School Board — June 18, 2024
Hopkinton board approves union MOU shifting school calendar around voting days and directs small surplus to Article 10
No public comments were received, all agenda items were standard administrative matters, and decisions passed without dissent or notable debate.
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At its June 18 meeting the Hopkinton School Board approved an MOU with the Hopkinton Education Association that shifts professional development days to September 10 and March 11. The change ensures students are not in school buildings on voting days while meeting contract requirements.
The board also accepted a projected year-end surplus of $25,000 to $35,000 and directed those funds to Article 10. Finance members described the small remainder as evidence of improved budget accuracy. The consent agenda covering new hires, leave requests, and PTA donations of $4,000 for a sunshade and $999 for a lacrosse scoreboard passed without public comment or recorded debate.
Action items set for later include Safety Committee review of Sandy Hook Promise materials and testing of a new community platform in August. Draft goals include special education cost analysis and MTSS implementation tied to union negotiations.
Topics discussed
Board reviewed and approved three sets of prior meeting minutes: June 4 public hearing, June 4 regular meeting, and June 7 board retreat.
No public comments received. Board members commented positively on graduation ceremonies, end-of-year activities, facilities work, and teacher support.
Board discussed draft goals covering curriculum review cycles, special education cost analysis, multi-year financial forecasting, safety planning, communications, culture/climate, energy management, and personnel contracts including MTSS implementation and union negotiations.
Finance committee reported projected year-end surplus of $25,000-$35,000 after adjustments; recommended allocation toward Article 10. No public hearing needed for special ed trust withdrawal.
Board approved adjustments to professional development days (Sept 10 and March 11) to avoid student attendance on voting days, consistent with safety recommendations and HEA contract.
Approved new hires, extended contracts, leave request, and donations including PTA $4,000 for sunshade and $999 for lacrosse scoreboard. Approved Norm Goople as assistant varsity cross country coach.
Finance discussed budget posting and special ed regional options. Safety reviewed action plan spreadsheets and Sandy Hook Promise materials for potential adoption.
Clarified remote learning days remain available for snow days. Noted Diligent community platform beta testing planned for August meeting.
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