School Committee approves superintendent goals, policy KG

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What happened

The committee approved the superintendent's 2026-27 goals as amended, its own 2026-27 goals on second reading, and policy KG on parent advisory councils on second reading. A district administrator said added school funding stands at $1,072,581, or 2.1 percent, and that the remaining gap after expected savings is about $1.5 million, with personnel cuts possible. No vote was taken on the budget, and the budget vote is set for February 1.

Key decisions

• 💰 First FY28 budget briefing; gap of about $1.5 million. The committee heard the briefing with no vote. Members asked for scenarios on class size and delayed purchases, and agreed to move budget items up on future agendas. (Vote no vote; Next: Feb. 1). Read case details
• 👤 Superintendent's 2026-27 goals accepted as amended. The committee accepted the superintendent's 2026-27 goals as amended. A proposal to add four indicators from the state rubric was part of the debate. (Vote voice vote). Read case details
• 📜 Policy KG on parent advisory councils approved on second reading. The committee approved policy KG on second reading. The policy follows a recommendation from the state association of school committees. (Vote voice vote). Read case details
• 👤 High school principal search: survey results and next steps. The superintendent reported survey results. Search committees will be formed in coming weeks, and the job description returns Nov. 16. No vote was taken. (Vote no vote; Next: Nov. 16). Read case details
• 📜 School Committee 2026-27 goals approved on second reading. The committee approved its 2026-27 goals on second reading. (Vote voice vote). Read case details

Next dates

• Nov. 16: Job description for high school principal returns to committee
• Feb. 1: FY28 school budget vote

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