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School committee approves Basic plan to expand Medford after‑school slots, create managing director and site directors
Summary
After a yearlong review with families and a community task force, the committee approved Basic's plan to increase after‑school seats, create a managing‑director role and convert site coordinators to full‑time site directors; the proposal passed unanimously.
The Medford School Committee unanimously approved a plan to expand after‑school capacity and restructure program leadership after a presentation by Basic (Belmont After School Enrichment Collaborative).
Basic's team told the committee they found high unmet demand across Medford and proposed a districtwide program vision, a new managing‑director position to lead after‑school strategy and operations, and full‑time site directors and curriculum specialists at elementary sites. Andrew Mountford, Basic's executive director, said the model is intended to be both aggressive and phased so the district can add seats without displacing current staff.
Why it matters: Medford has long struggled to meet demand for after‑school care. The Basic plan aims to add dozens of seats at high‑need schools, improve program quality with…
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