Communications Committee to recommend launch of Marlborough School District Facebook page

The Marlborough Communications Committee reviewed a test Facebook page for the Marlborough School District on Oct. 24, 2024, and will recommend that the full Board approve launching the page at the Board's Regular Meeting later that day, according to the committee's special meeting minutes.

The recommendation was described in the minutes as a committee action; the minutes do not record a formal motion, a mover or seconder, or a vote count. Attending board members listed in the minutes were Sue Stolfi, Linda Earley and Chip Morris, with Kerri Barella listed as ex officio. Superintendent Dr. Holly Hageman and administrative staff were recorded as present, including Principal Paula Graef and Director of Operations John Mercier.

Committee members reviewed the "test" Facebook page for the district and concluded the item should be brought to the full Board for approval. The minutes report only the committee's review and its intent to recommend approval; they do not document discussion detail about content, moderation policy, account management, posting cadence, or who will administer the page.

The special meeting minutes list the meeting as called to order at 5:30 p.m. and later state the meeting "adjourned at 5:20 pm." The adjournment time in the minutes is earlier than the recorded start time; the minutes appear to contain a timing inconsistency. The recommendation will be placed on the full Board's Regular Meeting agenda for Oct. 24, 2024, where the Board may vote to approve, modify or reject the launch.

No statutes, policies or external authorities are cited in the minutes regarding district social media use or approval procedures.