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Residents urge more community engagement, raise dress-code and truancy concerns

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Summary

Three public commenters criticized perceived lack of meaningful engagement on school planning, urged consideration of redistricting, and asked the committee to review Lawrence School's dress code under state law.

Several residents used the meeting's public-comment period to criticize the district's outreach and to press the School Committee for specific changes.

A resident who identified themselves in the record as Vondent said parents and families "have done more to ensure the strong future for the children of this town than many of you have" and urged the committee to consult families and teachers earlier in planning. They added that moving forward with a plan "that…

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