Timeline School Committee: Key Discussions on Budget, School Calendar, and Community Concerns

Livestream and Recording Announcement (Link: 00:00:02 – 00:00:11)

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (Link: 00:00:26 – 00:01:10)

Commendations (Link: 00:01:11 – 00:03:27)

Public Comment (Link: 00:03:28 – 00:08:40)

Student Representative Update (Link: 00:08:43 – 00:09:46)

Superintendent’s Update (Link: 00:09:56 – 00:15:28)

Consent Action and Agenda Items (Link: 00:15:29 – 00:18:20)

DECA State Career Development Conference and Competition Overnight Trip (Link: 00:18:21 – 00:22:36)

Schedule of Bills Approval (Link: 00:22:36 – 00:23:31)

Meeting Minutes from January 9, 2025 (Link: 00:23:31 – 00:24:18)

Competency Determination for Graduating Students (Link: 00:24:18 – 00:30:35)

Portfolio option for students (Link: 00:30:35 – 00:31:05)

Motion to approve competency determination proposal (Link: 00:31:08 – 00:31:29)

Roll call vote on competency determination proposal (Link: 00:31:29 – 00:31:47)

Discussion on the 25-26 school calendar (Link: 00:31:48 – 00:31:52)

Overview of changes to the school calendar (Link: 00:31:56 – 00:36:10)

Feedback from staff and administrators on the calendar (Link: 00:36:10 – 00:36:29)

Concerns about the school calendar starting before Labor Day (Link: 00:36:30 – 00:39:23)

Support for a later start date (Link: 00:39:24 – 00:40:05)

Discussion on the impact of the calendar on families (Link: 00:40:06 – 00:40:46)

Support for the administration’s recommendation on the calendar (Link: 00:40:47 – 00:42:12)

Discussion on the importance of professional development days (Link: 00:42:13 – 00:44:20)

Proposal to vote on the school calendar (Link: 00:44:21 – 00:47:46)

Discussion on parent input regarding the calendar (Link: 00:47:47 – 00:49:52)

Motion to table the calendar until the February meeting (Link: 00:49:53 – 00:50:41)

Discussion on school start date and public input (Link: 00:50:44 – 00:51:49)

Vote on school start date proposal (Link: 00:51:49 – 00:52:02)

Concerns about pre-K and kindergarten staggered start (Link: 00:52:02 – 00:53:24)

MHS roof update and project management (Link: 00:53:24 – 00:54:37)

HVAC system issues and options (Link: 00:54:37 – 00:56:40)

Discussion on roof material and its lifespan (Link: 00:56:40 – 00:58:12)

Recommendation for additional funding for HVAC (Link: 00:58:12 – 01:01:04)

Project timeline and completion expectations (Link: 01:01:04 – 01:03:33)

Community concerns and transparency regarding project delays (Link: 01:03:33 – 01:07:50)

Discussion on initial project estimates and feasibility studies (Link: 01:07:50 – 01:10:42)

Clarification on project scope and funding needs (Link: 01:10:42 – 01:13:54)

Discussion on HVAC units and funding (Link: 01:14:04 – 01:16:18)

Clarification on bonding and funding process (Link: 01:16:19 – 01:17:38)

Discussion on public comments regarding funding (Link: 01:17:39 – 01:19:02)

Inquiry about bonding duration and project lifespan (Link: 01:19:03 – 01:20:16)

Communication updates and media coverage (Link: 01:20:17 – 01:23:12)

Proposal for a communication sub-newsletter (Link: 01:23:13 – 01:24:10)

Going Live (Link: 01:24:10 – 01:24:12)

Discussion on Missing Page (Link: 01:24:13 – 01:24:28)

Facilities Updates (Link: 01:24:29 – 01:25:51)

Safety Concerns at Brown School (Link: 01:25:52 – 01:26:54)

Curb Cuts and Accessibility (Link: 01:26:54 – 01:27:14)

Public Safety Conversation (Link: 01:27:14 – 01:27:46)

Site Plan Approval Discussion (Link: 01:27:46 – 01:29:06)

Responsibility for Safety Measures (Link: 01:29:07 – 01:30:20)

Budget Update (Link: 01:30:20 – 01:31:00)

Policy Update (Link: 01:31:01 – 01:32:55)

Student and Community Forum Planning (Link: 01:32:56 – 01:33:39)

Magic Block Scheduling Discussion (Link: 01:33:39 – 01:33:49)

Academic and SEL Curriculum Implementation (Link: 01:33:49 – 01:34:06)

Scheduling Student Feedback Sessions (Link: 01:34:06 – 01:35:28)

Discussion on Timing and Format of Student Forums (Link: 01:35:28 – 01:36:05)

Administration’s Role in Policy Recommendations (Link: 01:36:05 – 01:37:32)

Flag Policy Discussion and Legal Context (Link: 01:37:32 – 01:40:43)

Community Concerns and Policy Creation Process (Link: 01:40:43 – 01:43:31)

Differences Between Town and School Policy Issues (Link: 01:43:31 – 01:45:08)

General Policy Management Discussion (Link: 01:45:08 – 01:45:08)

Discussion on flag policy and community input (Link: 01:45:10 – 01:46:09)

Overview of policy subcommittee’s role (Link: 01:46:10 – 01:46:58)

Student handbooks and policies (Link: 01:46:58 – 01:48:20)

Update on safety committee and AEDs (Link: 01:48:21 – 01:49:43)

Discussion on ICE agents in schools (Link: 01:49:44 – 01:51:16)

Plan for addressing law enforcement presence in schools (Link: 01:51:17 – 01:52:10)

Request for legal advice regarding ICE agents (Link: 01:52:10 – 01:53:29)

Inquiry about student risk assessment presentation (Link: 01:53:30 – 01:53:49)

Motion for adjournment (Link: 01:53:49 – 01:54:20)