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Beverly School Committee adopts revised bullying policy, approves trips and grants in Nov. 12 meeting
Summary
The Beverly School Committee voted unanimously on Nov. 12 to adopt a revised bullying prevention policy (JICFB), approve overnight sixth‑grade Nature’s Classroom and Model UN trips, authorize student activity accounts including the BHS GSA, accepted grants totaling $26,500, and moved into executive session to discuss collective bargaining.
At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Beverly Public Schools School Committee approved multiple formal actions ranging from policies to student trips and grants.
Policy: After discussion prompted by public comment, the committee adopted a revised district bullying prevention and intervention policy (JICFB). Superintendent Christian Cushing reviewed the redline edits and explained the district’s reliance on DESE guidance and state law; members asked about the legal definition of bullying, restorative practices, and FERPA privacy limits. The motion to adopt the revised JICFB was moved, seconded and passed by roll call 6–0.
Field trips: The committee approved two in‑state overnight trips. The sixth‑grade Nature’s Classroom trip (two possible weeks in April in Charlton, MA) was…
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