Report on Community and Employee Issues

Mr. Monfredo:

• review policy on ban of backpacks and bags...change to allow those made of mesh and transparent material...forwarded to site council
• recruiting teachers...estimate that 50% of teachers will retire in next decade. Nice to hire teachers in April.
• Community projects fair coming back...forward awards to local press: May 2
  
• progress on "Future Teachers Academy"...recruiting Worcester students as teachers
• Recommend FY10 community schools program: looking for information from admin on costs, etc. (heads up, Community Schools advocates!)