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School Committee approves minutes and warrants; passes graduation-policy second reading 4'1
Summary
On April 8 the Grafton Public Schools School Committee approved the March 25 minutes and accepted warrants 39 and 40 by roll-call votes and approved a second reading of IKF (graduation requirements) by a 4'1 vote after debate about physical education and health instruction.
The School Committee took three formal recorded actions on April 8.
Approve minutes: The committee voted to approve the minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting. The motion to approve was made from the floor and seconded; the committee then completed a roll-call vote. Christie Kielbasinski, Rebecca Soko, Laura Often, Amy (chair) and Leora Brahm voted in the affirmative. The motion carried.
Accept warrants: The committee voted to accept warrants 39 and 40. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with Christie Kielbasinski, Rebecca Soko, Laura Often, Amy (chair) and Leora Brahm voting yes.
IKF (graduation requirements) second reading: The committee presented a revised IKF policy as a second reading and voted to approve it. Committee discussion centered on whether health instruction may count toward physical education requirements and on guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Mass General Law. After discussion, the committee approved the second reading by roll-call vote: Christie Kielbasinski voted no; Rebecca Soko, Laura Often, Amy (chair) and Leora Brahm voted yes. The motion carried 4'1.
Why it matters: The IKF vote aligns the district's written graduation policy with current course scheduling practices at the high school and preserves space for elective coursework; the ESY and summer-enrichment items discussed earlier in the meeting inform summer service delivery and resource planning.
Ending: The committee adjourned to executive session after completing business; no additional formal votes were taken publicly at the conclusion of the meeting.
