Wallace Johnston

“Mr. Clement noted that the school schedule change has been adopted very well. He reported that Diane Dempsey, Lead Scheduler noted that the facilitated learning block has been beneficial and could be continued. Due to the pandemic, some of the students have never met their academic teachers in person. He has witnessed some positive vibes happening in the school with students and teachers. As always, we continue to do Candy Cane Grams and we began an Elf on the Shelf gift swap between staff members for a positive distraction, but he noted that people are ready for a vacation.”

“Mr. Johnston then called the CCSC meeting to order”

“Mr. Johnson called the CCSC back to order”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston stated that there are 2 articles to consider in the upcoming Town Meeting: Article 30 – Healthy School Buses for Students and Article 16 –Junction Village.”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting to order at 5:03 PM”

“Mr. Johnston stated that the CCSC received 39 emails regarding the MIIA's plan for sports, noting that the vast majority were in support. He stated that there was one email requesting additional communication to parents and one email regarding masks and the importance of ensuring everyone uses them.”

“Mr. Johnston noted his issue with the cost and the benefit from 2 week testing.”

“Mr. Johnston noted that there is a PEG Access Advisory Committee meeting at the end of September and that the SC would need to elect a member to attend.”

“Johnston, aye”

“Ms. Rainey thanked Mr. Johnston for guiding the SC and for the difficult job of leading the SC, noting the thanks from the teachers.”

“Mr. Johnston shared his experience on the SC, from when he first began to present. He noted how fortunate the SC was to find Dr. Hunter and thanked Ms. Boynton, Ms. Bout, Mr. Booth, Mr. Benincasa (former SC member), Dr. Hunter, and Mr. Fink (former SC member).”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston stated that the Public Access Committee is having a meeting on September 30th, noting that he is the SC liaison. He suggested that another member attend the meeting due to his term ending.”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting to order at 5:02 PM”

“Johnson, aye (for both)”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting to order at 9:03 AM, noting that it was being recorded.”

“Johnson”

“seconded by Mr. Johnston, for CSC”

“Johnston”

“Johnston, aye (for both)”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting to order at 5:01 PM, noting that it was being recorded.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he received 12 emails on school reopening plans”

“Mr. Johnston stated that the chairs of the CSC, the Town Managers, Select Board and FINCOMs of Concord and Carlisle met to discuss the current situation and what each town is doing relative to schools and municipally. He stated that it was a good conversation, noting that they discussed doing this on a more regular basis going forward.”

“Johnston, aye”

“The motion passed by roll call: Rainey, aye (for both); Wilson, aye; Booth, aye (for both); Johnson, aye (for both).”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston noted that there were 82 people signed onto the letter.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he received 35 emails since Monday’s meeting around school start, 3 emails on anti-racism, 1 regarding a personnel matter and 1 miscellaneous email.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he received 35 emails since Monday’s meeting around school start, 3 emails on anti-racism, 1 regarding a personnel matter and 1 miscellaneous email.”

“Mr. Johnston noted his concern, suggesting that money be used from Concord free cash.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that there was a Finance Committee meeting after the last SC meeting, noting that the Finance Committee recognized the challenging situation for tax payers and the significant number of unemployment cases of Concord residents.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that there was a Finance Committee meeting after the last SC meeting, noting that the Finance Committee recognized the challenging situation for tax payers and the significant number of unemployment cases of Concord residents.”

“seconded by Mr. Johnston”

“Johnston, aye (for both)”

“Mr. Johnston, noting that it was being recorded”

“Mr. Johnston shared a letter from the Concord Finance Committee”

“Mr. Johnston noted MASC's course titled "Charting the Course", recommending that members attend.”

“Mr. Johnston noted his concern for the FY22 budget, suggesting that the SC respond to FINCOM's request positively, but not in total. He suggested that the SC discuss this further at the next meeting to make a decision.”

“seconded by Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he received 105 emails, noting that they were mostly from students opposing the current plan of returning to school alphabetically.”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston noted that he received a passionate email about changing the name of Columbus Day and recommended that the Calendar Committee put this off to a future date where the community can come to provide it's thoughts at a meeting.”

“Mr. Johnston noted the short time frame available to make sure students have devices they can access computer based learning.”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Johnston, aye (for both)”

“seconded by Mr. Johnston”

“Johnston, aye”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston noted that the District has been very involved in cultural competency and thanked the community for its input as well.”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston noted that the maximum number of participants on the Zoom meeting was 300, stating that the meeting could also be accessed through MMN.”

“Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston then brought the CCSC meeting to order.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he attended the meeting between Concord FINCOM and the Concord Select Board, at which they discussed the Town Meeting consent calendar, noting that there will be an upcoming hearing on the articles in the next 3 weeks.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he spoke with Dean Banfield, Chair of Concord FINCOM, noting that FINCOM is challenged with getting information from various town departments on the effects of COVID.”

“Johnston”

“Johnston, aye (for both)”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston noted that the parking lot article would not be moved.”

“Mr. Johnston thanked Mr. Model and the perspective that he brought.”

“seconded by Mr. Johnston, for CSC”

“Johnston, aye”

“Mr. Johnston echoed everyone's statements, noting that he is always impressed with Dr. Hunter's breadth of knowledge, also noting her leadership during this difficult time.”

“Mr. Johnston noted that it was changed to September 13th.”

“Mr. Johnston thanked Mr. Mastrullo and everyone involved, noting the amount of work this took.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that, given the current learning situation, it makes sense to keep the technology as current as possible.”

“called to order by Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston noted that if anyone was interested in seeing the resolution, they could email the SC.”

“seconded by Mr. Johnston for CSC”

“Rainey, aye (for both); Booth, aye (for both); Bout, aye (for both); Mostoufi, aye: Johnston, aye (for both)”

“Johnston, aye (for both)”

“Mr. Johnston noted that the Mosquito requested if it could publish Mr. Booth's letter”

“Mr. Johnston stated that Carlisle would be holding a Town Meeting on June 20th”

“Mr. Johnston stated that Carlisle is voting a 1/12th budget”

“Ms. Rainey and Mr. Johnston noted their concern with the timeline.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that there is a difference between being non-racist and anti-racist”

“Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston suggested putting signage around the structures at the elementary schools.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he received an email from someone in Chile who is moving into the District, asking how to get access to the District.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he received an email about the League of Women Voters hosting the Concord Select Board Candidate Forum on May 27th from 3:00-4:00PM”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he received an email thanking the District for everything it's doing for seniors.”

“Mr. Johnston noted that three SC members have expressed interest in being on a remote learning committee for Phase 4.”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he received more emails in favor of paying spring coaches.”

“Mr. Johnston noted that the Concord Town Moderator is looking to move the Town Meeting out until July, but most likely sometime in the fall, after September 1st.”

“A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Ms. Rainey, that the Concord Public Schools withdraw from EDCO Collaborative as of July 1, 2020, and to grant the authority of the Superintendent and legal counsel to negotiate a withdrawal from the EDCO Collaborative.”

“called to order by Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston then opened the Public Hearing for School Choice for the CCSC”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he received several letters about spring coaching compensation, noting that all of the letters were all in favor of paying the coaches.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that the SC should get as much real and anecdotal information as possible to create a revised budget. He stated that the goal is still to provide the best education to the students, while understanding the realities the District is faced with.”

“Mr. Johnston noted that coaches have been engaged with students throughout the spring, recommending that they be paid.”

“Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston noted that there is a meeting on Monday with Carlisle's FinCom, noting that this is where the exercise on the 5% reduction of the budget has come from.”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston questioned the formation of a task force around Phase 4 and Dr. Hunter stated that this will be discussed at the next meeting.”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting to order at 9:19 AM, noting it was being recorded.”

“Mr. Johnston thanked everyone for attending the meeting and all of their hard work.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that the SC needs to collectively identify how it needs to operate and be helpful in the foreseeable future.”

“Johnston, aye (for both)”

“Mr. Johnston stated that the SC needs to collectively identify how it needs to operate and be helpful in the foreseeable future.”

“Mr. Johnston asked how athletic fee reimbursements will be made to families”

“Mr. Johnston asked how athletic fee reimbursements will be made to families”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting to order at 1:07 PM”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting back to order at 1:43 PM, noting it was being recorded”

“Mr. Johnston thanked the SC for being engaged”

“Johnston, aye”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting to order at 9:04 AM”

“Mr. Johnston stated that the District does have the need, but noted that the climate is much different now.”

“Mr. Johnston thanked Dr. Hunter, the staff and faculty, for all that they’re doing”

“Mr. Johnston noted that the number will be lower than what the SC voted”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting back to order at 6:32 PM, noting it was being recorded”

“Mr. Johnston stated that the District has made efforts over the years to address the parking situation and noted that even if students were to ride share, it would not cover 83 spaces.”

“The CCSC meeting was called to order by Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting to order”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston commended the District for all the efforts in helping to ease transitions.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that the SC needs to determine how this is presented at Town Meeting so that the history with MSBA is well known.”

“Mr. Johnston questioned how the CMSBC was approaching cost savings”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting to order at 7:00 PM”

“Mr. Johnston stated that the town caucus is Monday, January 27th at 7:00 PM in the main room at the Town House, noting nominations for one open seat on the: School Committee, Select Board, and Town Moderator.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that these policies will be included for approval at the next joint meeting.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he didn't hear from any members that they wanted to be involved with the Transportation Working Group.”

“A motion was made by Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston stated that the District should commit to 2 electric buses now with some sort of payment.”

“Johnston, aye (for both)”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he doesn't feel SC meetings are the right platform to get information out to parents about special education.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he doesn't feel SC meetings are the right platform to get information out to parents about special education.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he doesn't feel SC meetings are the right platform to get information out to parents about special education.”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he doesn't feel SC meetings are the right platform to get information out to parents about special education.”

“Mr. Johnston then called the CSC meeting to order”

“Mr. Johnston called the CCSC meeting back to order”

“Mr. Johnston stated that he received emails in support of changing the bus fleet over to non-carbon.”

“Mr. Johnston”

“seconded by Mr. Johnston”

“Mr. Johnston asked if Mr. Perry had come across schemes that other schools have used to mitigate the number of cars coming to campus”