Hard News – The Sagamore

The Brookline School Committee convened virtually at 6 p.m. on August 4 to discuss plans for the upcoming 2020 - 2021 school year. For the high school, the student body would be separated into 2 cohorts, with both of them having two and a half days of in-person learning. Wednesday would have a two hour transitional period where faculty would sanitize the buildings and students would enter and exit.

Brookline School Committee presents reopening plans for 2020 – 2021 school year

August 5, 2020

Interim superintendent Dr. James Marini answers a question posed by moderator Carey Goldberg during the live Zoom Q&A on Sunday, July 19. During the meeting, Marini discussed the town's potential options for schools reopening in the fall.

Interim superintendent James Marini addresses school reopenings

July 20, 2020

The Expert Advisory Panel 2 met on June 30 to discuss the role of physical education amidst the plans of school re-openings. Panel members emphasized the benefits of physical education on students mental health.

Expert Advisory Panel 2 focuses on ties between physical education and student mental health

July 1, 2020

School Curriculum Subcommittee members met on June 23 to discuss a new mathematics curriculum to accommodate the struggles of remote learning, specifically the METCO and Steps To Success Programs

School Curriculum Subcommittee meeting accommodates struggles with remote learning

June 25, 2020

The Expert Advisory Panel 2 met on June 23 to discuss methods of student support and incorporating wellness into the fall semester.

Expert Advisory Panel 2 discusses wellness initiatives and supports for returning students

June 25, 2020

The School Committee Finance Subcommittee met on June 23 to discuss plans for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and department fees for the 2020-21 school year.

Finance Subcommittee holds meeting to discuss summer programs and fees

June 25, 2020

John Mande shared some of his experiences with institutional racism and police brutality at the Humanize Black Voices event on June 20.

Humanize Black Voices offers a platform for discussion on racial biases

June 24, 2020

Protestors march down Harvard Street on June 19, 2020 in a demonstration against police brutality and racism. Over 4,500 people attended the event.

Local activists call for police reform during Juneteenth protest

June 21, 2020

THe Expert Advisory Panel 4 met on June 20 to discuss different plans for COVID-19 testing for when schools re-open in September.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses COVID-19 testing plans for schools

June 20, 2020

The four panels of the Remote Learning Task Force met June 19 to discuss plans for the reopening of schools in September. Education equity, student experience and health protocols were all reviewed in the meeting.

Remote Learning Task Force meets to discuss potential plans for Brookline schools in September

June 19, 2020

Interim Principal of BEEP, Regina Watts, explains how the program would operate in a pandemic environment.

School Committee votes to reopen BEEP, amidst rescinding of layoffs

June 19, 2020

Finance Subcommittee members met Tuesday to discuss the budget for the coming school year. Interim Superintendent Ben Lummis reviewed budget uncertainty in regards to programs to the Brookline Early Education Program (BEEP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Finance Subcommittee holds meeting to discuss 2020-2021 budget

June 16, 2020

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