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School committee approves multiple policy updates, including inclusive-meal language
Summary
The policy subcommittee presented several redlined policy updates recommended by MASC; the committee approved a package of changes and separately adopted updated food and nutrition language encouraging inclusive meal planning and alternatives where feasible.
The Revere School Committee on July 21 approved a set of policy updates recommended by the Policy Subcommittee and the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC).
Subcommittee chair Miss Milbury Ellis summarized updates to policies on staff solicitations, student fundraising and relations with booster/parent organizations and moved a package for a roll‑call vote. The committee approved the package with all members voting yes.
On the food and nutrition policy (EFBA), the committee adopted added language stating that "Revere Public Schools encourages inclusive meal planning practices that consider the dietary needs of students" and that, "when feasible and appropriate within program guidelines and operational capacity, the district may provide or explore reasonable alternative meal options to support student access and inclusion." Superintendent S2 added that participation in the Community Eligibility Provision requires policy language to secure federal grant funding for universal free meals.
Members also approved KBG (parent advisory councils), JJH (student travel notice reduced from six months to 30 days with exceptions), ECAB (access to buildings and grounds) and IHBH (alternative school programs) after discussion; most votes were unanimous. Several members asked to revisit specific language — for example, consequences in the cell‑phone policy — at the next policy subcommittee meeting.
