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School committee asks district leaders to publish essential supply lists as soon as possible amid supply-chain uncertainty
Summary
The committee voted to request that the superintendent have school and department leaders identify essential classroom supplies and make lists available to families as soon as possible, acknowledging secondary course schedules may affect some lists and noting technology and CTE items are being tracked for supply concerns.
The Medford School Committee on May 5 approved a resolution requesting that district, school and department leaders identify essential classroom supply lists for 2025–26 and make them available to families as soon as possible, in light of potential supply‑chain and cost fluctuations.
Member Reinfeld offered the motion, which he said was an update to prior work to avoid running short on consumable supplies. He proposed the superintendent direct leaders to produce lists; the committee accepted an amendment changing the language from “shall” to “requests” and replacing a fixed June 2 deadline with “as soon as possible.”
Nut graf: Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Golusi noted that elementary supply lists are typically sent on the last day of school, while secondary lists depend on course selections and schedules issued later in the summer. Director of Finance Noel Velez told members he and financial peers across the state are monitoring supply‑chain issues; the most at‑risk categories are technology devices and CTE materials, while many consumables are expected to remain available.
Action: The amended motion was approved by the committee.
Ending: District staff will produce draft lists where feasible and return to the committee with updates; secondary lists may be issued in draft form and finalized after schedules are set.
