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Votes at a glance: Subcommittee forwards program of studies, competency determination and policy edits to full committee
Summary
The Curriculum Subcommittee approved forwarding the Framingham High program of studies, the district competency determination, and a set of revised policies to the full school committee; roll‑call votes were unanimous among attending district members.
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Curriculum Subcommittee recorded several formal actions and roll‑call votes: approval to forward the Framingham High program of studies update, approval to forward the district competency determination, and approval to send multiple edited policies (including wellness and student conduct policies) to the full school committee for first reading. The subcommittee also approved minutes from Aug. 27, 2024.
Outcomes and vote details:
- Program of studies update: motion to approve and recommend to full committee — Roll call: District 1 yes; District 3 yes; District 5 yes. Outcome: approved and to be forwarded to full committee.
- Competency determination: motion to approve and recommend to full committee — Roll call: District 1 yes; District 3 yes; District 5 yes. Outcome: approved and to be forwarded to full committee.
- Policy package (selected items forwarded for first read): tobacco and marijuana use on school premises; wellness policy; vandalism; student conduct on school buses; implementation procedures for bus policy; students' rights and responsibilities; prohibition of hazing; co‑curricular and extracurricular activities; inclusive sports participation; student dress code; dangerous weapons in schools; restraints of students. Motion to approve edits and forward for first reading — Roll call: District 1 yes; District 3 yes; District 5 yes. Outcome: forwarded to full committee for first reading.
- Approval of minutes (08/27/2024): Motion passed — Roll call: District 1 yes; District 3 yes; District 5 yes.
Notes: Motions and seconds were made during the meeting but specific mover/second names were not captured in the transcript; roll call voting records were read aloud and recorded as above.
