NEWTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS

DOCKET FOR REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 22, 2001

EDUCATION CENTER, FRAZIER ROOM, 7:30 P.M.

Open Session – 6:00 p.m. A motion to convene in executive session for the

purpose of hearing two grievances and discussing matters related to collective bargaining will be entertained. If passed, the executive session will end by 7:30 p.m., at which time the Committee will return to open session.

I. Call to Order

II. Presentation of MASS Awards for Academic Excellence/

Blumer Book Awards

III. Public Comment

IV. Student Representatives' Discussion

V. Recognitions

VI. Approval of School Committee Meeting Minutes

VII. Reports

1. Report on Elementary Pilot Programs

(postponed until 2/12)

2. Class Size Report

VIII. Discussion Items

1. Discussion of High School Class Size/Program

2. Update on Academic Challenge Program

3. Continued Discussion Re: Redistricting

IX. Action Items

1. Vote on Appointment/Reappointments of

Representatives to the Newton Child Care Commission

X. Communications

XI. Public Comment

XII. Adjournment