Finance and law shall come to order. Um, roll call, please. Um, Dr. Dlo >> present. >> And, uh, Mr. Shaz is present. Okay. So, first thing on the agenda is the coaching for the change. Um,
Superintendent Cabal. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. So just providing you with the the services rendered year-to- date. This takes us through April. And for April, we will assess the fee of $6,7716 by Coaching for Change, which brings the
total amount spent year to date to $46,95012. We still have a balance uh for May and June totaling $4,49.88. And I know Mr. and I have reached out to coaching for change to get those last two remaining invoices so that we can
close out fiscal 26. >> Excellent. What's the wishes of the commotion? >> Motion to approve in the amount stated. >> Seconded. All in favor? >> I the eyes have it. Motion carries.
Okay. Next thing on the agenda is that's coaching for change. Um, Legal Lions Law Group LLC Super. >> So, thank you. In this memo, uh, you
have the final two assessments for May and June. So, this closes out fiscal 26. For May of 26, we were assessed $7,3958 worth of legal fee charges. And for June, we were assessed $11,866.50
in legal fee uh, charges. These are all student service related or special education related. And that brings our year-to- date total uh for legal services, for special education and student related services to $108,45542 cents. And again, this closes out fiscal
26 >> which is of the committee >> to approving the amount uh stated >> seconded. All in favor? >> I >> I so moved. The motion carries. Okay. The
next one is disposal of surplus materials and there's a bunch of them there. >> Yeah. So it's broken up into two into two batches. So we have some world language textbooks that director of the foreign language department Ashley Pico and her staff have declared surplus. Uh
so there are I believe two pages worth of textbooks uh from the foreign language department that again dating back to 2011. So 15 years in age they've run their course. So we ask that they be declared surplus. Uh we can always check
with other school systems if they interested in these textbooks or we can look to see if a church who does work overseas might want to accept them and and and take them. So uh but again either way we would ask for permission to dispose or see if there's a local entity that would like to receive this donation.
>> Are there are there's also ones from true Hamilton? >> Oh, sorry. I thought >> you want to do them separate. >> No, we can do them all together. I apologize. And then Mr. Barat, assistant superintendent instruction, has been working with our library staff, going through the textbooks at the Hamilton
Street location, which was the former Coyle Cassidy, which also served as a middle school for the latter portion and predominantly as a as a high school. And they've identified multiple books uh that one our librarians do not feel would service the students in town
public schools. So therefore, they're declaring those textbooks surplus. And we can follow uh the same action with the previous. we can see if another school system would like them or if a local church or organization nonprofit would like them to see if they can find a happy home for >> them. Wishes of the committee.
>> Uh motion to uh move the two items uh stated uh as per the superintendent's recommendation on not only within Tom public schools but reaching out to organizations and abide by the surplus commonwealth laws and the Tom public schools city and town laws. >> Seconded. All in favor?
I >> the eyes have it. The motion carries. Okay. Next thing is the um warrant. Dr. Dlo, do you have any questions? >> Yes. Uh uh Mrs. Shavs, thank you. I have
a few of them. Uh if we could uh look at page six of Bristol Community College, a $2,000 payment. Uh if if the superintendent could elaborate on that. The reason I'm questioning this is because the warrant is payable to the foundation and I'm a little confused
because the foundation uh is really a u a center for uh basically uh raising funds to support uh different pieces of work. It's got its own foundation board of directors. So I I need a little bit
clarity on that $2,000 why it's payable to the foundation. Yeah, it was payable to the foundation because of a foundation provided Holocaust training to teachers at Tan High School. >> The foundation superintendent is is a board that exists for raising money for
the school. It's not really uh the the payroll of educators and staff did not come from the foundation. >> Well, they were the organization that build us. Uh so they're the organization that we are providing the funding. So if you want further information, we can
hold the payment to the foundation and I can provide you with additional backup and we can pay this on the last warrant. >> Yeah, I'd appreciate that, Super. I feel a little bit more comfortable uh because you know, like I said, the foundation is a whole separate entity um that I think we should really clarify with BCC. So if
you don't mind, I'd like to uh uh put that uh onto the next warrant, please. >> If that's in the form of the motion. >> Is that a motion? >> That that's the form of a motion. Yes. Okay, I'll second it. All in favor? >> I >> The eyes have it. The motion carries.
Um, your next question, Dr. Dlo. >> Yes. Page 12, uh, Docu Sign, the amount of $10,530. >> That is our renewal contract for DocYsine for 2026 2027. >> So, that's the entire uh, school year coming up >> and that's just for the special
education department. I'm sorry, superintendent. >> That is for the special education department to continue with docuign which they use to sign the IEPs. >> Gotcha. Okay. Thank you so much. Uh next one is uh page uh 21 uh MTA in the
amount of $1,968.64. Oh, that was that was the cost share for printing the collective bargaining agreements. So, the NTA paid half and we paid half. >> Aha. Wow, that was expensive. Thank you. Uh and the uh the next item. Uh oh, I I
know I I overlooked one. I'm sorry. Page 19, JA for $16,000. I understand what the JA does, but I'm just trying to figure out is that just that one day in service they do or is this continuing throughout the entire year? >> No, this is actually new work that we're
partnering with JA. So part of the my cap grant which you are going was a competitive grant that Stephanie Hoy applied for director of student services Stephanie Hoy applied for that we were awarded. uh we are we we needed to identify a partner to work with us that
can support uh the middle schools and the high school with aligning the my cap. So JA has will is our partner and this is the fee that we were assessed for them to for their consulting work as we develop the grant or develop the MYAP
work which you'll get a presentation I believe sometime in September once it's complete and we continue to apply. So they'll be a partner in the MYAP in working in in the future working with the middle schools as a partner to help students at the middle school level start identifying career interests start
identifying what are the courses that they excel in so that then when they go to the high school we already have that connection with the high school through the my cap work that's going on at the high school. So it's more of a think of it as a consultant or as a partner and these are this is what they're charging us for their services because of the manpower that they're going to be
providing or have provided us. Excellent. Thank you so much. Definitely a support of the JA. And the last item, uh, Mr. Shaw, is page 28, uh, the Pride, Inc., uh, in the amount of 6,528, which I'll be voting present, and I know that you'll be separating out the warrant, so
we'll wait for that to come up. Thank you. >> Thank you, Dr. Dlo. Is that it? >> That's it. >> Okay. Thank you. I do have a few questions. My first one is on page six. Um, Brothers International Corporation
for 30 715. >> I actually had the same question. And those are supplies that we provide the um the printing department, Mr. Book. >> Okay. >> All his ink and all the supplies that he uses when um providing the district with
the m with the with the portraits and the shirts and all. >> That sounds good. Page 11. Um the NE learning and diagnostic center for 2100. That was a neurosych evaluation for one student. So that would be charged to the
special education department. >> I also had the docu signed. So that was for the year. That's for the year. >> I knew it was special ed, but I just wanted to make sure. Um, the next one I had was on page 18 17 18 which was Jenko sales and service
for equipment repair. Just what equipment was that? >> Uh, Jenko is one of our food service providers. So they repaired a steam table at Eole Elementary School and they also repaired a gal a steamer at the Gallagan elementary school and there
were three ovens and a freezer at T high school that needed repairs. page 30-31. Um, school links for 29,875. It starts on page 30 and goes to 31. >> School links is a is a software that we use to measure and track our student
academic success. So this is also part of the my cap work. >> Okay. >> And this will be charged to the emerging shelter grant that we received last year. So it's not charged to the appropriation. >> Excellent. And the last one was page 32
to 33 um was the TMLP for 120,000. Was that just a it said tech maintenance? So that is to bring fiber to the Hamilton Street uh location as we begin to wire that building to put it on the ring with all
the other schools in the top public school network. >> Okay. Okay. Thank you. That's my last question. Anything from this this warrant? >> Yeah. Yeah. I I if you don't mind, I know I hate to ask you to do this, but
on the FY26, can you adjust that uh balance deducting also the $2,000 uh payable to BCC Foundation? >> Oh, great. Thank you so much. Great. >> Okay. So, for this particular warrant, so the warrant was originally
$1,779,1140. I'm going to take the pride out for um Dr. dlo which was the $6,528 um and he voted present for that. So that comes down to 1,772,48340. However, we're going to put a hold on 2,000 for the BCC payment. So this
warrant is in 1 thou 1,770,48340. What is the wish? Motion to approve the amount stated >> and second it. All in favor? >> I. >> The uh the eyes eyes have it. The motion carries. And then I will vote for the
$6,528 for pride. I will vote to pay that. And um >> I'll vote present on that and present. So the the motion will carry for that. So that's the first warrant.
Now we have the second warrant that begins um for July. Any questions, Dr. Dlo? >> I have none, sir. >> No, I have no questions either. So um make a motion to pay the warrant for
$66,26047. Wishes of the committee. >> I'll make that in the form of a motion. The amount stated. >> Okay. the um I also um will vote yes. So motion all in favor >> I
>> and the motion carries. Okay, I believe that is it. So >> motion to adjurnn. >> Motion to adjurnn as an audit. I'll second it. All in favor? >> I >> the eyes have it. We are adjourned. Thank you Dr. Dlo. Thank you superintendent. Thank you. Good luck
everyone. Good evening. The first regular July meeting of the Taton School Committee, Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, comes to order. Can you please stand for the pledge in the national anthem to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it
stands one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all the dawn early light. What so proudly
we held at the twilight last stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight
or the we were so gallently streaming. And the rockets gave proof through the night
that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star spangled yet or the land of the freeve?
>> Secretary Fagan. >> Yep. Lord, as we begin this session, let us acknowledge your goodness and mercy and ask your blessings on all our deliberations. We thank you for this opportunity to be of service to our community and to the young people entrusted to our care. And if you could
please remain standing. I do have um a couple of obituaries to read. First one is Angelo Maderas born in Furnace Se Miguel in the Azor passed away on June 20th 2026 surrounded by his
loving family leaving behind a legacy of devotion, generosity, and unwaving support for those he loved most. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. And he found his greatest joy in caring for his family. And before the passing of his beloved
wife, they shared a lot of travel time together and enjoyed many adventures. But even while planning trips, he always made sure to fit around his grandchildren's schedules. Angelo was an avid sock fan and rarely missed a chance to watch his beloved Benfica play. I
hope I said that right. His passion for the game, huh, was matched only by his passion for staying active. He started every day with a five mile walk and followed by a bike ride. his energy, discipline, and commitment to a healthy living were admired by all who knew him.
And at home, he took great pride in caring for his yard and go garden, which people said his lawn was so manicured, it looked like a perfectly maintained golf course. And his vegetable garden was another labor of love. Uh, and he found great joy in tending to his garden, whether it was tomatoes,
peppers, cucumbers, or other fresh vegetables. But such a generous man was he that he always shared his harvest with everybody around him. was just never for himself and his garden reflected the same quality that defined his life. Patience, hard work, generosity, and desire to care for those
around him. He will be remembered for his kindness, dependability, and work ethic. His presence will be deeply missed, but the lessons he taught, the memories he created, and the love he shared will remain with his family forever. He was loved by and cherished
by many plea bill, including his daughter. He leaves behind his son Azie Maderas, her wife, his wife Gretchen of Dyon, and Brenda Moahan, a longtime employee of the Taton School Department of Dyon, and her husband Dennis. Four
grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and he was predesceased by his parents, Angelo and Maria Duza. So, please keep this family in your thoughts and in your prayers. And by the way, um, Donna and I had the occasion to attend his funeral
and I looked at at Brenda Moahan and she is the spitting image of her father. I said, I I never would believe it, but she she was. I said, "Oh my god, you look just like him." So, I'm sure that makes her proud. And we have another obituary. Um, Mora Teresa Whitmore of
Taton, formerly of Rainham, died tragically on July 1st, 2026. She was 54 years old, born in Attboro, Mass, but she grew up in Rainham, attended Rainham public schools, and was a graduate of Coil and Cassidy High School, class of 1989.
She received her associates degree from Massoy Community College and her bachelor's degree from Bridgewater State College. She's um excuse me, she was a lifelong communicate of St. Ans Parish in Rainham where she was member of the
S. Vincent Depal Society and a frequent volunteer at Knights of Columbus sponsored events. She was employed at Bridgewwater State University for more than two decades where she enjoyed supporting students and took great pride in her work. She is survived by her
parents, her siblings, state representative Lisa Field of Taton and Ellen Whitmore Jakes and her husband Leland of Sutton and Shawn Whitmore of New Bedford and their children. She also is survived by her best friend Jamie
Brozen of Taton, her husband, and their children who she added on as additional nieces and nephews. Please keep these these families in your thoughts and your prayers. Um, this was a lot of heartache. I mean, I know some
of the people involved here for these families and I think a prayer and just a nice thought for them would be, you know, good for them. So, moment of silence, please. Thank you very much.
>> Thank you, Mrs. >> We got to do a roll call quick. How you doing? We'll go over here. Okay. >> Roll call, >> please. >> Miss Santos, >> present.
>> Mr. Palowski, >> present. >> Mrs. Fagan is present. Mr. Laura, >> present. Miss Mullen >> present. >> Dr. Dlo >> present. >> I think he said present. >> Ed Chairwoman >> present.
>> Okay. So, pursuant to the Massachusetts open meeting law, this meeting is being recorded and livereamed via YouTube. The recording will be made available to the public on YouTube via a link on the district website as soon as practical. I also ask if anyone else present is
recording this meeting to please notify the chair now. Okay. Thank you. Okay. So, first up is approval of the minutes of June 17, 2026. >> Motion to approve the minutes. >> Second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I.
>> The eyes have it. The motion carries. Um, next would be student advisory committee report. We have no student representative tonight. So, we'll move on to the next thing which is public input. First person for public input is Barbara Cunningham.
>> Please state your name and your address. >> Turn it on. >> Thank you. >> Barbara Cunningham. Address is 16 Summer Street in Taton. Um good evening. Um, I am a longtime
resident of Taton. Some may know me. Um, I am the mother of six children, five of whom have autism and other special needs. Um, for more than 20 years, I have worked with the TA public schools,
um, advocating for my children and other kids like them, um, who deserve access to a safe, supportive, and equitable education. Throughout this two two decades, I've witnessed far too many instances where our most vulnerable
students, particularly children with special needs, children from lowincome households, and children from minority communities, have not received the accommodations, supports, protections, or placements they are legally entitled to. Many of these services were only
provided persistent advocacy after persistent advocacy, repeated requests, and formal complaints filed with Desi. Three of my children have graduated from this district. While I'm proud of my children and their accomplishments,
their success came despite our taught school system, not because of it. They often went without the support they needed and deserved. In addition to that, four of my children have experienced severe bullying throughout
their years in the taunt public schools. In many cases, reports were not properly investigated, appropriate interventions were not implemented, and meaningful protections were not put in place. Today, my 13-year-old son, Xavier,
continues to face those same challenges. He has experienced bullying since kindergarten here at EOL. Most recently, he's been experienced at Parker Middle School. Repeated reports of harassment have been minimized,
ignored, or left unresolved. My son has consistently done what we tell our children to do. He has reported incidences to staff, sought help from the adults who are responsible for protecting him and the other children in
these schools. Yet time and again those efforts have not resulted in meaningful action. As a parent, one of the most painful realities that I have had to endure is watching my child lose faith
in the very people entrusted to keep him safe and them safe. No child should ever have to feel that they must protect themselves because the adults around them have failed to do so and that asking for help accomplishes nothing.
Recently, my son was conf confronted and harassed by multiple students despite the circumstances and ongoing pattern of bullying. He was the only student disciplined when he protected himself from them. This is not simply about one
incident or one child. It is about years of concerns, reports, and missed opportunities to address a problem that continues to impact children and families across our district. This is a call for accountability,
transparency, and meaningful change. Parents should not have to fight for years to secure basic protections for their children. Students should not have to endure bullying while waiting for adults to act and protect them. Our children deserve better.
It is time for school leaders, educators, families, and the broader community to come together and demand a system that protects all students, especially those who are most vulnerable. Accountability is not optional when the safety and well-being
of our children are at stake. And as a parent, I say enough is enough. Tonight, I am requesting that the school committee examine how reports of bullying involving students with disabilities are investigated, whether district policies are being con
consistently followed, and what accountability measures are in place when schools fail to protect our students. Our children deserve more than policies on paper. They deserve action, protection, and yet again, accountability.
Thank you. Thank you, Miss Cunningham. Next up is Allison Rosa. >> Please state your name and address when you get to the podium. >> Good evening. My name is Allison Rosa. I
live at 267 Tmont Street here in Taton. Tonight, I'm here wearing many hats. I'm a mom, a community advocate, a licensed educator, a spe special special education professional, and a graduate social work student. I approach approach this work
through an educated and experienced trauma-informed lens. Ironically, what started as a class assignment is what brought me into these meetings. My assignment was to observe local government. At that time, these meetings weren't being recorded, so I had to attend in person to complete my paper.
That's when one assignment turned into something much bigger. The first open meeting violation that I noticed from this committee. I kept coming back because one, I noticed patterns and two, I realized how important these meetings are and how much they impact students, families, and staff. I started watching
every single school committee meeting, maybe once, maybe twice, maybe three times. I've attended many in person. I've listened. I've learned. I've asked questions which you've refused to answer. Somewhere along the way, my name started being announced when I started
attending meetings. I don't know whether that was intention was made to certainly make me feel uncomfortable for simply attending a public meeting. I reached out by email with no response. You spent $7,000 on iPads, so I thought you'd
respond by now. So, I'm confident you're receiving those emails. Yet, I wonder I never re received a response from the members I contacted. Instead, I received a brief response from your attorney that left me asking, "What kind of message does this send to the public? What kind
of tone are you setting for your community? What kind of tone is this setting for your community engagement?" Before I continue, I want to acknowledge the parents speaking tonight and thank you for the courage to share your family's experience. And I hope you know you're not alone. Over the past years,
multiple families have reached out to me with concerns that are very similar to the one that you heard tonight, with concerns about staff at Parker Middle School. Those same families have reached out to me telling me they reached out to school committee members and still waiting for a response.
Families shouldn't have to turn to a community advocate just to feel heard. They should be able to count on the people who elected them to listen, respond, and represent them. I've attended meetings in person. I've watched tons of school committees this year. I've watched you guys vote more move votes forward without asking
important questions with very little discussion. I've watched parents leave this room feeling unheard. And I've watched numbers being pres presented that don't match what I'm hearing from staff and families. I've watched concerns be dismissed instead of explored.
I've also heard from staff who are afraid to publicly speak about issues at Parker Middle School because of fear of retaliation or negative consequences. Whether that fear is justified or not, the facts exists and it should not it should concern every single member on
this school committee. I've watched people come before this meeting during some of the hardest moments of their lives. While they sharing painful experiences, I've seen laughter on the side. I've heard members mocking immigrants. I've heard side
conversations and smirks. Whether it's intended or not, you've sent a clear message. Concerns are not being taken seriously. This isn't entertainment. This isn't politics. These are people's children. These are people's careers and these are people's lives. Frankly, I expect after
I leave tonight, I'm sure there'll be a video. There'll be some commentary. And if that happens, I hope we all stop to ask ourselves, is this what public service should look like? Should we be discouraging people from participating in local government? Or should we be
encouraging more voices to come forward? Because every time a resident feels mocked, singled out, or discouraged from speaking, we all lose. Public participation should be welcomed and not treated as something we ridicule. The people who stand at this podium aren't your opponents. They're your
constituents. And transparency matters. Public trust depends on your transparency. And that means respecting not only the letter, but also the spirit of the open meeting law. It means making meetings accessible. It means making public records available
when the law allows. It means releasing executive session minutes once there is no longer a lawful reason to keep them confidential. It means responding to the people who elected you instead of creating barriers between elected officials and the public. So I have one simple question for this committee. Who
are you serving? Are you serving the families that elected you? Are you serving the students? Are you simply supporting the administration without providing meaningful insight oversight? The role of school committee is not simply to approve recommendations. It's
to ask difficult questions, provide independent oversight, demand accountability, ensure transparency, and resent represent all of the people of this city. I wouldn't be true to myself if I stood here tonight and pretended these questions didn't exist. They do.
They're being asked by parents, staff, community members all across Taton. As we close another school year, I hope each one of you reflects on the responsibility you were elected to carry. Respond to your families. Ask the difficult questions. Be transparent. Rebuild the trust that so many people
have have lost in you. Thank you. Have a great safe summer. >> Thanks, Miss Rosa. Yeah. In accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30 section 20G, we we requested the individuals who
provided the input to realize that the regulations and guidelines will be provided for for you upon sign up. The amount of time each registered individual will have to speak will be determined by the number of people. So, we've let everybody speak tonight. um and that we cannot give any comments to
any public input. Thank you. We're going to go out of order. We're going to jump over to administrative business um G2 for the softball team championship expenses. And I'm going to turn it over to >> So moved on that motion to go to out of
order to item G. >> Second. >> Anybody second? >> Second. >> All in favor? Hi. >> Hi. >> Zoom. >> Oh, we got to do a roll call because Greg's doing Zoom. So, please do a roll call. >> Oh, yeah. >> Santos. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Powski? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Fagan votes? Yes. Mr. Laura? >> Yes. >> Miss Mullen? >> Yes. >> Dr. Dlo. >> Yes. >> And Chairman Jobs. >> Yes. So, I'll turn it over to you, Superintendent. >> Thank you for accommodating that request. So, uh, as you are well aware,
uh, we are celebrating or will be celebrating shortly the sixth consecutive state championship by the division one Lady Tigers from Taton High School. >> So, prior to inviting the Tigers up to speak, I would like to seek approval from the school committee uh, to
authorize me to cover all expenses uh, as we begin or prepare to celebrate this miraculous run of six consecutive state championships. So, >> moved. So, we are planning a banquet. Uh we we would like to get the girls uh the ladies jackets, the coaches jackets,
commemorative t-shirts, individual plaques, championship rings, replica MIA trophies, uh transportation to an event of their choice to celebrate this great achievement. Uh except for the World Cup. I anticipate uh that I anticipate
another guided tour of the state house and possibly some type of event in Boston after the state house tour. And then uh obviously we want to host them for a celebratory uh banquet sometime in August which we're working out the details. We're coaching her staff and I anticipate that there will also be a
recognition at city council. So I would ask that second motion >> on that motion. Motion made. >> Yes. >> Roll call vote please. >> Miss Santos. >> Yes. >> Mr. Palowski. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Fagan votes yes. Mr. Laura >> yes. >> Mrs. Mullen. >> Yes.
>> Dr. Dlo. >> Yes. >> And Chairman Shops. Yes. >> And if you don't mind, Matt, Madam Chair, I think it would be appropriate to invite the the face and the voice of Taton Athletics and of the Lady Tigers to the podium to begin the delivery of
certificates if you don't mind. >> Yes. Let me just say that the motion carries. Okay. Now, I'll turn it over to uh Coach Fox. >> You need another motion for that or just stop? >> We We did it. We did. >> No, no, no. I'm talking about the Yeah, >> Mike doesn't. >> No, he he just goes on motion.
Yeah, >> thank you all and um we're honored and we appreciate um Mr. Shaves, Superintendent Cabraw, school committee members, Dr. Dlo, hello sir. We see you visav
um your your trip and um we're just so honored uh that you would host us uh this evening. Um, I'm here kind of batting leadoff, which is a a rare position for me, but uh I'm going to do my best and then turn it over uh to uh
our number two hitter tonight and our leader, head coach Michelle Reposo. But um yes, as uh Mrs. Shav very generously and Superintendent Cabral also shared um we have just wrapped up this past season
uh very successfully with a 24 win versus one loss record. Um it was an excellent season with contributions uh from all uh 20 individuals, all 20 players that were on the squad. And um we're in a very unique
situation where um you know we're we're uh what folks would call a pretty good run right now. Uh and and uh Tauntton softball actually has been around since 1965. So, uh, we've got a few, uh, seasons under our belt, but, um, we do at this
time, uh, and and we hope to continue to remain, uh, the all-time um, state division one champion with all of our total championships, uh, obviously the six in a row, um, being the most concurrent. Um, our head coach, Michelle
Raposo, just wrapped up her fourth season as the head coach. And, um, with all due respect, um, folks know I have a a degree in physical education, which I'm very proud of, but math is not one of my strong suits, but I I do know that
in four years she has four Hakamok League Kelly Rex championships to go along with her four division one titles. And I do know that her win loss record in her first hundred games is 98 victories versus two losses, which is really incredible.
>> But absolutely uh enough of me. At this time, I'd like to uh welcome and present our leader, our head coach, Michelle Raposo. Sorry, I wrote a quick little speech. Um, first of all, I just want to thank you guys for inviting us here today. Um, thank you to our school committee
members for all you do and all you support us throughout the seasons and everything that we need and um, Superintendent Cabraw, um, our athletic director, Mr. Dowy, uh, Mrs. Sandra Alman, who is, you know, the real woman behind the mastermind over there. Um,
Dr. Harrison, all our athletes, parents, and guests. Um, I know I say this every year, but um, man, what a season. Um, this one just felt different. Finishing 24-1, it was no easy accomplishment. And if you asked me at the beginning of the year, I would have never told you we would have, you know, ended the season
the way we did. Um, the team faced challenges all season long and responded with resilience, determination, and a commitment to one another. Our team slogan this year was grit, uh, goals, resilience, integrity, and team. Those four words became the foundation of everything we did. Whether it was
learning from mistakes, practicing failure recovery, or stepping into new roles, these girls consistently put the team first. While we had many returning players, um we had significant positional changes. Um we had a student athlete with a knee injury, so we had to
make um a few adjustments along the way. Our middle infield and our outfield had to relearn how to communicate with one another, and it was just like a whole new um field for them. without a dominant pitcher. We relied on three um pitching uh players that
rotated in those positions. We had two eighth grader pitchers and a junior um Grace Simmons. Many days we didn't know who would be starting until the game time. They would say, "Who's starting today?" I say, "All three of you are going to warm up. I'll let you know when I know." Um the uncertainty required um everyone to trust each other. It
required comm uh communication. And for them to be ready whenever their number was called, and they did a really good job of that. Um, that's a lot to expect of two eighth graders and a junior and to not know when you're going to go into a game, especially the high state ga state games. It just goes to show the the grit and the uh resilience that
these girls show. I think the best example for me um talking about our team and the what they overcame this year was our semi-final game. We recorded zero strikeouts. Uh meaning every single 21 outs, all 21 outs came from our defense. Um, our pitcher did a phenomenal job of
giving, you know, those easy easier routs for our our defense, but despite that challenge, we held our opponent to just two runs. It was one of the most complete defensive performances I've coached and a true reflection of this team's trust in preparation. The championship game was no different.
Uh, after falling behind um by five runs in the first inning, they immediately answered back with four of their own. Their perseverance, selflessness, and ability to pass the bat from one hitter to the next kept them in the game. I couldn't be more proud of what they accomplished or the character they displayed all season long. As a math
teacher, I can't end without sharing a few numbers that tell the story of this team's fight. Over the past three years, we've averaged 10 to 13 strikeouts per game. Uh this season, that number dropped to just five, meaning we had to rely on our defense more than we ever have. Over those same three years, we
allowed just 61 runs. So, in three years, we allowed only 61 runs. And this year, we gave up 105 runs. But here's the number that matters most. We scored 300 runs this year. The most in our program's recent history and maybe one
of the top of all time history. We're still waiting to hear that. Um but if you do the math out on that, um 300 uh you know, runs in 25 games. Um that's like 12 12 runs a game. Um that that's a significant increase from what we've had
the past few years. Those numbers capture what made this team special. They didn't depend on overpowering pitching or perfect games. They won because they trusted each other, adapted to every challenge and competed with grit every single day. I couldn't be prouder of what this team accomplished
or the character they display displayed. I am beyond proud of this girl, these girls, this program. I'm I'm thankful and proud of my coaching staff that's alongside me every single day. Um they they their backs were against the wall all year long and they just fought all
year. So that's all I got for them. I'll just call up the kids. Is that okay? Grace Simmons. >> Annayiah Bailey. >> You got to go shake hands all the way around. Let's go.
>> Madison Crowley. Good job. >> Megan Croto. >> Mia Torres. >> Keep up the good work. >> Grace Bennett, >> good job. Very proud of you.
Gracie Alivera, very proud of you. Congrats, girl. >> Great job. >> Ashlin Heert. >> Great job. >> I hold it back. >> Bridget Thirstston. That's what Connor
calls you. The funny one. >> Jay Gagnon. >> Great job. Victoria Co. >> Great job. >> Great job. Congratulations myself. >> Coach Marissa Alman.
>> Congratulations. Coach Meg Kirby. >> Job well done, >> Coach Mike Fox. >> Great job. >> And I'll just recognize the kids that aren't here in attendance. Molly Buffington, Kaylee Lopes, Emerson
Rafferty, Ella Paresi, Na Lab, >> Caitlyn O Sullivan, Aya Bailey, CeCe Gushy, and Bella Bourc. >> Yes. So beautiful. >> Thank you again. My pleasure. State House.
Yeah. Madam Chair, President, can we make a motion to take a five or 10 minute break? from all of us >> to um all these championship games with the girls. I was just amazed that nothing ever got any of you down. It
seemed the more if if you were going down, you just kept going up and up. I have I am so proud of your your sportsmanship, your team teamship with your with your uh your peers and stuff like that. You you root one another on. You're so supportive of one another and that's I that's why I think you make a
good team and I've got to hand it to the coach because you're the one that fosters that and these kids. I mean sometimes I see the boys and they all of a sudden it goes down and they're like all like this and they need to have you guys in there getting them going because you just do a nice job. So, I just
wanted to let you know that it it's been such a pleasure for me to be the chair of the athletic subcommittee and watch you girls and I'm so proud of all of you. So, keep it up and I hope wherever you go next year, you all have a good time and I hope some of you are coming
back to play for us again. Thank you, >> Mr. Sherman. >> So, so coach, we did some quick Oh, sorry. I'll defer to Dr. Dlo. >> Dr. Dlo, >> thank you, Chair. Uh yeah, I I echo the the remarks from uh Mrs. Fagan. Uh I I
appreciate the coach uh referring to these young ladies as student athletes uh because of course they are students and they're amazing athletes and happy to support every game, every individual play. Uh being down by five runs in that
first inning, I was rest assured we were going to come back and sure enough we did. and uh thank you for making always an exciting season and for making us so proud, the entire city of Taton proud. Thank you girls and thank you coaches. >> So I'm not a math person. I'm a social
studies major, but based on my math here, it looks like you outscored your opponents 14.3 to 4.2 this year. So you you beat him by 10 runs. So good job, coach. And again, as as somebody who sits in the hot seat uh for 261 days out of the year, you get to do it for
several months. So, I know the pressure that you put on yourself to make sure that you put your students and put your student athletes in the best position to succeed. And I also appreciate the support because being a coach can be lonely and I know Mr. Torres, I'm sure you get a near fall every night, but I appreciate the support that comes from
the community. Um I mean, just the the escort you get through the city. I couldn't be prouder. Uh, but I'm not sure. I know you a lot of credit goes to the math department for the run, but there's been one constant during this seven-year run where you've won six out of seven, and that's been the superintendent. I'm just put
>> I don't know. I just Well, since he's brought that up, I will say I hired both the coaches as math teachers. >> Always got always got a oneup. >> I just got to tell you that >> we have a team. We have a team, don't we? Huh? >> But you you bring a tremendous amount of pride to the community. >> Very proud. Very very proud.
A motion. >> Motion's already been made for a fivem minute recess. >> Second. >> Second. >> We have to do >> a roll call, please. >> Miss Santos, >> yes. >> Mr. Powski, >> yes. >> Mrs. Fagen votes yes. Mr. Laura, >> yes. >> Mrs. Mullen, >> yes.
>> Dr. Dlo, >> yes. >> And Chairman Chops, >> yes. Okay, we'll we'll recess for 10 minutes. >> Thank you. >> Would you guys like some cake? >> Yes. Madame Chair, make a motion to return back to the regular order of business
and come out of recess. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Miss Santos, >> yes. >> Mr. Powski, >> yes. >> Mrs. Fagen votes yes. Mr. Laura, >> yes. >> Mrs. Mullen, >> yes. >> Dr. Dlo. >> Yes. >> And Chairwoman Sh.
>> Yes. Okay. So, we're going to pick up on the agenda. We are on E Taton High School equity presentation. And I'll turn it over to Superintendent Cabraw. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. So, I I believe some of the members of the ele of the curriculum committee, I believe, may have seen some of this information
already. Uh, so Dr. Dr. John and Ken Bono shared this simple report with me that I wasn't going to present tonight, but I thought it'd be interesting just to share some of this information as you're going to get a more in-depth presentation probably sometime in the fall. So some of the key information on the first page that I
thought was pretty outstanding was that we saw a 20% increase in AP participation over one year. We had a,64 students almost, 1100 students uh take the AP exam and we also saw a 20% increase in offerings in open
enrollment. So 372 students earned college credits which is about 14% of the high school population which is just over just over 27 almost 2,700 students. And super excited that we're going to continue to partner and continue this work with the BA Foundation. and they've
committed $790,000 over the next three years to Taton High School and Tom public schools. So at the scholarship night, there were over 130 scholarships awarded in excess of over $180,000. So I'm very excited about that work. On page two, what jumped out at me was the
blue bar in the middle of the page. We saw a 5% increase in honors algebra enrollment. So you're seeing more students at the high school taking more rigorous courses and we're providing access to students who normally or would not be taking a higher level math courses. So I was proud I'm proud to
highlight that work. On the third page again 13% of the students at the high school are taking college credit and the max they could earn is 30 credits. That that's almost a full year a full year of college credit. So think about the savings uh to the families and to the
students especially those students they t they are targeting students and families that would normally not be attending college. So we're going after being strategic in targeting our marginalized groups. And then on the AP exam side again we saw a 20% increase
164 AP exams. Uh super proud to to to brag that my little one had scored all fours on her AP exams. So I know she's getting uh an outstanding education at Taton High School. And again, the scholarship work, uh, you can't speak enough about almost $200,000 to give
students that leg up or that opportunity that again, some families simply cannot afford. And what I appreciate about the bar foundation that it's $790,000 to help provide opportunities for our staff and our administrative central office staff to get out of our fishbowl
to get out of Massachusetts to get out of our district and see what other districts similar to Taton with similar demographics and in some cases demographics that you might consider to be a little more challenging to see that their best practices and then be able to bring them back to the top public schools. So again, that's outstanding
work. And I'm also proud of the work that the high school is doing when it comes to student voice. Not just current student voice, but we're bringing back past students and current students. And they're bringing them back together. Over 250 students who have graduated from Ton High or attend Ton High,
participated in three summits so that we can learn what the high school does well, and that students can voice the areas or opportunities for growth at Taton High School. So again, I think that's very important work and I know that's something that was near and dear to Mr. Powski when he chaired the high school subcommittee. Always wanted to
hear from the kids. And then I'll end on the last page with the four commitments. So, I think the evidence on the pages that we just went over quickly demonstrates that the high school is focusing on rigor for every student, expanding AP and early college access,
looking and encouraging student voice to help shape the systems of Tarton High School, and then getting all adults committed to learning and growing and supporting our students. So I couldn't be prouder of the work that is I believe three years into the making of Taton Heights High School and with the support
of the bar foundation we look forward to continuing this work another three years. >> Mr. Laura >> thank you madam chair. Uh so as far as the what partners are we working with as far as colleges u uh we have two or
three partners with BCC. We have early designations with BCC and UMass Dartmouth and we have early college part uh partnerships with Bridgewwater State University. So these students are able to go to these un uh to school and not to take classes but they they get credit
with a with a recognition that the school is aware that these programs are >> so on the early on the early college side on the early college side the professors have actually come to the high school to the early college center on the third floor which is the library and they're
teaching our students and in some cases we do have tartan high school staff teachers that are teaching the coursework but again the students are earning college credits, >> right? >> And in some cases receiving high school credit. >> That's wonderful. Thank you very much for that explanation. >> Miss Santos,
>> just a quick question. Again, we've already kind of gone through a lot of this and I know that there's going to be a more in-depth presentation, but just a quick question as far as that new course, the the new course that's starting next year. I was just wondering if that's something that the curriculum
and instruction subcommittee could review as well too. >> Which cost is that, Mrs. S? >> The new one um the student driven course creation on one on African history. >> And if that's something that would be made in the form of a motion to refer
that to the curriculum committee or the high school committee that would >> I just wanted to put it on my radar for maybe in the fall. >> But that would that would have to be in the form of a motion. So I make a motion to >> how motion >> to refer to the curriculum and instruction subcommittee.
>> Then we need a second. Okay. >> And then a roll discussion >> and then a roll call vote. >> Then on discussion >> on discussion. Okay. Mr. Laura. >> Now what is exactly the the class has been established with that's part of the composition of the instruction for the
student. That's been established. So now what's the purpose of it going to the curriculum? um curiosity and knowledge to review it. >> I just I would like to know kind of what the what the >> but that has already been presented.
>> No, it's not to it's not to review and accept. It's already been accepted but under the purview of what curriculum and instruction does our interest and is in curriculum and instruction. >> Right. Because I know what it's about and therefore >> I'm curious as far as what that course would entail which is why I'm asking for
it to be referred. >> Okay. No problem. >> Roll call vote, please. >> Miss Santos, >> yes. >> Mr. Paloski, >> yes. >> Mrs. Fagan votes yes. Mr. Laura, >> yes. >> Mrs. Mullen, >> yes. >> Dr. Dlo,
>> yes. >> And Chairwoman uh Shav, >> yes. Okay, moving on to the superintendent report. Back to you, >> thank you, Madam Chair. If you don't mind, I'm going to skip to item three uh because I'm super excited uh to welcome our new principal to the Mo Elementary
School. And as she makes her way to the podium, I am pleased to share the appointment of Lisa White as the next principal of the James El Mo Elementary School. Miss White will assume the principal ship beginning with the start of the 2026 2027 school year. Miss White joined the
Tom Public Schools from Middleboro Public Schools where she most recently served as the principal of the Mary K. Good elementary school. Earlier in her career, she served as an elementary school principal in the New Befford public schools. Across more than 33 years in public education, Miss White has led improvement initiatives,
strengthened curriculum and instruction, coach and develop educators, and built collaborative partnerships with students, caregivers, and her staff. Her experience leading schools in both an urban and a suburban community has given her a broad perspective on supporting students with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and learning
needs. She holds a master's of school administration and a bachelor of science in elementary education from Bridgewater State University. Throughout the interview process, Miss White demonstrated a collaborative leadership style, a strong understanding of instructional leadership, and a clear commitment to partnering with educators
and caregivers to support student success. Her experience aligns well with the needs of the James Elmo K Elementary School, and I am confident she will build upon the school's many strengths while continuing to foster a positive learning environment for students and staff. And with that, I am honored to
welcome Miss White to the podium and to the top public schools. >> Thank you. Thank you, Superintendent Cabral. Thank you, school committee. This is I'm so excited. Um, just being back in a school. Um, poor Chris, I've already asked him 40 questions since I've been
here. Um, 33 years in education. When I hear that, it it seems like yesterday. 22 spent um, leading buildings. And it's something that I love to do. I love kids. I love families. Um to create a place where everyone belongs, our
students, our staff, our families. That's my goal and I I look forward to doing that at MI. Um you know, the the excitement, you know, you have to follow a six champion foot uh softball team and like great. Um and to listen to about the high school. One of the things that
I'm proudest of that I was able to do in Midbar is create kind of a through from elementary to high school. our littles, as I call them, our littles, high school for them is so far away. It's it, you know, when we bring um by the way, middle bar state champions in baseball, just throwing that out there. Um when
they came back to visit, uh our football team came back to visit when they won. That's like the Red Sox and the Patriots walking in and that's something I want to do here in Taton. I want to have that connection so our littles see what it's like to be that softball player now to
see the, you know, the theater kids on the stage. I think that's so important for our families to see that through line from our preschool kids right up to our seniors in high school. So, I look forward to working with all of you. Um, I officially start on the 27th, but I'm available and I'm around. And thank you.
Thank you to the committee for giving, you know, seeing the conf giving me that confidence and making me feel like I belong already. So, thank you. Thank you so much. Welcome to the team. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Come visit.
>> Yes, absolutely. We're coming to visit. >> It's my neighborhood. >> You have to bring there will >> do. She shared with us that um February 2nd is a very important day for her. It's a two two day. >> Two two.
I will Oh, she loves to dress up. >> So, I'll we will put it in our calendar. Thank you. >> So, so continuing with my report, I'm going to go out of order. I'll save the first item for last. So, I'm going to
skip to number two. Uh super excited and I know many of you have already commented and many of you have had a chance to look at the new unveiling of the new district website. I cannot give uh kudos enough kudos to Cynthia Johnson who worked tirelessly right up right up
until the launch of the website um to put together what I believe is is is a website that I think even Mr. Palowski will have a hard time uh not rating as exceeding. >> I I think it's actually great. >> Very impressed with it. Good work. >> And again uh if you see Miss Johnson uh
please share. She worked tirelessly, a lot of sleepless nights, literally working right up until right up until the launch. And that is a that is a herculean task for one person to take on. She did an outstanding job. So very excited about the website. >> Sure.
>> So I just want to share with everybody here or at home, if you have a shortcut on your computer for the school website, you have to redo it because it's a it's a and anything. So any of the shortcuts that were attached to the old website will no longer work. So you'll have to
go back. So if you get a message that says it no longer exists, it's because it's connected to the old website because I have had that happen this morning. So I just wanted to share that and and I did tell um Miss Johnson what an outstanding job she did. I I spent a lot of time going through the website
and like Miss Pal Mr. Powski, it it really is easy to maneuver. I especially love all the statistics that's there. So it looks really good. >> Yeah. And we will be adding a bot feature too. So it'll make it even easier uh for the community or caregivers to access or find stuff on our on our website. So really excited
about that to see the website, you know, evolve and become a 21st century website. Uh super excited again as we as we continue to see districts around us making really difficult decisions to cut extracurriculars or to charge $600 700 for students to participate in sports.
Uh we were awarded a continuation grant by the Playball Foundation in the amount of $75,000 to continue that work that Mr. Dowy and Mr. Clark have started in going into year two. So very excited about that. And that will also help to provide students who don't have access
to some of the feeder programs in Taton. They'll be able to play sports at our middle schools at no cost while also supporting some of the school programs at in our high school that don't have feeder programs so that when kids come to the high school, they already have some familiarity with the spark. We're also excited to announce that we have a
new nurse manager. Uh Kim Coughlin will be joining us at a future meeting. She couldn't make it tonight. Miss Coughlin, our new nurse manager. She comes with more than 25 years of nursing experience, including six years as a district leader of in as director of nursing for the Milton public schools. So, you'll have a chance to meet her at
a future at a future date. And last but not least, the last item of my report. And again, I I apologize because it's a little it's a little lengthy, but I thought I would provide the committee and the and the public with a with a with a recap of the 2025 2026 school
year. And when I think about a school year, I like to break it down as a as a former marathon runner, I like to break it down into chunks. And usually the first start of the start of the year is kind of when things start to open up pretty smoothly. And then you enter the second half of the year, things start to
pick up, things start to get a little more difficult. And then you hit the third portion of the year where your body starts to struggle and you start to wonder if you're going to have enough gas to get to the end. And then you run into some obstacles and you run into some stumbles. And then you get to the course of the year. And when you look back over the marathon, you realize, you know what, it was it was a pretty good
marathon. And I think overall I think overall we had a very successful 2025 2026 school year. So I I'll start by noting that this work cannot be done alone. The school committee deserves a lot of this credit for having the trust in my in me and my leadership team and
our principles uh to to carry on this work. I'm really proud of the access and the opportunity that we continue to provide all our students and our caregivers. I'm very proud of the five-year strategic plan that we we wrapped up the design phase of the five-year strategic plan and that was a
herculean task led by Mr. Barata in addition to all the other tasks that he has on his plate to make sure that we stayed on point to make sure that all the design pieces are in place so that this year we can start implementing the strategic plan. So really excited about that work. As you remember earlier in
the year, sometime around the fall, we got word that our last school with the 10 in the 10% designation came out of that designation for the for with for DESIE. And when I started as superintendent, we had four schools in the bottom 10% and currently we have zero schools in the bottom 10%. So, I'm
really excited about that. our student attendance in chronic absenteeism and suspensions. Those are three metrics that are very important when it comes to identifying student achievement or identifying if a school system is on the right track. Our district attendance
increase from 92.2% to 92.8. We also saw chronic absenteeism decrease from 23.9 to 22.3%. What was most impressive is that we had seven schools finish over 94%. Last year
we only had one school finish over 94% attendance and we had six schools who met the chronic absentee uh target of 19.5%. So again excited about that work and those are good metrics. We also saw our school uh suspension rate decrease
by almost 10% 8.4%. So again we're continuing to build stronger systems. We're continuing to build that through line uh prek through the high school. uh our prek program nearly 900 prek and kindergarten students. I commend the committee for
having the trust this year to make sure that prek for our four-year-olds is free and also for our three and four year olds at Ley is free and that'll also generate chapter $74 at the early college at the at the chapter 74 level at the high school. Now, we added a new
we added new programs and we also got a 1 point we also received a 1 million $1.1 million uh technical education grant that's going to allow us to add about 30 additional seats and again that'll bring in additional chapter $74. But more importantly, it's going to give
students the skills to enter the the field with the training that they need to be productive and to be know wage earners making a a decent wage when they graduate from high school. We also have new early college designations with UMass Dartmouth. Really proud of
that. That brings the total up to three. The work that we saw coming out of Skills USA, DECA, ProStar, Scholastic Art, writing, athletics, performing arts, I mean, the list can go on and on and on. Uh, hearing from you during the evaluation process, which is done
publicly, I heard you. and we we created the coffee conversation opportunities to meet the public where they're at versus having them come to us to try to eliminate some of those barriers. Those were very very very successful and again it continues to strengthen those systems that we need to put in place to work
with our families. Super proud to state that we have over 1300 employees. We have seven collective bargaining agreements and we have countless number of non-un employees. We had two grievances last year. one that was settled at level one and one that was settled at level two. None of them with our teachers, none of them with our
taught administrators unit was one with cafeteria and one with test and again result at level one and level two that demonstrates that we have strong working relationships and communication with our with our with our unions. So again I think we are very well positioned to continue the success. I appreciate the
support and always appreciate the feedback that comes from the committee on how we can continue to improve and how I can continue to improve as a person and also continue to improve as a leader and also provide the support that my staff needs to accomplish the work that needs to be accomplished in the town public schools. And that concludes
my report. Well, >> second on that and >> on discussion. >> Thank you for that positive report on all categories that it it's accountability. We're showing that we're doing the best we can for the system, for our taxpayers, for our families, and
it's just uh it's just wonderful to hear the good news. Thank you. >> It's not perfect, but we are committed to making to continuous improvement. Complacency is a word that is not in my vocabulary.
Thank you. On a roll call, please >> Yes. So, the motion carries. Okay. Next up, we have staffing report, >> information, just information purposes. If there are any questions, I'll be happy to answer them. >> Same procedure, Madam Chair. Second roll call vote, please. Miss
Santos, >> yes. >> Mr. Powski, yes. >> Mrs. Fagan, votes yes. Mr. Laura, yes. >> Mrs. Mullen, >> yes. >> Dr. Dlo, >> yes. >> Chairwoman Sh? >> Yes. Okay, the motion carries. We'll move on to H subcommittee reports. First
up is Miss Santos with the rule subcommittee. >> Thank you. Um, so on June 23rd, 2026, the rule subcommittee uh met. Uh the meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m. In attendance was myself, Mrs. Shavs, Mr. Lure, Superintendent Cabraw, Mrs.
Boy, and Mr. Barata. This meeting covered three policies. Uh policy G which is personnel, policy H which is negotiations, and policy I which is instruction. Uh there were discussions about missing policies, MGL mentions, um
and general questions regarding each policy. Some notable conversations were in regards to policy on academic freedom, textbook selection and that process and how that aligns with the curriculum subcommittee, the needs to update the internet acceptable use policy, homework policies, graduation
policies which would include the forthcoming update on compet competency determination, issues of conflict of interest for school staff committee members as well as policy for hiring staff positions. The meeting adjourned at 6 pm. And that concludes my report.
Thank you. A motion. >> I'll make a motion. >> Motion to accept >> accepted report. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> M Santos. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Powski. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Fagan votes. Yes. Mr. Laura. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Mullen. >> Yes. >> Dr. Dlo. >> Yes. >> Chairwoman Shs. >> Yes. Okay. The motion carries. Um, next up is the finance and law um
subcommittee. Um, the subcommittee met tonight at 5:45. Um, in attendance was Dr. Dello, myself with Mr. Vieiraa absent. There were a few questions that were asked. One in particular had to do with a $2,000 payment for BCC for some
professional development. And the question revolved around um the actual um foundation that's being paid. So, we we took a vote to hold that $2,000. so we can get some further information on it. Um so the first um warrant was still
from 2025 2026 um in the amount of 1,779,1140. Um Dr. Dlo voted present for the pride um amount which was in the amount of $6,528. Um so that was voted on separately and
passed by myself. Um so that brought the amount the warrant down to 1,772,48340. Since we were holding the 2000 for the BCC payments, the warrant for 2025 2026 from tonight was 1,770,483.40.
Um, we also had a second warrant. The second warrant was for 2026 2027 in the amount of $66, um, $26047. Um, there were no questions that had to do with that. We also had um some
surplus textbooks um both from the foreign language department and from um to Hamilton Street that were left at the school. Um, and we made a motion and um to put that to surplus with um a
recommendation to look to see if any local agencies or churches or anything would want any of the textbooks that were there. Uh what else did we do? Um we also um we also discussed contacted legal services. We have um the bills up
to date now including May of 2026 and June of 2026. So we had budgeted 50,000 but for year to date we spent $108,45542. And the last thing that we discussed was coaching for change. Um the April charge
was $6,7716. Um we h currently have a balance we had budgeted 51,000. We currently have a balance of $4,04988, but we still have May and June left to pay once they um send us the the billing. Um and the meeting of the
finance and law concluded at 6 p.m. >> Motion to accept as presented. >> Dr. >> Madam Chair, thank you so much. Uh for items 1, two, and three, I'd like to move a motion to accept as presented and adopt the recommendations of the
superintendent on the surplus items. And then I believe we should do item four in two separate motions. So the first motion is for items one, two, and three. >> Okay. So the first one, let me get to the um >> that's coaching for change.
>> One, two, and three. So one was coaching for change. So we're looking for a motion. Then you made a motion for one, two, and three. So, one, just to be clear, is for coaching for change. Number two is the special education expenses. And number three is the disposal of the surplus of um items. So,
do we have a second on his >> I will second that. >> Okay. Roll call, please. Miss Fagen, >> yes. Mr. Powski, >> yes. >> Mrs. Fagan votes yes. Mr. Laura, yes. >> Mrs. Small, >> yes. >> Dr. Dlo, >> yes. >> And Jones, >> yes.
>> Okay. So, the motion carries. So, do you want to make the bills payable into two different years? >> Yes, madame chair. For FY26, uh, approve the warrant, the amount stated previously by you, deducting the $2,000 and the, uh, 6528 from Pride,
Inc. >> Okay. So, that would be for the amount of 1,770,48340. Do I have a >> That's correct. >> Roll call, please. >> Miss Santos. Yes. Mr. Powski, yes. Mrs. Fagan votes yes. Mr. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Mullen. >> Yes. >> Dr. Dlo.
>> Yes. >> Chairwoman. >> Yes. So, the motion carries. Um, >> do you I'll do you want to do this? You want to do the pride separately? >> Uh, yeah. I mean, yeah, that's fine. So, the motion to approve uh the amount of
$6,528 uh and the FY26R. >> Second. >> Second on that. >> Roll call, please. >> Mrs. Santos. Santos. I'm sorry. That's okay. >> Dr. Um, >> now you're Dr. Philowski. >> Yeah, I'm getting tongue tied.
>> Mr. Powski, >> yes. >> Mrs. Fagan votes. Yes. Mr. Laura, >> yes. >> Miss Mullen, >> yes. >> And um Dr. Dlo, >> present. >> And Chairwoman Shabs, >> yes. So, the motion carries. And then the last one we would do is the FY27.
A motion to approve the warrant in FY27 for $66,26047. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Miss Santos, >> yes. >> Mr. Palowski, >> yes. >> Mrs. Fagan votes yes. Mr. Laura, >> yes. >> Mrs. Mullen,
>> yes. >> Dr. Dlo, >> yes. >> And Chairwoman Sh? >> Yes. Okay, motion carries. Okay, so now we move on to I new business Massachusetts literacy bill update. Back to you, Superintendent Cabraw. >> Yeah, I know uh you all read this
because it was in the packet, but I think it'd be worthwhile just highlighting some of the information for the public just so they understand that the Ton Public Schools with Governor Healey signing into law on June 26th an act relative to teacher preparation for student literacy that the Taton public
schools is in full compliance ahead of the law. So I just want to make make sure that that is fully clear to the school board and also to the public. So I'll just highlight some key parts of paragraph two and paragraph three. So Tom Public Schools is in full compliance of the state's universal early literacy
screening requirement in accordance with state regulation 603 Tom Public Schools has assessed every student's re reading eligibility eligibility and literacy progress at least twice per year from kindergarten through grade three. The district also
administers dibbles as its universal screener assessing funological awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency and comprehension and flagging indicators associated with dyslexia. I ready diagnostic data supplements dibbles to inform tiered instruction and
progress monitoring. An act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy reinforces and codifies these existing screening practices and TPS's current systems already satisfy. I want to emphasize TPS's current systems already satisfies its provision for the 2627
school year. With regards to high quality instructional materials aligned and being on track, the Taton public schools implements Mcgra Hills wonders as its core tier one K- through5 literacy program supplemented by foundations for systemic phonics
instruction integrity for for phonics and phenemic awareness in primary grades forming an instruction a structured literacy framework consistent with the evidence-based instruction standards set by the law. Now, I'm just going to skip down. Desessie's current curriculum already reflects the law's
evidence-based standards, positioning the district well ahead of the deadline. So, again, Tom Public Schools is ahead of the deadline. So, that's a that's a that's a compliment and Dr. Mr. Barata, congratulations on promotion. Mr. Barata and his staff are to be commended for
this work and making sure that the top public schools is ahead of the curve. So again, um, TPS for the for the board and for the public, we are in full compliance prior as the law was signed into act on the 26. So I just wanted that to be stated on record.
>> Thank you, Superintendent Gabbrall. I just need to go back. We skipped over the staffing report because we had jumped ahead to the softball. So if we could just go and look at G1, which was the staffing report. >> We did accept that. >> We accepted it. Okay. I didn't check it
off. Sorry. Thank you. I just want to double check. So, um >> because in my in my presentation, my motion was to >> to accept the motion as presented. >> Thank you. Um so um I would like to make a motion to go
into executive session for the purpose of reviewing and considering the confidentiality of minutes for executive sessions held on 2426 review of minutes from executive session and open meeting law complaint 31826
school safety taa contract vote non-union personnel and negotiations with the superintendent 41526 6 votes for the Tessa M&A and non-union 5626 non-UN 6326
negotiations with Tessa vote on superintendent's contract. The executive session is pursuant to the law cited for each underlying executive session meeting under review including but not limited to Mass General Law C3A
subsection 21 A3. Do >> should I continue the last paragraph? >> Okay. Um, executive session motion to go into executive session pursuant to Mass
General Law C30A subsection 21A1 to discuss an open meeting law complaint filed against the committee and received on June 24th, 2026 and to reconvene in open session. >> She did the motion, so second. Second. There you go. Now, roll call.
>> Is this to go into executive session? >> Yes. >> Miss Santos? >> Yes. >> Mr. Palowski? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Spagen votes? Yes. >> Mr. Laura? >> Yes. >> Miss Mullen? >> Yes. >> And uh Dr. Dlo? >> Yes. >> And Chairwoman?
>> Yes. And we will be coming back. Okay. Thank you. Okay, we're returning back from executive session. Roll call. >> Santos. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.
>> Yes. >> Yes. Thank you. So, we met in executive session to discuss um um the purpose of reviewing and considering the confidentiality of the minutes for executive sessions held on 2426, 31826,
41526, 5626, and 6226. So on two the there was a motion made for the re not to release the minutes of 24206 and the motion carried 7 to zero. There
was a motion made not to release the minutes of 318 2026 and that motion carried 6 to1. There was a motion made not to release the minutes of 4:15 2026
and that motion carried 7 to zero. There was a motion made not to release the minutes of 56 2026 and that motion carried 7 to zero. There was a motion made to separate the TESSA minutes with
the superintendent cabraw's minutes from 63206 and that motion carried 7 to zero. And so then each of those were um voted on separately. Um the Tesser um uh motion
to not release carried seven to zero, but the superintendent Cabral's minutes to release um um carried six to one. And that's the end of the votes that we took there. So now we're moving on to letter
K, which is unfinished business action item update. Back to you, Superintendent Cabraw. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. Uh, no updates. Uh, no action needed on the action item update report. >> Motion to accept and place on file. >> It was It was on 64 2026.
>> I'm sorry. 2426. That was the first one. >> No, I mean on Sorry. on our agenda now. >> Oh, no. Oh, I'm sorry. No, I misunderstood you. I'm sorry. No. >> Um, so we had a motion. Was it seconded
>> on K to >> And it plays on fire. >> Okay. So, we need a roll call vote, please. >> Oh, I love this. >> Miss Santos? >> Yes. >> Mr. Palowski? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Fagan votes yes. Mr. Laura, >> yes. >> Mrs. Mullen, >> yes. >> Dr. Dlo.
>> Yes. >> And chairwoman shops. >> Yes. >> Who second that motion? Just for the record. >> I made a motion. >> I think so. I don't think anyone second. >> Oh, so someone second it. >> Second. >> Okay. >> Roll call vote. >> Roll call vote again.
>> Go ahead. Mrs. Fagan. >> Miss Santos. >> Yes. >> Mr. Powski. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Fagan votes yes. Mr. Laura. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Mullen. >> Yes. >> Dr. Dlo. Yes, >> madame chair. >> Yes,
>> Miss Lasser. Is there any press? >> Oh, one one >> small correction. If you look at the upcoming meetings on that uh agenda, the second page. >> Yes. >> Look at August. August 22nd.
>> That's That's August 19th. >> August 19th. >> August 22nd. >> Thank you. >> It was just a just a small error made. >> Thank you, Mr. Laura. The 22nd I believe is a Saturday, isn't it? >> Yeah, August 22nd is a Saturday.
>> Saturday. >> Just for your knowledge, is the 19th. >> Thank you. So, the correction is that the meeting in August is for August 19th and not for August 22nd. So, there was a typo there. >> Motion to adjourn. >> Second. >> Roll call vote, please.
>> Miss Santos, >> yes. >> Mr. Powski, >> yes. >> Mrs. They definitely votes. Yes. >> Mr. Laura, >> yes. >> Mrs. Mullen, >> yes. >> Dr. Dlo, >> yes. >> Madame Chair, >> yes. Okay, we're adjourned. Thank you
guys. >> Good night, Dr. Dlo.