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Parents urge clearer, better-publicized school councils as committee advances policy updates
Summary
Multiple parents told the committee that school councils need more outreach, clearer roles, and predictable meeting schedules; the committee reviewed policy BDFA and BDFAE1 updates intended to align local policy with MASC/DESE guidance on school councils and school improvement plans.
Several parents used the public-comment period to press the committee to strengthen and publicize school councils so more families can participate in school-improvement work.
Erica Walsh said she only recently learned Vincent/Owen (VO) had a school council and praised Principal Karen for leadership; she urged regular meetings and additional support so councils can develop meaningful school improvement plans. Alexis Darcy, a VO council member, asked the committee to clarify council roles, publicize elections and…
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