID-19 vaccination rates, and updates on district goals. The body will also consider a vote to accept Q1 financial reports and grants.
- Vote on Q1 financial report, donations, and grants
- Executive session regarding contract negotiations for Interim Superintendent
- Review of Advanced Placement results and analysis
- Update on COVID-19 vaccination rates in school buildings
- Proposed minor changes to the CPS District calendar
Capital Planning Committee
The Finance Committee and Capital Planning Committee are meeting jointly. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate at 1860 Washington Street.
- Executive session regarding real estate at 1860 Washington Street
Capital Planning Committee
The Finance Committee and Capital Planning Committee are meeting jointly via Zoom. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate at 1860 Washington Street.
- Executive session regarding real estate at 1860 Washington Street
Capital Planning Committee
The Finance Committee and Capital Planning Committee are meeting jointly via Zoom. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate at 1860 Washington Street.
- Executive session regarding real estate at 1860 Washington Street
School Committee
The School Committee and Select Board are holding a joint session. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a new member to the School Committee.
- Appointment of a new School Committee member
School Committee
The School Committee will receive updates on FY22 capital projects, district communication plans, and HVAC and AC feasibility. The meeting includes reports on student benchmark assessments and COVID-19 vaccination rates in school buildings.
- FY22 Capital Project update
- Update on School Committee vacancy
- COVID-19 vaccination rates in school buildings
- Reports on STAR Benchmark Assessments (K-5) and GMS/CHS ELA and Math benchmarks
- Discussion on HVAC upgrades and AC feasibility
Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee and Master Plan Implementation Committee are meeting to discuss the Master Plan and its implementation process. The body will discuss potential capital projects for the next five years and how they fit into the capital plan.
- Discussion of Master Plan implementation process
- Review of possible capital projects for the next five years
Alliance Against Substance Abuse
The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse is meeting to conduct a workshop on cultural competency. Guest speaker Dr. Liza Talusan will lead a session on how identity informs social interactions and decision making.
- Cultural competency training workshop led by Dr. Liza Talusan
School Committee
The Canton School Committee and Select Board are holding a joint meeting. The purpose of the session is to interview candidates interested in filling a vacancy on the School Committee.
- Interviews for School Committee vacancy
School Committee
The GMS School Council is meeting to discuss the operating budget, including staffing and programs. The body will also review the 2021-2022 School Improvement Plan (SIP) final draft.
- Operating budget regarding specials and staffing
- 2021-2022 SIP Final Draft
- Program of Studies and Handbook
- Benchmark Assessments and PBL progress
Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee is meeting to introduce new members and discuss the committee's process. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate at 860 Washington Street.
- Executive session regarding real estate at 860 Washington Street
School Committee
The Finance Subcommittee of the Canton School Committee is meeting to hold a discussion regarding the capital budget.
- Capital Budget Discussion
School Committee
The Canton School Committee will review school improvement plans for the high school and middle school. The body is scheduled to vote on a proposed policy contract with MASC and the appointment of a trustee for the 30 North Street facilities warehouse.
- Vote on proposed policy contract between CPS and MASC
- Vote to appoint Stephen Marshall as Trustee of 30 North Street commercial condo
- Presentation of 2021-2022 School Improvement Plans for CHS and GMS
- Update on Galvin Middle School water damage and restoration
- Update on COVID-19 vaccination rates in school buildings
Alliance Against Substance Abuse
The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) is meeting to review budget, student, and volunteer reports. The body will vote to finalize its meeting schedule and locations from November 2021 through October 2022.
- Vote to finalize meeting schedule and locations for Nov '21 - Oct '22
- Budget report update
- Program Manager report on PI/PD status and DEI training
- Farmer's Market report
- Fall activities planning for Trunk or Treat
School Committee
The School Committee is meeting for a workshop focused on goal setting and forward planning. No votes will be taken and there is no public comment during this session.
- Workshop: Goal Setting/Forward Planning
School Committee
The Policy Subcommittee of the Canton School Committee is meeting to discuss and review current school policies for possible updates.
- Review of CPS/School Committee policies for possible updates
Sustainability Committee
The committee is meeting to coordinate upcoming waste collection and educational events. Members will discuss a Climate Action Plan request from the Town Planner and set goals for the next year. The session includes updates on a composting RFP and a recycling mailer.
- Electronic Waste Collection scheduled for Sunday Oct. 17
- Talking Trash & Recycling event with Keep Massachusetts Beautiful on Nov. 2
- Climate Action Plan request from Town Planner
- Composting RFP update
- Planning for rain barrel event and senior recycling education
School Committee
The School Committee will review Spring 2021 MCAS results and the status of the GMS MSBA application. Members will vote on the Quarter 4 Financial Report and conduct first and second readings of several committee policies.
- Vote on Quarter 4 Financial Report
- Summary of Spring 2021 MCAS results
- Review of GMS MSBA application status
- 1st read of policies BDA (Organizational Meeting), BDB (Officers), and EBCFA (Face Coverings)
- 2nd read of policies BBAA, BBB, BBBA/BBBB, BBBE, BCA, and BCB
Other Meeting
The GMS School Council is meeting to review the school's start to the year and establish a meeting schedule for 2021-2022. The body will discuss the GMS budget, MCAS report, and the School Improvement Plan (SIP).
- GMS Budget
- GMS MCAS Report
- GMS School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- 2021-2022 Meeting Schedule
Other Meeting
The GMS School Council is meeting to discuss the start of the school year and review the GMS Budget. The body will also examine the GMS MCAS Report and the GMS SIP.
- Review of GMS Budget
- Review of GMS MCAS Report
- Review of GMS SIP
- Establishment of 2021-2022 meeting schedule
School Committee
The Negotiation Subcommittee is meeting to hold an executive session. The body will discuss strategy and conduct collective bargaining with AFSCME Units.
- Collective bargaining with AFSCME Custodian/Maintenance unit
- Collective bargaining with AFSCME Cafeteria unit
- Collective bargaining with AFSCME Administrative Assistants unit
Alliance Against Substance Abuse
The committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and establish the 2021-2022 meeting schedule. The agenda includes reports on budget, volunteer hours, coalition survey results, and training updates.
- Approval of July 19 and August 16 meeting minutes
- Establishment of 2021-2022 meeting schedule
- Budget and volunteer hours reports
- Coalition survey results and training updates
- Discussion of steering committee vacancies and fall activities
Sustainability Committee
The committee is meeting to review updates on solid waste reduction and public education initiatives. Members will also discuss goals for fiscal year 2022, including municipal energy aggregation.
- Solid Waste Reduction Proposal regarding public education
- Update on Composting RFP
- Update on Small Scale Initiative Grant
- Discussion of Municipal Energy Aggregation for FY '22
- Update on Annual Recycling Mailer
Alliance Against Substance Abuse
The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse will meet to review budget and volunteer hour reports. The body will discuss the DFC Grant, a backpack initiative, and upcoming fall activities.
- DFC Grant updates including PD/PI status and program manager report
- Back pack initiative
- Fall activities planning
- National Coalition Academy updates
- Budget and monthly volunteer hours report
Sustainability Committee
The committee will review previous minutes and receive updates on the Small Scale Initiative Grant. Members will also discuss using grant funds for public education and a solid waste reduction proposal.
- Small Scale Initiative Grant update
- Solid Waste Reduction Proposal discussion
- Canton Farmer's Market tabling planning
Other Meeting
The committee is meeting to review the insurance renewal package for fiscal year 2022. The meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2020, at Memorial Hall.
- Review of FY 2022 Insurance Renewal Package
Other Meeting
The Town Insurance Advisory Committee is meeting to review the insurance renewal package for fiscal year 2022.
- Review of FY 2022 Insurance Renewal Package
Sustainability Committee
The committee will review minutes from April and May and receive updates on remote meetings. Discussion topics include the Rain Barrel Program, municipal energy aggregation, and upcoming climate resiliency workshops.
- Rain Barrel Program Review
- Municipal Energy Aggregation Article Update
- Climate Resiliency - Beat the Heat Workshop
- Canton Farmer's Market tabling on July 11, 2021
- DEP Trash/Recycling Grants update
Alliance Against Substance Abuse
The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) will meet via Zoom to review its budget and discuss new business. The body will address grant updates and program reports.
- Review of budget goals and objectives
- Discussion of earmark expenditures and other use of funds
- Updates on the Teen Tech Program — Minding Your Mind
- DFC Grant update including community assessment survey and program manager status
- Reports on scholarship status and website updates
Sustainability Committee
The committee is meeting to coordinate the Rain Barrel Program and the Farmer's Market. Members will discuss the Municipal Energy Aggregation (Article 30) for the Town Meeting Warrant and review a new trash contract with Republic.
- Rain Barrel Program distribution and volunteer assignments
- Municipal Energy Aggregation Article 30 information session and flyers
- New trash contract with Republic
- Trash and recycling survey results
Alliance Against Substance Abuse
The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse is meeting to review its budget and discuss several new initiatives. The body will address grant funding and specific youth-focused programs.
- Back Pack initiative earmark expenditures
- Teen Tech Program — Minding Your Mind
- Survey Monkey subscription
- DFC Grant and Canton needs identification
- Scholarship status and website updates
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee will review the Town Meeting Warrant regarding Municipal Energy Aggregation and discuss the promotion of the Rain Barrel Program. The meeting includes a presentation on the Canton Farmer’s Market and a review of trash and recycling survey results.
- Vote on Op-Ed Article regarding Municipal Energy Aggregation (Article 30)
- Discussion of Rain Barrel Program promotion for May 6
- Canton Farmer’s Market presentation
- Review of Trash and Recycling Survey results
Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee is meeting to discuss municipal and school capital requests for fiscal year 2022. The agenda also includes discussing capital requests and CPC recommendations with the Finance Committee.
- Discuss Municipal Capital Requests for FY2022
- Discuss School Capital Requests for FY2022
- Discuss Capital Request and CPC recommendations with FINCOM
Capital Planning Committee
The committee will discuss capital funding requests for municipal and school departments for fiscal year 2022. Members may vote on requests that are ready for approval and review minutes from previous meetings.
- Discussion of FY2022 Municipal Capital Requests
- Discussion of FY2022 School Capital Requests
- Voting on FY2022 Capital Requests
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Alliance Against Substance Abuse
The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse will meet via Zoom to review its budget and conduct an annual election. The body will also discuss grant presentations and work group action plans.
- Annual election
- DFC Grant presentation
- Budget report review
- Scholarship status update
- Student/Youth Sector report
Capital Planning Committee
The committee will discuss capital requests for the 2022 fiscal year from both the municipality and the schools. Members may vote on requests that are ready for approval and review minutes from previous meetings.
- Municipal Capital Requests for FY2022
- School Capital Requests for FY2022
- Vote on ready FY2022 Capital Requests
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Capital Planning Committee
The committee will discuss municipal and school capital requests for fiscal year 2022. Members may vote on requests that are ready for approval and review minutes from previous meetings.
- Discussion of FY2022 Municipal Capital Requests
- Discussion of FY2022 School Capital Requests
- Voting on ready FY2022 Capital Requests
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Capital Planning Committee
The committee will discuss municipal and school capital requests for fiscal year 2022. Members may vote on requests that are ready for approval and review minutes from previous meetings.
- Discussion of FY2022 Municipal Capital Requests
- Discussion of FY2022 School Capital Requests
- Vote on ready FY2022 Capital Requests
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee will meet to discuss municipal and school capital requests for fiscal year 2022. The body will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Municipal Capital Requests for FY2022
- School Capital Requests for FY2022
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Sustainability Committee
The committee will review minutes from prior meetings and hear a presentation regarding the Rain Barrel Program. Members will also discuss upcoming programs for climate resiliency, library sustainability, and trash and recycling outreach.
- Rain Barrel Program presentation by Great American Rain Barrel Company
- Climate Resiliency at Home program scheduling
- Library Sustainability Series update
- Trash and Recycling Survey status and results compilation
- Keep Massachusetts Beautiful Cleanup Day
Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee is meeting to review capital requests for the 2022 fiscal year. The body will discuss requests from both the municipality and the schools.
- Municipal Capital Requests for FY2022
- School Capital Requests for FY2022
- Approval of minutes from previous meetings
Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee is meeting to review capital funding requests for the 2022 fiscal year. The discussion covers both municipal and school-related requests.
- Municipal Capital Requests for FY2022
- School Capital Requests for FY2022
- Approval of minutes from previous meetings
Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee will meet to discuss capital requests for the 2022 fiscal year. The agenda includes reviews of both municipal and school requests.
- Municipal Capital Requests for FY2022
- School Capital Requests for FY2022
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Capital Planning Committee
The committee will meet to discuss municipal and school capital requests for fiscal year 2022. The body will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Municipal Capital Requests for FY2022
- School Capital Requests for FY2022
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee will meet via Zoom to review upcoming capital needs. The agenda includes discussions regarding municipal and school capital requests for fiscal year 2022.
- Discuss Municipal Capital Requests for FY2022
- Discuss School Capital Requests for FY2022
- Approve Minutes from previous meetings
Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee is scheduled to meet via Zoom. The primary discussion item involves school capital requests for FY2022.
- Discuss School Capital Requests for FY2022
Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee is meeting to discuss municipal capital requests for fiscal year 2022. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to COVID-19.
- Discussion of Municipal Capital Requests for FY2022
Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee is meeting to establish its internal organization. The body will discuss its planning process and elect a Vice Chairperson and a Clerk.
- Discussion of the Capital Planning Committee Process
- Election of a Vice Chairperson
- Election of a Clerk to take minutes
Sustainability Committee
The committee is meeting to determine the questions, timing, and distribution method for a trash and recycling survey. Members will also receive updates on a MAPC grant and energy aggregation.
- Finalization of Trash and Recycling Survey questions and distribution
- MAPC Grant update
- Energy Aggregation update
- 2021 Planning