I. A. Call to Order
00:0000:0000:26I. B. Roll Call
00:26I. C. Pledge of Allegiance
00:46I. D. Moment of Silence
01:12II. A. Participation by the Public
02:10II. B. Communication by the Chair
06:18II. C. Participation by the School Committee
10:07II. D. Reports of Subcommittees
14:45III. Information and Proposals A. Report of Superintendent
14:50IV. Recommended Actions - Unfinished Business A. First Reading, Section D, Fiscal Management, of the Revised Policy Manual (Enclosure No. 1)
33:50V. Recommended Actions - New Business A. Appointment of School Nurse (Enclosure No. 2)
42:06V. Recommended Actions - New Business B. Approval of Extending Until April 30, 2025 the Duration of the Retainer Agreement with Bulkley Richardson & Gelinas for the Investigation of Accusations of Wrongdoing by Certain Pittsfield Public School Employees
43:05V. Recommended Actions - New Business C. First Reading on New Course (Enclosure No. 3) • Contemporary Painting (PHS)
44:40V. Recommended Actions - New Business D. First Reading on Adoption of Textbook (Enclosure No. 4) • Professional Communication (PHS)
49:17V. Recommended Actions - New Business E. Discussion and Endorsement of Massachusetts Association of School Committees Expiring Resolutions (Enclosure No. 5)
50:42V. Recommended Actions - New Business F. Endorsement of Bills (Enclosure Nos. 6A and 6B) • Senate Bill No. 1163, An Act Relative to Sexual Assaults by Adults in Positions of Authority or Trust
55:30V. Recommended Actions - New Business F. Endorsement of Bills (Enclosure Nos. 6A and 6B) F. Endorsement of Bills (Enclosure Nos. 6A and 6B) • Senate Bill No. 1174, An Act Protecting Minors from the Creation of Computer-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Visual Materials
58:00V. Recommended Actions - New Business G. Endorsement of Concerns on Proposed Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Regulations on Graduation Requirements (Enclosure No. 7)
59:02V. Recommended Actions - New Business H. Acceptance of Middle School Restructuring Timeline (Enclosure No. 8)
01:05:10V. Recommended Actions - New Business 1. Approval of Overnight Field Trip (Enclosure No. 9) • Marlborough, MA
01:42:15V. Recommended Actions - New Business J. Line Item Budget and Budget Overview 2 (Enclosure No. 10)
01:42:52K. Recommended Actions - Routine Matters A. Approval of Minutes (Enclosure No. 11)
02:06:07K. Recommended Actions - Routine Matters B. Personnel Report (Enclosure No. 12)
02:06:36L. Executive Session A. Items of Negotiations Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the United Educators of Pittsfield (UEP), if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, s.21(a)(7) to comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant in-aid requirements (vote on Executive Session minutes from the meeting held on March 12, 2025).
02:07:06M. Future Business A. FY26 Budget Workshop 2, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Reid Middle School, 950 North Street, Library
02:08:50M. Future Business B. Public Hearing on FY26 Budget, Monday, April 7, 2025, 6:00 P.M., Reid Middle School, 950 North Street, Library
02:09:03M. Future Business C. Next Regular Scheduled Meeting, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:00 P.M., City Hall, 70 Allen Street, City Council Chambers.
02:09:12N. Adjournment
02:09:18