The Lowell School Committee convened on October 1, 2025, to discuss various agenda items, including updates on grants, budget modifications, and home education approvals.

The meeting began with a quarterly grants update for the fourth quarter of July 2024. Committee member Mr. Lay inquired about the After Dark program, questioning whether it was included in the grant listings. Superintendent Dr. Pinto clarified that the After Dark program operates as a reimbursement model rather than a traditional grant, which was confirmed during the discussion.

Following this, the committee moved to a quarterly budget update for the fourth quarter, which prompted no further comments or questions. Item 8.5 was noted as pulled from the agenda and will be addressed in a future meeting.

The committee then reviewed the exit survey feedback, leading to a motion by Ms. Dougherty to accept the reports from items 8.1 through 8.6, which was seconded by Mr. Rossi. The motion passed unanimously.

In the new business section, the committee approved a motion for home education, presented by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Bahu. The roll call vote resulted in six approvals and one absence.

The committee also approved the acceptance and expenditure of allocated FY 26 awards, with Mr. Rossi making the motion and Ms. Dougherty seconding it. This motion also passed with six votes in favor and one absence.

Lastly, a budget modification request for $155,000 was proposed by Mr. Lay and seconded by Mr. Conway. The roll call vote again resulted in six approvals and one absence.

Overall, the meeting progressed smoothly with key approvals and clarifications regarding funding and educational programs, setting the stage for future discussions and actions.