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Fine and performing arts staff described how programs build transferable skills — leadership, teamwork, problem solving and persistence — and presented three student examples: a self-directed brass quintet that organized rehearsals and repertoire; a student essay describing growth through concert performance and anxiety management; and a cross-grade “Stitch monster” project in which first graders designed 2-D monsters and older students produced 3-D versions.

Members of the brass quintet said coordinating rehearsals around classes and other activities was the biggest challenge, and described rewards including leadership development and the chance to inspire younger students. An elementary student who wrote about his winter concert said performing “helped me ... know that I’m not alone” and that the experience improved his confidence for classroom presentations.

Fine arts staff invited the committee and public to the district’s Spring for the Arts event on May 15 and thanked students, teachers and colleagues for their work in Music in Our Schools Month.

The presentation drew no vote; it was informational and committee members offered praise and thanks to students and staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Scituate School Committee Meeting - 04-07-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee heard a presentation from the district fine and performing arts department highlighting student ensembles, cross-grade collaborations and an upcoming spring arts event.","taxTitle","Scituate Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",71627,"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},6086981,"Scituate School Committee approves updated technology policies after second reading; implementation plan to follow",153,3567000,3720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892642-87d248e8bbfddfe22f47752ed8c794f3&start=3567&end=3720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892642-87d248e8bbfddfe22f47752ed8c794f3/thumbnail_3567000.jpg","/articles/6086981/Massachusetts/Scituate-School-Committee-approves-updated-technology-policies-after-second-reading-implementation-plan-to-follow","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086981-62c1162d081832ecfad419cb1e5a581d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771127979&Signature=KZWvVxA66gR~-uahkpT3hfhyeNRZHo57-0zWOGa0aoKO~EvB4yvJw4g9mXP66-uVr4RCuxHTOZ6Ktxs3fLBYiiVS~r~IXlDNoJ56oA~Bs4FOk2XmJCG-tbHnpWukwU0PXZ6JHUC-Z8v4aEvn1VookOvrv~SILwyrlrdS2mSclkUgY7gSeAY2CzJZSR-wsmFx8uv1NbEkLv336IwsapXCup9HVH5DtOaqSA5dYxfbR53hipJ78QCbIedXy~uCE4eTO7kRXuptOCIFeqp8lZqfvUJQxq6hPuOakkqS0NNuwx439RSAb9vMj9NXO5~ipcRjr-Yw56GeFFBHgEm8A0Fueg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Scituate School Committee approved updated technology policies on a second reading at its April 7 meeting, directing staff to prepare an implementation plan that will be shared with the committee and the district community.

Committee discussion referenced a recent conference session on artificial intelligence; members said the district’s approach is to provide guidance without being overly prescriptive while giving teachers tools and support. At the meeting, staff noted the update clarifies academic integrity language and that the technology team will roll out the policy with training and communication steps.

A technology staff member identified in the meeting as Jackie (technology staff) said the district will make a plan for implementation and that Jackie will present details to the committee at a future meeting. Committee members asked for rollout steps that are manageable for teachers and clear for families.

The motion approved the updated policies listed in the meeting as IJNDB, IJNDEC and IJNDBA (policy codes as presented at the meeting). The motion passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Committee members said they will receive additional presentations on implementation and communication to students, staff and families before enforcement begins.","The committee approved updated technology policies after a second reading, emphasizing balanced guidance for AI use and a staged implementation plan to support staff and families.",{"_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},6086985,"Scituate honors Gates Middle School Principal Ryan Beatty after statewide leadership award",1238,430000,1668000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892642-87d248e8bbfddfe22f47752ed8c794f3&start=430&end=1668","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892642-87d248e8bbfddfe22f47752ed8c794f3/thumbnail_430000.jpg","/articles/6086985/Massachusetts/Scituate-honors-Gates-Middle-School-Principal-Ryan-Beatty-after-statewide-leadership-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086985-34d0c8b6f114813a043fa7ae237b677c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771127979&Signature=ldglf4Js8rTJCqxc2WRNFU2yGIicL4RAzQ78xQ3x-IfBR~JtUa~CjyQUzYL0m2DGO7zo5~CU0lLYAKepsX5orsT3qNv46rEemT-eAedC01d4ZS~hud-2yKrZTFgLbGNewsgLYR~2bNfN9XbOVyWMfm~VZFzHFwb7zJ3fttLlmVTEebPQk9KFgMwihLbZ~QXpjrEZeLUnMvPEvsVFz4e~35VLPTG~zB2J3E5LkaM9YvQKb7IUT--5vc29mwV1BwKczHxg62F8dWgmzq1zcYOUSCfJCJoJE8IkW~wVzTaHnf9vG958WTYdjmSPzOyFBQRq015h80K8EMfztij999ww4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Scituate School Committee opened its April 7 special meeting by recognizing Gates Middle School Principal Ryan Beatty after he was named a 2025 Principal of the Year by the Massachusetts School Administrators Association.

Superintendent Birkhead said the award “is a testament to Principal Beatty’s unwavering commitment to the students, staff, and entire Gates community,” praising his leadership and the school’s culture. The committee, district staff and families filled the meeting room to honor Beatty and hear remarks from students, administrators and a state lawmaker.

The committee and district leaders framed the award as a reflection of Gates’ collective work. Assistant Principal Jill Smith told the committee she has “seen what all the buzz was about” while working with Beatty and credited his daily effort to build a positive school culture. Student speakers described Beatty’s visible presence at the school’s morning drop-off and said he has helped create a welcoming environment.

State Representative Patrick Kearney presented a citation on behalf of the Legislature and read official congratulations into the record, saying Beatty’s leadership “preps students to be civically engaged” and that the recognition reflects the town’s showing of support.

Beatty told the audience the award belongs to the larger school community and thanked staff, students, families and colleagues for their support. He emphasized that school leadership is a collaborative effort and said he looks forward to continuing work with the district. No formal committee action was required for the recognition.

The ceremony preceded the committee’s regular business, which included a number of votes and presentations later in the meeting.","School committee meeting included a ceremony recognizing Gates Middle School Principal Ryan Beatty as the Massachusetts School Administrators Association Principal of the Year and remarks from colleagues, students and a state representative.",{"_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},6086990,"Scituate to use student-led process to name new Cushing elementary; groundbreaking set for Oct. 3, 2025",441,1895000,2336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892642-87d248e8bbfddfe22f47752ed8c794f3&start=1895&end=2336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892642-87d248e8bbfddfe22f47752ed8c794f3/thumbnail_1895000.jpg","/articles/6086990/Massachusetts/Scituate-to-use-student-led-process-to-name-new-Cushing-elementary-groundbreaking-set-for-Oct-3-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086990-e3e26e9b3d022e54cd7734f2f5094953/orig.mp4?Expires=1771127979&Signature=MgRlHm8ay68-rVPPChlflqKnxrke6AgdBXkKko5AmWjf3VsYYudVw0tj-9GMEdFcbDbhPrR0HEQCRbU7ky4Jq0E5ECYvPRj7sEDVoOyB8wIL1xg3VnB6eLNzoPjkCPI6tuggavbvmEXN~firExSS-Oyu-5bybCBnkXpBLLIgyFkpxDQxHrk5MPe041wKM-Sc2ux-vM3U8NTFCZT3rn48unw8JhtN-zccfwvokeTjk-hx1fwK9~exoXr8JEMMqgWN3QWlKFy6qo8u~-5RXXrUYhK34BlaZ~BlkmTTXhHm6OMk~ow6wmUzboC4BRwUlDXGiPWi9TD6g5kJrf6R4CTYVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Scituate School Committee voted unanimously April 7 to have Superintendent Birkhead convene a representative working group to develop a student-centered process for naming the district’s new elementary building in the Cushing project and to report recommendations back to the committee for formal approval.

“My recommendation would be that the kids have a say in what the new name of the school is and something, some kind of a process where it’s very student driven and student centered,” Superintendent Birkhead said during the meeting, describing the proposed charge of the group.

Committee members discussed composition of the working group, with Birkhead proposing representatives from each school and a mix of parents, teachers, support staff and community members while avoiding an overly large panel. Birkhead told the committee he would provide timelines and could present draft plans for committee feedback. He suggested the process should honor the histories of the two schools being combined and recommended aiming to complete naming within approximately one year so the new mascot, logo and related design elements can be incorporated into the building and gym design.

The motion approved by the committee directs the superintendent to establish “a representative working group of stakeholders with the charge of developing a student-led process naming the new elementary building … reporting recommendations to the school committee for official approval and voting.” The motion passed without recorded opposition.

The committee also approved a related motion to form a small leadership working group to plan the project’s ceremonial groundbreaking and set the groundbreaking date for Oct. 3, 2025, with a rain date of Oct. 10, 2025. Superintendent Birkhead reported the building project is “on schedule and under budget” and noted that the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) will participate in the ceremonial activities; the committee asked to review the ceremony plan before the event.

Birkhead said early decisions about mascot and logo placement will help architects and designers and that student involvement in the naming and mascot selection can help bring the two sending-school communities together ahead of occupancy. Committee members asked for draft timelines and for representatives of the working group to report back as planning progresses.

Votes at a glance
• Motion to establish a representative, student-centered naming working group (charge: develop student-led naming process and report recommendations to the school committee). Outcome: approved (voice vote: “Aye”).
• Motion to authorize a small leadership group to plan the groundbreaking and set ceremony dates (groundbreaking: Oct. 3, 2025; rain date: Oct. 10, 2025). Outcome: approved (voice vote: “Aye”).","The committee authorized the superintendent to convene a representative working group to develop a student-centered naming process for the new Cushing-area elementary building and approved a targeted groundbreaking date of Oct. 3, 2025 with an Oct. 10 rain date.","actionData","errors"]

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