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Coach Sharon Ames introduced the students. Senior captains Madeline Callahan and Davis Robustelli, and other student presenters including Jane Goss, Leah Kreeksman and Luca Domestico, described activities at the camp, which included a group hike to Mount Cardigan in New Hampshire, evening campfires, long runs, a sunrise hike and group cooking. Students said the trip included a talent show and other traditions that helped teammates connect across different training groups.

“We had campfires every night, which was great. It was a great way to bond with our team and for everyone to connect with each other,” student leader Madeline Callahan said. Student presenters said the trip encouraged teammates who do not ordinarily train together to interact, and that rotating cooking crews and group activities gave newer athletes opportunities to get to know older teammates.

Coach Sharon Ames and the students thanked the committee for approving the trip and said they hope to continue the camp as a tradition. Committee members responded positively in the meeting record; no formal committee action was required or taken.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Committee - September 24th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Student captains and coach Sharon Ames reported on a preseason camping trip to Mount Cardigan that team members said improved bonding, introduced traditions and included hikes, runs, cooking and a talent show.","taxTitle","Ashland Public Schools , School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",71426,"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},6584560,"Committee hears plan to host district policies in-house to speed updates, save modest fees",109,1251000,1360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824167-ac50ee157bd9486563363b2cd5252002&start=1251&end=1360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824167-ac50ee157bd9486563363b2cd5252002/thumbnail_1251000.jpg","/articles/6584560/Massachusetts/Committee-hears-plan-to-host-district-policies-in-house-to-speed-updates-save-modest-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584560-638dabc1ff3e5ab8df4799eea5c53880/orig.mp4?Expires=1775915987&Signature=nU4yBZAyTmcHv8zfsVXy798gI21x6009o1qzkbsNNwA14eMY-WGvpiaBjN8iFtoXVHyHPqEsiwznLFQ~9JL2H-xb~7EMJWY5~DKa65s3ptl5iwpr~G4rGX8Zl0yLIz9VovGUdNbLtdwNL1hCem4IMRKtP466hVv6d3WfLLNN9c8KAU7xMFQDKc1vsXmCOV7fsr7RvVzGzP6hRFJaD1WRKSOk9t~xN5-QF769dFvLxoFodPLybWqkldxhxWbYgOGth1irJPutyuPGRBZl6rckye~o5B3Mr9TLt1GKYxW6r3Dt0ZgSVFOZPKZ291R-bwyYILSQtaPxSUOMZivATRYW0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","School administrators told the committee they are exploring moving the district’s policy hosting from MASC (Massachusetts Association of School Committees) to the district’s own website to streamline posting and reduce a modest annual fee.

An administrator said MASC currently houses district policies and that housing them in-house would let the district post approved policy updates immediately rather than sending them to MASC in a format that can take “2 to 5 to 10 days” to appear online. The administrator described the current cost as “not significant money, $950,” and said moving the hosting in-house would allow immediate posting once policies are approved.

The administrator said the district would still use MASC for policy exemplars and support but would change only where the policies are hosted. The district plans to work with its website developer to mirror the existing structure so policies remain easy to find.

Committee members did not take a vote on the hosting change during the meeting; they characterized the move as a budget and administrative streamlining proposal and said further work with the district website vendor would follow.","School officials said the district is exploring moving policy hosting from MASC to the district website to avoid posting delays and modest annual fees (around $950) and to publish policy updates more quickly.",{"_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},6584565,"District schedules MTSS kickoff, safety committee meeting and October early-release day",34,992000,1026000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824167-ac50ee157bd9486563363b2cd5252002&start=992&end=1026","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824167-ac50ee157bd9486563363b2cd5252002/thumbnail_992000.jpg","/articles/6584565/Massachusetts/District-schedules-MTSS-kickoff-safety-committee-meeting-and-October-early-release-day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584565-90aad60075636c7d1be2e975ac9f3908/orig.mp4?Expires=1775915987&Signature=Z4cHtWNrM8UoUD~Dc2KXvvMCSafOdBU6A5wWvhBL5r2A05HWdUwQCCVplUUvDPVEq~Y~SuMUgx6cxAXborTkNIk92DGiKQNwvopGdj7EE9tN4BNpoffyddZRf6VcrMmTipNkvDhHzzzpXGOMhc6BAbdVixEgnKsSak2jS8YqwIxIqpLV5dvzx6jHZ5IJy6qZfdc9mGhdHG8APQe0lkamxAQb-~ChF649B52OYEnAwxPlzkB8TBoTTyFI73YUKMC9qRx40cAMIaNdPUwh0FLbD4FXX5c~fenGykGlOsBernKjxISrr1lGrsh1EpvJKhS3Btrhwnv4P3NuKs2Stglc4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant Superintendent Mike told the School Committee the district’s initiative this year is to implement multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) districtwide, beginning with a district MTSS meeting that will include building administrators and directors on Oct. 7.

Mike also said the district’s first safety committee meeting is scheduled for Oct. 9. He reminded families that Oct. 10 is an early-release day for staff professional development, during which the district will concentrate on building-based professional development needs.

Mike framed these items as part of the district’s calendar and implementation plan; the committee did not vote on these items at the meeting. No additional funding or new programs were announced in the discussion recorded in the transcript.","Ashland Public Schools announced the first district MTSS meeting for Oct. 7, a safety committee meeting for Oct. 9, and an early-release professional development day on Oct. 10 focused on building-based PD.",{"_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},6584570,"Superintendent warns community to walk bikes at drop-off, reiterates no bikes on turf fields",130,730000,860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824167-ac50ee157bd9486563363b2cd5252002&start=730&end=860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824167-ac50ee157bd9486563363b2cd5252002/thumbnail_730000.jpg","/articles/6584570/Massachusetts/Superintendent-warns-community-to-walk-bikes-at-drop-off-reiterates-no-bikes-on-turf-fields","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584570-465569a5ea440ac3dbb263728b50c734/orig.mp4?Expires=1775915987&Signature=YI4nSt7s8reKCLUWWlT~XWYFqNRiVv~b8G9VEWjk8a4~bzCI6yP9Bxa863KLXiGbK03zjci8immqWNayYt2GSc8AyzkNX4R2U3i8Sc5tLh3UJXGsmvpISESQzvCikJNpz2G0sfgks~pG9SgQGDWn0ep9OCoswqDcJdwFBFgBjEIHjs6ijMiuPI1N9opT5JIUpk07rBk6x~hmoZlTGTQA1jZSCuggtYYZsw7YsGsMCpvcZGypshdSWA5QmVOLj4m81rNGFLwN8bBW8BkbiXguRzdpSH93ScSwQrXPBZlc3et-8ULipaM7PjLDhbt7gUCdI9yhgAlN869ZF1ZpznkPjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Wayne told the School Committee the district has seen increased use of electric bicycles, particularly among middle school students, and asked families to require students to dismount and walk bikes in parking and driveway areas during drop-off and pickup periods.

“We make all bikers walk their bikes in, not just the electric bikes,” Superintendent Wayne said, adding that electric bikes travel “a little quicker, and a little more dangerous.” He also said the district had observed bikes on turf fields over recent weekends and reminded the public that bikes — electric or regular — are not allowed on the turf fields to protect field conditions.

Wayne said administrators and staff, including Ms. LaChapelle, had been communicating reminders to the community. He described the school year’s start as “excellent” overall and said some grade levels are showing behavior patterns closer to pre-COVID norms.

Committee members did not propose a policy change at the meeting; the superintendent framed the remarks as safety reminders and field-care guidance for families and students. The district did not announce any enforcement changes or new penalties during the discussion.","Ashland Public Schools superintendent reminded families to have students walk bicycles — including e-bikes — on school driveways and parking areas during drop-off/pickup and reiterated a district rule that bikes are not allowed on turf fields.",{"_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},6584574,"Ashland School Committee approves Ashland High School student handbook with discipline policy references",89,1039000,1128000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824167-ac50ee157bd9486563363b2cd5252002&start=1039&end=1128","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824167-ac50ee157bd9486563363b2cd5252002/thumbnail_1039000.jpg","/articles/6584574/Massachusetts/Ashland-School-Committee-approves-Ashland-High-School-student-handbook-with-discipline-policy-references","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584574-85b80d0a91ce8d4655727e1d21179df9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775915987&Signature=g6gJvaIce~1AIQLMKmRv78szMULAOuaxBbWnBpx6BZHu8SFtHmu~dgBCyVA9o3WCApVPdQcigQ5XdhKTgwquaH5-QN~Hlp7DJv2hoKa0pDqc22Y8h9ztZzRu6l7bdLakX8EJf2AaF57f4OoUItouJPnXl9zZ4iW0R2T09sqqnEXvLA3oHyadEifB5YdjOvhDFvth4-IZKeqlEIYaua~4ShwD~~q2VLVI9~a3HZ8ddSpuLB5dFECnVheebM-t8jwON3SDlTcDGDDKB2DCAmJvIODXSkHJf2GgMXdsouZAevaDQNTiDJvcggI4vctsutDA~TlwQ~E5ujbl0k--ciywtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ashland Public Schools School Committee voted to approve the Ashland High School student handbook as amended, adding references to five discipline-related policies, the committee chair said during the meeting.

Committee members approved the handbook after the committee chair asked for a motion. A committee member moved to approve and another seconded; the committee then approved the handbook by voice vote.

The handbook was updated to include references to the following policies that the Department of Education asked be listed inside the handbook: JIC (student discipline); JICFA (prohibition of hazing); JICFA/E (hazing-related procedures); JH (student absences and excuses); and JICFB (bullying prevention). The committee had previously approved the policy language but needed those policy citations added to the handbook text.

Superintendent Wayne described the change as a technical update to the previously approved policy language and asked the committee to reapprove the handbook with the added references.

The motion to approve was made and seconded during the meeting; the chair called for the voice vote and members answered “Aye.” No roll-call tally was recorded on the transcript.

The approval completes the pair of approvals the committee had left from its June meeting: the committee had accepted the policy language earlier and at this meeting confirmed the handbook now includes the required references. The committee also approved the evening’s consent agenda by voice vote later in the meeting.

The committee did not specify an effective date for the handbook in the recorded motion, nor did the transcript record any amendments to the approved policy texts themselves. The Department of Education request to reference those policy codes was cited by district staff in explaining why the handbook needed the insertion.","The Ashland Public Schools Committee voted to approve the Ashland High School student handbook as amended to include references to five discipline-related policies requested by the Department of Education; motion passed by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Ashland School Committee approves Ashland High School student handbook with discipline policy references