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Tewksbury School Committee rescinds corporal-punishment policy, approves payroll and minutes; consent items pass
Summary
At the Jan. 8 meeting the committee voted unanimously to rescind policy JKA (corporal punishment), approved payroll certifications and approved minutes with one abstention noted for the Dec. 11, 2024 minutes.
The Tewksbury School Committee on Jan. 8, 2025 moved through routine business items, including rescinding an outdated corporal-punishment policy and certifying payrolls.
Policy rescission
The committee voted unanimously to rescind policy JKA (corporal punishment). The committee chair called for a motion to rescind the policy, a second was offered, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote.
Minutes and payroll
The committee approved the Dec. 11, 2024 regular-meeting minutes; one member recorded an abstention. Payroll certifications for pay periods ending Dec. 19, 2024 ($1,674,580.80) and Jan. 2, 2025 ($1,620,468.17) were approved by unanimous vote.
Consent agenda and other routine items
The committee approved the consent agenda and several informational items, including handbook opt-out language and scheduling updates. Committee members also heard administrative updates on facilities projects (Heath Brook greenhouse/classrooms) and the FY2026 budget timetable; the business manager reminded the public of a budget workshop on Jan. 22.
Why it matters: Rescinding the corporal-punishment policy removes obsolete language and aligns district policy with current practice and law. Payroll and minutes approvals are standard committee duties that move district operations forward.
Ending
The meeting closed after routine business; the committee scheduled a midyear goals check-in and a budget review at upcoming meetings.
