Pittsfield School Committee Meeting - April 30, 2025

I. B. Roll Call

I. D. Moment of Silence

II. B. Communication by the Chair

II. D. Reports of Subcommittees

VII. Executive Session A. Items of Negotiations Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the United Educators of Pittsfield (UEP) and litigation regarding the public records law, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, s.21(a) (7) to comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant in-aid requirements (vote on Executive Session minutes from the meeting held on March 26, 2025 and April 9, 2025).

IV. Recommended Actions - Unfinished Business A. Second Reading on New Course (Enclosure No. 1) Contemporary Painting (PHS) B. Second Reading on Adoption of Textbook (Enclosure No. 2) Professional Communication (PHS)

V. Recommended Actions - New Business B. Approval of Contract with Dupere Law Offices (Enclosure No. 4)

V. Recommended Actions - New Business E. Adoption and Approval of FY26 School System Operating Budget (Enclosure Nos. 6A and 6B)

V. Recommended Actions - New Business F. Discussion and Development of Interview Questions for Interim Superintendent of Schools Candidates (Enc. No. 7A)

VI. Recommended Actions - Routine Matters B. Personnel Report (Enclosure No. 8)

VIII. Future Business C. Next Regular Scheduled Meeting, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:00P.M., City Hall, 70 Allen Street, City Council Chambers.