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The committee approved a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the union (FEA) to add an assistant golf coach and to include an assistant tennis coach on paper for future need; the MOA implements pay under the existing contract. A motion to approve the MOA was made, seconded and passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

The committee voted to accept the March 25 draft minutes. The motion passed with one abstention.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 7, 2024 School Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The School Committee approved a memorandum of agreement adding an assistant golf coach (and adding assistant tennis coach provisionally), accepted minutes with one abstention and voted to adjourn the meeting.","taxTitle","Falmouth Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",61112,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6079798,"Evaluation subcommittee outlines timeline for summative superintendent review",615,1718000,2333000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2954026-0f28d1a1fb3798b812e902624ef3f610&start=1718&end=2333","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2954026-0f28d1a1fb3798b812e902624ef3f610/thumbnail_1718000.jpg","/articles/6079798/Falmouth-Public-Schools/School-Boards/Massachusetts/Evaluation-subcommittee-outlines-timeline-for-summative-superintendent-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079798-6996a72159db03d7dd721e114cad590c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193965&Signature=D6gUFBaqlygYJGUCK8U8iWEvjQVrXCp0qf8vdKGuXN6IrWZSGKc0ujc1csKlt-nN93zZyJye7-3SFwzAMJy~7ZFsx0Rus4SqIYx15UtcCEk4rdWO7BrwF-E7l3y~BzQ-TQ0jLn-d~PGcn50FwSW83wnJSyVcvIg0JhJnjJmn8UB6wZmjmNK-Nzilp32U987iRihG7lXaSP5C5dV53Tp2xKsala69ZMwlmwPZkwmYawKLa39LjYtVUIYnAiHtfRnhIXvN7pELl85GunG~ePUQ4AgPBDkr9XMFURTBsvQ0jQ0s~f~rhlEAUyWahEJpS9TIpyiy--8XI3lgapjgRbJIBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the evaluation subcommittee reviewed the process and timeline for the superintendent's summative evaluation and provided links to supporting evidence.

Margaret Souza and a member of the subcommittee said the evaluation cycle includes a self-assessment, analysis, goal setting, implementation and a summative evaluation. The subcommittee will provide a blank evaluation form with links to the superintendent's goals and evidence to all school committee members.

The subcommittee said each member will prepare an end-of-cycle summative evaluation and that the four possible indicators are exemplary, proficient, needs improvement or unsatisfactory. The presenters noted that \"in order to receive an overall proficient rating, the superintendent must receive a rating of at least proficient on the instructional leadership standard.\" The form includes links to DESE guidance and the DESE rubric for each standard.

Key dates provided in the presentation: blank evaluation documents will be distributed to members by the end of the week; individual evaluations are due April 23; the superintendent will meet with members between April 28 and May 2 to review results; May 2 is the last day to make amendments. The subcommittee chair will collate member submissions and review tallies before signing the evaluations in the superintendent's presence.","The School Committee's evaluation subcommittee reviewed the superintendent evaluation process, provided links to evidence and DESE rubrics, and set deadlines for committee members to submit summative evaluations.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6079802,"Residents urge more community engagement, raise dress-code and truancy concerns",477,103000,580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2954026-0f28d1a1fb3798b812e902624ef3f610&start=103&end=580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2954026-0f28d1a1fb3798b812e902624ef3f610/thumbnail_103000.jpg","/articles/6079802/Falmouth-Public-Schools/School-Boards/Massachusetts/Residents-urge-more-community-engagement-raise-dress-code-and-truancy-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079802-2669cc5c05db836f5177f6fadb31770b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193965&Signature=l0iYRWVggoVcvtzdZhjNz7JMCeIrWfHxKbSGNna8X17ZaJ4UqC4nH0XNVDN~0dRA9sj5XL3YySwV-bYwgIuOpJ9sqwaAHnlx4KYDpD6PtUt8-iHa31VkzSdj31ta8KfEJdmo8yOb14vWypWrEEkB3bZKpavyIo8tvg2Z91cLRKVL0Du2Ooc~0nHhXX4oId2sqwPCtqiwNqAUA7jy8bkz15OL-s0Sb9WAkVAaMIMBr6Bp~WgR5yKv2crWTFnywnuvMYiYblfp-L8ADGhG7F4pNMONpaB7A~L9BFSAV-gOmLe0N-J6U5YhWTsjgPXqFUiAhmA0Zf90LQMtCmC1JhWjFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents used the meeting's public-comment period to criticize the district's outreach and to press the School Committee for specific changes.

A resident who identified themselves in the record as Vondent said parents and families \"have done more to ensure the strong future for the children of this town than many of you have\" and urged the committee to consult families and teachers earlier in planning. They added that moving forward with a plan \"that wasn't fully thought through\" could \"disrupt the education of some of our most vulnerable students.\" (Public comment)

Diane Rockland criticized a recent community forum, saying there was \"no opportunity to engage\" and raising concerns that Zoom comments were not shared at the forum. Rockland asked the committee to narrow decisions so the Building Needs Task Force can thoroughly vet options and to consider redistricting now to address declining enrollment in upper grades.

Megan Bodley addressed the committee on state law and dress codes. Bodley cited Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 71, section 83, and the court case Pyle v. School Committee of South Hadley, arguing that restrictive dress codes can violate students' rights to free expression. She urged the committee to bring the Lawrence School dress code to an agenda item and \"vote to remove the dress code as it is currently written at Lawrence School urgently.\" Bodley read specific items from the Lawrence handbook and asked members to consider whether those items \"violate reasonable standards of health, safety, and cleanliness.\"

The speakers were members of the public; the committee did not vote on the issues during this meeting. A resident also said they would email the committee regarding $10,000 the state sent \"to hire a truancy officer\" and asked where that money should go; the committee did not provide an allocation at the meeting.","Three public commenters criticized perceived lack of meaningful engagement on school planning, urged consideration of redistricting, and asked the committee to review Lawrence School's dress code under state law.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6079807,"Superintendent reports progress on equity audit, curriculum and behavior supports",1195,592000,1787000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2954026-0f28d1a1fb3798b812e902624ef3f610&start=592&end=1787","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2954026-0f28d1a1fb3798b812e902624ef3f610/thumbnail_592000.jpg","/articles/6079807/Falmouth-Public-Schools/School-Boards/Massachusetts/Superintendent-reports-progress-on-equity-audit-curriculum-and-behavior-supports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079807-723739bf06d48ca37ced5604aaf495bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193965&Signature=VJOnngTSZa6328dazrlnHk59tNfVAjhRNIbkBRUf9Zhjmly7CYT2y-vxN~97PAuJ3QZ0YL2Um4kVl2~tTGT-Sn8neTP396kO2AMTMQSIFZM3mDSrcuIv3ASw53OuQmC9CN9FUzirtlLfSa3WUNhDlLuUrwhOpEOAg-fSrPglghEbqjngPGSazbYdrdcr3Lu7uiEAmRq4LmeFYR0TcIcHIVlSe6uMRbe818WFcIRJ9VY~S8ypsEYp6W14B-6cCdSyFc9UDWaEcDzcSdgXzBNIQYlwR9R9J9364k~KivkXU53eeBPJUgGNFyaDpdln-FLGRt07kx2zrW7IBl6K9ZHf0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Lori reported to the Falmouth School Committee on progress toward the district's three superintendent goals, emphasizing equity, professional practice in environmental stewardship and improved two-way communications.

Lori said the district has selected a new ELA curriculum for grades K–6, approved unanimously by the teachers who field-tested materials and the High Quality Instructional Materials team, and that professional development will begin in May with implementation next fall. \"Professional development will begin in May and will continue through next year with an implementation start in the fall with our new curriculum,\" she said.

The superintendent said the district has reestablished its multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) and has been building school-based leadership teams and instructional support teams. The district adopted PowerSchool's behavioral support across grades K–12 this year and plans to align elementary practices for implementation next year. \"We believe that we have reached that agreement. Our work continues with the development of a guide that will outline the best practices for implementing MTSS,\" Lori said.

Lori also reported districtwide improvements in family communications: undeliverable email addresses decreased to 38 from 50 in February and the district is increasing translation and interpreter use, using platforms such as TalkingPoints and Google Translate and translating elementary report cards where possible.

On environmental and sustainability education, Lori said the district offers courses and initiatives including an environmental science pathway and partnerships with community organizations and maritime and scientific partners. She noted barriers to some procurement changes (for example, switching to bulk milk dispensers) and said the district continues to pursue grants and tax-credit opportunities for energy-efficiency and solar projects; a proposed solar project at Falmouth High School is tied to an Article 21 vote at town meeting.

Lori said the district has advanced its Healthy Schools grant work, local food procurement and school-garden plans, and that infrastructure and grant-seeking remain in progress.

The presentation closed with Lori noting the district had paused parts of its earlier implementation plan to allow the Building Needs Task Force to review the recent needs assessment before moving forward with construction or renovation work. \"We listened and the community was asking for an assessment. So we stopped,\" she said.

The committee did not take formal action on the presentation; the report was informational and will be followed by future updates and posted materials, including a video and application materials related to the Lawrence renovation application.","Superintendent Lori updated the Falmouth School Committee on progress toward district goals including a newly selected K–6 ELA curriculum, a districtwide rollout of PowerSchool behavioral supports, expanded translation efforts and environmental education partnerships.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: assistant coach memorandum approved; minutes accepted with one abstention

Evaluation subcommittee outlines timeline for summative superintendent review

Residents urge more community engagement, raise dress-code and truancy concerns

Superintendent reports progress on equity audit, curriculum and behavior supports