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Minutes for March 9, 2021 1Q11 NAY ( 2
A meeting of the Mansfield School Committee Return to Learning subcommittej�vu�q9P4End called
to order at 8:02am. ri1\SS Z J
Attendees: Lauren Scher, Linda Fernando, Teresa Murphy, Michael Connelly
Approval of Minutes
February 9 - approved.
New Business
• Transition to in -person learning
o Robinson — Kupdate
There was a smooth transition to full time Kindergarten. It was a busy week because
it also coincided with Read Across American and 100th day.
3 Robinson students were in quarantine from the week before due to being a close
contact. The designated staff member to support students in quarantine is working
out well thus far.
188 (out of 226) started 5-days on March 1.
• Approximately 10 students moved from virtual (or private school) to in -
person.
• Less than 40 are in the virtual remote cohort.
o Goal is to get K-8 in by April 51h (Commissioner would like K-5 by that date)
• The original plan was for a slower phase -in; however, the Commissioner's guidance
suggests going faster. The Commissioner recommends April 5 for K-5 and April 26
for 6-8. However, in Mansfield, the middle school is just as ready to move to full
time as the elementary grades.
• It might be possible to bring some grades sooner (for example, March 22), but
waiting until 4/5 for all of K-8 gives a few extra weeks for teachers to get vaccines
and work out all logistics.
• At QMS, the April 5 start date would also make more sense than April 26 given the
spring vacation week and the likelihood of travel quarantining.
• Input from teachers is vital to the success of this roll out; they have been involved
from the beginning. Administration is currently negotiating with MTA.
o Vaccinations
Thus far, teachers have been able to get vaccines at other locations. Still looking into
the potential for clinics. Right now, teachers are having their time covered if they
need to leave to get a vaccination. Teachers can use sick days to cover vaccination
or the days that follow. Many teachers have gotten vaccines over the weekend.
• Other districts are asking for parent volunteers to help out as needed; this could be
something to consider. MESA parents have expressed interest in this. Other school
districts have been relying on parent volunteers for support (Swampscott, Norton).
• Announcements may come after the Governor's next press conference on Thursday
regarding specific vaccination opportunities for educators.
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• World Travel Club: is there a requirement for students to have the vaccine? Teresa
will discuss w Andy.
o Suggestions for upcoming presentation to SC
• Summarize key issues in a limited number of few slides.
• Be clear about the items that are still being worked on
Any document that might be prepared for public consumption should be clear about
safety measures (for example, cleaning protocols, ventilation, COVID mitigation
strategies, transportation) and user-friendly.
Meeting adjourned: 9:05
Next meeting: March 30, 2021, 8:00 am