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Committee members and facilities staff said the FY26 capital request list totals about $13 million across town departments. The largest single school request discussed at the meeting was described as roughly $3.4 million to complete renovation work at Cunningham/Collicott (including a fourth floor and library work). The committee said facilities director Tom McCarthy will present project details at the capital committee meeting the next morning and that school committee members will be present to answer questions.

The school committee discussed timing. Members said that, to meet construction and summer schedule needs, earlier approvals (February town meeting) would be preferable, but they acknowledged timing is tight; the capital committee was scheduled to review the request as part of the FY26 process. Committee members also said a separate warrant article had been drafted for an MSBA feasibility study and would move through the capital and warrant committee processes ahead of the special town meeting.

The capital planning committee will hold additional hearings with departments on other FY26 line items, including a new fire engine and town technology requests. The school committee said it would report back on outcomes following the capital planning meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Milton School Committee - January 8th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","School committee members said an upcoming Capital Improvement Planning Committee meeting will include a detailed presentation on the district’s FY26 capital requests, including a roughly $3.4 million request tied to Cunningham/Collicott renovation.","taxTitle","Milton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",71056,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6360696,"School committee approves second reading of policy sections J, K and L",85,6529000,6614000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2174376-b35e15979f7a2eca767ee897c45bbe96&start=6529&end=6614","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2174376-b35e15979f7a2eca767ee897c45bbe96/thumbnail_6529000.jpg","/articles/6360696/Massachusetts/School-committee-approves-second-reading-of-policy-sections-J-K-and-L","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6360696-35642f88a22c56b4af7fa394b6e7bf77/orig.mp4?Expires=1775117506&Signature=MSwPNYLpIDpk55qK~sLbTOVrLlljqOILzdJD1~54aOMQKfwVC17eryeJybwoowdG-GUlTS-t3WzMP01QyQm4XWu8wYIGexaRHZFdMrFDqf75HQczjzKm3hmXv8z9owuB-SOimai7Lcmn9KlOU-XD~1AEcFkUb9J40QiWKfgfTGwufdMtQHNjmjBMA4inaCW8VlloL~3dQ0zYxL1mo8NW9-mUUy~A7-ezrSuIXjcJE4VjdPKXMZn6Vmv2w8W1sgfHN6wzcNAEfYZsgNPxYM8WJ6-SYTeAJhEDtqjciW44hcpiNsArpSdEfyCpSaKvq1aa2-twXKzng88C1r66WvIklA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milton School Committee voted to approve the second reading of sections J, K and L of the Milton School Committee Policy and Procedures Manual at its January meeting.

A committee member moved to approve the second reading of the sections; another member seconded the motion and the chair called the vote. The transcript records the motion, a second and the chair’s call for a vote; no roll call vote or individual member votes were recorded in the minutes provided.

Committee members discussed the overall policy revision effort earlier in the evening and praised the work to update and modernize the manual. Committee members said the revisions will replace many long‑outdated entries and streamline district policy references; the committee said the updated manual will make future policy work easier and clearer.

The committee did not record a detailed roll call or tally in the public transcript for the second reading. The approved changes will be reflected in the district’s policy manual and posted with the committee’s materials for public review.","Milton School Committee completed a second reading and approved revisions to sections J, K and L of its Policy and Procedures Manual at Monday’s meeting; the committee recorded the motion and a second and took the vote on the changes.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6360699,"Superintendent gives mid‑cycle update: Performance Matters rollout and central office reorganization underway",900,4816000,5716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2174376-b35e15979f7a2eca767ee897c45bbe96&start=4816&end=5716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2174376-b35e15979f7a2eca767ee897c45bbe96/thumbnail_4816000.jpg","/articles/6360699/Massachusetts/Superintendent-gives-midcycle-update-Performance-Matters-rollout-and-central-office-reorganization-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6360699-81d7dcab63d9527e18eb2fa84c8f3678/orig.mp4?Expires=1775117506&Signature=FPAJ2gpnK-61UrpwZSbOMoZEDV-rha7F~OGYrdZXGb8jBovPWNIG1v0~5wCiKON2yhj5-Bc9Qi4b4T6DAcNmI8RWedGaAb88kDEmT4L~yU0iB7JyUjob1jCIsydXyQvip5pInODnrruq7QJdleC6jbezdL9pSKKqOVz33UnCOmvUtUOEecyT787zJHSq00fTWlLNCeTvuNvJL~iWZy1LE5nwXikCsckMnA29sfXmxqamJx8iybTYM1MiYOTfxjHPMM82QjIA05XZaU-qGsVblvMaP0mdqUdjDrXQ89RhoKIPo7jWBNmn9YJG~FHX2YvlIR5cXhiqhToZz8X0MjlbhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Peter presented a mid‑cycle evaluation update to the Milton School Committee, summarizing progress on district priorities, the rollout of a new data dashboard, and efforts to clarify central office roles.

Peter said the district has prioritized giving staff access to Performance Matters, a data dashboard intended to let teachers and leaders “slice and dice” assessment data and review subgroup performance. He said initial training sessions and half‑day professional development sessions have focused on the tool and that teachers and leaders reported that the dashboard is useful for intervention planning, common planning conversations, and curriculum review.

On central office organization, Peter said the district split an earlier combined HR/curriculum post into two positions and is developing an administrative handbook and clearer procedures so principals and staff understand district processes. He described the work as culture change that will require time and staff engagement; the district plans a second full professional development day in March to bring product to staff and collect feedback.

Peter described three action teams aligned to the district implementation plan: recruitment and staffing; climate, culture and well‑being; and facilities, finance and operations. He said the teams have produced initial work and that next steps include producing tangible materials for staff review and iterating over multiple years.

Committee members praised the transparency, said they were seeing evidence of the superintendent’s priorities in school‑level presentations, and asked about how the evaluation timeline will proceed. The superintendent and the committee’s evaluation subcommittee agreed on a schedule of subcommittee work in February and a summative evaluation period in March–April.","Superintendent Peter briefed the Milton School Committee on mid‑year progress, highlighting rollout of the Performance Matters data dashboard, central office role clarifications, district action teams on recruitment, culture and facilities, and an upcoming March professional development day.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6360702,"Milton superintendent notifies community after PowerSchool vendor reports data breach",245,223000,468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2174376-b35e15979f7a2eca767ee897c45bbe96&start=223&end=468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2174376-b35e15979f7a2eca767ee897c45bbe96/thumbnail_223000.jpg","/articles/6360702/Massachusetts/Milton-superintendent-notifies-community-after-PowerSchool-vendor-reports-data-breach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6360702-71c5b82921c8c1369313dfd17958fd3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775117506&Signature=jI4h8SXpTBsFGohoL0crzJeP4FxfOC1rLixeaXjAWa6hcCXHpNDv~yNbYNQyTGWgT9-VEOXXYlYTQ2zL98AvJUiyMC2QWUGHFqxgN~bXuHq4E2D0BM83DqBjF9jPJZyf6~b7t7mCz03OV6Ozxh~UUHXuh70IDzRUaktMkgQZOlSgpxvp5mIGOqyyefFhMZDh8-esdO5loKb9uReezZcqDV4TKFADEKDGdOkkOdrEswF4cYZrRJR9~XPFkt5b2h00hfo3ka3CvVPj~EraUeiepoYxF5meHiqM~xPrJAJdp0TUtxOznOPlGUiFwdYkIJEtA6ZYP2Vu~McDsSa30eG9eQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Peter told the Milton School Committee that PowerSchool, the district’s student information vendor, reported a data incident and that Milton Public Schools notified families after the district learned of the problem.

Peter said the district’s internal systems were not breached but that PowerSchool reported a nationwide incident detected late the previous day. PowerSchool described the intruder as a “threat actor” and indicated the company believed the incident was contained. Peter said the vendor told districts it had engaged with the threat actor and believed data had been deleted. The district said it would share additional information if PowerSchool provides updates.

Peter said Milton does not store Social Security numbers in PowerSchool, and therefore these identifiers were not at risk through the district’s instance. The district emailed families about what it knew roughly an hour before the committee meeting and planned to provide further information if and when PowerSchool shared more detail.

Committee members did not ask for immediate action beyond continuing to monitor the vendor’s communications; Peter said the district would follow up with families as necessary.","Superintendent Peter told the Milton School Committee that PowerSchool reported a vendor data breach that may affect districts nationwide; the district said it does not store Social Security numbers in PowerSchool and had notified families.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6360704,"Collicott School reports rising enrollment, expands early‑grade phonics and staff development",2556,582000,3138000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2174376-b35e15979f7a2eca767ee897c45bbe96&start=582&end=3138","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2174376-b35e15979f7a2eca767ee897c45bbe96/thumbnail_582000.jpg","/articles/6360704/Massachusetts/Collicott-School-reports-rising-enrollment-expands-earlygrade-phonics-and-staff-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6360704-dbd5effaa3365a0b027f67969bf4da05/orig.mp4?Expires=1775117506&Signature=U1O2ZRuOpQZE3wdmuj0dqV4ictq1AJmFr8LZg6phfwFgd2gTn2rLQ~55nnwsGo0IjOeZ4N8ohAplLnjnzA~6io7kO4ibhjvC~A8GezWMfaUFjs1YR4KUnByLbeP7DZvpWXo4h5NAwAR-dwYeEbqqcZ9CnZTRim5ko4FxLzuroP1OrxE19nxkyzkNVNMw9i1wMGMt5cCP1HOID9qYQht5gkAW96Go-6N~cGg5G-9p751ra4ef9Lub45IjqMthVYMjvth75j25IUhE9B9Zuug4HSAMx~W~ygN7PaocOwzmjRux06JtaNUv-N8AAIyoCCu~~W9Vb-hQS~qiJoOrwa5~Xg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Collicott School Principal Holly Concannon told the Milton School Committee on Monday night that the school’s enrollment has increased sharply and that the school is prioritizing early‑grade phonics instruction and staff development to meet rising needs.

The presentation summarized enrollment and staffing changes: Collicott enrolled 621 students this year across 30 classrooms, up from 584 students in 29 classrooms last year, an increase of 37 students. The school added one kindergarten classroom this summer but reported that kindergarten and third grade have the largest class sizes; average class sizes in some primary classrooms are about 23–24 students. Concannon said the kindergarten classes are at or near capacity and district principals are coordinating placement as new students arrive.

School site council members said staff experience and coordinated supports are central to the school’s success. Assistant Principal and curriculum coordinator Ellen Mohan said Unit A teachers average 19.7 years of experience. The school also houses a partnership program with the New England Center for Children that adds about 21 Unit D (educational assistant) staff and aides specialized instruction for students with significant needs. Mohan said 100% of Unit D staff participated in high‑quality professional development this year and about 55% are actively pursuing higher degrees or certification in education-related fields.

The site council outlined academic and enrichment priorities. Kindergarten teacher Katherine (Katherine Perrault in the presentation) said Collicott has adopted the UFLI phonics program in kindergarten through grade 2, used alongside the existing Reach for Reading curriculum, and credited the district’s early literacy coach with regular support in common planning. Teachers reported early signs of measurable reading growth, greater student confidence, and expanded use of district assessment tools such as DIBELS and i‑Ready to target interventions.

Collicott leaders described expanded supports including adaptive art and music, project‑based STEM (Project Lead The Way), a math league, weekly PBIS recognition, and partnerships with Milton High School, Milton Academy and the public library. Administrative assistant Joanne Barker was singled out for operational support including substitute coordination and web maintenance.

The presentation also flagged capacity and “beyond the bell” enrichment funding as an area of uncertainty. Concannon said the school hopes to continue targeted after‑school programming but funding for this school year remains uncertain. Committee members asked about sibling placement and how the district makes placement decisions when schools are at capacity; Concannon said central office manages placements and that principals coordinate to balance space, programmatic needs and special education or ELL services.

The presentation closed with site council goals that emphasize academic excellence, early literacy with a phonics focus, and deeper family and community engagement. Concannon and staff said they will continue to provide updates and data at future meetings.","Principal Holly Concannon and Collicott School site council told the Milton School Committee that kindergarten enrollment has surged, class sizes have grown, and the school has launched UFLI phonics in K–2 while maintaining strong staff experience and targeted support programs.","actionData","errors"]

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