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Votes at a glance: Nov. 4 Stoughton School Committee
Summary
The committee recorded several unanimous votes: authorization for the liaison to request the Collins report draft, authorization of a MASC delegate with committee guidance, and approval of an out‑of‑state field trip to the Breakers in Newport.
At its Nov. 4 meeting the Stoughton School Committee approved three recorded motions by roll call vote, each by a 5–0 tally.
Authorize Collins report draft request - Motion: Authorize the committee’s liaison to the Select Board to request a draft of the Collins report for school committee review and input. - Mover: Miss Powers. Second: Jen Sears. - Outcome: Approved, roll call 5–0. - Notes: Committee requested early access and participation with Select Board and Finance Committee to review recommendations that could affect school budgets and capital planning.
Authorize MASC delegate with guidance - Motion: Authorize Jillian DeStefano to represent the committee at the 2025 MASC delegate convening and to vote according to the committee’s guidance (support removal of BMI screening; oppose a standalone unfunded personal financial‑literacy mandate; exercise discretion on other items). - Mover: Jen Sears. Second: Armando. - Outcome: Approved, roll call 5–0. - Notes: Committee provided specific voting instructions and asked the delegate to report back.
Approve out‑of‑state field trip - Motion: Approve Stoughton High School field trip to tour the Breakers mansion in Newport, R.I., for social‑studies/English curricular connection. - Mover: Armando. Second: Jillian DeStefano. - Outcome: Approved, roll call 5–0. - Notes: Administration described curricular link to literature and history.
Adjournment - Motion: Adjourn meeting. - Outcome: Approved, roll call 5–0.
Details for each vote are recorded in committee minutes and are supported by the meeting transcript.
