Elizabeth Braccia

The key discussion topic for this meeting, which is part of the Policy Subcommittee, centered on the review of the 2022-2025 District Goals. These goals encompass Academic Excellence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Pragmatics, Enrollment Growth, and Nurturing an Invested Community.

The Select Board meeting agenda includes setting the Water and Sewer Minimum Billing Rate and authorizing the abatement of uncollected ambulance revenues totaling $124,784.50. Other topics involve reviewing the Colonial Power Group Proposal regarding aggregate energy rate changes, discussing the proposed Regional District Model for Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, and addressing Change Order No. 6 for the Hatfield WWTP Upgrades Project. The agenda also covers reviewing potential Warrant Articles, handling appointments and resignations to various commissions and roles, and approving a wage/salary rate adjustment request. A significant portion of the agenda involves a budget overview session with the Finance Committee covering several departmental budgets, followed by an Executive Session with Special Counsel to discuss strategy related to potential litigation from the Route 5 Infrastructure project and matters concerning the Public Records Law.

The meeting commenced with a call to order, followed by a public comment period and a segment for mission moments. Key agenda items included discussions and votes regarding recruitment for FY27 Administration, various administration reports such as the District Report, Smith Academy Report (including votes on Spring Sport co-ops and Spring Trips), and the Hatfield Elementary Report. Further discussions involved reports from Student Services, the District Improvement Plan Check-in, and the School Finance Sub Committee Report, which included a vote concerning the Student Activities Account for Zoo Crew. The committee addressed School Choice Seats for '26-'27, upcoming field trips, and reviewed several policies under the Policy Sub Committee Report concerning gang activity, hazing, bullying prevention, and drug/alcohol use by students. The agenda concluded with a midterm review of the Superintendent Goals and a vote on the 2026-2027 Calendar PreK/K Update.

The agenda for the Select Board meeting includes several key topics for discussion and action. Posted business items involve the Alcohol License Conversion Fee, reconsideration of an application for Change of Officers/Directors for TOW SW Kazimierza GP 1965 Z.N.P., a presentation on the D.F. Riley Grist Mill Dam Removal Feasibility Study, and a presentation from Colonial Power Group regarding a Proposed Aggregated Energy Rate Change. Other items include a Request for Abatement, various appointments and resignations (including to the Recreation Committee, as alternate Building Inspector, as Assistant Wastewater Superintendent, and a resignation from the School Committee), DPW and Town Administrator Reports (including personnel matters and budget meetings schedule), a Change of Officers/Managers for Sisters Convenience Store's liquor license, and the Approval of Water and Sewer FY26 Commitment #2. An Executive Session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy concerning the Route 5 Infrastructure Project.

The agenda for the meeting includes the Call to Order, Public Comment, Mission Moments, and review of the Consent Agenda which covers minutes from November 17, 2025, and December 15, 2025. Key discussion items involve HPS Recruitment for FY 27 Administration, various Administration Reports including votes on Spring Sport co-ops and Spring Trips. Further discussions pertain to the School Finance Sub Committee Report concerning the Student Activities Account for the Zoo Crew, School Choice Seats for '26-'27, upcoming field trips (including a Europe Trip for SA), Policy Sub Committee reports on JICF- Gang Activity and Secret Societies, Hazing prohibition, Bullying Prevention, and Drug and Alcohol Use by Students. The meeting will also include a midterm review of the Superintendent Goals.