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Lowell Public School Committee
Special Meeting Agenda 


Date:         

June 8, 2023

Time:

6:30PM

Location:

City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852

Members Of The Public May View The Meeting Via LTC and Those Wishing to Speak Regarding A Specific Agenda Item Shall Register To Speak In Advance Of The Meeting By Sending Email To The Superintendent Indicating The Agenda Item, A Phone Number And Email Address. Email to Mpalazzo@Lowell.k12.Ma.us If No Access To Email You May Contact Us At 978-674-4324. All Requests Must Be Submit It Before 2:00 PM On The Day Of Meeting.

1.

SALUTE TO FLAG



2.

ROLL CALL



3.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

3.1.

Spotlight On Excellence: Recognition Of 2022-2023 Lowell Public School Retirees

4.

MINUTES

4.1.

Approval Of The Minutes Of The FY24 Budget Session Of Wednesday, May 10, 2023

4.2.

Approval Of The Minutes Of The Regularly Scheduled Lowell School Committee Meeting Of Wednesday, May 17, 2023

5.

PERMISSION TO ENTER

5.1.

Permission To Enter : June 8, 2023

6.

MOTIONS

6.1.

[by Eileen DelRossi]:

Request the Superintendent to work with the facilities department and/or the DPW to assure that the compressor is working and the temperatures are even at the McAuliffe School.

6.2.

[by Eileen DelRossi]:

Request to have a special education subcommittee meeting to discuss the handicap accessible exit routes at each school during an emergency and the efficiency for students in wheelchairs and those who need the maximum level of assistance to safely exit the building.

6.3.

[by Eileen DelRossi]:

Request the Superintendent to organize a joint facilities meeting before his last day in order to discuss school building issues throughout the district.

6.4.

[by Eileen DelRossi]:

Request the Superintendent to work with proper departments to research the feasibility of implementing a wellness program for our administrators, teachers, para-professionals and any support staff.  In order to enhance educator well-being and retention, foster student social-emotional learning, and develop a school-wide culture of SEL and wellness.

7.

NEW BUSINESS

7.1.

Budget Transfer

7.2.

Approval of Summer Pay Rates for Summer Cafeteria Operations

8.

CONVENTION/CONFERENCE REQUESTS

8.1.

Out of State & Overnight Travel Request: LHS Students and Chaperones to travel to Twinsburg, Ohio

9.

PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL

9.1.

The Members Of The United Teachers Of Lowell Hereby Donate Eleven [11] Sick Leave Days To Donald Penderson, Lowell High School Teacher

9.2.

The Members Of The United Teachers Of Lowell Hereby Donate Six [6] Sick Leave Days To Christopher Giordano, Wang School Teacher

10.

ADJOURNMENT



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