School Committee Meetings – The Sagamore

BSC proposes reopening plan for Brookline schools

BSC proposes reopening plan for Brookline schools

August 11, 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

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

Members of the Brookline School Committee (BSC) convened over Zoom on June 15 at 6 pm to discuss policy issues, specifically as they pertained to the Hancock Village construction project.

School committee meeting addresses longstanding policy issues

June 16, 2020

The Brookline School Committee met virtually through Zoom to discuss the 2020-2021 projected budget shortfall.

School Committee decision prioritizes quick rehiring of teachers

June 5, 2020

School Committee member David Pearlman, Vice-Chair Suzanne Federspiel, and moderator Meghna Chakrabarti field community questions during the School Committee open forum on Sunday, May 31.

School Committee addresses community questions regarding layoffs

June 1, 2020

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