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6:30 PM
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1.0
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Call to Order
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1.2
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Summary: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
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6:31 PM
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2.0
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Executive Session
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2.1
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Executive Session - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual
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Summary: That School Committee go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1).
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Superintendent's Recommendation: That School Committee go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1).
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7:01 PM
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3.0
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School Committee Commendations
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3.1
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Moment of Silence for Marie Therese Duerden
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Summary: Marie Therese Duerden of Plymouth, MA passed away peacefully at the age of 85 at Newfield House on January 1, 2024.
Marie received her undergraduate and master's degrees in teaching from Boston State College and began her teaching career at Millis High School and later at Norfolk County Agricultural High School. In the late 1970s, Marie moved her family to Plymouth, where she was a school administrator as well as an English teacher for the next 30 years. Marie loved sharing her knowledge of literature with students and is remembered for her lively teaching style.
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7:02 PM
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4.0
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Comments from the General Public
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7:07 PM
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5.0
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Student Representative Reports
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Plymouth North High School
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Plymouth South High School
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7:17 PM
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6.0
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Informational Items
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6.1
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Community Donations
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Info
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Summary: To receive three generous donations from local community organizations supporting our district initiatives.
* Plymouth Elks Donation (presented by Exalted Ruler, Annemarie Kelley and Michelle Mott, Elks National Foundation Grant Coordinator)
* Kiwanis Club Donation (presented by John Machado)
* Plymouth Education Foundation Donation (presented by Dr. Kathy Babini)
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7:18 PM
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7.0
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School Improvement Plans
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7:33 PM
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8.0
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School Committee Matters
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Out-of-Town, Overnight or International Field Trips
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8.1
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PNHS Out-of-State Field Trip Request - Orlando, FL - 03/26-30/2025
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Action
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Summary: To receive recommendation(s) relative to the proposed PNHS School overnight field trip, and take the necessary action(s).
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Superintendent's Recommendation: That the proposed Plymouth North High School overnight field trip to Orlando, FL be accepted and approved as presented.
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8.2
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PNHS Overnight Field Trip Request ~ Bridgeport, CT - 02/25-27/2024
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Action
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Summary: To receive recommendation(s) relative to the proposed PNHS School overnight field trip, and take the necessary action(s).
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Superintendent's Recommendation: That the proposed Plymouth North High School overnight field trip to Bridgeport, CT be accepted and approved as presented.
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Policy Adoption, Amendment, Review and Appeal
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8.3
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Policy Sections G & H Review
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Summary: To receive recommendation(s) relative to Policy Sections G & H, and take the necessary action(s).
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Other School Committee Matters
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7:48 PM
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9.0
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Program Updates
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8:18 PM
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10.0
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Communications
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Superintendent's Report
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10.1
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Reports and Proposals from the Superintendent
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Info
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Summary: * Strategic Planning
* Coffee & Conversations (Tuesday, Feb 13)
* School Fees
* Exploring Concept of Regional Transportation Collaborative
* Reflections Anthology (February 6th)
* PCIS Musical (Shrek) February 2nd
*Screening Committee: South Elementary Principal Search
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Retirement Announcements
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10.2
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Retirements
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Info
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Summary: To recognize employees who have declared their intention to retire.
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8:38 PM
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11.0
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Reports
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Committee Member Reports
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Plymouth Building Committee Reports
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8:48 PM
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12.0
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Unfinished and New Business
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8:53 PM
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13.0
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Approval of Consent Agenda
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Action
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13.1
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Home Schooling Plan Approval(s)
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Action
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Summary: To receive recommendations relative to the approval of School Year 2023-2024 Home Education Plan(s) #160-24 and 161-24 and take the necessary action(s).
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Superintendent's Recommendation: That Home Education Plans #160-161-24 for School Year 2023-24 be accepted and approved as presented.
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A)
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Minutes
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13.2
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Regular Session Minutes (Revised) - November 13, 2023
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Action
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Summary: To receive recommendation(s) relative to the November 13, 2023, Minutes of the School Committee meeting and take the necessary action(s).
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Superintendent's Recommendation: That Minutes of the November 13, 2023, School Committee meeting be accepted and approved as presented.
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Schedule of Bills
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13.3
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Accounts Payable Warrant #S020124
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Action
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Summary: To receive Cost Center Transfer and Transaction Summary Report and Schedule of Bills, FY24 Accounts Payable Warrant #S020124 for review and take the necessary action(s).
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Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Plymouth School Committee accept and approve the Report and Accounts Payable Warrant #S020124, dated February 1, 2024, in the amount of $1,202,420.18, as presented.
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13.4
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Grants and Revolving Funds Warrant #G020124
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Action
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Summary: To receive Schedule of Bills and FY24 Grants and Revolving Funds Warrant #G020124 for review and take the necessary actions(s).
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Superintendent's Recommendation: That the Plymouth School Committee accept and approve the Grants and Revolving Funds Warrant #G020124, dated February 1, 2024, in the amount of $165,236.22 , as presented.
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C)
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Disposal of Equipment and Materials
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13.5
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CC #331 - Plymouth North High School - Science
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Action
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Summary: To receive recommendation(s) relative to the Disposal of Obsolete Books and Instructional Materials and take the necessary action(s).
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Superintendent's Recommendation: That the request to dispose of Obsolete Books and Instructional Materials from CC#331 Plymouth North High School/Science be accepted and approved as presented.
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9:08 PM
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14.0
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Items Pulled from Consent Agenda
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