Newsletter #2 - Did You Know? School Committee / Selectman

DID YOU KNOW?
The school committee and selectman are subject to “open meeting laws” and therefore cannot meet as more than two members at a time outside of a public open meeting. This significantly restricts the ability to discuss complex matters prior or subsequent to meetings to come to consensus and take action.


Did You Know?
At every School Committee Meeting they ask for comments from the public at the beginning and end of the meeting. The School Committee takes these comments into consideration for the current or future meetings. This presents a good opportunity for community members to voice their concern or praise related to the schools.

Did You Know?
The Board of Selectmen consists of five members who are elected to serve three year terms of office. The Board is responsible for the operation of Town government, the oversight of personnel and operating policies of all agencies of the Town except those under the direction of the School Committee. The Board of Selectmen is the chief executive office of the Town and serves as the chief policy making agency, including:
legislative directives and town meeting articles;
the general evaluation and oversight of the administration of Scituate’s government and municipal buildings including all schools;
the coordination and development of both short and long range planning; and
the development of the annual operating budget.
Refer to the Town of Scituate Annual Report for additional information on the Board of Selectmen

Did You Know?
The Town of Scituate Charter Article 6 provides the finance and fiscal procedures for the Town and The Town of Scituate Annual Report provides the financial reports for the town, including: historical data, balance sheet, income statement. The Charter is the first item available on the town website and the Annual Report is available to every citizen at Town Hall.

Did You Know?
Selectman meetings are held every other Tuesday and are televised on Channel 10