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Meeting Opening and Technical Setup (Link: 00:00:00 – 00:00:00)
The meeting began with technical setup issues regarding recording. A speaker indicated that the webinar was being recorded, while another participant, identified as Jenny, noted that recording had stopped and needed to be restarted. After the recording issue was resolved, the meeting proceeded to public comment, with Sarah being called upon to speak.
Public Comment (Link: 00:00:00 – 00:10:00)
Sarah Fox of 4016 Street addressed two issues during public comment. First, she expressed concern about collective bargaining exemption for unit A appearing on the agenda for the second consecutive meeting, stating that the committee is not in a period of collective bargaining. Fox argued that if bargaining is being reopened, it must be voted on in public session following proper procedures, and warned that doing otherwise would constitute open meeting and ethics violations. She referenced recent strike action that affected 10,000 students on the North Shore and mentioned the MTA’s stated goal of seeking favorable school committee members.
Fox’s second concern addressed substance abuse issues in the community following a recent tragedy. She referenced May 2024 Youth Behavior Risk survey data showing more than one in four high school students reported riding in a vehicle with someone under the influence. Fox stated she had previously raised this issue and requested action before another incident occurred. She called for a community-wide task force including representatives from the school committee, select board, Department of Health, and parents, arguing that the problem starts in homes with parents modeling inappropriate behavior and that comprehensive community action is needed rather than school-only solutions.
After technical difficulties with audio, a second Sarah spoke, reiterating Fox’s points about substance abuse being a serious community issue that has been swept under the rug. She expressed concern for her daughter entering high school and noted that students appear more outraged than parents about the situation. She called for education programs for both students and the community, and asked the school committee to respond to her August 6 email regarding steps to address anti-Semitism.
Tom McMan of 16 Shorewood Road, identifying himself as a Board of Health member, spoke about substance abuse issues in the community. McMan stated he grew up in Marblehead and engaged in drinking and driving during high school, expressing skepticism about survey accuracy and methodology. He argued the surveys need to be reworded to get accurate responses from students and suggested the numbers are underrepresented. McMan characterized the issue as a Marblehead culture problem involving parents, police, and community members who allow underage drinking in homes. He referenced a recent tragedy involving James Galante and criticized the community for not being truthful about circumstances. McMan offered to help address the issue and argued against avoiding difficult conversations with students, stating that direct confrontation of the problem is necessary.
District Updates (Link: 00:10:00 – 00:14:00)
Interim Superintendent John Robidoux began his district updates by expressing condolences to Savannah’s family and noting that counselors have been positioned at Veterans Middle School and the high school to provide support to students, staff, and community partners. He stated that extra support will continue when school begins and thanked the counseling team for their commitment. Robidoux acknowledged the emotional difficulty of discussing such matters and connected the situation to the district’s newly developed model of “moving forward together.”
Robidoux provided updates on facilities upgrades and enhancements across the district. He reported that Glover Elementary’s HVAC system has been installed and is being tested for effectiveness. The playground may not be completed as planned due to equipment delivery delays and the company’s scheduling challenges for installing rubberized portions. He noted that Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations Michael Pfifferling is working with the company to resolve the issues, with hopes that at least portions will be completed before Wednesday’s school opening.
Additional facility updates included completion of the Veterans Middle School auditorium, with walls and ceilings repainted and seats reupholstered and reinstalled. The Village School scoreboard has been installed and is ready for use. Painting and floor refinishing projects have been completed across the district, and custodial staff are providing finishing touches. Robidoux mentioned that Rex and Park landscaping services are working on exterior maintenance, noting that while Glover Elementary’s grounds appeared unkempt earlier, they looked improved when he visited that afternoon.
Robidoux announced that the district has acquired its first electric van as part of alignment with green Marblehead initiatives. He reported that the leadership institute was held during the week, bringing leadership teams together for preparation activities, team building, and planning under the direction of Ferreira and the instructional coaching team. He outlined the schedule for the upcoming week, including welcoming new staff on Friday morning in the library, an all-staff meeting at Veterans Middle School on Monday morning followed by school-specific meetings with principals, professional development on Tuesday, and the return of students on Wednesday.
Consent Action and Agenda Items (Link: 00:14:00 – 00:16:00)
Chair Al Williams called for a motion to approve the identified schedules of bills totaling $918,034.58. A committee member made the motion, which was seconded by another member. With no discussion, the committee proceeded to vote, with Jennifer Schaeffner, Henry Gwazda, Kate Schmeckpeper, and Williams all voting in favor.
Williams then addressed building subcommittee meeting minutes, clarifying that subcommittee meeting minutes are approved within the subcommittee itself rather than by the full school committee, since subcommittees are subject to open meeting law. He acknowledged that including building subcommittee meetings on the agenda was his mistake.
Williams requested a motion to approve the school committee meeting minutes from August 4th and August 7th. The motion was made and seconded. During discussion, Schaeffner noted she had edits to the minutes, specifically regarding items required by open meeting law such as meeting location and documents used. She indicated she would work with Gwazda to ensure these elements are included and requested that future draft minutes include these required components from the start. The committee voted to approve the minutes with Schaeffner, Gwazda, and Schmeckpeper all voting in favor.
Handbook Updates Discussion (Link: 00:16:00 – 00:30:00)
Gwazda began by explaining that he had distributed updated proposed changes to the handbook language, noting that he had failed to accept tracked changes in the original document. The revision changed language from “notify parents and guardians” to “obtain consent from parents and guardians” regarding the student family communication system.
Robidoux deferred to Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Julia Ferreira to discuss the handbook changes, as she works closely with the language and policies. Ferreira explained that the discussion related to policy ILD and feedback from the committee. She stated they are moving forward aligned with MASC recommendations, where families will consent to surveys with an opt-out option available. The proposed handbook language would operationalize policy ILD by using the handbook to obtain consent from families while still providing opt-out opportunities with timely notice before any surveys within eight specified categories listed in the policy.
Robidoux clarified that the current ILD policy in the manual is the MASC version approved in 2018, with minor language updates from 2023. He explained that the current policy language states “without the prior written consent” and noted confusion about opt-in versus opt-out procedures. Under the proposed handbook language, signing the handbook would provide written consent, while still allowing families to opt out of specific surveys as needed.
Williams called for a motion to approve the proposed updates to the MPS handbooks regarding notification of rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment. The motion was made and seconded, followed by extensive discussion.
Schaeffner raised several objections to the proposal. She argued that policy ILD has not been approved by the committee, making it premature to approve handbook language dependent on that policy. She expressed concern about requesting blanket consent for surveys and questioned whether such an approach is legal, suggesting the committee consult with legal counsel. Schaeffner also argued that blanket consent with opt-out does not align with the spirit of policy ILD and raised concerns about parents’ ability to provide informed consent through a 100-page handbook.
Robidoux responded that the handbook updates refer to the current 2018 ILD policy, not a proposed version, and that school starts Wednesday, necessitating proper handbook language. He compared the approach to photo consent procedures where parents sign the handbook to provide general consent and then opt out of specific activities if desired. Schaeffner countered that surveys are different and that the committee should be providing opt-in rather than blanket consent, noting she had never received survey notifications as a parent.
Robidoux acknowledged that the committee would meet the following week to potentially change policy ILD, which might require handbook adjustments, but stated that electronic handbooks allow for updates as needed. He emphasized that for sensitive surveys covering the eight specified areas, the district does provide direct notification to parents.
Ferreira noted practical updates needed regardless of the committee’s decision, such as changing notification methods from U.S. mail to email, which reflects current practice. She acknowledged that specific survey dates are not available at the beginning of the school year since educators return Monday, but stated the handbook language commits to email communication with adequate time for opt-out decisions.
Williams acknowledged that ideally policy changes would precede handbook updates but noted the timing constraints with school starting the following week. He observed that blanket consent already exists in current practice, so the proposal would not alter existing procedures. The committee voted on the motion, with Gwazda, Schmeckpeper, and Williams voting in favor and Schaeffner abstaining. The motion passed 3-1 with one abstention.
Bullying Prevention Plan Updates (Link: 00:30:00 – 00:35:00)
Williams introduced the proposed updates to the MPS bullying intervention and prevention plan, with a speaker identified as Lisa Marie leading the discussion. Lisa Marie explained that the bullying intervention plan had been reviewed by the district’s attorney, Matt McAvoy, with most changes being grammatical in nature. She noted that updates included new language required by Massachusetts bullying statute, specifically changing terminology from “perpetrator” to “aggressor” and from “victim” to “target” throughout the plan.
Lisa Marie reported that she had presented the plan to the administrative team during the previous week’s leadership meeting as required by law. She stated that professional development training would continue, and in collaboration with Assistant Superintendent Ferreira, mandatory training would be added as part of the ARCs ED training at the beginning of the year for staff review. Building principals would also use a presentation shared with them the previous week to train their building staff. The plan would be updated on the district website to make it more accessible and forward-facing.
A committee member asked about the location of Title IX officer information on the website. Lisa Marie confirmed she serves as the Title IX officer and that the information is on the website, though its location could be more prominent. Director of Educational Technology Stephen Kwiatek was mentioned as working to update the website to a more user-friendly platform that would make important information more accessible and forward-facing rather than buried within departmental sections.
Lisa Marie noted one correction needed in the final version, explaining that the document incorrectly stated parents would be notified after an investigation concluded. She clarified that parents of both the alleged victim and the aggressor are actually notified prior to the investigation starting, and she would make this minor adjustment.
Robidoux confirmed that if the committee approved the changes, the motion should include the minor adjustment Lisa Marie mentioned. Williams called for a motion to accept the proposed updates with Lisa Marie’s edit to the MPS bullying intervention and prevention plan. The motion was made and the committee voted, with Schaeffner, Gwazda, Schmeckpeper, and Williams all voting in favor. The motion passed four to zero.
High School Roof Project Committee Formation (Link: 00:35:00 – 00:44:00)
Williams introduced the next agenda item regarding the high school roof project subcommittee. He noted that at the previous meeting, the committee voted to form a high school roof subcommittee with Gwazda as chair. Per policy PDE, Williams proposed appointing Ralph Wallace and Sam Altruiter as community members to the subcommittee.
Schaeffner raised concerns about the appointment process, stating it did not follow typical procedures for assigning building committee members. She noted that usually there is a period for people to submit statements of interest with public advertising, and she had not seen any such solicitation or the proposed members’ names in the committee’s shared documents. Schaeffner emphasized that normally committee members would review candidate information in advance rather than being asked to approve unknown individuals.
Gwazda responded that notice had been placed in newspapers for interested people to reach out, and these two individuals were the ones who contacted him. Schaeffner countered that typically the district uses more robust outreach including social media and community-wide solicitation, especially after school starts so parents would see the opportunity. She expected more interest given the project’s importance to the community.
Gwazda offered to provide background information on the proposed members and suggested returning to the next meeting with more details. Robidoux expressed concern about project timing, noting that pre-bid documentation was due August 28th with a subsequent period for selection. He emphasized the need to stay on track with the roof project timeline to ensure installation when needed.
Schaeffner clarified that ultimately the school committee needs to vote on contractor selection, whether that occurs at the September 4th meeting or through other means. She suggested that in the interim, either the facilities subcommittee could handle the vetting or the project team including Pfifferling, the Owner’s Project Manager, and designer could bring recommendations directly to the school committee.
Pfifferling provided clarification on the pre-qualification process, explaining that the August 28th deadline is for potential bidders to submit their qualifications, including past projects, financial backing, company size, and years in business. Companies meeting pre-qualification requirements would then be allowed to bid on the project. He noted this is not selecting a bidder or awarding a contract, but rather qualifying or disqualifying potential bidders. The actual construction bid would go out around the same time, with decisions needed about roof replacement options including whether to recover, add a new layer, or apply a liquid coating.
Pfifferling expressed confidence that the pre-bid selection could be handled by the existing team for the September 4th meeting if needed. Williams concluded that the impact would be minimal and suggested having all committee members in place for a September 4th vote, requiring more widespread announcement of the opportunity. Gwazda agreed to this approach, and Williams withdrew his motion to appoint the two proposed members.
Charter Committee Review (Link: 00:44:00 – 00:46:00)
Schmeckpeper reported that Amy Drinker, chair of the town charter committee, had sent an email to Williams and herself requesting school committee feedback on draft B of the charter. She explained that the charter committee is seeking input from various departments, boards, and committees mentioned in the charter document as part of what appears to be the second round of charter review.
The charter committee is specifically looking for feedback on factual inaccuracies in the description of how the school committee is established and its functions. Schmeckpeper noted that the relevant section is Article 6, Section 8, with a response deadline of Monday, October 6th. The charter committee has provided a form for responses.
Schmeckpeper and Williams brought the matter to the full committee to discuss how to provide feedback, asking whether the entire committee should review the charter section and discuss it at a future meeting or designate someone to review it on the committee’s behalf. Schmeckpeper indicated she had looked at the material and noted it was not particularly lengthy to review.
Gwazda expressed support for designating someone to review the charter language. Williams asked if Schmeckpeper would be comfortable handling the review on behalf of the committee, and she agreed to take on the task.
MASC Conference Discussion (Link: 00:46:00 – 00:51:00)
Williams introduced discussion about the upcoming MASC conference in mid-November and asked Robidoux to explain the conference for committee consideration of appropriate attendees. Robidoux explained that the state runs two conferences: the MASS Association of School Superintendents conference in July, which he and other administrators attended, and the joint MASS-MASC conference from November 12th to 14th.
Robidoux described the attendance process, noting that the administrative team decides who wants to attend from their ranks, while school committee members individually decide their participation level. He explained that some committees send all members, others just the chair, and some attend only certain days of the three-day conference.
The committee is required to appoint a delegate to the conference who will vote on legislative and policy items on behalf of the school committee. Robidoux explained that the committee should discuss these items beforehand and provide the delegate with the committee’s position on each issue. Schaeffner noted that the committee has never previously done this delegate appointment and voting process.
Robidoux described the conference content, noting it has improved in recent years with more school committee-focused sessions rather than replicating superintendent conference topics. The conference includes breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and one day specifically for delegate voting. He mentioned that interested members should contact Lisa Manning to register, with various options for attendance including full conference, single days, or commuting rather than staying overnight.
Williams asked about the budget for conference attendance, and Schaeffner confirmed the district budgets for all committee members to attend. Robidoux noted there is an early bird registration special with a September 5th deadline and advised members to be mindful of optional meal costs, suggesting they skip expensive conference meals if not planning to attend those events.
Donation Acceptance (Link: 00:51:00 – 00:52:00)
Williams introduced discussion of a donation that Robidoux wanted to address. Robidoux explained that the Making Ends Meet Incorporated Foundation had made a $500 donation to Joseph Brown Elementary School. He noted there had been some confusion because the donation was listed in the committee packet as a “blanket donation,” which he initially interpreted as being for actual blankets. After emailing Principal Mary Maxfield for clarification, he learned it was a general donation to the school rather than for specific blankets, which provided some humor between him and Maxfield.
Robidoux thanked the foundation for their generosity and stated the funds would be put to good use. He noted that like all donations, the committee needed to formally accept it. A committee member made a motion to accept the donation from the Making Ends Meet Foundation, which was seconded by another member. With no discussion, the committee voted with Schaeffner, Gwazda, and Schmeckpeper all voting in favor.
Anti Discrimination Task Force Discussion (Link: 00:52:00 – 01:08:00)
Schaeffner initiated discussion about the superintendent’s anti-discrimination task force, explaining that her concerns arose from the previous meeting’s presentation by Mary Belhalpin about anti-Semitism services and correspondence from a task force member expressing strong concerns. Schaeffner stated she had originally thought the committee should be a school committee advisory committee rather than a superintendent’s committee, as anti-Semitism and anti-discrimination issues are the school committee’s responsibility regarding district culture and climate.
Schaeffner acknowledged that while school committee advisory committees are subject to open meeting law and superintendent committees are not, she felt the committee needed to reconsider the structure to ensure a robust process. She emphasized the need for the school committee to lead in determining goals, deliverables, measurements, and community reporting. Schaeffner stressed the committee’s obligation to make demonstrative, measurable, and meaningful change after two years of difficult conversations and experiences in the district and community.
Robidoux responded that he appreciated Schaeffner’s perspective and acknowledged the community’s frustration with the pace of progress. He explained his preference for maintaining it as a superintendent’s committee to create safe spaces for conversations with both students and adults, noting that not everyone has the same level of passion about certain issues, which he needs to navigate. Robidoux admitted he needed to do better at defining deliverables and reporting back to the school committee, accepting constructive criticism about what needs to be addressed.
Robidoux described the challenge of addressing both immediate incidents and longer-term cultural processes. He noted that while the committee met only three or four times between mid-year and year-end without gaining significant traction, substantial groundwork had been laid with administrative teams and teachers. He committed to scheduling monthly meetings and addressing concerns raised by committee members about needing more structure and clarity.
Robidoux outlined upcoming work including reviewing poorly timed surveys, discussing Mary Belhalpin’s services, examining resources from ADL and other organizations, and continuing work with Dr. Danisa on district-wide initiatives that would connect with anti-discrimination efforts. He promised to synthesize these efforts and present them to the school committee for better understanding of district anti-discrimination work.
Williams asked about the importance of people feeling free to share their lived experiences and whether open meetings might compromise this. Robidoux responded that it would be 100% compromised, as some people would never speak openly while others would be comfortable doing so, and losing those voices would eliminate crucial input for the committee’s work.
Robidoux described the current committee structure of three parents, three administrators, three teachers, and students, noting his commitment to bringing in community resources as needed. He acknowledged needing to better communicate the committee’s trajectory and explain when and why additional people are brought in for specific resources.
Schaeffner requested the ability to hear directly from committee members, not just from Robidoux, suggesting various formats such as periodic school committee presentations or inviting non-quorum numbers of committee members to meetings. Robidoux agreed to discuss this with the committee and suggested having students and adults present their work and perspectives to the school committee, possibly quarterly or in late fall and early spring.
Schaeffner asked Robidoux to report to the school committee after the first anti-discrimination committee meeting of the year with a plan for the year. She inquired about incorporating anti-discrimination work into the district improvement plan. Robidoux confirmed that anti-discrimination language was already built into multiple areas of the plan, which would receive input from staff, parents, and guardians before final school committee approval.
Schaeffner noted that the committee would feed into the strategic plan, with measurements becoming part of the ongoing three-year plan review process. She clarified she was not seeking to make a motion to elevate the committee to school committee advisory status but wanted to express her thoughts about current and potential structures.
Williams summarized that the committee wanted to hear from Robidoux after his next meeting and that the school committee needed to work on establishing expectations for the group. Robidoux suggested making anti-discrimination work one of his evaluation goals, incorporating it into the district improvement plan and school committee expectations. He acknowledged that if progress was unsatisfactory by mid-year, the school committee could change the structure, but expressed confidence in the current approach.
Year Long Agenda Planning (Link: 01:08:00 – 01:13:00)
Williams introduced Schmeckpeper to discuss year-long agenda planning. Schmeckpeper explained that MASC recommends school committee chairs use year-long agendas for planning meeting calendars, but she thought it would be helpful for the full committee to participate and publicize the agenda to the community. She had placed three examples from different districts in the shared drive from Lexington, Andover, and Greenfield, noting that Andover’s example was in two parts due to download issues requiring screenshots.
Schmeckpeper suggested the committee discuss what format would be most helpful for committee members and the community, as it would help organize their work and help the community understand the committee’s plans for the year. Williams asked about their existing yearly calendar, and Gwazda confirmed they have had one for years that he worked on with Robidoux. However, Williams noted it was not publicized or available on the website.
Gwazda explained that their existing yearly calendar was similar to the examples, focusing on items that need to be voted on throughout the year around budget, warrant, and other time-sensitive matters. He noted there are routine items voted on at every meeting that may not need inclusion, while other items can happen ad hoc.
Schmeckpeper clarified that she found the examples by searching district websites, with Andover’s posted on their school committee webpage and Greenfield’s and Lexington’s embedded in meeting materials. She noted the examples were similar to their existing calendar in timing but took different approaches to framing the committee’s work, which was her main interest for discussion.
Williams commented that he liked Lexington’s “rhythm of the school year” concept but found it hard to follow despite appearing professionally designed. He preferred the monthly box format and emphasized the importance of making the agenda available to the community on their website. Gwazda agreed, noting that Lexington organized by theme and season, which could be tricky for categorization, while preferring Greenfield’s simple bullet point format. The committee agreed to work on getting their agenda posted on the website.
Subcommittee Updates (Link: 01:13:00 – 01:14:00)
Williams noted that the committee had previously voted to have monthly updates, meeting minutes, and regularly scheduled meetings for subcommittees and liaisons. He acknowledged that implementing this structure would be easier once they have a new committee member and all committees are fully staffed, then asked for any subcommittee or liaison updates for the evening.
Schaeffner reported that the policy subcommittee is meeting the following week and would have more updates after that meeting. Williams noted that he had observed three or four meetings scheduled and commended the move toward regularly scheduled meetings.
New Business and Community Safety Initiative (Link: 01:15:00 – 01:24:00)
Schaeffner presented two items for committee consideration. First, she discussed the state House of Representatives task force against anti-Semitism, which had voted to make recommendations to DESE for K-12 education regarding approaches to anti-Semitism in schools. She noted uncertainty about DESE’s plans to adopt these recommendations or their timeline, but requested the committee review and consider adopting them in Marblehead as a potential agenda item.
Robidoux mentioned he believed there was an update the previous day but had been otherwise occupied and would look into the DESE status. Williams questioned whether the anti-discrimination committee should first address and understand the recommendations before making a proposal to the school committee. Schaeffner explained these were recommendations to DESE and expressed concern about timing, noting that if DESE adopts them, implementation would likely not occur until the 2026-27 school year at earliest. She suggested both the school committee and anti-discrimination committee could review the recommendations, with the latter providing specific recommendations back to the committee. Williams agreed to support committee review and asked Schaeffner to facilitate the discussion at their next meeting.
Schaeffner’s second item addressed the recent tragic event in the community, referencing Tom McMahon’s earlier comments as a Board of Health member. She noted that Marblehead has experienced multiple such incidents over decades and emphasized the school committee’s responsibility as leaders to help mitigate risks and educate young people about dangers. Schaeffner proposed organizing a leadership group including representatives from the Select Board, Board of Health, Parks and Recreation, School Committee, first responders, and police to begin conversations about prevention.
Schaeffner reported having conversations with McMahon, a Parks and Recreation member, and a Select Board member, noting interest from those she spoke with. She suggested the group could include parents and clergy, emphasizing that schools and Parks and Recreation touch almost every young person in town, while the Board of Health maintains mental and physical health, and the Select Board serves as the town’s executive board. She volunteered to make initial calls to board chairs to gauge interest and report back to the committee.
Williams supported the initiative and offered to help reach out to other committee chairs or have Schaeffner represent the school committee in this capacity. Schaeffner suggested sending emails to board chairs, copying Williams, to explain the committee’s task and gauge response. She acknowledged the challenging timing with Labor Day approaching but committed to reporting back, potentially at the September 4th meeting.
Schaeffner emphasized the need for administrative support from health department officials, the superintendent, chief of police, Parks and Recreation director, clergy, and youth groups – those who work with young people daily and can provide frontline insights. She stressed that schools cannot solve this issue alone and that community-wide involvement is necessary. Gwazda asked if other committee members could also reach out to different boards, and Schaeffner welcomed additional outreach efforts. She expressed hope that the initiative would gain traction over the fall with proper organization.
Correspondence and Executive Session Motion (Link: 01:24:00 – 01:27:00)
Under correspondence, Schaeffner requested that the committee send a letter of condolence to the family of Savannah Getel. Gwazda mentioned he would be doing a home visit with the family the following day but agreed it was appropriate for the committee to write a letter. Williams asked Gwazda to pen the letter, and Schaeffner noted it would normally be signed by the chair. Gwazda agreed to share the draft with Williams.
Williams called for a motion to meet in executive session for two purposes. The first was pursuant to Chapter 38, Section 21A3, Purpose 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with unit A of the Marblehead Teachers Association, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, with no intent to return to open session. The second purpose was to discuss litigation in the case of Kelly Ferretti et al. vs. Marblehead Public Schools, John Robidoux and Al Williams, Essex Superior Court, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the school committee.
The motion was seconded by Gwazda. Before proceeding, Schaeffner asked whether Town Administrator Thatcher Keezer would be joining them, noting it was very important that he be present. Williams indicated Keezer was trying to rearrange other commitments to attend the meeting and suggested they could discuss his participation once in executive session.
Williams called for a roll call vote on the motion to enter executive session. Schaeffner, Gwazda, and Schmeckpeper all voted in favor, with Williams also voting in favor. The motion passed 4-0. Williams then formally announced that the committee would be meeting in executive session for the two stated purposes and indicated they would relocate to another room. A committee member mentioned checking an email from a specific date regarding school committee matters as they prepared to move to executive session.
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