Elizabeth K. Barry

The key discussion topics for this meeting include preparation for the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget, incorporating feedback from the FY27 Public Hearing. Additionally, the committee is scheduled to review External Audit Reports and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget update. Other items include any matters not reasonably anticipated at the time of posting.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included an Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with the Superintendent. The open meeting agenda features a vote to renew the Superintendent's Contract. The Consent Agenda covers the Personnel Report, Bridging L.I.V.E.S. Survey Questions, and the READS Quarterly Report, along with the approval of specified payroll warrants. Educational reports include updates from the B-R Student Advisory Council and the Student Services 504 Manual. Administrative reports cover the Superintendent Update, addressing external audits, BRRHS Accreditation, and grants, as well as the Budget Subcommittee Report concerning a BCBA Position Job Description and Capital MOU. New Business prominently features an Open School Choice Public Hearing, followed by a vote on School Choice participation for the 2026-2027 School Year, the first read of the 2026-2027 School Calendar, and approval of General Ledger Warrants.

The meeting agenda includes an Executive Session for strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations or contract negotiations with the Superintendent. Key open meeting topics are the Pledge of Allegiance and a vote to renew the Superintendent's Contract. Other items include correspondence and recognition, public comment periods, and a consent agenda covering personnel, reports, and payroll warrants. Educational reports cover the B-R Student Advisory Council and the Student Services 504 Manual. Administrative and subcommittee reports include an update from the Superintendent on external audits, BRRHS Accreditation, and grants, as well as reports from the Budget and Policy Subcommittees. New business features an Open School Choice Public Hearing and a vote on School Choice for the 2026-2027 School Year, the first read of the 2026-2027 School Calendar, and approval of General Ledger Warrants.

The meeting included correspondence and recognition items, addressing concerns regarding special education, parking conflicts during events, the school committee appointment process, and faulty lighting in the high school parking lot. Key agenda items involved a presentation and performance by the Bridgewater-Raynham Players following their fall musical, "High School Musical Junior," and anticipation for their spring musical, "Mean Girls." Recognition was given to Liz Caleb for 30 years of service as the head coach and mentor for the TJ Squared Robotics team. Educational reports covered the National Honor Society's "Breakfast with Santa" event and the "Toys for Tots" drive, as well as updates on the recent pep rally and the upcoming "Snowco" dance.

This document outlines the Superintendent's goals for the 2025-2026 school year. The strategic objectives include closing the achievement gap in ELA and math for students with disabilities, strengthening stakeholder engagement through the creation of a Superintendent's Advisory Council, ensuring a transparent and efficient budget process aligned with best practices, and expanding staff wellness activities to promote physical and mental well-being.