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Board approves retreat time to focus on Sharon Center School vision in 5–1 vote; schedules retreat and town hearings
Summary
The Sharon Board of Education voted 5–1 to allocate time during its summer retreat to discuss the long‑term vision for Sharon Center School, scheduled an in‑person retreat for July 7, 2026, and recorded upcoming town hearing and vote dates for June 29; the board adjourned at 12:35 PM following a unanimous adjournment motion.
At its June 24, 2026 hybrid meeting the Sharon Board of Education approved a motion to allocate time during the summer board retreat to discuss the long‑term vision and goals for Sharon Center School.
Chip Kruger introduced the proposal and made the motion; Peter Birnbaum seconded. The minutes record the roll call vote as yes from Nancy Hegy Martin, Catherine Winburn, Terry Vance, Peter Birnbaum and Chip Kruger, and a single nay from Chair Philip O’Reilly. The minutes state, "Motion carried."
Superintendent Melony Brady‑Shanley said she is waiting to hear from Tom Mooney about a date for a second retreat meeting. The board scheduled an in‑person Board of Education Summer Retreat for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 12:30 PM.
The minutes also note the board discussed a Town Hearing set for 5:00 PM and a Town Vote at 6:00 PM on Monday, June 29, 2026. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn by Nancy Hegy Martin, seconded by Catherine Winburn; the motion to adjourn carried unanimously at 12:35 PM.
The minutes do not record specific agenda items for the retreat beyond the agreed allocation of time for Sharon Center School visioning; the board indicated follow‑up on retreat logistics with the superintendent and staff.
