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Votes at a glance: CTE policy edits, CPC application, parcel transfer, FY27 budget, background‑check policy and minutes approved
Summary
The School Committee approved DESE‑recommended CTE policy edits, authorized submission of a $150,000 CPC application for Hastings playground, voted to request a parcel transfer for a Hastings egress, adopted the FY27 budget (~$73.4M), approved updated background‑check (CORI/SORI) policy and approved minutes from Dec. 3.
The Westborough School Committee recorded several formal actions during the meeting:
• CTE policy edits: The committee voted to accept DESE‑recommended edits to the district’s CTE policy (voice vote, motion by Steve, seconded by Tim).
• CPC grant application: The committee authorized staff to submit a Community Preservation Committee application requesting $150,000 for Hastings playground replacement and to accept funds if awarded, subject to committee review of application materials and a draft letter of support (voice vote; motion by Steve).
• Parcel transfer/easement request: The committee voted to ask the Select Board to transfer jurisdiction or grant an easement for a town parcel near 115 East Main Street to enable a second egress from Hastings and to explore related parking improvements (voice vote; motion by Steve).
• FY27 budget adoption: The committee approved the FY27 operating budget amount of approximately $73.4 million (voice vote; motion by Steve; second recorded). Line items will be finalized after contract settlements.
• Background‑check policy: The committee approved recommended updates to background‑checking policies to include CORI and SORI checks aligned with MASC guidance (motion carried by voice vote).
• Minutes and adjournment: The committee approved minutes from the Dec. 3 meeting and voted to adjourn.
Where recorded in the transcript, motions were moved and seconded and carried by voice vote; the committee did not record roll‑call tallies in the transcript. Staff will circulate documentation and draft letters identified during discussion for committee review.
