Steven McDonald

The meeting will cover the Georgetown Public Schools Strategic Plan 2025-2030. Discussion topics also include the school safety plan, which will cover the emergency protocol, and a professional development update, focusing on department meetings, faculty meetings, and the teacher evaluation process. Athletic fees, their increase, and comparison to neighboring districts will also be discussed.

The school council meeting involved discussions around attendance and connections, monitoring the school improvement plan, and reviewing school culture data. The council also focused on understanding the roles and responsibilities of the School Council and membership, as well as the development of the school budget.

The school council meeting included discussions on the strategic plan, the Aspen platform, professional development, Google Classroom, the school website, and the updated curriculum. There was also discussion about the teaching environment, social media issues, a potential change in schedule, measures of success, the co-teaching model, and chronic absenteeism.

The meeting's focus was to define wellness for the community and to discuss the formation of a Wellness Committee. The purpose of the Wellness Policy was reviewed, including nutrition, nutrition standards for foods and beverages, physical activity and education, and mental and emotional wellbeing. The committee discussed the assessment of the Wellness Committee using the WellSAT3.0 assessment, the Massachusetts School Wellness Coaching Program, and professional development opportunities for committee members. There was an open discussion covering topics such as menu options, the importance of overall health and wellbeing, and potential wellness initiatives like cooking classes, community gardening, and yoga. Concerns were raised about breakfast options, food dyes, and the need for healthier choices, with suggestions for visual aids like color-coded charts. The committee also discussed the involvement of teachers and students, compliance with USDA regulations, and potential changes in regulations with administration changes.

The community conversation explores the future of Georgetown High School, addressing declining enrollment, projected increasing costs, and socio-economic shifts. It reviews data on enrollment trends, home values, and community perceptions, including concerns about low enrollment and the need for more information on potential options. The discussion covers potential options such as High School Redesign, Tuition Agreement with Masconomet Regional School District and Regionalization with Amesbury, outlining the pros and cons of each. The conversation emphasizes a proactive approach to future planning, community empowerment through information sharing, and addressing misinformation.