School Committee
Our school committee is a model of continuous learning. Comprised of community members who volunteer their time serving the students, parents, and community members of our district, our school committee members serve as advocates for our students and public education.
MEETINGS
The Committee conducts its business in regular public meetings under the rules of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. Generally, these meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays during the school year, and once or twice over the summer. School Committee meetings start at 6:30 p.m. in room 228-M at Turners Falls High School, unless otherwise noted. The agendas and minutes for recent meetings can be viewed on this website.
PUBLIC PARTICPATION
A live stream of the meeting can still be viewed via Montague Community Television (MCTV) on your local television channel. And a recording is made available on MCTV's website and this webpage below.
Public Participation in REMOTE School Committee Meeting:
As Secretary for the School Committee, Jennifer Lively will coordinate two types of communications by emailing her at jennifer.lively@gmrsd.org . Please indicate to Ms. Lively which of the following types of communication you wish to send to School Committee:
- Public Comment at School Committee meeting on <please state the date> - I would like to be sent a link to make a brief public comment during the School Committee meeting.
- Sharing Comments with School Committee ONLY– I am sending my comments to School Committee only and do not want my comments to be shared publicly. This may be sent to Ms. Lively by email jennifer.lively@gmrsd.org or mailed to or dropped off at the district offices at Jennifer Lively, 35 Crocker Avenue, Turners Falls , MA 01376.
- Please note that School Committee Meetings have returned to its original televised programming on MCTV
- April 13, 2021 Recodring of School Committee Meeting (in process)
- March 23, 2021 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- March 9, 2021 Recording of School Committtee Meeting
- February 9, 2021 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- January 26, 2021 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- January 12, 2021 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- January 22, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- December 8, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- November 24, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- October 13, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- September 29, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- September 22, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- September 8, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeitng
- August 25, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- August 18, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- August 11, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- Following is the slide presentation given by the Superintendent to the School Committee regarding the School Reopening for Fall 2020
- July 28, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- May 26, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- May 12, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- April 28, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- April 14, 2020 Recording of School Committee Meeting
- April 09, 2020 Recording of Special School Committee Meeting
- March 31, 2020 Recording of Public Meeting
Minutes, Agendas, and Reports
The minutes and agendas of School Committee meetings will be posted as quickly as possible. Meeting agendas are available at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. The minutes of a meeting are usually approved at the following meeting, and are posted within a few days. An online archive of agendas and minutes is available.
Community Input
The Committee strives to make informed decisions that are in the interests of student learning. The members welcome input from the public. Brief public comments can be made during a designated time at the beginning of each school committee meeting. In addition, informal forums are held during the year to provide time for a more casual dialog with members. Members can also be reached via e-mail or telephone.
- Members' Contact Information
- Send a Message to the Committee
- Superintendent's Office Phone: (413) 863-9324
- Superintendent's Office Fax: (413) 863-4560
- Mailing Address: 35 Crocker Avenue, Turners Falls, MA 01376
Roles and Responsibilities
As representatives whose primary responsibility it is to support the needs and interests of the children of the Gill-Montague School District, we set short and long-term goals focused on policy and student achievement. Utilizing data and continuous self-evaluation, we monitor our progress of these goals and revisit areas of concern to adjust our strategy to ensure improvement.
Powers and Duties
Massachusetts General Laws Part I. Title X. Chapter 71: Section 37: The school committee in each city and town and each regional school district shall have the power to select and to terminate the superintendent, shall review and approve budgets for public education in the district, and shall establish educational goals and policies for the schools in the district consistent with the requirements of law and statewide goals and standards established by the board of education.
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