We'll call the meeting to order. Could we please rise for the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice
for all. Well, thank you. >> The chair, >> it's weird because >> the chair will announce that committeeman Steve Noco will be participating at tonight's meeting remotely. >> Roll call. >> Mr. Richardson. Mr. Morin.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Bahu >> here. >> Mr. Nco >> here. >> Mr. Hogan. Mr. Sheen. >> Mr. Gia. >> Yeah. >> Mr. Lame >> here. There's no public appearance.
>> We have any uh public appearances? >> Not at this time, Mr. Chair. >> Thank you. Um >> school committee, >> nobody signed up, right? >> No. Um, are there any school committee
communications? >> None. >> None. >> We have the report of a student representative, Anna. >> Thank you, sir. Skills USA attended the National Leadership and Skills Conference June 1st through 6, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia with students
participating in technical and leadership events. At the awards ceremony on Friday, June 5th, 2026, marketing senior Victoria Cusie brought home a bronze medal in customer service and our chapter programming was recognized on stage for the 10th consecutive year as a national model of
excellence and for the 11th year a gold chapter of distinction. In addition, our nail care competitor, cosmetology junior Ashley Gurggo Fararius, placed 10th in the nation. Our technical competitors also received skill point industry certifications for their high level of
technical skill. Our 52nd commencement ceremony took place on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at the SA center in LOL with 535 graduates receiving diplomas and technical certificates. Over 40 members of National Technical Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Skills USA
supported the event through their voluntary efforts. The ceremony featured a keynote speak speech by Mayor Eric Gier and a mayoral citation awarded to Superintendent Davis for her 30 years of service to our community. Our environmental club closed
out the year on a meaningful note as they said farewell to our seniors, many of whom have shaped the club's identity through years of planting projects, recycling efforts, and creative environmental activities. Their leadership leaves a strong legacy for the next group to build on. Looking ahead, the club will shift its energy
toward inviting new students to join and bringing fresh perspectives into our work. Early in the fall, we'll also prioritize establishing clear student-driven priorities for projects, outreach, and environmental action so the club can grow with purpose and momentum. As the 2025 academic year
concludes, Educators Rising is reflecting on the measurable success and regional impacts of our chapter. This year, members secured state championship titles and national conference qualifications alongside completing extensive micro credentials and few
school service initiatives. Our students collaborated collaborated with peer chapters from neighboring high schools participating in roundts to analyze and develop strategic ideas for the future of public education. Our club also received a spotlight page in the
Massachusetts Educators Rising Newsletter, curated by state coordinator Star Saxstein this spring. The high level of professionalism, leadership, and dedication demonstrated by these students confirms that our chapter continues to create a strong, capable
pipeline of future educators for our local public schools and community. Our freshman planning committee, sophomore planning committee, and competitive gaming club hosted an endofear summer celebration on the cafeteria lawn on Thursday, June 11th with over a hundred
students in attendance. This free event included outdoor games, arts and crafts, a gaming tournament, ice cream, and opportunities for students to celebrate a successful school year together. It was a wonderful way to end the year, and we look forward to making this an annual tradition. As the school year comes to a close, the
freshman planning committee is proud of the opportunities they provided to help students connect, engage, and build a sense of belonging within our school community. This year demonstrated the importance of providing students with opportunities to connect outside of the classroom. Looking ahead, the committee hopes to expand partnerships with other
student clubs and organizations to offer even more activities and increase student involvement. Our goal for next year is to continue building school spirit while creating welcoming experiences that help all freshmen feel connected and supported. Student activities would like to thank the school committee, administration, and
faculty for all of their support through the year. We look forward to a restful and restorative summer and an engaging, exciting 2026 to 2027 school year. Although athletics wrapped up their spring season in May, we have a couple of tournament updates to provide. Baseball had their usual impressive
spring, finishing with a regular season record of 13 to 5, as well as qualifying for both the MVADA and MIAAT state tournaments. The Griffins advanced to the finals of the MVADA tournament and also won two games in the MIAA
tournament to advance to the round of 16. Boys volleyball captured yet another CAC league championship, finishing with final regular season records of 15 to four. They also qualified for both the MVDA and MIAA tournaments, advancing to
the round of 16 in the MIAAS. Softball has had a tremendous season this spring. The team captured the CAC league championship and also qualified for MIAA tournament play for the third straight season. The Griffins came out on their on top in their first round
game 9 to2 over Sus. That is all. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you so much. Have a nice summer. Have a good career. >> Before you leave, Anna, >> before you leave, Anna, come by and say hello. >> Nice job. By the way, >> very much.
>> I have here a certificate of appreciation. The This certificate is proudly presented to Anna Deona. This certificate is awarded to Anna Deon in recognition of her commitment and dedication as of the 2025
2026 great old high school committee student representative on behalf of uh our superintendent >> and the entire school committee. So, we want to thank you, Anna, for your service and doing such an incredible job
this past year. >> We want to wish you well on your future endeavors and I know wherever you go, you will be successful. Just keep having the confidence that you have and believing in yourself. >> Thank you very much. Thank you, sir.
>> Doing the right thing. Keep up. >> It was nice having you. >> Yes, Anna. Thank you. Wonderful. Wonderful job. >> Yes. >> Enjoy your summer. >> Have a great summer, Anna. >> Always welcome back. >> Oh, yeah.
>> There you go. 10. >> Could be five. >> Mr. get you. Has uh anyone signed up? >> No. >> Nope. >> Nope. >> Okay. Are there any school committee communications? >> Nope.
>> Okay. >> Approval of the minutes for May 21st. Seconded by >> Paul Morren. >> Mr. Morren. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bahu. >> Yes. >> Mr. Nco.
Yes, >> Mr. Geru. >> Yes, >> Mr. Lame. >> Yes. >> Could we have the report of the treasurer? >> Move to wave the reading. >> Second. >> Motion to approve the expenditures of
10,242,97928. >> Yes. >> Second. >> Second, >> Mr. Mormon. Yes, >> Mr. Bahu. >> Yes, >> Mr. No. >> Yes, >> Mr. Kier. >> Yes, >> Mr. Lame. >> Yes. Report of the general counsel. None.
>> I turn it over to superintendent director. >> Report. >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman. So, the first item on my agenda this evening is I'm pleased to report that Greater LOL Technical High School and UMass LOL recently received our official early
college designation from the Commonwealth, recognizing the strength of our partnership and our commitment to expanding college access for our students. Since launching the pilot program in 2023,
the program has grown to 244 students with more than 300 students expected to participate next school year. The program is creating meaningful pathways to college. In addition to earning college credits while in high school,
students gain firsthand experience navigating a college environment, helping them build the confidence to see college as an attainable goal. And this is especially meaningful for many of our first generation college students.
Notably, 98% of greater LOL students who were previously enrolled at UMass LO who were enrolled in UMass LOL in the fall of 2025 and had previously participated in early college. Uh this initiative has
also contributed to increased participation in advanced coursework rising from 80.9% in 2022 to 88.6% in 2024 25. Again, most importantly,
early college has helped many students, particularly our first generation college students, build confidence to see college as an attainable and achievable goal in in their educational journey. And I'd also like to extend a
special thank you to Mr. Greg Hos, our director of curriculum instruction and assessment, along with Francine Cen and Kate Copins from UMass LOL. and uh we're happy to continue this this program next year.
>> It's quite the designation. >> Great job. >> Congratulations to everyone that worked so hard to develop this. I know it took many years to go ahead and um um um create this program and I think the greater Tech community and students will benefit from this enormously.
>> Yeah, it's really part of our mission. two educations in one and uh as our students can continue on in career, they have the choice of also going to college. So, it's a great opportunity and a welldeserved designation.
>> Wonderful. Congratulations. >> Thank you. Uh, the next item on my agenda is I'll be seeking approval to accept a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Greater Lo Community Foundation grant on behalf of Mark and
Alisia Saab. Uh, these designated funds will be used to support our summer program. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Mr. Warren. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bahu. >> Yes. >> Mr. Narco. >> Yes. >> Mr.
Yes, >> yes. >> I I just want to take a moment to thank the Saab family for their donation. >> Uh and uh we appreciate their support over the years. >> Would we be sending them a letter? Uh >> yes, we always send our owners a letter
of gratitude. So, we appreciate their support. >> Thank you. >> The next item on my agenda is the cooperative education report. Uh the report Oh, I'm sorry. There's another donation. Uh, a donation for a 2014 Ford Fusion.
Ford Fusion hybrid. >> Any motion to approve? >> Second. >> Mr. Warren? >> Yes. >> Mr. B? >> Yes. >> Mr. Marco? >> Yes. >> Mr. Gia? >> Yes. >> Mr. Lame? >> Yes.
that uh donation will be used in the automotive department for students to to work on >> on the hybrids. >> Yes. >> Uh the next item on my agenda is the cooperative education report. In the report you were provided indicate that
92 junior students are participating in cooperative education representing 17% of the class of 2027. And uh I don't have the exact number, but there definitely were some more students being placed for the summer out
on co-op. So again, uh I'd like to thank Stacy for her hard work in getting our juniors out on co-op and Mr. Jones as well who also works hard getting those students in the construction cluster out. So we're
grateful >> doing a great job. Mhm. And now I will be seeking approval for the 2026 2027 school resource offer officer memorandum of understanding
uh which you have in your packet. And basically uh the update to the memorandum is the same with one additional update in regards to uh digitally altered AI images and videos
otherwise known as uh deep fake deep fake photos. Uh and this uh portion of the uh memorandum uh allows us to communicate with our resource officers in regards to if a
situation should arise uh in re in relation to deep fake photos and use them uh for guidance specifically anything related to the criminal law aspect if that should arise. And that's
basically uh the change in the MOA. Otherwise the MOA is the same uh as last year. Oh, one other one other section uh also under section five uh it also states
that uh we can we should involve our SRO's in any uh professional development regarding uh AI and also we can re request their assistance in providing professional development in relation to
AI in deep fake uh images, texting cyber bullying and further and further. So those were the two things that were added to the uh resource officer MOA and I'm looking for your approval for the updated
>> agreement. Motion approve motion. >> Second. >> Second. >> Mr. Morin. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bahu. >> Yes. >> Mr. Nco. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. L. >> Yes. >> Okay. The next item on on my agenda, I'd
like to invite Lisa Martinez, our director of technology enrollment information, to join us to review updates to the proposed student acceptable use policy. And I'll be asking for your approval. >> Good evening, everyone.
>> Evening, Lisa. >> See everyone there. I'm here tonight to provide a summary of the proposed updates to our student uh acceptable use policy. These updates address the rapid advancement of modern devices and and artificial intelligence, also known as AI, uh to
ensure safe, secure, and academically honest environment for our students. Um here are the uh the key highlights um from the document um that I believe you already have and uh the policy updates organized by um where they can be found
in the document. So like to start um on on page two and that's just outlined in red the the information in red and >> thanks. >> The policy expands the definition of electronic devices to cover uh some of
the modern mobile okay um and wearable technology. So, this specifically includes new tech like smart glasses, smart watches, smart rings, fitness trackers, wires, earbuds um on that page. And then, uh moving at the bottom
of page two and then including page three, uh we've introduced a new section outlining basic ground rules for using the AI tools such as uh Gemini and image generators. Um students are only allowed to use the AI tools that have been
specifically approved by the district um or the teacher for an assignment. Um the students are strictly forbidden from entering um personal information, school information, other students information. And then students cannot use the AI
tools uh to create fake images um uh audio video of real people um without their permission and cannot create explicit or harassing content using these tools. And then um the policy uh goes on to warn students that AI can
make things up or they can be biased and meaning they must really still exercise critical thinking um and verify all the information. And then moving on um to page three looking at the digital misconduct. Um
the updates address uh the severe digital misconduct and uh explicitly bans the deep fakes which means using technology or AI create the the fake um manipulate images or videos of someone as well as uh texting. Um it also
educates the students on the new Massachusetts state law which possessing or sharing um these uh images uh of a minor is a criminal offense and that um you know under the law carries the same penalties um as if it was a real photo.
And then it also reassures the the students that it's not a crime to bring um illegal explicit images uh to a trusted adult uh or the police for safe reporting. Then looking on moving to page six.
Uh it bas the this up update addresses how AI uh intersects with the uh uh cheating and academic honesty. And it defines the AL uh AI tools to uh complete an assignment without a teacher's permission as would be a form of uh plagiarism. And if a teacher does
allow AI, the students must officially disclose and cite it just like they do in any other source um in the class. And then on page seven looking at the network usage and uh the updates uh the rules around um the network to now
include AI generated deep fake images. And then skipping ahead to page 11, the policy outlines the mandatory consequences of these actions and that school staff may be required by law to report violations involving sexing, deep
fakes, cyber bullying um to law enforcement and the department of children and families. And then finally on page 12 um in the glossery we've added simple de definitions uh for a for artificial intelligence AI deep fake
texting and cyber bullying to include that um happy to answer any questions um that you might have regarding these these updates. It's basically AIdriven. Motion will accept.
>> AI has taken over a lot of this policy. Pretty upsetting realistically of everything that can be done um through it, but it's something that has to be approved. And ultimately, this was um um language that the state approved. Is it
coming? >> Yeah, it comes down from um the the recommendations of the state. >> Sure. And then we essentially write it up, send it over to our lawyers and >> Yes. >> Okay. Now it's our turn to approve it. >> Yes. >> I second that motion. >> Mr. Mormon. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bahu. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Nco. >> Yes. >> Mr. Ge. >> Yes. >> Mr. Lame. >> Yes. >> Hey. Thank you. >> Thanks, Lisa. >> Thank you. >> Have a great summer. >> Have a good night. >> See you at the beach. Next, I I'll be next I'll be inviting
our assistant superintendent principal, Mr. Michael Barton, to join us to review uh the following proposed plans. The school improvement plan, the vot vocational technical health and safety plan, bullying prevention and intervention plan, substance use
prevention and education plan before asking your approval for each individual plan. >> Okay. Thank you, Superintendent Davis. Um, so as you outlined, there's a few things here. Um, just to start in order,
uh, the first item is the Greater Technical High School school improvement plan for 2026 2027. So um as you know from years past this is a collaborative document that works with um the school council which is made up of parents,
community stakeholders, students as well as teachers who were elected by their peers in parallel with a group of teachers, counselors and administrators um that work together to create this document. Um if you would start on page six
I think is probably the best place to start. So, it's really centered around four strategic priorities. Um, some of these priorities are gathered from last year. They're they're building on things that we've done last year and previous years. And then there are some new items
here as well. Um, so the first one on page six really is to continue some work in strengthening and clarity and consistency in terms of assignment design, assessment, and feedback to improve student achievement. Basically, what that means is um a number of
students who were on the school council were talking about making sure that when they received assignments back, whether they're tests or papers or what have you, that there was a really clear understanding of why they got the grade they got. Um so that's really um you
know, a test or paper can be a communication tool between um a teacher and a student. So that was really underscored. So we took a a bit of a deep dive for several months at looking at that. So, we're looking at trying to standardize some expectations around assignments and practice within
curriculum teams, which would be grade level and content level, as well as giving students some time to reflect on their activities and projects. Um, if you attended any of the science fairs or civics fairs or cultural fairs, I think you'd likely see in the future um that
again, but also some aspects of that within the curriculum associated with this particular goal. Are there any questions questions around this one in particular? >> No. >> Okay. Thank you. Um, so the second one,
if you turn to page seven, um, has to do with the use of, uh, a document that certainly the superintendent is very familiar with called the DECAP. It's the district curriculum accommodation plan. So that's a document that um when a student is
struggling or when a student may uh teacher may suspect a student is struggling for whatever needs um teachers would refer to that document that has a lot of uh strategies suggestions that's quite comprehensive in nature to um implement those. Um it's
just essentially a document that I think needs to be uh revitalized and reviewed each year but also brought to attention to teachers so that teachers are implementing it and and are keeping it in their minds not only in September but really throughout the year. The other piece to it is is to look at um a
response to intervention framework which again is um kind of a visual document in some ways that again if a student is struggling um what can we do to intervene before we make some other recommendations. So essentially this is
um really along with a student to work with them in terms of their study skills and their management skills and self- advocacy a way of kind of being pre pre-act proactive prior to um um seeking further
assistance. Okay, any questions about that particular goal? Okay, thank you. Um so on page eight is a familiar topic um artificial intelligence. So we started our uh examination of art artificial
intelligence uh two years ago in some pockets even longer than that but we did some considerable amount of schoolwide professional development in the area of artificial intelligence last fall and into the winter. Um, basically, uh, what we've been finding is is that looking at
AI, um, there's a couple different aspects of it and it's a huge >> I'm not even sure how to what word to use. >> How about field? >> Huge field. So, um, we're looking at basically a couple of different lenses. One, how does AI apply to the technical
programs? um how do robotics how does um robotics and automation apply to the DEL programs now and likely into the future so that we can continue to retool our graduates and re our students to be successful graduates. So we've done a considerable amount of research in that
area. Um I'll be frank it is frustrating um because it is so new and it's sometimes difficult to understand um what direction these things are taking but we're paying close attention to it and really deep diving deep into that. We also reached out to UMass LOL. >> Yeah, we had
>> to consult with them. >> Yeah, the field it's constantly I I deal with it at work. It's constantly changing and it's going to keep changing. It's going to keep getting better. It's only as good as the information you're giving it, though. You still have to go dig in. When AI tells you something, you still need to make sure it's factual, but it's only
going to keep getting better. And it's it's very hard to grasp around it. It's just it's changing daily. students and the students are learning it as rapidly as the administrators and the teachers. It's a everybody's growing within. >> Yeah. It's it's it's like when we got
these it's starting. You know what I mean? >> Sure. >> Yeah. It's a really good point because you have teachers that are using it to make their or try to make their workloads um you know more effective and then you have students who are using it and then you have a whole aspect of how do you teach with it. Right. Right. And
then then there's the whole aspect of the technical programs of okay, what is that career path going to look like and how do you retool for it? How do you kind of think about the future? And then >> um yeah, there's just it's really a tough piece all-encompassing. It's a very tough piece. >> Yeah.
>> And I'll expect this as will be on your school improvement plan for years to come. >> I think so. >> Just be this year without a doubt. It'll probably be a very long time. >> Yeah. Um, the other piece to it is, uh, as I said, you know, how do you use it to help kids
learn? How do kids embrace it? I mean, we hear a lot about Chad PGBT and cheating and things like that, but there's other aspects of how to use it effectively and meaningfully um that we need to tease out. And it's it's an interesting conversation for with kids and interesting conversation with the
staff, but um I think most people are very open-minded in the building regarding that. And then the other piece to it is um and we're doing some significant professional development and I think this is likely to be it's most likely going to be a topic for the beginning of the school. Um the state is
requiring the technical educators to revamp their and reexamine their technical frameworks comprehensively. So we're going to be looking at how to use AI to do that um to make it uh richer and somewhat um you know might be a little bit easier to be frank with you.
So, we have a consultant coming in in the summer to work with the cluster chairs um that will help facilitate that and then they'll be able to work with their staff on how to do that in August. So, we're doing our best to um use the technology meaningfully and effectively
um but with you know responsible responsibly. Uh any questions on that big topic? Yep. Please. I I would think that uh in this day and age, I mean, I'm spoken I'm
speaking as a probably an older person, but what about parents that aren't familiar or or leerary of the a the a that all that new stuff coming out versus what they're >> given at school?
>> Yeah, that's a good question. >> You know, I got I get a question on my phone all the time with that stuff. I don't even bother with it. I I can't tell what's right from wrong because I'm not adapted to it. >> Yeah. No, it's >> I would have to take a course. It's just
and it's going to be it's going to be there forever. It looks like it's coming. >> It it it I'm sure it will be. Uh so it's a great question. So last year um in August when everyone came back from
summer vacation um the main sort of operating principle that we put out as a school district to the administration was really one main thing theme and parents were communicated we communicated this to parents that instructors need to communicate to
students when they can use AI in the classroom when they cannot use AI in the classroom And if the instructor isn't doing that, then the student needs to talk with them. It has to be a dialogue. Okay. Um parents were informed of that in a communication from from me. So that
there's really no secrets and there's really an understanding of you know when to use it and then how to use it, what tools you can use, you know, Gemini, some of the other resources. Um so that was really the beginning to just create
this idea that um the teacher is really the governing person in the room and they're the one who really gives the uh protects the gateway of when this technology can be used or not used. Um and if that's not and if the student
isn't abiding by that then there's a conversation that takes place around that and and there's some other possible consequences for that. Um but parents have been informed of that. Um and that's where we started. >> The instru if the instructor is if
there's a problem with the student and instructor is attempting to remediate the problem and has to uh notify the parents of such a thing and the parents don't know nothing about it. I mean I I I just wonder
how does that work? You know, it's not like we're sending them something where where we're well within the realm of knowing versus something new coming on from school. >> Well, I think it starts, you know, I think it starts with the assignment. So,
if the teacher is putting together an assignment and they want some student to do something, they are communicating whether or not it can be used or not used. And if a student um doesn't abide by that then it is a conversation typically with the teacher and the
parent. Um that has happened for sure. >> Yeah. I wouldn't mind the parent being notified but how is it rectified? The kid the child in question has to stay after or >> Oh yeah. As far as consequence um well that's up to the teacher uh because it's
the teacher's discretion. they can do the assignment over um within the guidelines that the teacher finds appropriate. That's typically the way it would be handled. Um >> sometimes it would end up in the main office, but it doesn't it occasionally does that, but typically my sort of
guidance would be that it's an educational conversation between the parent, typically the guidance counselor and the and the student. um because you want to make it better and you want to um follow the rules and expectations
>> and like anything when the internet first came out >> the parents didn't understand it emails they didn't understand it you know and the kids were always more advanced and they were always more growing with it so >> this is just you know one of those things that's sort of what's age driven >> yeah I know there's there's an onus on
the school board though like we're spoke we we should probably be begin to know or learn to know all about it. And I think I think it's beyond beyond comprehension. You're not going to learn it in a week. >> Right. The good news is the administration has a grip on it.
>> Yeah. >> Like you know um Mr. Barton said >> this is going to be an ongoing um um thing that they work on to make sure that it's all um is best to oversee as they possibly can. I think the the good
news is we haven't had this year a large really any significant incidents that I can speak to where it became um >> problem. It just seems like it's an onus between the student and the teacher. The teacher
is going to say, "Hey, this is the the direction that the student's going to go in that direction." I I don't see it being a big problem unless the >> my concern would be if something comes before the board that we got to vote up or down on it and we might not be that knowledgeable on the subject matter. I
don't you know I don't know where we turn to. >> Yeah. I can't always predict what would come before you. Um, but I can assure you that, you know, by putting these documents together and educating our staff, I'm doing my best to put up um some guard rails and some responsibility
on all parties in the building to be, you know, as communicative as possible. Yeah. >> So that we don't really have anything that is that's surprising. Um, keeping up with that is, you know, it's it's my responsibility. So that's why we started the school year without saying, "Hey,
you know, you got to say when you can use it, when you can't, and we got to let everyone know that." >> Those here, I'm sure, will be willing to work with you. I >> No, thank you. Yeah, >> I appreciate your involvement. >> No, I appreciate that. It's, you know, you can't predict what's going to come around the corner, you know, with this
technology. And I I think, you know, your thoughts are wise to think about what could come around. >> Yeah. It's something like when the phones come out. My kid's 25 years, 30 years younger than me. He knows more about it than I do. >> Yeah. >> You know.
>> Yeah. Any other uh questions about that topic? >> Okay. Thank you. Um so number nine rather page nine. Um, so this is one that Miss Senario in the school counseling department is really well ahead of the
game in my opinion and I think also this opinion of the state of Massachusetts department of ed. Um so um the state of Massachusetts department of ed has initiated and will continue to um require school districts
to come up with a myap plan which is a my career and academic plan to support comprehensive and college and career planning. So essentially that is an online platform that has multiple steps from in our instance grade nine all the way to grade 10 to guide kids to give
them exposure to career and college opportunities in terms of assessments, resumes, portfolios, career exploration. Um the guidance department or I should say the school counseling department has done a real excellent a very fine job at
um preparing for this and this goal is absolutely connected with the work that they've done and the work that they will continue to do in terms of um hosting family engagement events to get parents aware of this kind of like what we just talked about to make sure that they're
aware of the what my cap is and why it's important. um putting together goal setting, college and career inventory, course planning as well as um putting together um data that's collected from the students responses. So um the state
is requiring it, but even before it's been required, we've jumped on it and Miss Anosio has done a really tremendous job with this. Um are there any questions about this online platform that every student will have?
Okay, thank you. So the last one um is one that I'd like to think where is an example of getting ahead of the curve. Um so goal number five is to promote student well-being providing by providing education and healthy relationships the risks of teenage gambling and the impact of digital
environments. Um so uh in order to ensure that we have healthy relationships among all students in the building and we've done a considerable amount of work in terms of trying to and I think we've been successful in creating communities within communities in the building. There's an emphasis on
healthy relationships and its use with AI. Um healthy relationships and its use with reliance on technology. It's been a lot of information over the last number of years of kids sort of diving into social media, diving into their phones and really not communicating with other
people and that increases loneliness among teens, particularly among boys. Um, so we're focusing on that and continuing to focus on that with the idea that there has to be some limitation to your use of
technology and social media. Um, the other piece to this is gambling. So, um there has been, as you probably see, um an uptick on the use of teenage gambling and college level gambling in the Commonwealth and across the nation. Um
the presence of gambling in the Commonwealth and associated neighboring states as well as the presence of online gambling. Um there's an uptick on it and there have been instances where uh we've had some conflicts in the building
associated with gambling. So, um we can talk about what demographic that focuses on, but um we're going to be doing some professional development for the staff to look at warning signs and making them realize that um they have to be paying attention to some of the things that
they see or don't see as well as education among the student body. Uh we're looking primarily at the junior class to uh educate them on the risks of gambling and what the uh negative effects are associated with that topic.
It's um it's interesting. I'll just comment on this. U when I brought this topic up, there were some people that looked at me a little strangely, a little surprised, and then weeks went later as they started to kind of think about it and pay attention to it, they realized that it is a topic that we need
to focus on. So, we're looking at possibly a guest speaker for the students, possibly guest speaker for the staff, and then a parent education evening. So, that's uh that's that that's the school improvement plan for 2026 27.
>> And I agree with the the gambling part of it all, especially with the way that it sort of grabbed every sports >> cast around the country, whether we're Yes. Whether we're watching golf, whether we're watching baseball, hockey, basketball, or now the World Cup, those
are the advertisements and sometimes the advertisers are elitists like Tom Brady and you know some guy named Messi and um the best hockey players in the world and Shaquille O'Neal and so on and so forth. So yes, that's a great thing to go on. Yes. Um, you know, and maybe if you
could add, you know, the the the the efficacy of marijuana these days >> because marijuana is, you know, truthfully um um grabbing the the high schoolers by storm and it's a much different marijuana today than it was,
you know, 10 years ago or 20 years ago. It's much more powerful. It's there's 30% THC in it. >> Um and um it it works um um against medication. So, you know, it's it can be really detrimental to a student and if
you talk about their loneliness and such like that, that can really get them to crawl into a box. No, >> I think you're you're absolutely right. >> You know, if you maybe can add that to your school improvement plan, that would be wonderful. >> Uh but I, you know, completely approve of, you know, what you have um drafted here. >> I think to a lot of those online
gambling things, they lure them in, you know, we'll give you so much up front, you know, and get you going. They they do at the even the middle school level. It's sort of like a hook, you know. I No, I shouldn't say it's sort of like a hook. >> It is a hook, right? >> Yeah. >> Yep.
>> You can't miss you can grab a line right off DraftKings not be 21. Grab it and say, "Uh, by the way, I'll bet you lunch money that >> send the kids out of lunch money." >> When you open your DraftKings account, are you presenting a license? You are
not. As far as I know, >> you're saying 21. You're just saying that you're 21 and you're putting in an age, a date of birth and you're >> I think I don't know if you're going to take a photo of your license or not. I can't remember. >> No, >> I can't remember. >> There's no proof of that. >> Right now, there are no what should I
say? Guidelines and >> unless they have a photo copy of your ID or something. >> They don't have it. >> Smile. You'll be on candid camera. You know, >> I'll make a motion to approve the student improvement plan. >> Yes. >> Second. >> Second.
Thank you very much. >> So before Oops. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bahu. >> Yes. >> Mr. Narco. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kia. >> Yes. >> Mr. Lame. >> Yes. >> I Mr. Barton will also be uh presenting
to outofstate travel requests. >> I have um a few other plans too. >> Oh, okay. I'm sorry. >> Yeah. I I mentioned this this was going to be a little >> but they're but they're >> they're important docu I don't have to tell you I know >> state >> they're important documents
>> changes right just >> okay so uh this one might be a little quicker the 22629 vocational technical health plan it's a three-year document um if you follow along on with this changes in the red here um they're fairly straightforward I did some
cleanup in terms of the proper names for the clusters um that's pretty pretty basic. Uh I changed where it said vocational technical high school to great little tech just so we all you know a little bit more uniform. Same thing with mass
technical frameworks. Um cleaned up the names of the technical programs. Um you'll notice on page six there's a section where it said it had said long hair isn't allowed. We can't do that. It has to say long hair must be tied back.
Jew loose jewelry may not be worn. Well, we can't have loose jewelry with with equipment. So, that's there's no mincing around there to be frank with you. Um, I changed it so that it connects with the other documents that we have in the building in terms of our medical and behavioral health emergency plans. Um,
as well as um if you look on page 12, section 12, it reads um superintendent, director, leadership team members must approve all outside guests and visitors and requisite forms need to be completed, distributed prior to arrival. So we have a lot of field trips and guest speakers in the shops. Um director
of plant services done an excellent job with the security team to ensure that um people who are coming to the building have been fully announced and we're we're vetted. So we've done that here. Um and then obviously we added Vette
because that's our new program. So we put our program safety compliance checklist with it as well as um graphics was a little bit repetitious. So that had been streamlined as well. The Vette program is in here as well as well as their program compliance like I said in
their electronic documents. So that's those are really the changes in this particular document. Um are there any questions about this? >> A little bit more housekeeping but with an addition of Vette >> approve. >> Second.
>> Mr. Mo. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bahu. >> Yes. >> Mr. Marco. >> Yes. >> Mr. Gia. Yes, >> Mr. Lame. >> Yes. >> Okay. Thank you. Um, so the next one is the 2026 2028 bullying prevention intervention plan. Uh, two main, this is
a two-year plan that's approved by this group every year. Um, this particular one, um, the statement includes, as I really just said, hair texture, hair length, um, and protective hairstyles associated with race. So, we're adding
that language in here, which is, um, vital. And then the third part is um an abbreviation of what Miss Martinez had talked about AI and deep faking images and the school's uh policy that's in our student will be in our student handbook
and is in our acceptable use plan. So it just mirrors what had just been presented by Miss Martinez. Um any questions associated with this particular document? >> Looks good. Motion to approve. >> Thank you, >> Mr. Murray. >> Yes, >> Mr. Boo.
>> Yes. Roco. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> L. >> Yes. >> Okay. Thank you. The next one is the 2026 2028 substance use prevention education plan which is um the main change other than the date is to ensure
that the uh what happens is the counseling staff is the group that uses a um behavioral health screening tool for addiction and any other risky behaviors. So, um, that just indicates that the counseling staff administers that that's been consistent with years
past. As well as I put down information about our, uh, behavioral services resources here and added in Ley Behavioral Health and I put the link in there. So, that's really the change. >> Most to second. Mr.
>> Yes. Mr. >> Yes. Mr. Marco. >> Yes. Mr. >> Yes. Mr. >> Yes. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thanks, Mike. Got one more left. >> Um out of state travel.
>> Okay. So, um the first outofstate travel is to send four instructors um to Manchester, New Hampshire on August 13, 2026. That would be Caitlin Monahan, Stephanie Olivera, Michael Wheatson. I would like to attend. It's a three-hour
training. Um we have worked with a um really dynamic individual named Brooklyn Rainey who has um a very large professional development platform associated with how to build healthy professional relationships with
staff members and kids. Um the training that she's done twice has been wellreceived. um this specific program in Manchester, New Hampshire on August 13th focuses on um how to build leadership programs for kids. We do a
lot of leadership programs here. We're sending kids to Vermont for edge of leadership. We do a great leadership program for our summer program and there's some others during the school year. I've never seen a curriculum associated with student leadership, but Miss Rainey has developed one, so I'm
interested in learning more about it. And the people that have been selected to go are people who have coached student leaders here. Um, there is a mistake here. It is not $6,45. It is actually $1,580.
So, the total cost is $995 for a district and one person with each additional person $195. So, the total cost for this program is $1,580 um for August 13th at St. An's Lum College. Sounds like money well spent.
>> Yep. Thank you. >> Support our kids. Let's go ahead and approve this motion to >> second. >> Appreciate it. >> Mr. M. >> Yes. >> Mr. B. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> And the >> Mr. Gadier. >> Yes. >> Mr. Lame. >> Yes.
>> So, sorry Miss Edmonds. So, the last program out of state travel is to send electronics instructor Jerry Selenus to IPCA certification. We have sent many people in the past for that. Basically, it's an electronics manufacturing and assembly inspection program to evaluate
circuit board compliance. Um, we are one of the few schools in the state that does that. So, it makes sense to make sure he's up to speed on that and properly credentialed. So, that's $3,547 August 10th through the 13th. >> Approval.
>> Second. >> Mr. Warren. >> Yes. >> Mr. G. >> Yes. Mr. >> Marco. >> Yes. Yes. >> Yes. >> Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Have a nice summer. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you. See you at the beach. >> And just before I conclude, I just want to say thank you again for all your support and another successful school year. I'd like to thank the administration, faculty, and staff for another successful school year. One
thing I want to highlight again is our attendance rate at 95% attendance. Yes. Uh for the year we we met that goal and uh it says a lot about uh about our faculty or our teachers and students
wanting to be here and I think we really stress that you have to be here in order to learn and I think that is seen in in that. So again, I want to thank everyone for another successful year and wish everyone a safe and relaxing summer
vacation and thank you all for your support. >> We thank you for your years of service. >> Thank you. >> We've uh >> we've been able to sleep at night. I can say that >> and it really shows in the students excitement to be here because they all sort of grow within each other. It's not
just about graduating students. It's actually about the experience that they can have here. Whether it's clubs, whether it's um events, whether it's leadership programs. Exactly. >> You know, sports are sort of something that was always been done, but it's you've grown something
>> very different and you've united the student body on a toes. >> That's important to be part of your school community. It it makes a better student. >> No doubt. And you're a part of the community so as well. So, you really have a passion for this place. So, congratulations. Thank you. >> You two gentlemen down there are part of
the team, too. We appreciate everything you do. >> Okay, we move on. >> Manager. >> What's that? >> Oh, reported a business manager. She >> Oh, yeah. You're sleeping over there. Yeah, just one item for you tonight.
It's a lengthy list of uh budget transfers as I did the end of the year cleanup, moving things from deficient accounts to accounts that had some surplus left in them. I'm just getting ready for the closing out of the books here. So, if there any questions, I can entertain them or seek a motion to approve.
>> Motion to approve. >> I'll second it. >> Mr. Warren? >> Yes. >> Mr. Bahu? >> Yes. >> Mr. Mr. Nco. >> Yes, >> Mr. Nco. >> Mr. Ger. >> Yes,
>> Mr. Lame. >> Yes. >> That's all I have for tonight. Thanks. >> Thank you, sir. >> Thank you. >> Here we go. Try to get You can move forward. Go ahead. >> Did we need that? >> Mhm. >> You lost a connection.
>> All business. >> Do we have anything on all the business? No. No. >> No. Nothing, Mr. Chairman. outstanding from the previous meetings. Um I had I had a question madam superintendent
relative to superintendent's wall back from with Mr. O'Hare that's been a remaining item I see every month. Is there something we can do with that or that needs to be done?
No, I think we if you choose, you can remove that. >> I' I'd like I'd like to leave it on there. >> Oh, good. >> I'd like to leave it on there just for George. >> I'm sorry. >> I'd like to leave it on that out of respect for George. >> I just think it should sit there. He's >> even if we don't do anything old
business. I just uh >> my opinion. >> I haven't heard any I haven't heard anything. That's all. >> Yeah. No, I I I agree with you that I don't think there's anything that needs to be done, but it's a it's just pass. >> I didn't know if there was anything hanging where >> Yeah. I I don't No, I never we I guess not. But I that's only my opinion. We
can take it off if you that's just the way >> unless the need becomes so. Uh we'll leave it on. >> All right. I appreciate that. >> Sure. >> I was just going to say Steve, thanks for hanging in there. >> No new business. >> No, >> I think I >> committee motions report of
subcommittees. >> Steve, are you there? Yeah, I'm here. I just I lost I'm still on yellow line, but I lost audio. >> Okay. >> Should we have one more vote on that? >> Can we back up a little bit? I'm going to need to to get your approval for the budget transfers.
>> Yep. >> You okay with that? >> I'm fine with that. Thank you. >> It was unanimous until we lost you. So, you you're keeping it unanimous. Thank you, Mr. >> Felt like I'm still on on the other phone, but I just audio. I can't hear you. >> Okay. >> Well, it must be a New Hampshire thing.
So there was no report of a sub >> subcommittees. We have a an executive session issue. >> Okay. >> Can we do that next meeting? >> Do we have to go into executive session? >> And I thought we already >> Yes. >> because we didn't we didn't vote on the proposed contract at the last meeting.
We only we only >> Oh, we only did the framework. >> Yeah. The framework. Okay. We do that next. We have to go in executive session to vote or we can >> Well, we need to go over ex just in case you have any questions on the contract that provided. We also need to discuss his six month extension
>> that wasn't discussed prior because the contract wasn't ter >> Okay. All right. No. Okay. I see what you said. We have the frame. We have the framework. Okay. So the motion is to enter an executive session pursuant to Mass General Law section 30- A section 21A2
to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-UN personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-UN personnel. Um in this particular case would be the
assistant superintendent principal and the superintendent director >> and we will need to return to open session for any votes after executive session. >> Yes. >> Mr. B. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Morin. >> Yes. >> Mr. Narco. >> Yes. >> Mr. Gia. >> Yes. >> Mr. Lame. >> Yes. Okay, let's take a two-minute recess. Mr. German. Okay, we're calling back back the
meeting to order. Roll call. Mr. Bahu, >> yes. >> Mr. Morin, >> yes. >> Mr. Narco, >> yes. >> Mr. Ger, >> yes. >> Mr. Lame, >> yes. >> We have a motion to approve the addendum to the
assistant superintendent/principal contract as proposed. >> Motion. >> Motion by >> second. >> Mr. Gier, seconded by Mr. Morren. >> Yes. To the assistant super >> assistant superintendent by six month. >> Six months. Correct. >> Mr. Morren. Yes, >> Mr. Bahu.
>> Yes, >> Mr. No. >> Yes, >> Mr. Sheen. >> Mr. Gian. >> Yes, >> Mr. Lame. >> Yes. >> And the second and last motion would be to approve the contract for superintendent director as proposed for January 1st, 2027
through June June 30th, 2030. >> So move. >> Second. >> Mr. Mike Barton. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bahenant, Mr. Mike Barton. Absolutely. Yes. >> Mr. Knuckle. >> Yes. >> Mr. Gia. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Lame. >> Yes. >> My congratulations. >> Congratulations. >> Congratulations, >> Mr. Bicial. >> Thank you. >> It's on TV. >> Yes. >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Thank you for your support. >> Do I have a motion to adjourn? >> Motion.
>> Motion. >> Second. >> Mr. Martin. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bahu. >> Chairman. >> Thank you. >> Look forward. >> All right. >> Oh, yes. >> Mr. Noco. >> Yes. >> Mr. get you. >> Yes, >> just eliminate it. >> Thank you very much, Steve. >> Thanks, Steve. Appreciate >> Thank you, Steve.
>> Steve, I look forward