Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School public meetings in 2024

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Admissions Subcommittee will meet to discuss updates on recruitment and outreach for the Class of 2029, review application numbers, and consider the upcoming lottery process. The subcommittee will also vote on approving the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting and a request to move a future meeting.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 Admissions Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
• Request to move a meeting
• Class of 2029 Recruitment & Outreach Update
• Class of 2029 Application Updates including applications received by community and next steps
• Discussion of Lottery and Applications and Acceptance with SY25 to SY21 Member Admissions Review totals

South Campus Subcommittee Meeting

The South Campus Subcommittee of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will open the meeting, approve the September 5, 2024 tentative minutes, and receive updates on Larkin, Smith Hall, Gallant Hall, and Alumni Gymnasium projects. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approve September 5, 2024 tentative minutes
• Receive Larkin update
• Receive Smith Hall update
• Receive Gallant Hall update
• Receive Alumni Gymnasium update

Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee Meeting CANCELLED

This meeting of the Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee was cancelled. No business was conducted.

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to consider approving recommended changes to a large set of school policies, covering areas such as instruction, student activities, and administration. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024 Policy Subcommittee meeting
• Review and approval of recommended changes to policies IC/ICA, ID, IGA/IGD, IGB, IHAE, IHA, IHAM, IHAM-R, IHAQ, IHAQ-E, IHAQ-R-1, IHAQ-R-2, IHAQA, IHAQA-E-1, IHAQA-E-2, IGD, and others
• Next meeting scheduled for March 13, 2025

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee will meet to review routine items including the treasurer’s report, warrants, and meeting minutes. The committee will also consider accepting multiple grants and donations, approving several overnight and out-of-state field trips for student groups, and discussing a potential electric bus lease for FY 2026.

• Accept grants totaling $139,990.20, including $100,000 for CTE Frameworks and $28,879.20 from FEMA
• Approve $50,000 donation from Essex Agricultural Society for Larkin Cottage project
• Vote on overnight field trips for SkillsUSA (Atlanta, GA) and Culinary Department (Foxboro, MA)
• Decide on Highland Electric bus lease for FY 2026 budget
• Approve $17,000 for Route 62 bridge/tunnel feasibility study update

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Finance Subcommittee will consider approving a 10-year lease for 4 new electric buses from Highland Electric Fleets, with a first-year cost of $19,650 per bus and a 3% annual increase. They will also vote on accepting several grants and donations, including $50,000 from the Essex Agricultural Society for the Larkin Cottage project, and on funding a $17,000 feasibility study for a bridge/tunnel under Route 62. Other items include approving October 2024 financial reports, updating capital asset thresholds, and paying a prior-year tuition reimbursement.

• Lease 4 electric buses from Highland Electric Fleets for 10 years; year 1 cost $19,650 per bus, total estimated $225,265 per bus over 10 years
• Accept $50,000 donation from Essex Agricultural Society for Larkin Cottage project
• Accept $10,000 donation from Wood Trucking Company for Larkin Cottage project
• Approve $17,000 from Stabilization fund to update feasibility study for bridge/tunnel over/under Route 62
• Accept grants: State Match Municipal Local Cybersecurity ($11,111), CTE Frameworks Rnd 2 ($100,000), FEMA ($28,879.20)

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Personnel Subcommittee will meet to approve October meeting minutes, receive an HR director's report, review a list of new hires, and review a list of resignations. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2025.

• Approve October 10, 2024 Personnel Subcommittee meeting minutes
• Remarks from the HR Director
• Review list of new hires
• Review list of resignations
• Next meeting set for February 13, 2025

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on using $47,000 in stabilization funds for a generator at Larkin Cottage. The committee will also consider accepting three grants totaling over $1.3 million, including a $750,000 Capital Skills grant. Other action items include approving several out-of-state and overnight field trips for students.

• Vote on $47,000 generator for Larkin Cottage using stabilization funds
• Acceptance of Capital Skills grant ($750,000), IDEA grant ($481,612), and Early College Support grant ($75,000)
• Approval of overnight field trips for SkillsUSA and FFA
• Approval of out-of-state field trips for Sustainable Horticulture, HVAC, and Plumbing students
• Acceptance of donations from MEMA, Cell Signaling, and Kim Russell

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Finance Subcommittee will vote on accepting three grants totaling $1,306,612, including a $750,000 Capital Skills grant. Members will also vote on approving October meeting minutes, September financial reports, and student activity account changes. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

• Vote to accept Capital Skills grant ($750,000), IDEA grant ($481,612), and Early College Support Grant ($75,000)
• Vote to accept $2,500 donation of gowns and gloves from MEMA
• Vote to accept $5,432 in biotechnology consumables from Cell Signaling
• Vote to accept $3,500 in cosmetology supplies from Kim Russell
• Discussion of RFP for bridgework and review of September 2024 financial statements

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee will meet to receive updates on the Class of 2028 and discuss recruitment strategies for the Class of 2029. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

South Campus Subcommittee Meeting CANCELLED

The South Campus Subcommittee of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District did not meet as scheduled on October 17, 2024. The meeting was cancelled, so no decisions or discussions took place. The next meeting date was listed as October 17, 2024.

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on accepting multiple grants totaling over $627K, including a $378,703 federal CTE grant, and approve $143,166 in change orders for the Veterinary Science building expansion. They will also discuss a cafeteria expansion schematic design and consider out-of-state field trips for culinary and cosmetology students. The meeting includes routine approvals of warrants, minutes, and financial reports.

• Acceptance of $378,703 Strengthening Career and Technical Education grant and other grants totaling $627,467.68
• Approval of $143,166.36 in change orders for Veterinary Science building expansion
• Approval of $37,569.75 in change orders for fire protection at Larkin Cottage
• Discussion of schematic design for cafeteria expansion
• Approval of out-of-state field trips for culinary students to Johnson and Wales University (RI) and cosmetology students to Nashua, NH

Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee Meeting

The Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School met to discuss progress on an electric school bus proposal and a geothermal heating project. No decisions were made; the group received informational updates and scheduled the next meeting.

• Electric school bus pricing proposal reviewed (Highland-Essex-Pricing Proposal - 10.10.24 vshare.pdf)
• Geothermal site plan progress presented for 565 Maple Street project
• HVAC scope update shared for Gallant Hall

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District's Personnel Subcommittee will meet on October 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in Smith Hall Auditorium. The committee is scheduled to vote on approving the June 5, 2024, meeting minutes and two new job descriptions: a Public Relations Liaison and a Small Animal Specialist. Members will also receive informational updates on recent new hires and resignations.

• Vote to approve June 5, 2024, Personnel Subcommittee meeting minutes
• Action on job description for Public Relations Liaison
• Action on job description for Small Animal Specialist
• Informational update on new hires
• Informational update on resignations

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Finance Subcommittee will consider approving change orders totaling $143,166.36 for the Veterinary Science building expansion, funded by the tuition revolving fund. Members will also vote on $37,569.75 in change orders for fire protection at Larkin Cottage, accept multiple state and federal grants totaling over $627,000, and discuss the schematic design for a cafeteria expansion. The meeting includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes and financial reports for July and August 2024.

• Vote on change orders #002 and #003 for Veterinary Science expansion ($143,166.36)
• Vote on change orders #001 and #002 for Larkin Cottage fire protection ($37,569.75)
• Acceptance of grants: Perkins CTE ($378,703), Title I ($186,306), Title II ($32,199), Title IV ($13,243), FirstJobs ($17,116.68)
• Approval of prior-year invoices from Northshore Education Consortium ($50,510.18)
• Discussion of schematic design for cafeteria expansion project

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Committee will meet on September 12, 2024, to review routine financial reports, accept grants totaling $77,230, and vote on several financial actions including a $100,000 appropriation for OPM services and transfers totaling over $1.1 million. The meeting will also include updates on policy changes, including Title IX and non-discrimination policies, and a report on a $200 donation of a saddle blanket.

• Accept FY25 grants: $11,250 Interpreter in Education Training Grant and $65,980 MACEC Offshore Wind/Renewable Energy Workforce Training
• Appropriate $100,000 from Stabilization fund for OPM services
• Transfer $135,000 to Stabilization fund and $75,000 to reserve for Angell MSPCA Clinic
• Approve $3,440.64 prior year invoice from Zetta for FY24 technology encumbrances
• Update Title IX and non-discrimination policies to reflect 2024 statutory changes

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The subcommittee will vote on replacing Title IX materials and harassment language in the student handbook to reflect August 1, 2024 statutory changes, and on approving a new Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy and the FY25 Admissions Policy. It will also consider approving minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting.

• Replace Title IX materials and harassment language in the 23/24 EE handbook to comply with August 1, 2024 statutory changes
• Approve Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy
• Approve FY25 Admissions Policy
• Approve minutes from May 9, 2024 Policy Subcommittee meeting

South Campus Subcommittee Meeting

The South Campus Subcommittee of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District held a meeting to approve the March 7, 2024 minutes and receive informational updates on Larkin, Smith Hall, Gallant Hall, and Alumni Gymnasium projects. No substantive decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Approve March 7, 2024 tentative meeting minutes

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee will vote on the FY25 Admissions Policy and consider updates on the Class of 2028 exploratory program and admissions. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of FY25 Admissions Policy
• Class of 2028 Exploratory Program Update
• Class of 2028 & Transfer Admissions Update
• Approval of March 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Tech Finance Subcommittee will vote on closing FY2024 with $37.9M in revenue and $36.4M in expenditures, transferring $135,000 to the Stabilization fund and $744,555 from capital projects to Stabilization. Members will also consider accepting $77,230 in grants, awarding a diesel fuel contract, and approving a $3,441 prior-year invoice.

• Close FY2024 general fund with $37,651,376.88 in revenue and $36,438,659.80 in expenditures
• Transfer $135,000 to the Stabilization fund and $744,555.79 from Capital Projects to Stabilization
• Approve $77,230 in grants: $11,250 for interpreter training and $65,980 for offshore wind workforce training
• Award Bid 2025-02 for ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel to Stadium Oil Heat, Inc.
• Appropriate $100,000 from Stabilization for OPM (Owner's Project Manager) services

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on accepting two grants totaling $2.1 million, a bus lease purchase, donations, and several field trip requests. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the treasurer's report, warrants, and minutes.

• Accept CTI Round 9 grant of $2,000,000 and Secondary/Postsecondary Program Improvement grant of $100,000
• Enter 5-year lease purchase with First American for 1 bus at $28,318.08 per year
• Accept donation of electric lighted dog grooming table valued at $2,000 from John McGlynn
• Accept donation of 800 pairs of safety goggles valued at $4,000 from Pam Joia
• Approve overnight field trips to Big E Fair, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, and National FFA Convention

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on awarding a $593,281 asphalt paving contract to Site Improvement Inc. and accepting an $85,000 Massachusetts Life Sciences Pathways Program Grant. The committee will also consider accepting several other grants totaling over $534,000, approving financing for the Gallant Hall Geothermal Project, and adopting changes to the employee handbook and district policies.

• Bid #2025-01: Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Project awarded to Site Improvement Inc. for $593,281
• Accept $85,000 Massachusetts Life Sciences Pathways Program Grant
• Accept grants: Municipal Local Cybersecurity ($100,000), Partnership ($83,655), Skills Capital ($350,000), Cell Signaling ($1,147)
• Approve resolution for Gallant Hall Geothermal Project financing with Municipal Leasing Consultants
• Adopt employee handbook changes and update district policies including new Domestic Violence Leave Policy

Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee Meeting CANCELLED

This meeting of the Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda included only routine items such as approving minutes from a January 2022 meeting and adjourning, with no substantive discussion items listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of January 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Next meeting listed as December 14, 2023

School Committee Meeting

The School Committee is deciding on significant financial actions, including accepting a $2,000,000 CTI grant and a $350,000 Skills Capital grant. The body will also vote to award a $91,460 bid for epoxy flooring in the Automotive Shop and authorize an agreement for the Gallant Hall HVAC project. Additionally, the committee will appoint Katherine Burnham as Director of Special Education effective July 1, 2024.

• Accept CTI Round 9 grant for $2,000,000
• Award Bid 2024-07 for Epoxy Flooring in Automotive Shop to Topcoat Services USA, LLC for $91,460
• Authorize agreement with Energy Efficiency Investments for Gallant Hall HVAC Project
• Approve $72,224.74 change order for Animal Science Expansion project
• Appoint Katherine Burnham as Director of Special Education effective July 1, 2024

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Personnel Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District is meeting to approve minutes, receive an HR director's remarks, and review hiring updates, resignations, and a proposed job description for a Liaison to the Athletic Coordinator. The agenda includes both informational items and action items, such as approving the job description and meeting minutes.

• Approve April 11, 2024, tentative meeting minutes
• New hires: Katherine Burnham (Director of Special Education), Amanda Girard (Assistant Principal), Rebecca O’Keefe (Health Assisting Teacher), Mattheew Martin (Arboriculture Teacher), Anna Mourer (Design and Media Communications Teacher), Ari Kamouzis (Multilingual Learning Teacher)
• Resignations: Matthew Lech (Title I Paraprofessional), Emily Novak (Speech Language Pathology Assistant), Alex Mendez (Groundskeeper)
• Approve Liaison to the Athletic Coordinator job description

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to approve routine items, accept donations and grants, and review financial reports. Key actions include accepting a $2,000,000 CTI grant and a $350,000 Skills Capital HVAC and Biotechnology grant, approving a $72,224.74 change order for the Animal Science Expansion project, and awarding a $91,460 epoxy flooring bid for the automotive shop. The subcommittee will also discuss summer projects and the Gallant Hall HVAC project, including funding options.

• Accept CTI Round 9 grant of $2,000,000 and FC 30TC Skills Capital HVAC and Biotechnology grant of $350,000
• Approve change order for Animal Science Expansion project of $72,224.74
• Award bid 2024-07 for epoxy flooring in automotive shop to Topcoat Services USA, LLC for $91,460
• Authorize agreement with Energy Efficiency Investments for Gallant Hall HVAC project with multiple funding plans
• Accept donations including TRAK machines valued at $109,712 and various veterinary science items

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to take action on several policy items. The main actions are approving the employee handbook changes, dissolving, adopting, and amending various district policies to align with the MASC model policy manual. The meeting also includes approving minutes from a prior meeting and setting the next meeting date.

• Approve employee handbook changes for 2024-25
• Dissolve district policies GCCC/GDCC, GCFA/GDFA, GCQD, GCQE, GDF, GDI, GDK
• Adopt policy GBGE - Domestic Violence Leave Policy
• Amend 25 district policies including GBEC, GBED, GBGB, GBI, GBJ, GBK, GCA, GCBA, GCBB, GCBC, GCE, GCG, GCIA, GCJ, GCK, GCO, GCQF, GCRD, GDA, GDJ, GDO, HA, HB, HF
• Approve meeting minutes from March 14, 2024 Policy Subcommittee meeting

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee will vote on several financial items, including a $217,592 contract for architectural services for a cafeteria expansion, $81,500 in capital projects, and a $23,750 land survey for Larkin Cottage paving. They will also consider a union agreement with the bus unit, approve an out-of-state field trip, and accept a $30,000 grant. The meeting includes routine approvals of financial reports and warrants, plus reports on school activities and personnel changes.

• Approve architectural services for cafeteria expansion not to exceed $217,592
• Approve $81,500 for capital projects: chicken coop, wave lift, re-key Gallant Hall, Gator
• Ratify Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME Local 245 - Bus Unit
• Approve out-of-state field trip to Camp Sunshine, Casco, ME (6/17-6/21/24)
• Accept $30,000 grant from Essex County Community Foundation

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting CANCELLED

This meeting of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda would have included opening procedures, approval of the March 7, 2024 meeting minutes, and adjournment, but no substantive decisions or discussions were scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (would have been considered)
• Next meeting date to be determined

South Campus Subcommittee Meeting CANCELLED

This meeting of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District's South Campus Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had included approving March 7, 2024 minutes and updates on Larkin, Smith Hall, Gallant Hall, and Alumni Gymnasium, but no decisions will be made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda included approval of March 7, 2024 minutes
• Updates planned on Larkin, Smith Hall, Gallant Hall, Alumni Gymnasium

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to review and act on financial reports, donations, and capital projects. Key items include accepting grants and donations, approving financial reports, and recommending funding for capital improvements and a cafeteria expansion design contract.

• Accept $30,000 grant from Essex County Community Foundation
• Approve $217,592 for Derby Square Architects for cafeteria expansion design
• Fund $81,500 for capital projects: chicken coop, wave lift, re-key Gallant Hall, gator
• Approve $23,750 for Hancock Associates land surveying for Larkin Cottage paving
• Add student activity accounts: Beekeeping, Interact Club, Latino Student Organization

Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee Meeting CANCELLED

This meeting of the Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of the October 12, 2023 meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting for June 13, 2024, but no substantive discussion items were listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes (proposed)
• Next meeting scheduled for June 13, 2024

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to approve minutes, hear HR remarks, and receive updates on new hires and retirements. They will also discuss substitute compensation and review a job description. The agenda is mostly informational, with only the minutes approval and adjournment as formal actions.

• Approve February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• New hires: Adam Denio (Assistant Principal), Jeffrey Lanaville (HVAC-R Teacher), Paloma Rodriguez (Payroll and Benefits Coordinator), Cynthia Lavash (Equine Specialist), and others
• Retirements: Dr. Thomas O'Toole (9 years), Susan Stevens (23 years), Gina Williams (30 years), Irene Hachey (14 years), Timothy Bogart (10 years), Kenneth Ireland (38 years)
• Substitute compensation review and recommendation
• Job description review

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will vote on routine financial items, including accepting grants totaling $905,000, approving a $218,400 fire protection system for Larkin Cottage, and moving $903,593 in excess funds to capital projects. They will also hear reports on admissions, cooperative education, and a Marine Corps JROTC proposal, and vote on two out-of-state field trips.

• Award bid #2024-06 for Larkin Cottage Fire Protection System to E. Amanti & Sons, Inc. for $218,400 from Stabilization Fund
• Move $903,593 excess and deficiency funds to capital projects fund
• Accept grants: $50,000 MA FRESH, $850,000 Building Expansion, $5,000 LEADS SafetyNet
• Approve out-of-state field trips: HVAC to F.W. Webb (NH) and Arboriculture to Mt. Chocorua (NH)
• Vote on not participating in school choice for 2024-2025

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will vote on routine items, including accepting grants and donations, approving financial reports, and awarding contracts. Key actions include a $218,400 fire protection system bid and a recommendation to decline school choice for 2024-2025.

• Accept grants totaling $905,000: $50,000 MA FRESH, $850,000 building expansion, $5,000 LEADS SafetyNet
• Award bid #2024-06 for Larkin Cottage Fire Protection System to E. Amanti & Sons, Inc. for $218,400 from Stabilization Fund
• Award RFQ 2024-05 Energy Management Services to Energy Efficient Investments Inc (EEI) of Merrimack, NH
• Move $903,593 in excess and deficiency funds to capital projects fund
• Recommend district does not participate in school choice for 2024-2025

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District's Policy Subcommittee is meeting to consider two action items: approving updates to the FY24-25 Student Handbook and approving proposed revisions to the Exploratory Program for SY24-25, which would then move to the School Committee. The subcommittee will also approve minutes from its December 14, 2023 meeting and set its next meeting for May 9, 2024.

• Approval of FY24-25 Student Handbook revisions
• Approval of Exploratory Program SY24-25 proposed revisions, to be forwarded to the School Committee
• Approval of December 14, 2023 Policy Subcommittee meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore School Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on the preliminary FY25 budget, and vote on submitting a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for several construction projects. The committee will also vote on grants, donations, a bus lease, and security equipment agreements, and hear reports on safety and a February program.

• Roll call vote to finalize preliminary FY2025 budget
• Vote on MSBA Statement of Interest for projects including Smith Hall HVAC/windows, Equine Science Barn Expansion, and Cafeteria Expansion
• Acceptance of seven grants totaling over $100,000, including $50,000 for Early College and $77,830 for Perkins equipment
• Approval of a 5-year bus lease with First Student for two buses at an estimated $56,291 annually
• Approval of overnight field trips for SkillsUSA to Atlanta and Washington, D.C.

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School Admissions Subcommittee will meet to approve proposed revisions to the Exploratory Program for the 2024-25 school year, which would then move to the School Committee. They will also receive updates on admissions interviews and the Class of 2028 timeline, and approve the February 9, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approval of February 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Proposed revisions to Exploratory Program SY24-25
• Admissions update/interviews
• Class of 2028 timeline update
• Next meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024

South Campus Subcommittee Meeting

The South Campus Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive informational updates on several campus buildings. The agenda includes updates on Larkin, Smith Hall, Gallant Hall, and the Alumni Gymnasium, but no decisions or votes are scheduled on these items. The meeting is largely routine, with the only action items being approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Approve November 30, 2023 tentative minutes
• Larkin update (discussion)
• Smith Hall update (discussion)
• Gallant Hall update (discussion)
• Alumni Gymnasium update (discussion)

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to act on routine items, accept grants and donations, and discuss or approve several financial matters. Key actions include approving the FY25 budget, entering a 5-year bus lease, and moving forward with an MSBA Statement of Interest application.

• Accept grants totaling $174,107, including $77,830 Perkins grant and $50,000 Early College Support Grant
• Approve 5-year bus lease with First American for 2 buses at $56,291.96/year
• Approve FY25 budget
• Approve MSBA Statement of Interest application (priorities 4, 5, 7)
• Accept fire alarm equipment donation valued at $7,500 from Nardone Electric

Admissions Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District's Admissions Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and receive information on admissions-related topics. They will review the admissions policy, outreach efforts, a newcomer program proposal, and admissions data for the Class of 2028. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the November 30, 2023 meeting.

• Approval of November 30, 2023 meeting minutes
• Admissions policy review (ENSATSD-Admissions-Policy-23-24-APPROVED.pdf)
• Admissions outreach discussion
• Newcomer Program Proposal SY23-24 (draft)
• Admissions data for Class of 2028

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee will vote on the proposed FY25 budget, accept several donations and grants, and approve multiple student field trips, including overnight and out-of-state trips. The meeting also includes routine approvals of financial reports, warrants, and minutes, as well as reports from the superintendent and principal.

• Approve FY25 proposed budget
• Accept grants totaling $113,200 (Math Acceleration, Financial Education, SEL)
• Approve overnight FFA trip to State FFA Convention, Framingham, MA (4/3-4/5/24)
• Approve out-of-state ski trip to Bolton Valley Resort, VT (3/2-3/3/24)
• Accept donations including $5,410 in tablets from Honda North and $4,000 plywood from Turner Construction

Personnel Subcommittee Meeting

The Personnel Subcommittee of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on new hires and resignations/retirements, and consider approving two job descriptions. The meeting is largely informational regarding staffing changes, with action items limited to approving minutes and job descriptions.

• Approve November 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• New hires include 3 bus drivers, 3 custodial/maintenance workers, 3 substitute teachers, and others
• Resignations: Andreana Vigneaux (Equine Specialist), Paula Harris (Bus Driver)
• Retirements: Constance Dawes, Katherine Kindler, Timothy Bogart
• Approve Career Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE) Teacher Job Description and Special Education Teacher Job Description

Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee Meeting CANCELLED

This meeting of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School's Alternative Energy Sources Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda included only routine items such as approving minutes from a prior meeting and adjourning, with no substantive discussion items listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of January 6, 2022 meeting minutes (proposed)
• Next meeting noted as December 14, 2023

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to approve the FY25 proposed budget, accept donations and grants, and review financial reports. The subcommittee will also consider budget transfers, a prior-year invoice payment, and revisions to student activity policies.

• Approve FY25 proposed budget
• Accept grants totaling $113,200 (Math Acceleration $100,000, SEL $10,000, Financial Education $3,200)
• Accept donations including $5,410 in tablets from Honda North and $4,000 in plywood from Turner Construction
• Transfer $3,215 from Veterinary Science funds to textbooks
• Approve $275.30 payment to Gloucester Equipment and Party Rental for FY23 invoice

School Committee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Committee will hold its annual organization meeting, including officer elections, appointments, and vote allocation. The committee will also act on routine items like the treasurer's report and warrants, and consider several action items including field trips, donations, grants, budget transfers, and policy updates.

• Officer elections and appointments for 2024
• Approve overnight DECA field trip to Boston, MA (3/7-3/9/2024)
• Approve out-of-state FFA field trip to Fort Worth, TX (3/20-3/24/2024)
• Accept $10,000 horse donation from Back Bay Farm
• Accept grants: $17,751 (IDEA) and $273,000 (ECCF) for machining/welding

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes, accept donations and grants, review November financial reports, and discuss the preliminary FY25 budget. They will also consider budget transfers, a greenhouse lighting purchase, and a clean school bus rebate certification.

• Accept donation of 2013 Quarter Horse Gelding (Otis) valued at $10,000 from Back Bay Farm
• Accept IDEA grant of $17,751 and ECCF grant of $273,000 for machining and welding programs
• Approve budget transfers totaling $8,868 between accounts
• Purchase hydroponic lighting for greenhouse, not to exceed $8,500 from greenhouse funds
• Discuss FY25 preliminary budget