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Subcommittee asks full committee to host yearly meeting with state legislative delegation
Summary
The Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee voted to refer a proposal to the full school committee to host an annual meeting with the local state delegation so the district can review pending bills and collaborate on legislative matters affecting students and families.
The Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee on March 26 voted to recommend that the full school committee host an annual meeting with Fall River—s state legislative delegation so committee members, administrators and legislators can discuss bills that affect students and families.
Chair Mister Agnew and several members said a standing annual meeting would improve dialogue, allow the committee to flag priorities in advance and give legislators clearer guidance on items such as transportation funding and education mandates. Members described the emailed community-project materials from a federal office as an example of outreach the committee should track more proactively.
A motion to refer to the full committee a proposal to host a yearly meeting with the local state delegation carried on roll call. Supporters said periodic meetings would let the school committee present policy priorities and identify which bills warrant committee-level advocacy.
Roll-call entries recorded in the transcript for that motion include "Mister Hagan? Yes," "Mister Dyes? Yes," and "Mary Feneuve? Yes." The item will appear on the full committee agenda for consideration and scheduling.
