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What changed
- High school athletics: per‑season athletic fee proposed to increase from $1.95 to $2.45; committee kept the family cap methodology (the family cap equals four times the athletic fee, preserving a maximum annual family contribution of $9.80 under the new rate).
- Performing arts: a one‑time participation fee will rise from $75 to $100.
- Galvin Middle School clubs and activities: the committee moved away from a single flat $75 charge and approved a per‑trimester fee of $50; families may purchase an annual pass at $140 if students participate across all three trimesters.
- Building rentals: custodial overtime and holiday/Sunday staffing charges will increase by $5 to offset higher labor costs in the custodial contract.

District leaders said the increases are modest, noted that many peer districts had not adjusted fees for years, and emphasized that the district will continue to waive fees for families qualifying for free or reduced‑price school meals (direct certification). Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Bridal Lynch and Athletic Director Danny Erickson described officials and transportation as the primary cost drivers for athletics and said one‑time fees, uniforms and supplies are also offset by the district’s activity revolving accounts.

Why it matters
Officials said the increases help the district align fee revenue with operating costs while preserving equitable access: the district’s practice of waiving fees for directly certified households will continue and principals have discretion to offer payment plans or waivers in exceptional circumstances.

Vote and follow up
The committee approved the schedule by roll call/voice votes. Lynch said the district will clarify billing and sign‑up communication and include the season/trimester structure and the direct‑certification waiver prominently in outreach materials to families.

Ending
Committee members asked staff to add clarifying notes about fee timing (seasonal vs. annual vs. per‑trimester) in published schedules and to make the waiver/payment plan process explicit in family communications.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Canton School Committee March 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Canton School Committee on March 27 approved modest fee increases and a new structure for middle‑school club charges, citing long‑unchanged rates and higher operating costs.","taxTitle","Canton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",71303,"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},6068735,"Canton district reports small gains for targeted groups, shifts next-year focus to tier‑1 instruction",845,6477000,7322000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089278-320d03624c73dc9b8ed66ac752f23938&start=6477&end=7322","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089278-320d03624c73dc9b8ed66ac752f23938/thumbnail_6477000.jpg","/articles/6068735/Massachusetts/Canton-district-reports-small-gains-for-targeted-groups-shifts-next-year-focus-to-tier1-instruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068735-69c25f60b00af7e8bedbfbb597b23a68/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136005&Signature=T53plxQ5lf~AgWwJupMMc6T0OX0p3deKVofcIGkGgJnW0ZRzmao1DruRK-pnNnd3nIVSQ6ee9UkfYr5WyiHYBaLPcl0RgrokT6RX6ThlhKfoVzDn9vqef5xMV~--rVVJTJOFmqLbOSdZYnCz~GE2HG2IqvUthmYcJABQFCPUiUB48GU4PmR3H6sRxp2k6QrAghBoLKJLH~599n3DtVTQUCuGafVX3Wlg~Dk9eIx2mc3fgGTbr2M-yKGTdd7VtNcvscQjXaj87Ho3qO-yLGj7DfjwKRNHIrvV3C7Ofz3fmeyKLC5-2YKgPefCXJEfSkSNZqqmTpCWQsrLbxsh4B57jw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Follin and Assistant Superintendent Lauren Rooney reported to the Canton School Committee on March 27 that the district’s Student Opportunity Act (SOA) progress update shows modest, measurable gains for several targeted subgroups and an adjusted plan for year two because of tight finances.

The report said the district’s chosen evidence‑based practices remain “effective student support systems” and “comprehensive tiered supports.” Rooney told the committee the district saw 2–6 percentage‑point increases from fall to winter for Black and Hispanic/Latino students on diagnostic measures, and an average 7 percentage‑point increase for students with disabilities.

Why it matters: the SOA requires districts to plan how state education dollars will be used to support the students who need the most help; the update is an annual checkpoint that the state expects. Canton tied its SOA plan to district goals and used STAR and IXL diagnostic data to track progress going into MCAS season.

Focal findings and next steps
- The district continued professional development this year on educational equity and maintained school‑level student support team processes, Wayfinder implementation and culturally responsive practices, Rooney said.
- Universal screening at elementary (STAR) and expanded diagnostics at the middle school were used to identify students for intervention; the district added ELA diagnostics at the middle school this year.
- Rooney reported the district purchased supplemental math materials for substantially separate middle‑school math classes to align with Reveal Math.
- For year two, leaders plan to prioritize professional development on co‑teaching and differentiated Tier 1 instruction in every building so fewer students require Tier 2/Tier 3 supports; they also plan more focus on teacher collaboration time, particularly at middle and high school where schedules complicate co‑planning.

Budget limits and implications
Rooney and Follin said the district planned to hire a high‑school instructional coach and to continue previously ESSER‑funded middle/high school math interventionists, but constrained budgets make those hires unlikely for next year. The district will instead refine MTSS implementation, strengthen Tier 1 instruction and seek grants where possible.

Family and community outreach
Rooney highlighted family learning nights at the elementary schools with translation and outreach, expanded English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) participation, and targeted events for families of students with significant special needs. She said the district will use parent and staff feedback to shape next year’s professional development.

What the committee asked
Committee members asked for clarification about how the district defines equity (Rooney described it as ensuring each student gets the supports they need to reach a common standard) and about links between diagnostic gains and MCAS targets. Rooney said the district has three‑year growth targets in its improvement plans and will compare MCAS results to those benchmarks when state scores are released.

Superintendent Follin said the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education advised Canton to “stay the course” with the chosen evidence‑based practices and focus on strengthening core instruction.

A spokeswoman summarized, “The district will prioritize Tier 1 instruction improvements, co‑planning time and teacher coaching where feasible; staffing additions remain contingent on budget and grant funding.”

Ending
Rooney and Follin said they will return with a year‑two SOA update next March and will continue to use STAR/IXL diagnostics and MCAS outcomes to evaluate whether the district’s strategy closes achievement gaps.","Superintendent Follin and Assistant Superintendent Lauren Rooney reported to the Canton School Committee on March 27 that the district’s Student Opportunity Act (SOA) progress update shows modest, measurable gains for several targeted subgroups and an adjusted plan for year two because of tight finances.",{"_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},6068716,"Canton submits statement of interest to MSBA for Luce Elementary roof repairs",752,10605000,11357000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089278-320d03624c73dc9b8ed66ac752f23938&start=10605&end=11357","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089278-320d03624c73dc9b8ed66ac752f23938/thumbnail_10605000.jpg","/articles/6068716/Massachusetts/Canton-submits-statement-of-interest-to-MSBA-for-Luce-Elementary-roof-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068716-cbf319e95cbc79155dfdf872d51c23f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136005&Signature=Aqe9Z3giXRMy8-WNhaPaby5xH-MirBiF0zVCZevDrQlfUCHEkd5oN2ljBYK3Wg3cM80WjbiWjWOZ~u4ho0gP6eOdTsYb9zr7~q6J4BCXkN-YyfCXjoox5uINb9xs-VJ9uDrHRilZsl9~Lxtooq6mmBWr2AN609~sSlwK7uIJObnbRKdBzjOZcwOsunCuF5xgFFN8a4Sr8LqgSaFWuBpIeE4n5lyRQ7~vkt4pozv6imRMCIt0KsZkPwC8wfgGCx7E0xgGU~VAPgo~5bztGni5nTsTjhrzhLBhcAXLe7rh65BM7imfyawQChjdrE-GI02B3ozS-LGt82hHABrGG7ijxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canton School Committee voted on March 27 to authorize submission of a statement of interest (SOI) to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for accelerated repair funding to address persistent roof problems at D & S Luce Elementary School.

Assistant Superintendent Bridal Lynch and facilities staff described years of ongoing water intrusion and maintenance work; the facility team has repeatedly addressed roof drains and membrane breaches but concluded the roof requires broader repair or replacement. The SOI was prepared from past facility studies, roof surveys and the district’s recent documentation of winter storm damage.

Why it matters: the MSBA’s Accelerated Repair Program can provide state assistance for targeted repairs (doors, windows, heating systems and roofs). Lynch said the district estimates the total project will be in the range of $1 million–$2 million (preliminary), and that MSBA participation would offset part of the cost; MSBA reimbursement rates and the district’s share are set by the authority if invited into the program.

Process and timeline
The MSBA will review SOIs in a desk review this spring and conduct site visits in summer; invitations to apply for funding are typically announced in October. Lynch said the district has debt capital funds tentatively planned for FY27 to address the Luce roof; if the MSBA accepts Canton into the ARP pipeline the district would coordinate timing so state reimbursement aligns with the local borrowing plan.

Vote and caveat
The committee’s motion authorized the superintendent to submit the SOI and included the MSBA’s standard acknowledgement that submission does not guarantee an invitation to apply for funding. The committee voted unanimously.

Ending
Officials said submitting the SOI preserves Canton’s opportunity to be considered in the current ARP cycle; if not accepted, the district can resubmit in a future round.","The School Committee voted unanimously to submit a statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for accelerated repair funding to address ongoing roof leaks at D & S Luce Elementary School.",{"_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},6068725,"Grant funds training, materials for Canton’s proposed OpenSciEd rollout at the middle school",1257,4194000,5451000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089278-320d03624c73dc9b8ed66ac752f23938&start=4194&end=5451","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089278-320d03624c73dc9b8ed66ac752f23938/thumbnail_4194000.jpg","/articles/6068725/Massachusetts/Grant-funds-training-materials-for-Cantons-proposed-OpenSciEd-rollout-at-the-middle-school","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068725-70e53226d91b8b75e9463c5500e9d080/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136005&Signature=e5kIJljs1ksqzLQVfYyOXvTPdhmqNJI~lcJ-dJTXNSoEnJU1LyPv6OqYg951OC47kF9HpL8lgWXaV~Q0kK7mb4lk~EGw-K0hklneIAZBJW7l6PHs4f5kAYIUjP-NVEBLPq69Smla2FkMIPNDjV1-vfwVe7XtOj~WISYy74fKeBT5tYzNGiqq3f34vPaGwiCiKcNc7DyUM9-tFLp-BwSMJ0-eHvBs~PEyjSleFgdbckciEonOTiwSrIOl0S3KtZANdHCAUOnqyuFi-f7xVqVe3xtTkFzrRiNCHC4acbbqDvgx9I4W4FIEcsZ7u3VuLwyBYEQYo2d07vCUTnKCVGJaSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canton School Committee voted on March 27 to accept a $66,000 grant from the 1‑8 Foundation to support the Galvin Middle School’s planned adoption of the OpenSciEd science curriculum.

District staff said the middle school team piloted portions of OpenSciEd and recommended the curriculum after a fall visit to a district using the program. The 1‑8 Foundation award will fund professional development and instructional materials: the plan is a three‑year rollout with two units added each year so that in year three all six grade‑level units will be in place for sixth through eighth grade.

Katherine Stein, the middle‑school instructional coach, and teacher Sarah Donovan joined middle‑school staff on the grant interview team. Superintendent Follin told the committee the grant “was the perfect alignment” of teacher priorities and outside funding.

Why it matters: the grant covers start‑up professional development and materials that district leaders said will reduce up‑front costs for implementing a new science curriculum and accelerate teacher training.

Vote and next steps
The committee approved the grant by voice vote; the district will receive the funds and schedule training for the nine science teachers identified for the initial units. A formal program review presentation for science will return to the committee in April with fuller curriculum details.

Ending
District leaders said they will stagger the training and units across three years and provide a program review to the committee in April.","The Canton School Committee accepted a $66,000 grant from the 1‑8 Foundation to support a three‑year OpenSciEd curriculum rollout at Galvin Middle School, including training for nine teachers and instructional materials for six units.",{"_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},6068730,"Canton High seniors showcase capstone projects on youth writing, family representation and athlete wellness",2983,1193000,4176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089278-320d03624c73dc9b8ed66ac752f23938&start=1193&end=4176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089278-320d03624c73dc9b8ed66ac752f23938/thumbnail_1193000.jpg","/articles/6068730/Massachusetts/Canton-High-seniors-showcase-capstone-projects-on-youth-writing-family-representation-and-athlete-wellness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068730-4cb24820e737d2f45edb51593522d47a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136005&Signature=o09KjDxZnnv0DRbagmZdgj5i7V3RsB38yck4McZgHrV-c87hVgnGyK3xyCXxhyTxFgn-i0ZI2wH6lpuoS1taoL2qgPGj7h1bx37Ezv-X7iQUv9oEQx0ywkWMUgY0yFF39T6371GwXB30fYefnN3QMgcMLJQ~2vq8BTODVJGLPGyVzBsCW5GBqLt4Ny-U5u1m30TcYJT~0Cxg1AkSq5GlFOfa6XkgY~bo8mKWVDE8BP~L3l5b-ebLgIyw5QQP0~ganwQAWnoNHljiyC8Ll8hGlKUxtt1dKiZRVxze0S3t0FKkynOAtXV11ciUV2Xp2SdR7W8Sz6gLHZ8KA9Ft6vqSPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Three Canton High School seniors presented capstone projects to the Canton School Committee during the teaching and learning portion of the March 27 meeting, describing classroom partnerships and community outreach tied to student wellness and literacy.

Senior Bernal and classmate Tyler described a senior capstone that designed a writing contest for a third‑grade class at John F. Kennedy Elementary. The project taught short story, memoir and poetry units, held student workshops and produced a class booklet; several student pieces will be submitted to the town’s CantonWrites contest in June. Bernal said the project sought to “give kids complete creative control” and to spark lasting enthusiasm for writing.

Charlotte Clive presented Hearts Bigger Than A Box, a self‑illustrated children’s book she said she published through BookBaby on March 15. Clive told the committee the story depicts a blended family like her own and is intended to provide representation for children with nontraditional family structures. She said she has scheduled readings at six elementary classes and requested help placing copies in Canton school libraries; Superintendent Follin said the district has a policy‑driven process for adding books to school collections and staff would work with her on next steps.

Karen McKinney described GirlFest, an event she revived that focuses on female athletes’ mental, physical and pelvic health, ACL and concussion prevention and nutrition. McKinney said allied health partners, Marathon Physical Therapy and a recorded message from U.S. women’s national team player Ally Centner, helped deliver content; roughly 45 attendees took part and several teams began using the program’s TheraBand warmups.

Why it matters: the capstone is Canton High’s culminating wellness course assignment. Committee members praised the students’ outreach, asked about parental notification and dissemination plans, and encouraged district support for student authors and community‑facing events.

What the district will do
Superintendent Follin said the district will follow established acquisition processes for adding student‑authored books to school libraries and will work with students on scheduling and publicity for school visits and readings. The committee supported the students’ requests for school library consideration and outreach assistance.

Ending
Committee members called the presentations “phenomenal” and agreed the projects provide replicable models for student‑led community engagement.","Three Canton High School seniors presented capstone projects to the school committee on March 27: a third‑grade writing contest pilot, a self‑published children’s book about blended families, and GirlFest, an event focused on female athlete health and injury prevention.","actionData","errors"]

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Canton submits statement of interest to MSBA for Luce Elementary roof repairs

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Canton High seniors showcase capstone projects on youth writing, family representation and athlete wellness