I. A. Call to Order
00:28I. B. Roll Call
00:51I. C. Pledge of Allegiance
01:03I. D. Moment of Silence
01:29II. A. Participation by the Public
03:00II. B. Communication by the Chair
28:28II. C. Participation by the School Committee
31:01II. D. Reports of Subcommittees
36:45III. Information and Proposals A. Report of Superintendent
37:45VII. 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).
49:44V. Recommended Actions - New Business C. Approval of Agreement Between the Pittsfield School Committee and the United Educators of Pittsfield
58:18IV. 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)
01:09:44V. Recommended Actions - New Business A. Approval of School Choice Participation (Enclosure No. 3)
01:10:46V. Recommended Actions - New Business B. Approval of Contract with Dupere Law Offices (Enclosure No. 4)
01:12:51V. Recommended Actions - New Business D. Deliberation on Whether the Pittsfield School Committee Should Join the Mass Action Litigation Against PowerSchool in Response to Their Recent Cybersecurity Incident (Enclosure No. 5)
01:14:52V. Recommended Actions - New Business E. Adoption and Approval of FY26 School System Operating Budget (Enclosure Nos. 6A and 6B)
01:27:16Records Access (OPEN SESSION DISCUSSION)
01:45:57V. Recommended Actions - New Business F. Discussion and Development of Interview Questions for Interim Superintendent of Schools Candidates (Enc. No. 7A)
01:58:18VI. Recommended Actions - Routine Matters A. Approval of Minutes (Enclosure No. 7)
03:09:58VI. Recommended Actions - Routine Matters B. Personnel Report (Enclosure No. 8)
03:10:25VIII. Future Business A. Special Meeting, May 7, 2025, Reid Middle School, 950 North Street, 950 North Street, Library B. Special Meeting, May 8, 2025, Reid Middle School, 950 North Street, 950 North Street, Library
03:11:01VIII. Future Business C. Next Regular Scheduled Meeting, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:00P.M., City Hall, 70 Allen Street, City Council Chambers.
03:11:27IX. Adjournment
03:11:35