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Votes at a glance: program of studies approved; multiple routine motions pass
Summary
The committee approved the ARHS program of studies, declared athletic uniforms and PE equipment surplus, aligned the district mileage rate with the IRS, approved payroll warrants and approved minutes with some abstentions; motions were adopted by voice vote.
At the Jan. 14 meeting the Freetown‑Lakeville School Committee acted on a series of motions spanning curriculum, property disposition and routine business.
Key votes recorded:
- Approved the ARHS 2026–2027 program of studies (motion moved and seconded; voice vote passed). (See program of studies article for details.)
- Declared ARHS athletic uniforms surplus. Motion passed by voice vote; members suggested contacting Reedy's Archery or other local organizations before discarding worn items. (Motion introduced at SEG 2760.)
- Declared FLMS physical‑education equipment (9 archery targets and stands, 25 bows and ~100 arrows identified as not serviceable) surplus. Motion passed; committee discussed donation/renovation options and disposal of unsafe arrows. (Motion introduced at SEG 2771.)
- Voted to align the district mileage reimbursement with the IRS rate (72.5¢ per mile); motion passed by voice vote. (SEG 2792.)
- Approved the payroll vendor warrant for the period indicated (motion passed by voice vote). (SEG 2803.)
- Approved regular session minutes from 11/12/25 and 12/10/25; an abstention was recorded where a member said they were not present for both meetings. (SEG 2822–2847.)
- Approved executive session minutes (separate motions/votes with some abstentions noted). (SEG 2859–2923.)
All votes were taken by voice unless otherwise noted; the meeting did not record roll‑call tallies for the motions summarized here. Where abstentions or abstain comments were recorded in the transcript they are noted above.
