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Dueser reported enrollment of 361 students, with \"3 care homerooms,\" 24% of students receiving special education services, 11.6% identified as English-language learners and 31% economically disadvantaged; she stressed the school is not Title I. \"This is our school vision statement,\" Dueser told the committee as she reviewed outcomes and engagement efforts.

Dueser highlighted several programs and metrics: an \"effective effort\" initiative based on growth-mindset practices; an expanded PBIS recognition program and assemblies; EdTV morning announcements produced by students; stronger use of paraprofessionals in co-teaching and small-group instruction; and measurable STAR assessment gains across grades that fed into higher MCAS accountability percentiles (West reported movement from the 40th percentile in 2022 to the 69th percentile in 2024 on selected measures).

She also described a planned pilot partnership with the International OCD Foundation to train staff and create a \"train-the-trainer\" model for supporting students with anxiety in the CARE program, with the foundation providing resources and staff training. Dueser said the goal is to equip student-support staff and paraprofessionals to better push into general education classrooms, supporting inclusion while preserving program-level supports.

Committee members praised the school's community engagement initiatives (book kickoff, morning show, assemblies) and asked clarifying questions about how counseling and paraprofessional deployment support academic gains. Dueser credited a strong staff and coach support network for the improvements and said the school will continue to scale programs next year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Committee - May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","West Elementary Principal Martha Dueser presented a three-year improvement summary citing enrollment growth, rising assessment scores (notably fifth-grade gains), expansion of PBIS and effective-effort initiatives, and plans to pilot an International OCD Foundation anxiety-support program in the CARE (sub-separate) program.","taxTitle","Plymouth Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",67267,"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},6233914,"South Elementary principal outlines four-year improvement plan focused on literacy, inclusion and school culture",975,808000,1783000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3413605-1c180ff965cf63efbf81ec3697c75a54&start=808&end=1783","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3413605-1c180ff965cf63efbf81ec3697c75a54/thumbnail_808000.jpg","/articles/6233914/Massachusetts/South-Elementary-principal-outlines-four-year-improvement-plan-focused-on-literacy-inclusion-and-school-culture","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233914-6a3e8841a7542008620be252b9f8e408/orig.mp4?Expires=1775123840&Signature=gHVa13A2F587SJ1J4aB2KGUOFIYJxtpJO8I0xCaGJ7I37KVwbbde2NU2fdyFArFltovUa1kgdVwn6CJwTdFnHDaPnW4A4YLqh-CUXFG9uYnPbcPlQoxvMu6hSvvYytW8VtNec0wvYW38N~I3ZbkcMgoOhGpjPokAZ59LziflRpfARL-W377rl7o0MaHf88BnI3TjOvL~zfauwWjyOQrJXvVayjzUqo54cMWPhwwrTVJv58iI8fGut96d-SqcJJoJqQwCAFteOIvPFcy9Qk4fx9Tqv~hh6SHi3MxhZDno6TesQJJ90KLr6c5FE8AK61MdPxt8UTtCQz36ymLKKjrEyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Derek Thompson, principal of South Elementary, presented the school's three-year improvement plan to the Plymouth School Committee on Monday, laying out four goals centered on academic achievement, student well-being, special education services, and school culture.

Thompson said the school has 626 students, \"30 general ed homerooms, 3 Scribe homerooms,\" and identified that 23% of students receive special education services and 25% are low income. He said the school developed a new motto: \"we are 1 south,\" to focus staff, families and students on shared expectations and growth.

On academics, Thompson described a district-aligned focus that emphasizes a consistent system to analyze student-performance data, identify students who are struggling, and apply consistent interventions that carry across grade levels. He noted a literacy committee working with Dr. White and the need to define explicit behavioral/learning expectations (focus, organization, perseverance) across grades.

For special education, Thompson said the school is working to reduce pull-out services and increase inclusion, supported by a near-full-time special education department head in the building. On school culture, he described tools such as a staff \"collaborative survival guide,\" monthly community meetings with fifth graders and student-run clubs to increase student voice and ownership.

Thompson acknowledged MCAS results have been \"steady\" with no significant year-to-year gains, saying improved MCAS performance should be treated as a byproduct of the school's broader goals rather than the sole outcome.

Committee members asked clarifying questions about how the plan would raise assessment scores and about specifics of the implementation; Thompson emphasized building staff capacity, instructional models that meet individual students where they are on a learning continuum, and time for the work to take hold.","South Elementary Principal Derek Thompson presented a three-year improvement plan to the school committee emphasizing consistent data systems, literacy work, special education inclusion and a focus on school culture under the motto \"we are 1 south.\"",{"_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},6233921,"School committee adopts 2025-26 student handbook updates covering technology, absences and AI",2462,3469000,5931000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3413605-1c180ff965cf63efbf81ec3697c75a54&start=3469&end=5931","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3413605-1c180ff965cf63efbf81ec3697c75a54/thumbnail_3469000.jpg","/articles/6233921/Massachusetts/School-committee-adopts-2025-26-student-handbook-updates-covering-technology-absences-and-AI","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233921-9ea577783a2af9e4d71840b987bb2bb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775123840&Signature=VDzFFcbOZHr1Q31biH6cQCcXBdlZWDu~uCTngS4bNpZCQMnL8dWcpDulrRyuaQ2m3FQig-8nFsVBLSCVAX-F7mqrzMBLL-WHztIkQ8HdAxDD4zpopH2Ge8-jnq1wn2MN1P-Xq8wPHtKYPaZUE9UZAI4DsBkiAterbYe~nAXO28wdKlDc909RLIuWXaYw4N~mEy~AlKYiDnfoY6yGxHRWwzH3HZuWz2qJbgNrMY9a3CbXpHSWJG0JXTRE6VXlAAAy3S4jYWrouWRb~L3SFryA8OBOA1CWS~oMyNNbaNba0Ig6B~PsQHhB0T0m3krQUY9Lklq5vrD9vn~TzkhIadL81g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plymouth School Committee voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the district's 2025-26 student handbook with multiple updates to student- and family-facing policies.

Doctor Rogers, who presented the revisions, told the committee the changes included an expanded acceptable-use policy and reorganized technology provisions. \"It's a little bit longer. We had a lot of updates in our acceptable use policy. Just when I think we have it all figured out, the kids have us beat,\" Rogers said during the presentation.

Key updates approved by the committee include:
- Technology and acceptable use: technology sections were consolidated into a single appendix; updated guidance on student Google Workspace accounts, endpoint security and unacceptable uses such as VPNs and smart glasses that can covertly record.
- Artificial intelligence: new language that treats AI as a learning and study aid while cautioning against using AI to complete assessments or produce uncredited student work; the policy is described in the meeting as a \"living\" area that will be revisited regularly.
- Attendance and registration: clarifications on student registration documentation and a proposed tightening of guidance around excused absences and physician notes; committee members asked for additional policy review to balance medical access and the need to limit extended undocumented absenteeism.
- Student conduct and privileges: principals were given explicit authority to restrict participation in school activities for disciplinary reasons, with committee members asking that families be notified in advance when possible.
- Health and nutrition updates: updated guidelines on snacks and a ban of certain energy-style stimulant drinks and nonprescribed stimulants during the school day.

Committee members discussed several revisions at length, asking administrators to revisit the excused-absence language for medical documentation and to ensure accessibility exceptions for wearable devices used for documented student needs. After discussion, Miss Bryant moved to approve the handbook with the presented revisions; the motion was seconded and the committee recorded a unanimous roll-call vote in favor.

Rogers and staff will finalize the handbook to reflect the agreed clarifications and prepare it for publication and printing for the 2025-26 school year.","The Plymouth School Committee unanimously approved the 2025-26 student handbook with a range of revisions including updated acceptable use and AI language, changes to student registration and excused-absence guidance, and new language on electronic devices and stimulants.",{"_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},6233925,"Plymouth School Committee elects Pisano chair, Jackson vice chair and Morgan secretary",155,369000,524000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3413605-1c180ff965cf63efbf81ec3697c75a54&start=369&end=524","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3413605-1c180ff965cf63efbf81ec3697c75a54/thumbnail_369000.jpg","/articles/6233925/Massachusetts/Plymouth-School-Committee-elects-Pisano-chair-Jackson-vice-chair-and-Morgan-secretary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233925-fa792a30a7ac33ddb617d83622682966/orig.mp4?Expires=1775123840&Signature=mbheqCvBUSDO7KY8WHqnDdVlZUdDrWxzIqs6TP91ZWXrafxdoiGdXRPtC6jU1vc-7jDMJz0pfgOCUbrWreqWXjUFl0v3vKjlXcXXEvaPgkPbf5eMBgZIn0r1lxnfFaghVeEmZZ1WbUiFGfThyUJ3eI6kec2KdfOMnmZaCh6iQY726ulolx7rRM03CXSzo7KGTYzn538oED6eHPkBTyS0tIhUEmxkpkGTyC3XTxQ33StiqczZ0u2LwuwrA8hlowkSFxeXOdU~WCt9Jw~OFOUVxJT5SykW255aq0wIaBc9Qq2ATA-mYkujKOuzsycEfl7Qf~tIKaWraraBUb94xe8qPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plymouth School Committee completed its annual reorganization Monday night, voting unanimously to install Michael Pisano as chair, Jessica Jackson as vice chair and Robert Morgan as secretary.

The reorganization followed the committee's usual process of nominations and voice votes. Committee members nominated Pisano for chair; after a call for other nominations and an affirmative voice vote, the chair position was declared unanimous. Jackson and Morgan were then nominated and confirmed by unanimous voice votes for vice chair and secretary, respectively.

The reorganization was procedural and was followed immediately by the committee's regular agenda, including student reports and presentations from school principals. The committee did not attach agenda items to the reorganization votes and offered no substantive changes to officer duties during the meeting.

Committee members present voiced support for continuity and for incoming officers during the brief reorganization period.","At its May 19 meeting the Plymouth School Committee completed its annual reorganization, selecting Michael Pisano as chair, Jessica Jackson as vice chair and Robert Morgan as secretary in unanimous votes.","actionData","errors"]

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West Elementary reports rising scores, launches anxiety-support pilot and expands family engagement

South Elementary principal outlines four-year improvement plan focused on literacy, inclusion and school culture

School committee adopts 2025-26 student handbook updates covering technology, absences and AI

Plymouth School Committee elects Pisano chair, Jackson vice chair and Morgan secretary