Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Live Reporting: Discussion only, information matters


4. Discussion Only Items
a. SWAC (School Wellness Advisory Committee)


5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
Budget
Community Relations 
- coffee at Library at 6:30 PM
next meeting in Sep at school year start

Policy

Public Schools Advocacy
planning underway, at Farmers Market June 22
also to add a date in Sep/Oct
a forum being planned for the fall to review ballot questions for the Election in November

Joint PCC
missing data for 2 schools but apparently very consistent
backpack program by Y coming up again, bins to be in buildings around town

School Start Times
2 main topics

1 - scientific research and impacts where it has been changed; just from a sleep research perspective there is a need
four choices; all at 8:30, different times, K after, no change

2 - communications to public
utilize the multiple chanlels available

not to meet again until the fall

subcommittee meeting ongoing

School Committee workshop Aug 7 (likely at Dean)

Substance Abuse Task Force
School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]  (see report above)

MASC (Denise to attend)
foundation budget recommendation to change, S2525 has passed the Senate, sits in the House and awaiting a vote there


6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

personnel presentation
hiring and recruitment practices
annual report looking for guidance, what to include
policies to bring forward