Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School, MA

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Finance Subcommittee will consider the acceptance of a $10,000 grant and several program donations. The body will also review September 2026 financial reports and discuss planning for a Phase II Energy Conservation Project.

• Acceptance of $10,000 Safe and Supportive Schools grant
• Acceptance of donations: Automotive Technology ($4,000), Carpentry ($3,100), Cosmetology ($1,000), and Biotechnology ($500)
• Review of September 2026 financial statements
• Approval of Student Activity Account sub account changes
• Discussion of Phase II Energy Conservation Project Planning

School Committee Meeting

The School Committee will consider approving a revised Admissions Policy and a $50,000 Phone Free Schools Support Grant. The body will also review safety and security updates and discuss veterinary clinic operations. Other actions include approving staffing updates and various financial reports.

• Approval of revised Admissions Policy
• Acceptance of $50,000 Phone Free Schools Support Grant Program grant
• Approval of $75,000 for transportation bus and campus snow removal
• Payment of $9,500 to McLane Middleton for FY26 legal services
• Approval of out-of-state field trip for Cosmetology students to Nashua, NH

Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee Meeting

The Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee will meet to review a presentation on a biogas digester. The session includes a presentation by Lyndsey Haight and Srirup Kumar from FLOW regarding a Living Lab and Circular Bioeconomy pitch.

• Presentation on Biogas Digester by FLOW
• Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Policy Subcommittee will consider recommending three policy updates to the full committee. These include revisions to admissions and animals in school, and a new policy for electronic bikes and scooters.

• Recommendation of revised Admissions Policy
• Recommendation of revised Animals in School Policy
• Recommendation of new Electronic Bikes and Scooters Policy

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Admissions Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM at The Larkin, 562 Maple Street, Danvers. The main substantive item is a discussion of "Admissions Allocation Procedure Options - Fall 2027 - Version 2." The subcommittee will also vote to approve its September 17, 2026 minutes, take public comment, and vote to adjourn. The agenda does not state what specific allocation options are proposed.

• Discussion of "Admissions Allocation Procedure Options - Fall 2027 - Version 2" (attachment, 530 KB)
• Vote to approve the September 17, 2026 Admissions Subcommittee meeting minutes
• Public comment, with speakers allowed three (3) minutes under File: BEDH
• Next meeting scheduled for November 5, 2026
• Vote to adjourn

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Finance Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at 565 Maple Street in Danvers. Members are asked to accept a $50,000 Phone Free Schools Support Grant and donations of $620 for HVACR and $2,705 for Automotive Technology/Construction, and to establish the Giamberardino Memorial Scholarship. The subcommittee will also review July and August 2026 financial statements, consider $75,000 in capital items for bus and campus snow removal and road safety, and vote on paying a $9,500 FY26 legal services invoice from McLane Middleton using the FY27 operating budget.

• Accept $50,000 Phone Free Schools Support Grant Program grant
• Accept donations: $620 HVACR and $2,705 Automotive Technology/Construction
• Establish the Giamberardino Memorial Scholarship
• Approve $75,000 in FF&G capital items for bus and campus snow removal and road safety
• Pay $9,500 FY26 McLane Middleton legal services invoice from the FY27 operating budget

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee will review a draft admissions policy for 2026-2027, discuss allocation procedure options including minimum targets and sibling consideration, and receive updates on Class of 2030 enrollment and Class of 2031 recruitment. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Review of draft 2026-2027 admissions policy changes
• Discussion of allocation procedure options for Fall 2027
• Discussion of sibling consideration in admissions
• Class of 2030 enrollment update vs. minimum target
• Class of 2031 recruitment update

South Campus Subcommittee Meeting

The subcommittee will review updates regarding Larkin, Smith Hall, Gallant Hall, and the Alumni Gymnasium. The meeting also includes a vote to approve minutes from the December 4, 2025, meeting.

• Larkin update
• Smith Hall update
• Gallant Hall update
• Alumni Gymnasium update
• Approval of December 4, 2025, tentative minutes

School Committee Meeting

The School Committee will meet to approve several grants and donations, finalize FY 2026 year-end financial closures, and award a contract for tennis court work. The committee will also discuss the Hathorne Learning Academy program and the 2027 admissions policy.

• Award $646,000 bid to Heimlich Landscaping & Construction for tennis courts
• Accept multiple grants including $522,770 for IDEA and $500,000 from a private foundation
• Approve emergency addendum for the Hathorne Learning Academy program
• Close FY 2026 general fund revenues of $41,628,950.65 and expenditures of $41,255,168.28
• Approve the PROTECT Act regarding law enforcement interaction

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Personnel Subcommittee will review updates regarding new hires, resignations, retirements, and staff title changes. The committee will also consider approving a job description for a NightHawks Adult Education Instructor.

• Approval of June 11, 2026, tentative minutes
• Review of new hires as of September 10, 2026
• Review of resignations, retirements, and discharges
• Review of personnel title changes
• Approval of NightHawks Adult Education Instructor job description

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Finance Subcommittee will consider accepting various grants and donations totaling over $1.7 million. Members will also review FY 2026 year-end financial closures and fund transfers. Additionally, the committee will consider awarding a contract for tennis court work.

• Awarding a $646,000 bid to Heimlich Landscaping & Construction for tennis courts
• Acceptance of various grants including $522,770 for IDEA and $500,000 from a Private Foundation
• Acceptance of $206,030.01 Regional School District Decarbonization Grant
• Closing FY 2026 general fund revenues of $41,628,950.65 and expenditures of $41,255,168.28
• Transferring $398,711.20 from Capital Projects to the Stabilization fund

Admissions Subcommittee Community Meeting

The Admissions Subcommittee approved its August 13, 2026 minutes with a correction and received updates rather than voting on new admissions policy. Director of School Counseling & Admissions Sandra Goldstein reported enrollment of 593 freshmen in the Class of 2030 (442 member-community, 151 non-member) and transfer offers to 19 juniors and 27 sophomores, with one junior offer outstanding. Dr. Riccio described a PRS complaint filed with DESE, the district's rescission of nearly 40 student placements, DESE's requirement that Essex Tech accept the affected students, and the creation of the Hathorne Learning Academy, which she said is not funded in the annual budget approved March 2026. Dr. Riccio said the allocation procedure would be revisited at the September 17, 2026 public meeting; no vote on admissions or allocation was recorded.

• Approved August 13, 2026 Admissions Subcommittee minutes with a correction (all in favor, no opposition)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:50 AM (all in favor, no opposition)
• No vote recorded on admissions policy, allocation formula, or Hathorne Learning Academy funding

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District School Committee is meeting to take action on several financial items, including accepting donations, approving a $1,280,000 Career Technical Initiative grant, and approving a 5-year bus lease totaling $627,460. They will also consider routine items like the treasurer's report, warrants, and meeting minutes, as well as an out-of-state field trip for the FFA program.

• Approve $1,280,000 Career Technical Initiative Round 11 grant
• Approve 5-year lease for four International school buses from Santander Bank, $125,492 annual, $627,460 total
• Accept donations: Health Assisting $100, Metal Fabrication $100, Automotive Technology $2,500 and $26,000
• Approve out-of-state/overnight field trip for FFA to National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IA, 10/20-10/24/2026
• Approve warrants from July 17, 2026 through August 13, 2026

The School Committee approved a five-year lease for four school buses and authorized the Superintendent-Director and Manager of Business Operations to award a contract of up to $400,000 for the construction of two tennis courts. The committee also accepted over $1.6 million in grants and donations, including $1,280,000 for the Career Technical Initiative. Additionally, members approved an out-of-state field trip for the FFA program and granted voting authority for the upcoming November MASS/MASC conference.

• Approved 5-year, $627,460 school bus lease (12-0)
• Authorized $400,000 tennis court construction contract (12-0)
• Accepted $1,280,000 Career Technical Initiative grant (12-0)
• Accepted $413,306 Perkins V grant (12-0)
• Accepted $28,700 in various donations (12-0)
• Approved out-of-state FFA field trip (12-0)
• Granted voting authority for November MASS/MASC conference (12-0)
• Approved 2027 fund use for 2026 tuition reimbursements (12-0)

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Admissions Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will meet to approve minutes from May 7, 2026, and receive informational updates on 2030 admissions, transfer admissions, and policy revision next steps. The meeting is largely routine and informational, with no major decisions expected beyond the minutes approval and adjournment.

• Approval of May 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• 2030 Admissions Update (information)
• Transfer Admissions Update (information)
• Policy Revision Next Steps (information)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 1, 2026

The Admissions Subcommittee approved the minutes from their May 7, 2026, meeting. Members discussed the Class of 2030 admissions process, the impact of the state-mandated lottery, and potential staffing needs for the Guidance and Admissions teams. No other formal votes were taken during the session.

• Approved May 7, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:13 AM (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee will meet to accept routine reports, approve donations totaling $8,835, and vote on purchasing a $75,000 chipper funded by tuition revenue. Members will also authorize five-year copier lease agreements and approve several job descriptions including school bus driver and bilingual family liaison.

• Accept donations: Carpentry ($3,500), SkillsUSA ($225), Field/Farm/Grounds ($860), Delivery ($2,000)
• Approve $75,000 chipper purchase for Capital Planning Subcommittee
• Authorize five-year copier lease agreements for FY27
• Approve job descriptions: School Bus Driver, Bilingual Family Liaison, Assistant Head Coach, Head Coach
• Approve FY26-FY27 School Committee/Subcommittee meeting calendar

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District School Committee approved warrants, meeting minutes, and multiple donations totaling over $24,000 in value plus specific cash amounts. The Committee also authorized a five-year copier lease agreement, the purchase of a replacement chipper up to $75,000, new job descriptions, and accepted Dr. Heidi Riccio's evaluation rating of Exemplary. Finally, the open meeting adjourned at 9:34 a.m. to enter executive session.

• Approved warrants from June 12, 2026, through July 16, 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved June 11, 2026, School Committee meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted donations including Carpentry, SkillsUSA, Field, Farm & Grounds, a delivery donation, and a Laguna Router (all in favor)
• Approved the proposed FY26-FY27 School Committee and Subcommittee meeting calendar (all in favor)
• Approved the purchase of a replacement chipper funded by the tuition revolving fund up to $75,000 (all in favor)
• Authorized a five-year copier lease agreement with Budget Technologies for a Xerox commercial printing machine (all in favor)
• Accepted the Superintendent-Director's annual evaluation with an overall rating of Exemplary (all in favor)
• Approved job descriptions for School Bus Driver, Bilingual Family Liaison, Assistant Head Coach, and Head Coach (all in favor)

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on accepting three grants totaling over $1 million, awarding a school bus transportation contract, and approving changes to the 2026-2027 student handbook attendance policy. The meeting also includes routine approvals of warrants, minutes, and the treasurer's report, as well as discussion of a veterinary clinic lease and summer projects.

• Acceptance of grants: LRIG New England Marsha Paul Education Grant ($2,500), MassCEC Climate-Critical Workforce Training Grant ($800,000), and Anonymous ($200,000)
• Award of Bid 2027-01 for school bus transportation to Salter Transportation, Inc. at an estimated annual cost of $307,700
• Approval of changes to the 2026-2027 Handbook Attendance Policy
• Approval of an out-of-state/overnight field trip for the Spring Track & Field team to Nike Nationals (June 16-22, 2026)
• Award of RFP 2026-05 for lease and management of the veterinary clinic to Bob Tapscott, BP Vet, Inc.

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee approved a veterinary clinic lease, a school bus transportation contract, and several grants and donations during its June meeting. The Committee also updated the student handbook attendance policy, approved the Superintendent-Director's vacation rollover and annual reports, and accepted an overnight field trip for the track and field team.

• Approved warrants from May 15, 2026, through June 11, 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved May 14, 2026, meeting minutes (passed with one abstention)
• Approved Superintendent-Director vacation rollover and buyback request (unanimous)
• Approved changes to the 2026-2027 Handbook Attendance Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Superintendent-Director End of Year Report and SMARTIE Goals (unanimous)
• Accepted Assistant Superintendent/Principal's report (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state/overnight field trip for Spring Track & Field team to Nike Nationals (unanimous)
• Accepted grants: LRIG Marsha Paul Education Grant ($2,500), MassCEC Grant ($800,000), and Anonymous ($200,000) (unanimous)

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Personnel Subcommittee will meet to approve the April 9, 2026 meeting minutes and four new job descriptions. The meeting will also receive updates on new hires, resignations, and retirements.

• Approve April 9, 2026 tentative meeting minutes
• Approve School Bus Driver job description
• Approve Bilingual Family Liaison job description
• Approve Assistant Head Coach job description
• Approve Head Coach job description

The Personnel Subcommittee approved the April 9, 2026, tentative minutes and reviewed hiring updates, staffing changes, and various job descriptions. The subcommittee voted unanimously to approve all presented job descriptions, including updates with a CORI requirement, before adjourning.

• Approved April 9, 2026, tentative minutes (unanimous)
• Approved all presented job descriptions as amended (unanimous)

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Finance Subcommittee will consider accepting over $1 million in grants and donations, including an $800,000 MassCEC workforce training grant. They will also vote on awarding a $307,700 school bus transportation contract to Salter Transportation and a veterinary clinic lease to Bob Tapscott. Other items include approving April 2026 financial statements and the FY 2025 student activity account report.

• Accept $800,000 MassCEC Climate-Critical Workforce Training Grant
• Award RFP for lease and management of veterinary clinic to Bob Tapscott, BP Vet, Inc.
• Award school bus transportation bid to Salter Transportation for $307,700 annually
• Accept $2,500 LRIG Education Grant and $200,000 anonymous donation
• Review FY 2027 budget update and summer projects

The Finance Subcommittee approved meeting minutes, accepted grants totaling over $1 million alongside monetary donations, and placed the April 2026 financial reports on file. It also voted to award contracts for veterinary clinic lease and management and school bus transportation, while recommending that the School Committee terminate the district's electric bus agreement for FY 2027.

• Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Accepted grants including LRIG ($2,500), MassCEC ($800,000), and Anonymous ($200,000)
• Accepted donations of $350 for Cosmetology and $3,500 for Construction
• Accepted April 2026 financial reports for audit
• Awarded RFP 2026-05 for lease and management of veterinary clinic to BP Vet, Inc.
• Awarded Bid 2027-01 for school bus transportation to Salter Transportation, Inc. for an estimated $307,700
• Accepted FY 2025 Student Activity Account Report
• Recommended School Committee terminate the electric bus agreement and restrict FY 2027 transportation funds to diesel buses

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on changing the funding source for the 598 Maple Street project from HUD to capital operating funds due to a required second environmental review. The committee will also consider accepting grants, donations, and scholarships, approving field trips, and setting the FY 2027 agricultural tuition rate.

• Vote to change funding source for 598 Maple Street from HUD to capital operating budget
• Acceptance of $1,111.11 grant from Christina Frei Fund
• Donations totaling $4,261.16 for Biotechnology, Culinary Arts, and Automotive Technology
• Scholarship donations: CVS $6,000 and North Shore Garden Club $500
• Out-of-state field trips to New England Dragway, Coppal House Farm, and SkillsUSA National Conference

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District's Admissions Subcommittee is meeting to discuss an update on anticipated enrollment for 2030 and information on 2029 Career Technical Agricultural Education (CTAE) placements. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from its April 2, 2026 meeting.

• 2030 Anticipated Enrollment Update (discussion)
• 2029 CTAE Placement (information item)
• Approval of April 2, 2026 meeting minutes

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and take action on several financial items. Key decisions include recommending the purchase of 598 Maple Street for $915,000 and allocating $50,000 to support the Angell Veterinary Clinic. The subcommittee will also accept grants and donations, review financial reports, and approve funding for the Marine Corps ROTC program.

• Recommend purchase of 598 Maple Street for $915,000, funded by stabilization ($150,000), Ch. 74 tuition ($315,000), and capital operating budget ($450,000)
• Allocate $50,000 from Ch 74 Tuition Revolving Fund to support MSPCA Angell Animal Clinic through June 30, 2026
• Accept grants: Christina Frei Fund ($1,111.11)
• Accept donations: Biotechnology ($621.16), Culinary Arts ($20.00), Automotive Technology ($3,620.00)
• Accept scholarship donations: CVS ($6,000 for 6 scholarships), North Shore Garden Club of MA ($500)

The Finance Subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the purchase of 598 Maple Street for $915,000, funded from stabilization, Chapter 74 tuition, and the capital operating budget. They also approved several grants, donations, and financial reports, and allocated $50,000 to support the Angell Veterinary Clinic through June 30, 2026. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved purchase of 598 Maple Street for $915,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted grants totaling $1,111.11 from Christina Frei Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted donations totaling $4,241.16 from Biotechnology, Culinary Arts, Automotive Technology (unanimous)
• Accepted scholarship donations of $6,000 from CVS and $500 from North Shore Garden Club (unanimous)
• Accepted March 2026 financial reports and placed on file for audit (unanimous)
• Approved recommended changes for Student Activities account (unanimous)
• Allocated $50,000 from Chapter 74 Tuition Revolving Fund to Angell Veterinary Clinic (unanimous)
• Approved funding sources for Marine Corps ROTC program (50% Instructional Retirement, 50% Chapter 74) (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on several financial items including a 5-year bus lease for $321,316.45, moving $395,386 in excess funds to capital projects, and accepting a $15,000 grant. They will also consider approving the 2026-2027 employee and student handbooks, field trips, and a decision not to participate in school choice for the upcoming year.

• 5-year lease purchase agreement for two 2026 77-passenger diesel buses at $64,263.29 annually ($321,316.45 total)
• Move $395,386 in excess and deficiency funds to Capital Projects for infrastructure
• Approve 2026-2027 Employee Handbook and Student Handbook
• Vote on not participating in school choice for 2026-2027 school year
• Approve overnight/out-of-state field trips for DECA (Atlanta, GA) and SkillsUSA (Marlborough, MA)

The committee approved a 5-year lease for two buses at $64,263.29 annually, moved $395,386 in excess funds to capital projects, and accepted a new Marine Corps ROTC elective program. Several field trips and grants were also approved. The committee discussed but did not vote on a $50,000 bleacher purchase, deferring it to a subcommittee meeting.

• Approved 5-year bus lease for 2 diesel buses at $64,263.29/year (unanimous)
• Moved $395,386 excess and deficiency funds to capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved district not participating in school choice for 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Accepted $15,000 Dirty Hands Project grant (unanimous)
• Approved overnight DECA field trip to Atlanta, GA (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state Automotive Program trip to New England Dragway (unanimous)
• Approved overnight SkillsUSA state competition trip (unanimous)
• Approved 2026-2027 Employee and Student Handbooks (unanimous)

Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee Meeting

The Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee will meet to discuss the biodigester project and consider approving minutes from the December 2025 meeting. No votes on the biodigester are scheduled; it is listed as a discussion item.

• Discussion of the Biodigester Project
• Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Personnel Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will meet to approve meeting minutes and receive updates on new hires, resignations, retirements, and discharges. No votes on policy or budget are scheduled.

• Approve February 12, 2026 Personnel Subcommittee meeting minutes
• Review list of new hires as of April 9, 2026
• Review list of resignations, retirements, and discharges

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee will meet to receive an update on admissions for the Class of 2030 and discuss partnership admissions. The meeting also includes approval of the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Class of 2030 Admissions Update
• Partnership Admissions discussion
• Approval of March 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026

The subcommittee received an update on Class of 2030 admissions, with current enrollment at 546 students against a 560-seat capacity. Officials discussed special education trends, resource needs, and potential mid-year budget reallocations. No formal votes were taken on admissions policy; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved March 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:08 AM (unanimous)

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Finance Subcommittee will vote on a five-year bus lease for two new buses costing $321,316.45, and on moving $395,386 in excess and deficiency funds to capital projects. They will also consider accepting grants and donations, approving financial reports, and recommending the district not participate in school choice for 2026-2027.

• 5-year lease purchase for two 2026 77-passenger diesel buses at $64,263.29/year ($321,316.45 total)
• Transfer of $395,386 in excess and deficiency funds to Capital Projects for infrastructure
• Recommendation not to participate in school choice for 2026-2027 school year
• Acceptance of $15,000 Dirty Hands Project grant and $939 in donations (Dental Assisting, Cosmetology)
• Purchase of two sets of permanent bleachers for up to $50,000 from rental revolving fund

The Finance Subcommittee approved a 5-year lease for two diesel buses at $64,263 annually, moved $395,386 in excess funds to capital projects, and voted not to participate in School Choice for 2026-2027. They also accepted grants and donations, approved a prior-year invoice, and authorized up to $50,000 for permanent bleachers. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 5-year lease for two 77-passenger diesel buses at $64,263/year (unanimous)
• Moved $395,386 in excess and deficiency funds to Capital Projects for infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved not participating in School Choice for 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Accepted $15,000 Dirty Hands Project grant for Ty's Trail (unanimous)
• Accepted $709 dental assisting and $230 cosmetology donations (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $496.16 to Town of Saugus Police for prior-year detail work (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2025 audit reports (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two sets of permanent bleachers up to $50,000 from Rental Revolving Fund (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will hold a public hearing and roll-call vote to finalize the preliminary FY2026-2027 budget. The committee will also vote on accepting over $328,000 in grants, approving several out-of-state field trips, and adopting new job descriptions for groundskeeper and academic teacher. Routine items include the treasurer's report, warrants, and meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and roll-call vote to finalize the preliminary FY2026-2027 budget
• Acceptance of grants totaling $328,717.57 (GE/AMTEP $134,553.68, MHNSWB $90,964.89, Financial Education Innovation Fund $3,200, CTE Frameworks $75,000, CTE Partnership $25,000)
• Approval of out-of-state field trips: Natural & Environmental Sciences to Nashua, NH (4/9); Drama Club to New York, NY (4/24-25); Camp Sunshine in Casco, ME (7/13-17); Engineering Interns for reclaimed wood
• Approval of Groundskeeper and Academic Teacher job descriptions
• Statement of Interest vote to allow submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to consider approving the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook, Student Handbook, and Program of Studies. The subcommittee will also discuss a proposed bylaw amendment to include weighted votes for agricultural non-member community students and review a residency protocol.

• Approve 2026-2027 Employee Handbook
• Approve 2026-2027 Student Handbook
• Approve 2026-2027 Program of Studies
• Recommend approval of bylaw amendment to include weighted votes for agricultural non-member community students
• Discussion of residency protocol

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee will meet to discuss updates on admissions for the Class of 2030 and transfer admissions, as well as a residency review procedure. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of February 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Class of 2030 admissions update
• Residency review procedure discussion
• Transfer admissions update

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Finance Subcommittee will consider approving minutes, accepting multiple grants totaling $328,718.57 and a $900 donation, and voting on a Statement of Interest to submit to the MSBA. They will also discuss financial statements for January 2026 and receive an update on 598 Maple Street.

• Acceptance of GE/AMTEP grant for $134,553.68
• Acceptance of MHNSWB grant for $90,964.89
• Acceptance of CTE Frameworks grant for $75,000
• Acceptance of Automotive Technology donation for $900
• Vote to allow Superintendent-Director to submit a Statement of Interest to the MSBA

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee meets to discuss routine items including approval of meeting minutes and treasurer’s report, and to vote on the FY 2027 preliminary budget of $43,134,188. The committee will also consider purchasing the property at 598 Maple Street in Danvers for up to $1,000,000 for transportation, facilities, and office space. Several out-of-state field trips for student programs are on the agenda for approval.

• Vote to approve FY 2027 preliminary budget: $43,134,188
• Vote to purchase 598 Maple Street, Danvers for $1,000,000 for transportation/facilities use
• Accept donations: MIT Cambridge Real Estate, LLC - $20,000; Cosmetology Products - $3,000
• Vote to approve out-of-state field trips for Livestock Showing group (3/5-3/6), DECA (3/12-3/14), Arboriculture Program (3/17), and Ski & Snowboard Club (3/21)
• Approve Superintendent-Director’s Mid-cycle Review