Public comment focused on special education challenges; Presentation by Jessica Murphy on special education services, staffing, and budget; School Committee discussion on special education data needs and funding priorities

Public comment; Operating budget presentation by Peter and Ellen; Budget discussion and questions from committee members

Public comments (excluded from summary per instructions); Correspondence review; Student representative update

Public Comments on bullying and budget governance; Correspondence review focusing on special education and other community concerns; Student Representative update on activities and events

Superintendent’s opening remarks regarding October 7, 2023 message; Community comments on various topics including gender identity policy, curriculum content, and staffing shortages in the Developmental Learning Program (DLP); Correspondence summary since last meeting

Approval of Budget Subcommittee minutes from 9/5 (tabled due to Dan’s absence); Update on town and school FY26 budget calendar; School finance overview presentation

Acknowledgment of September 11th; Public comments on attendance policy and school safety technology; Correspondence summary

Public concerns on bullying, student survey content, and handbook voting delay requests; Correspondence summary on various educational and operational topics; Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent updates

Public correspondence report; Student representative update; Superintendent general updates and hiring status

Reorganization of officers and subcommittee appointments; Town committee and liaison appointments; Discussion on liaison roles

Reorganization of the School Committee following the recent election; Subcommittee and town committee appointments; Correspondence update

Public records request clarification; Discussion on public gifts policy (Policy KCD); Superintendent updates including athletics staffing and senior events

Public hearing on school choice program participation for FY24/25; Executive session for collective bargaining/litigation; Announcement of agreement with building assistants (three-year contract)

Public comments; Correspondence update (Julie Rowe); Superintendent update (Dr. Botelho/Patello)

Public comment on cancellation of Autumn Allen speaking engagement and community concerns; Calendar process and related public feedback; Apology and data/privacy issue regarding survey email addresses shared publicly

Public comments on the proposed FY25 budget and staffing cuts, particularly administrator and specialist reductions; Superintendent Dr. Botello’s budget proposal addressing community concerns; Fee schedule approvals including early childhood center tuition and club fees

Extensive discussion on FY25 budget proposal focusing on reductions, particularly cuts to teaching versus administrative staff and fee structures such as athletics and full-day kindergarten fees; Presentation of FY24 Q2 financial report and contract award for transportation services…

Public Comments; Correspondence Summary; Superintendent general and calendar updates

Community updates and correspondence summary; Superintendent’s updates on registrations and hiring; FY25 initial budget presentation and discussion

Public comments (excluded from summary as per instructions); School Year 2024-2025 Calendar Discussion; School Handbook – Program of Studies 2024-2025 Discussion and Vote (specifically double override language)