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Policy subcommittee advances first reading on gifts-to-schools policy; committee discusses school-council liaisons and bullying plan task force
Summary
Policy subcommittee advanced a first reading to bring the district’s gifts-to-schools policy into alignment with state law and discussed the logistics of school-committee liaisons and a bullying-prevention task force.
The policy subcommittee presented a report on its review work and advanced a first reading of the district’s gifts-to-schools policy (K.C.D) to align with recent changes in Massachusetts law. Members explained that the state-level change reflects expanded oversight given the rise of crowdfunding and other donation channels: the district should review and accept gifts and grants before districts expend funds. The subcommittee recommended bringing the revised policy back for a second reading on Oct. 6.
Committee members and staff discussed operational implications for PTOs and booster groups.…
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