Billerica committee hears MCAS results, no votes taken

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What happened

The committee heard an MCAS presentation showing chronic absenteeism among non-high-school students fell from 10.6 percent to 7.7 percent. Dr. Clary outlined searches for new principals at BMHS and the Kennedy School, with no vote taken. The committee approved its consent agenda and voted by roll call to enter executive session for non-union contract negotiations.

Key decisions

• 👤 Timeline for BMHS and Kennedy School principal searches. Dr. Clary outlined searches after Tom Murphy and Dave Marble announced retirements. No vote was taken; the committee was asked for one member on each screening committee, and the chair said interest would be considered. (Vote no vote; Next: Jan. 25). Read case details
• ● MCAS results and attendance presented to committee. The committee heard the MCAS report and benchmark data. No vote was taken, and the presenter asked for feedback on what the committee wants in future reports. (Vote no vote). Read case details
• ● Update on possible field hockey program. Administrators reported a meeting with field hockey board members and that budget questions depend on the town manager's numbers. No vote was taken, and the next update is in December. (Vote no vote). Read case details
• 💰 Consent agenda approved. The committee approved the consent agenda covering minutes, bills and budget transfers. (Vote unanimous). Read case details
• 📝 Executive session for non-union contract negotiations. The committee voted by roll call to adjourn to executive session for non-union contract negotiations, without reconvening in open session. (Vote roll call; Mike, Molly and Marion answered in the affirmative). Read case details

Next dates

• Jan. 25: Posting for BMHS principal search
• Feb. 8: Posting for Kennedy School principal search
• Nov. 13: RSVP deadline for parent table talk
• Nov. 19: Parent table talk, 6 to 7:15 p.m.

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