During a recent school committee meeting, concerns were raised regarding the availability of on-site nursing staff to assist students with medical needs. Parent Shannon Quinn highlighted the urgent issue, questioning the plan in place for situations when a nurse is unavailable to treat her child. She expressed frustration over the expectation that parents might need to leave work to manage their child's medical requirements, such as administering insulin during snack or lunch times.

The committee acknowledged the seriousness of the matter but did not provide a detailed response during the public participation segment. The meeting concluded with a reminder for community members to submit their concerns via email if they could not attend in person, ensuring that all voices could be heard in future discussions. The committee's response to Quinn's concerns and the broader issue of nursing availability remains to be seen as they continue to address the needs of students and families.