Lowell Public School Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Date: | April 27, 2023 |
Time: | 5:30PM |
Location: | Virtual Via Zoom https://lowell-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/84869249768?pwd=dzE5UGRmVmVxQmpETDh4ZmpsYmVnUT09 |
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1.
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
MOTIONS
3.1.
{by Dominik Lay]:
Request the School Committee encourage all former Lowell Public Schools Superintendents and current Lowell Public Schools Assistant Superintendents to apply for the position of interim Superintendent.
3.2.
[by Eileen DelRossi]:
Motion to appoint Doctor Rebecca Duda Ed.D. Educational Leadership, (current district support specialist, former Coordinator, Family Resource Center and District Homeless Liaison in Lowell Public Schools) to interim superintendent to help the school district continue to progress as we take necessary steps for a seamless transition of leadership.
3.3.
[by Connie Martin]:
On the advice of outside counsel, requesting that the following information be posted on the LPS website:
"The Lowell School Committee has retained the law firm of Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, LLP to conduct an independent investigation into allegations of unfair hiring practices in the District. The scope of the investigation is limited to unfair hiring practices. If you believe you have relevant information that might be helpful to this investigation, please email investigations@bhpklaw.com. Any other complaints should be directed to the legal department or reported consistent with the District’s standard policies and/or procedures. "
3.4.
[by Connie Martin]:
Request that Attorney Michael Stefanilo from BHPK Attorneys at Law, update the committee on the current status of the HR investigation.
3.5.
[by Connie Martin]:
Request that the HR Audit services contracted with CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN LLP be placed on hold until the committee takes affirmative action to move forward.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
4.1.
Discussion and Deliberation of options and timeline for the hiring of either an interim Superintendent or permanent Superintendent.
5.