Erika Haulk

This document outlines the strategic plan and its timeline for AOS #47, an organization serving Airline, Dedham, and Orrington, which includes Center Drive School, Dedham School, and Airline School.

The committee meeting covered a range of operational and administrative items. Key topics included the reception of a Learning Buddies presentation, the approval of the bill warrant #10, and the adoption of the 2026-2027 calendar of meetings and school calendar. The committee also approved the JICJ policy concerning the use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices in schools. Various reports were received from the principal, assistant principal, pupil services director, and superintendent. Furthermore, the committee processed several personnel nominations regarding teacher probationary and continuing contract statuses, and accepted the resignations of an art teacher and a speech therapist.

The agenda includes the second reading of the JICJ Policy regarding cell phones and other personal electronic devices, review of the ESEA plan, and examination of bill warrant #11. The committee will also discuss the English Language Arts curriculum, receive various administrative reports from the principal, assistant principal, pupil services director, and superintendent, and handle personnel actions including nominations, appointments for teaching and assistant principal positions, and a staff resignation.

The committee meeting addressed several agenda items, including a presentation on winter sports and the second reading and approval of policies regarding temperature standards, student wellness, and school volunteers. Financial matters were addressed with the approval of bill warrant #8 and 26-27 revenues. Administrative reports were received from the principal, assistant principal, director of pupil services, and the superintendent, alongside a report on John Bapst. Personnel actions included the appointment of a principal and the acceptance of two resignations. Additionally, the committee entered into an executive session to discuss an administrative matter and subsequently approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Orrington Teacher's Association effective from July 2026 through June 2029.

The meeting, which convened at 6:00 PM, included a review of the 2026-2027 Budget, which was received with a vote of 3-0. The session concluded at 6:14 PM.