Joseph Barros

This document outlines the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan for Uxbridge Public Schools, establishing a comprehensive framework to prevent, intervene, and respond to bullying, cyberbullying, and retaliation. It aims to provide a learning and working environment free from harassment and intimidation. Key areas of focus include collaboration with families, leadership responsibilities, staff training, provision of resources, integration into academic and non-academic activities, and robust policies for reporting and responding to incidents, with an emphasis on protecting vulnerable students and fostering a respectful school climate.

This document presents the Uxbridge Public Schools' Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendation. The budget is aligned with strategic objectives focused on Academic Excellence, Social-Emotional Learning, Equity & Access, Family & Community Engagement, Operational Excellence, and Staff Development. It details proposed allocations, major budget drivers, revenue sources, and capital requests spanning FY27-FY31, aiming to support continuous growth and learning for all students while addressing financial pressures and infrastructure needs.

This meeting will cover a range of topics, including public comment, recognitions, superintendent and assistant superintendent updates (with a focus on equity work), FY23 and FY24 budget updates (including a vote on bus fees), policy review, school choice slots, a field trip, a job description, a superintendent evaluation presentation, old and new business, and executive session to approve minutes from previous meetings.

The meeting focused on voting on budget transfers to close out the fiscal year. Key votes included transferring funds from school choice to cover salaries at Taft and Whitin schools, using circuit breaker funds for out-of-district private tuition, and utilizing school facility rental funds for a portion of the district cleaning contract.

The meeting covered the final FY24 budget, including an analysis of expenditures and the use of school choice and circuit breaker funds. Discussion included addressing budget overruns in transportation, substitute pay, and out-of-district services. The committee also reviewed the 2024-2025 personnel update, facilities update, and curriculum adoption for math, humanities, and English Language Arts. Parent/student handbook changes were approved, and future discussions were planned regarding legal representation, school committee goals, subcommittees, and community interaction.