Heather Bout

“seconded by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that the CMSBC has kicked off schematic design and will be using data gathering with experts for a continued transparent process. She noted that the subcommittees will deliberate should further information be needed. She stated that there was a public forum held the previous night and the recording is available online.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout moved the motion as amended above”

“Bout, aye”

“Ms. Bout thanked the students for the amazing representation”

“Ms. Bout noted Mr. Mastrullo’s vision and care for the high school community, noting how valuable it is to everyone.”

“Ms. Bout noted Mr. Mastrullo’s vision and care for the high school community, noting how valuable it is to everyone.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout noted the support and appreciation of the SC to the non-union employees”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Bout”

“motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout thanked Ms. Herbert and Mr. Stanton for everything they’re doing to move the district forward”

“Ms. Bout stated that she has appreciated working with everyone, noting how grateful she is for everyone involved in her experience on the SC.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout noted the importance of putting money aside for the paving and lighting.”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CCSC”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout noted how amazing it was that CEF was able to raise this much over the current year, given the pandemic.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout”

“Bout, aye”

“Bout, aye”

“Ms. Bout noted that the difference in timelines was the timing of a special town election.”

“Ms. Bout noted that, if accepted, there would need to be a hard look at whether or not it was worth it to move forward.”

“Ms. Bout called the CCSC meeting to order at 5:02 PM”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“seconded by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout thanked MASC representative, Dorothy Presser, for attending the meeting”

“Ms. Bout stated that the students have redefined the role of SC liaisons, noting that the students are leaving a legacy”

“Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, seconded by Ms. Anderson, to adjourn the CCSC meeting.”

“Ms. Bout noted how impressive the budgets have been handled during this challenging year”

“A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“seconded by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout stated that CMSBC voted a revised space summary that includes a larger auditorium and gym and removal of the maker space and alternate gym. She stated that they would use the schematic design phase to work this functionality into the building. She noted that there is a newly launched website for the building project.”

“She stated that she and Ms. Bout met with MASC rep, Dorothy Presser, to discuss the ratings for the superintendent evaluation, noting that Ms. Presser was able to provide nuances on the ratings. Ms. Anderson and Ms. Bout provided some of the information that they received from Ms. Presser.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“seconded by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that the paving and lighting and the amenities building are long overdue.”

“A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Mr. Booth and Ms. Bout supported Dr. Hunter’s conservative approach to this”

“Ms. Bout”

“seconded by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that she didn’t feel the escalation was an either/ or discussion”

“Ms. Bout reviewed the Superintendent Evaluation process document that the SC had discussed previously in the fall. She reviewed the timeline, with the final summative evaluation being presented at the June 15th SC meeting. Ms. Bout noted that if there were any concerns, they should be brought up at the individual meetings taking place with Dr. Hunter from May 17th – June 1st.”

“Bout”

“The SC thanked the Green Team for all of its efforts and gave their support for the project.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that there were almost 1500 responses to the town-wide survey.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Bout, aye”

“Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that the next middle school project community forum was the following evening at 7:00 PM and noted that the town-wide survey on the project is open.”

“Ms. Bout also thanked them for entrusting the SC with their words.”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“A motion was made by Mr. Booth, for CSC and CCSC, seconded by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC, to not participate in School Choice for the school year 2021-2022.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that the CMS building project town-wide survey is currently underway.”

“A motion was made Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout stated that the CMSBC Communications Subcommittee planned the next community forum for Wednesday, March 31st at 7:00 PM. She noted that they are working on a new version of the website to make it easier for people to navigate and find what they're looking for.”

“motion to adjourn the CCSC meeting was made by Ms. Bout”

“seconded by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout acknowledged Mr. Stanton as well.”

“Ms. Bout noted her concern for cutting the software lines during the pandemic, but stated that she understands the need to cut if other lines need to increase.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Bout, aye”

“A motion was made Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that the CMSBC Communications Subcommittee met and is doing a lot of outreach via public forums and listening sessions throughout town, noting the incredible input. She stated that they are also working on a survey and new website to make sure the public has access and the ability to give input.”

“Ms. Bout stated that she feels the process of weeding out the software is important”

“Ms. Bout noted her support of this proposed structure”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that the CMS Building Committee has been holding listening sessions with the community”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout noted the edit to the 1/12/21 minutes on Tia Mancuso's name correction.”

“Ms. Bout noted that there is also a public forum the following night, February 24th, at 7:00 PM via Zoom, encouraging community members to join. She noted that the CMSBC would be going over the space summary and education plan. She stated that there will also be a Communications Subcommittee meeting on Thursday, February 25th at 12:00 PM via Zoom and the next full CMSBC meeting will be March 4th at 7:30 AM via Zoom.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that she doesn't feel the district should be moving a warrant article during the current COVID environment, but noted the importance of all of the projects.”

“Ms. Bout noted how helpful the presentation is to understanding the line item budget, questioning the increase in substitute and supplies and materials lines.”

“Ms. Bout noted how helpful the presentation is to understanding the line item budget, questioning the increase in substitute and supplies and materials lines.”

“Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Mr. Booth, for CSC and CCSC, seconded by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC, to postpone the second reading of policies JFABB and JII until the next meeting.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout noted the middle school community forum on February 24th at 7:00 PM. Ms. Bout stated that the CMSBC is meeting with several smaller groups”

“Ms. Bout noted that the School Committee strongly supports this effort”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that each SC member was able to meet with Dr. Hunter and Dr. Hunter noted how productive and valuable it was to spend individual time with everyone.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“made by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that the CMSBC held a community forum last night, noting that it was well attended and that there would be additional community forums and focus groups coming up.”

“Ms. Bout noted that the budget would not increase by 3.9%, but that the 3.9% increase is in assessments, not an operational increase.”

“Ms. Bout stated that the goal of the midyear update is to make sure each member checks in with Dr. Hunter. She noted that Dr. Hunter's Superintendent reports are considered her update packet for review prior to meeting with Dr. Hunter. Ms. Bout stated that once the meetings have occurred, she would update the SC.”

“seconded by Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout noted that the design team would bring a response to this plan.”

“Mr. Booth reviewed the SC goals and Ms. Bout noted that the SC has been on track with the goals, using the Strategic Plan as their roadmap.”

“Mr. Booth reviewed the SC goals and Ms. Bout noted that the SC has been on track with the goals, using the Strategic Plan as their roadmap.”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout noted that the Concord FINCOM was supportive of the budget presentation.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout noted her personal gratitude for the efforts in hiring and retaining faculty of color.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Bout, aye”

“Ms. Bout stated that the committee would need to vote on this at the next meeting if they do not vote tonight.”

“Mr. Bout”

“Ms. Bout suggested highlighting the value of teams and having an executive summary that captures the biggest points”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout voiced her support for using CCHS as a vaccination site, asking questions around timing and students on campus and Mr. Crane noted that the vaccinations would be given by appointment.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout stated that the CMSBC is meeting again and working on a new schedule”

“Ms. Bout noted how impressed she was with how the 8th graders laid out their arguments for or against renaming Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout asked about the transitioning of 6th graders into CMS”

“Ms. Bout noted how helpful it is to have the School Committee roles defined on the document.”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“seconded by Ms. Bout, for both CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout noted the impact that the educators are making and the safe spaces that they are making for the students.”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for both CSC and CCSC”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout”

“seconded by Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout noted the safe spaces these students have created, also noting the amount of progress being made.”

“Ms. Bout reviewed the differences between the 2012 and 2019 DESE Superintendent Evaluation Rubrics, recommending that the SC adopt the 2019 form due to the increase in efficiency.”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout reminded members to reach out to those groups that they are liaisons to, if they haven't already.”

“Bout, aye (for both)”

“seconded by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout noted that the SC needs to determine which 4 members will be signing the warrants.”

“seconded by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout stated that the pandemic mission was married very well with the Strategic Plan goals, noting that Dr. Hunter needs to leave space for the large percentage of unknowns that will also occur throughout the year. Ms. Bout also noted that the evaluation cycle is from June to June, recommending that the SC not ignore the significant work that went on throughout the summer, recommending that the work be documented.”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC, seconded by Ms. Rainey, for CSC and CCSC, to approve the Executive Session minutes”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout stated that the League of Women Voters has invited Dr. Hunter to their First Friday event on Friday at 9:30 AM, noting that the event will be on school reopening. Ms. Bout noted that registration for the Zoom event is done through the League of Women Voters website, lwvcc.org.”

“Ms. Bout stated that the Mighty Moose 5K is currently underway, noting that it will be a 2 week virtual event. She stated that goal of raising $200,000 has already been surpassed, currently at $210,000. She stated that the website is mightymoose5k.org. Ms. Bout noted that Kicks for Cancer is also underway virtually, noting that all of the fundraising money will be going to the same ovarian cancer research team as the Mighty Moose.”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for both CSC and CCSC”

“Bout, aye (for both)”

“seconded by Ms. Bout”

“Ms. Bout noted that the Strategic Plan should frame the goals of the SC and Dr. Hunter, noting that even through the lens of the pandemic, the plan is an incredibly valuable guide.”

“Ms. Bout”

“seconded by Ms. Bout”

“A motion was made by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout thanked Ms. Rainey for compiling the manual, noting that everyone should feel comfortable with it.”

“seconded by Ms. Bout, for CSC and CCSC”

“Ms. Bout suggested keeping a focus on equity and well-being throughout the year.”

“Bout, aye (for both)”