Timeline : Flag Policy Debate, Budget Approvals, and Community Engagement Initiatives

Technical Difficulties and Meeting Start (Link: 00:01:51 00:02:42)

Commendations for Track Coaches and Student Athletes (Link: 00:02:42 – 00:04:05)

Introduction of Third Graders from Brown School Leadership Council (Link: 00:04:05 – 00:05:17)

Presentation by Brown School Leadership Council (Link: 00:05:17 – 00:07:05)

Brown School Leadership Council’s Goals and Activities (Link: 00:07:05 – 00:08:03)

Role Models and Teamwork at Brown School (Link: 00:08:03 – 00:13:54)

Listening to Others and Achievements of Leadership Council (Link: 00:13:54 – 00:16:36)

Personal Growth and Reflections of Leadership Council Members (Link: 00:16:36 – 00:18:12)

Committee Members’ Comments and Questions to Students (Link: 00:18:12 – 00:19:37)

Superintendent’s Remarks on Student Leadership (Link: 00:19:37 – 00:20:29)

Presentation of Certificates to Leadership Council Members (Link: 00:20:29 – 00:21:32)

Recess for Photos and Appreciation (Link: 00:21:32 – 00:22:14)

Informal Conversations and Recess Continuation (Link: 00:22:14 – 00:27:31)

Technical Difficulties and Meeting Resumption (Link: 00:27:40 00:30:06)

Public Comment Introduction and Procedures (Link: 00:30:06 – 00:34:03)

Public Comments on Flag Policy and Student Expression (Link: 00:34:03 – 00:37:29)

Concerns About Policy Implementation and Legal Implications (Link: 00:37:29 – 00:41:44)

Personal Stories and Broader Context of Policy Impact (Link: 00:41:44 – 00:48:12)

Transition to Online Public Comment (Link: 00:48:12 – 00:48:29)

Public Comment on Flag Policy and Legal Concerns (Link: 00:48:29 00:52:26)

Motion to Extend Public Comment and Roll Call Vote (Link: 00:52:27 – 00:54:05)

Public Comments on School Flag Policy and Inclusion (Link: 00:54:06 – 00:56:57)

Public Comment on Policy Making and Political Objectives (Link: 00:56:58 – 01:02:51)

Public Comment on Student Development and Educational Environment (Link: 01:02:52 – 01:08:12)

Public Comment on Flag Policy and Student Leadership (Link: 01:08:17 01:11:43)

Conclusion of Public Comment and Transition to District Updates (Link: 01:11:43 – 01:12:41)

Superintendent’s District Updates and Student Achievements (Link: 01:12:41 – 01:15:54)

Discussion on METCO Program and Potential Challenges (Link: 01:15:54 – 01:18:28)

Superintendent’s Experiences and Student Engagement (Link: 01:18:28 – 01:22:41)

Questions and Comments on Superintendent’s Update (Link: 01:22:41 – 01:26:20)

Discussion on Investigation and AntiSemitism Concerns (Link: 01:26:20 – 01:30:38)

Approval of Schedule Bills and Budget Discussion (Link: 01:30:38 – 01:34:25)

FY26 Budget Approval and Revenue Projections (Link: 01:34:25 – 01:36:56)

Proposed Overnight Trip for DECA Conference (Link: 01:36:56 – 01:40:28)

Introduction of Proposed Policy on Flags and Banners (Link: 01:40:28 – 01:44:14)

Discussion on Legal Opinion and Public Availability (Link: 01:44:16 01:46:31)

Committee Members’ Views on Flag Policy and Student Voice (Link: 01:46:34 – 01:48:25)

Public Support and Concerns Regarding Flag Policy (Link: 01:48:27 – 01:49:42)

Broader Discussion on Inclusivity and Student Belonging (Link: 01:49:45 – 01:54:52)

Superintendent’s Perspective on Flag Policy and Educational Relevance (Link: 01:54:54 – 02:02:34)

Subcommittee Process and First Iteration of Policy (Link: 02:02:34 – 02:03:38)

Discussion on Flag Policy and School Committee Jurisdiction (Link: 02:03:39 02:04:39)

Clarification on Student Surveys and Responses (Link: 02:04:39 – 02:05:39)

Student Survey Distribution and Engagement (Link: 02:05:39 – 02:06:39)

Clarification on Government Speech and Legal Implications (Link: 02:06:39 – 02:07:39)

Discussion on Legal Counsel’s Advice and Policy Risks (Link: 02:07:39 – 02:08:39)

Clarification on Government Speech and First Amendment (Link: 02:08:39 – 02:09:39)

Discussion on Superintendent’s Role and Legal Advice (Link: 02:09:39 – 02:10:39)

Clarification on Policy Making and Legal Counsel’s Role (Link: 02:10:39 – 02:11:39)

Discussion on Legal Risks and Policy Implementation (Link: 02:11:39 – 02:12:39)

Clarification on Superintendent’s Role in Policy Recommendations (Link: 02:12:39 – 02:13:39)

Discussion on Policy Process and Superintendent’s Involvement (Link: 02:13:39 – 02:14:39)

Clarification on Legal Counsel’s Advice and Policy Risks (Link: 02:14:39 – 02:15:39)

Discussion on Superintendent’s Role and Legal Advice (Link: 02:15:39 – 02:16:39)

Clarification on Policy Making and Legal Counsel’s Role (Link: 02:16:39 – 02:17:39)

Discussion on Legal Risks and Policy Implementation (Link: 02:17:39 – 02:18:39)

Clarification on Superintendent’s Role in Policy Recommendations (Link: 02:18:39 – 02:19:39)

Discussion on Policy Process and Superintendent’s Involvement (Link: 02:19:39 – 02:20:39)

Clarification on Legal Counsel’s Advice and Policy Risks (Link: 02:20:39 – 02:21:39)

Discussion on Superintendent’s Role and Legal Advice (Link: 02:21:39 – 02:21:59)

Discussion on Government Free Speech and Legal Clarifications (Link: 02:21:27 02:22:20)

Voting to Send Flag Policy Back to Subcommittee (Link: 02:22:20 – 02:23:56)

Timeline for Superintendent Evaluation and Survey Distribution (Link: 02:23:56 – 02:25:40)

Discussion on Meeting Dates and Evaluation Process (Link: 02:25:40 – 02:27:40)

Remote Participation and Meeting Logistics (Link: 02:27:40 – 02:29:00)

Survey Subcommittee and Evaluation Timeline (Link: 02:29:00 – 02:30:29)

Scheduling and Timeline for Superintendent Evaluation (Link: 02:30:29 – 02:31:53)

Discussion on Town Meeting and Evaluation Timeline (Link: 02:31:53 – 02:32:38)

Subcommittee and Liaison Updates (Link: 02:32:38 – 02:34:08)

Communications Subcommittee and Newsletter Survey (Link: 02:34:08 – 02:35:11)

Discussion on School Committee Social Media and Public Engagement (Link: 02:35:11 – 02:36:38)

Finance Liaison Meeting and Revolving Funds Discussion (Link: 02:36:38 – 02:37:21)

Policy Subcommittee and Operating Protocols (Link: 02:37:21 – 02:38:16)

Closing Business and Additional Comments (Link: 02:38:16 – 02:38:19)

CPAC Unsung Heroes Program and Safety Advisory Committee Update (Link: 02:38:19 02:39:26)

Crossing Guard Shortage and Recruitment (Link: 02:39:26 – 02:40:40)

Encouragement to Participate in Unsung Heroes Program (Link: 02:40:40 – 02:41:11)

Closing Business and Announcements (Link: 02:41:11 – 02:41:18)