Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Christine Cowan’s organization
Sep 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Regional School District 13 Board Of Education Policy Committee Special Meeting
The committee reviewed and proposed updates to several policies. Discussions included clarifying the policy adoption process and defining emergencies for policy and regulation systems. Regarding the administration of medication, the committee addressed new state legislation, including definitions for school employees, requirements for opioid antagonist administration, and the removal of parental opt-out provisions. The committee also debated proposed changes to the suicide prevention policy, specifically focusing on the threshold for assessing student risk and language regarding therapists. Additionally, there was a discussion on field trip safety, specifically whether a second adult should be required for small trips and if such requirements should be handled through policy or regulation.
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Regional School District 13 Board of Education Student Achievement Committee Regular Session Meeting
The committee reviewed student achievement data, specifically SBAC and NGSS metrics, and discussed strategies for improving literacy and math performance. An overview of summer programming was provided, covering the Kindergarten Academy, Extended School Year services, and the Middlesex Transition Academy. The meeting also addressed the district's initial literacy planning, including professional development and curriculum alignment, and discussed the Seal of Biliteracy and the development of criteria for a Seal of Civic Engagement.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Regional School District 13 Board of Education Building Committee Regular Meeting
The Building Committee received construction progress updates on the Memorial Renovation/Expansion project, including status reports on structural work and budgetary oversight. Discussions included potential value management items such as outdoor court modifications and playground surface improvements, alongside project reimbursement rates. The committee approved several invoices for utilities and architectural services. Additionally, an update was provided on the concept design for the ADA Project Strong School, focusing on enhancing accessibility and security through structural and facility modifications.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Regional School District 13 Board Of Education Finance Committee Special Meeting
The committee discussed the 2027-2028 budget, including the impact of increased state reimbursement rates and the status of permit-fee disputes. Discussions also covered long-term cost drivers like special education and healthcare, strategies for enhancing community engagement and transparency, and the need for balancing fiscal responsibility with academic and staffing requirements. Additionally, the committee received updates on the Three Oaks Memorial School project progress, including debt management and construction schedules, as well as the ongoing disposition process for Brewster and Lyman schools.
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