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Committee to present two versions of student‑liaison policy for further review
Summary
Members asked staff to prepare both a generalized version and a more detailed draft of a proposed student‑liaison policy that would clarify student responsibilities on school‑improvement teams; the subcommittee recommended another first read to present options to the full committee.
The subcommittee revisited a proposal to formalize a student liaison role to the school committee and to clarify responsibilities for students serving on school improvement teams.
Some members favored a general description that preserves flexibility across schools; others pressed for more precise responsibilities and term language (for example, one‑year terms beginning in September and ending at the last meeting in June). The committee discussed potential complications (student availability, gaps in participation) and whether the liaison should have voting rights (the draft describes participation and eligibility rather than voting).
The subcommittee agreed staff will present two versions — the original, more general language and a version with added specifics — at a subsequent first read so the full committee can choose an approach.
Next steps: staff to prepare both policy drafts for the next meeting; the subcommittee framed the matter as another first read rather than final adoption.
