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Norton School Committee approves 8th‑grade New York trip, accepts music-equipment donation and OKs three new high‑school courses
Summary
At its meeting the Norton School Committee approved the minutes, cleared approval for an 8th‑grade New York City trip, accepted a music-equipment donation for Norton High School and approved three new high‑school courses (advanced manufacturing, personal finance and advanced marketing).
The Norton School Committee voted to approve meeting minutes, authorize the annual 8th‑grade trip to New York City, accept a donation of performance microphones and accessories for Norton High School, and add three new high‑school courses.
Mr. Goldstein presented the 8th‑grade field trip to New York City, saying the trip — which the committee has run previously — “would be the 7th time that we've done this.” Committee members discussed a potential conflict with graduation on June 6 but moved and approved the trip. Alexander Wright, director of music at Norton High School, requested acceptance of a donation from the Bressler family that he said includes two condenser microphones, XLR cables, stands, pop filters and adapters; Wright told the committee the donation “is valued at over $500” and will improve audio for choir, band, theater and visiting performers. The committee voted to accept the donation.
Dr. Donovan outlined three proposed Norton High School courses: a semester‑long advanced manufacturing course tied to an innovation pathway and existing equipment; a personal finance course offered by the business department to freshmen through seniors; and an advanced marketing course extending current marketing offerings. Dr. Donovan described the manufacturing course as ‘‘part of our innovation pathway’’ with hands‑on work using recent purchases such as a CNC router and 3D printers. The committee voted to approve the three courses together.
Procedural votes also included approval of the prior meeting's minutes. The chair opened the meeting noting the session was being recorded and guided the procedural motions and voice votes that carried the approvals.
What happens next: The approved courses will be added to the high‑school program of studies and available for scheduling subject to staffing and student enrollment. The committee did not add conditions to the field trip approval beyond routine logistical coordination; staff will handle trip details and any scheduling conflicts. The accepted donation will be processed through district acceptance procedures and added to the high‑school music inventory.
