Mar 23, 2020BoardMeeting
BoardNewton Public Schools Board of Education Meeting Recap
The Board of Education meeting centered on the district's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key discussion topics included the implementation of incident command systems, adherence to CDC and state executive order guidelines regarding school closures and building sanitization, and the establishment of continuous learning plans. Additionally, the Board reviewed strategies for providing food services to students, supporting social-emotional health, providing childcare, and managing technology distribution. Operational updates were also provided concerning facility access, staff professional development, and the potential reopening of latchkey services.