Tracy Keane

The meeting included a discussion on Heart Health Month and hands-free CPR resources, alongside a review of healthy tips for teachers such as chair yoga and classroom wellness breaks. The team reviewed CPR training and new AED equipment, and shared plans for High School Wellness Week, which features various activities including a wellness fair and special presentations. Committee members shared wellness initiatives like monthly breakfasts and co-worker appreciation activities. Additionally, the group observed National Nutrition Month with a game and noted the positive impact of previous wellness fairs.

This document presents a Resource Use Review for Braintree Public Schools, conducted in partnership with Education Resource Strategies (ERS). The review aims to analyze current resource allocation practices, compare them to peer districts, and identify opportunities for resource reallocation to better align with district priorities. It highlights key cost drivers, including small elementary schools, teacher compensation, and special education, and proposes potential resource shifts. The overall objective is to ensure high-quality student experiences and outcomes while optimizing the district's financial health and efficiency.

The committee convened to conduct an executive session for the purpose of interviewing confidential applicants for the position of Superintendent of Schools.

This document outlines the South Middle School Educational Program Preliminary Design Program, detailing the proposed educational structure and methodology for South Middle School within the Braintree Public Schools system. It articulates the district's mission and four strategic goals: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment; Culture of Learning and Innovation; Family and Community Engagement; and Wellness. The program specifically addresses the reconfiguration of South Middle School to serve grades 5-8, aiming to alleviate elementary enrollment pressures and provide enhanced, developmentally appropriate learning experiences through expanded programmatic opportunities, collaborative teaming, and the creation of smaller learning communities.

The committee meeting focused on updates regarding the South Middle School project, including an update on the construction bid opening protest, an introduction of the construction team, and a comprehensive project overview with a review of plans and renderings. The committee also discussed the project schedule for the initial 60 days and the balance of the project, as well as the site logistics plan involving public traffic flows.