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Votes at a glance: Pembroke School Committee actions March 25
Summary
At its March 25 meeting the Pembroke School Committee approved minutes, accepted a draft 2025–26 school calendar as a first read, approved PCMS course proposals and the PCMS program of studies as first reads, and authorized the superintendent to pursue a regional agreement with South Shore Tech.
The Pembroke School Committee recorded several formal actions on March 25. Below are the votes and key details.
Votes at a glance - Approval of minutes (March 18, 2025): Motion to approve the March 18 meeting minutes. Motion by Katrina, seconded by Allison. Outcome: approved (unanimous).
- 2025–26 school calendar (first read): Motion to accept the 2025–26 draft school calendar as a first read. Motion by Lisonbee, seconded by Katrina. Outcome: approved (unanimous). Notes: Calendar items to return for a second read; staff said development days, school days on Wednesday/Thursday and a tentative last day of school (weather dependent) were included.
- PCMS new course proposals (first read): Motion to accept the PCMS new course proposals as presented. Motion by Katrina, seconded by Allison. Outcome: approved (unanimous). Notes: Donna (PCMS) to join next meeting for Q&A; some listed courses are re-stylings of existing electives.
- PCMS program of studies (first read): Motion to accept the 2025–26 PCMS program of studies as presented. Motion by Allison, seconded by Sue. Outcome: approved (unanimous). Notes: Document edits posted as a link were reviewed; materials will be available for further committee review.
- Authorization to develop a regional agreement with South Shore Tech: Motion to authorize the superintendent to engage in discussions to develop Pembroke’s regional agreement with South Shore Tech and to pursue placement of a fall warrant article (contingency language to be considered). Motion by Sue, seconded by Katrina Lisonbee. Outcome: approved (unanimous). Notes: Subsequent required approvals include votes by member towns (two-thirds) and DESE review; debt exclusion and operational override votes will be needed for financing.
Procedure and attribution All motions were made and seconded by members of the Pembroke School Committee and were recorded in the meeting transcript as unanimous votes. The committee chair called each vote and declared the outcomes.
