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School committee approves Congregation Pearl’s use-of-facilities request for high school auditorium

2117131 · January 15, 2025

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Summary

The committee voted to allow Congregation Pearl to use the high school auditorium over Easter weekend; the group estimated 500 attendees, will not charge admission and must pay custodial fees and follow food/drink rules.

Stoughton — The Stoughton School Committee voted Jan. 14 to approve a use-of-facilities request from Congregation Pearl for the high school auditorium over Easter weekend.

The application estimated about 500 attendees and indicated the group would not charge admission. Committee members and staff walked through the district’s existing use-of-facilities policy and confirmed custodial fees cannot be waived. Miss Miller advised that small ceremonial actions such as communion (bread and water) would be allowed but that general food and drink in the auditorium are prohibited; staff recommended three custodians on duty for the event to ensure rules are followed.

The motion was moved by Lindsey and seconded by Armando. The vote was unanimous in favor.

Ending: The committee also agreed the broader use-of-facilities policy needs revision and asked the policy working group to consider updates, including clearer application materials and sign-offs for anti-bullying and harassment compliance.