School committee adopts MASC concussion model policy and authorizes letter to state
Summary
Westborough School Committee voted to adopt the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) 2021 model concussion/head‑injury policy and authorized the superintendent to sign the required biennial affirmation letter to the state.
The Westborough School Committee voted on Sept. 24 to adopt the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) 2021 model concussion policy for head injuries and to authorize the superintendent to submit the biennial affirmation letter to the state confirming district concussion procedures.
The superintendent explained the district's existing policy dated from 2011 and noted the MASC model policy reflects state updates and accompanying protocols for training coaches and staff. Committee members discussed implementation responsibilities: athletics staff, school nurses and extracurricular supervisors will participate in training and protocol adherence.
A motion to consider the MASC 2021 policy passed unanimously; later the committee voted to authorize the superintendent to send the official letter to the state (vote 5‑0‑0).
Why it matters: State rules require districts to affirm concussion‑management policies; adopting the MASC model aligns district policy language with current state guidance and clarifies training and procedural expectations for staff who supervise student athletics and activities.
