HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Comm 01/29/2026Approved 03-05-26
Mansfield School Committee
Policy Subcommittee Meeting ( I"r Ii
Minutes for January 29, 2026
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SC Members Present: Lynn Cavicchi (chair), Jenifer Sellon
Others present: Michelle McKeon, Amy Bright
Approval of Policy Minutes: Approved 2 — 0
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Policy Review:
• JL Student Welfare: Create JL-E which will be the form required for the fire department. Discussed
use of form and that the Director of Finance and Operations will be the point person if principals have
questions. Add the word MA in front of 'Department of Fire Services'. Policy changes ready to go to
next meeting.
• 1LC Student Health Services: Still awaiting response from MHTL on the last sentence. Otherwise ready
to move forward.
• JLCC Communicable Diseases: Policy ready to move forward but need to workout procedures for
students / staff who need to be out of the building.
• KCD Gifts and Solicitations: Reviewed changes that were made back in 2023 but were placed on hold.
Made slight adjustments and policy is ready to move forward.
Policy Preparation:
• Advertising: Need a policy, Fee structure (possible Tiers) and internal procedures such as where to
keep money, how to be accountable, how to decide who is allowed to advertise. Possibly North
Attleboro and Framingham have samples to choose from. Jen Sellon will start to pull this together for
further discussion at an upcoming meeting. Ads should align with our core values and be age
appropriate.
• Flags: Discussed in the past but should be looked at before an issue arises.
Next Meeting agenda:
• Bullying and Teen Violence: Last reviewed when changes made in Feb 2025. Michelle will bring to
principals and see if they see any concerns. Otherwise will do a full review with MHTL in Feb 2027.
• Handbook related policies: Do any need to be looked at prior to handbooks? Should look at academic
integrity, Aland dress code. For dress code, send to MHTL for input. Lynn is looking for something
that is not too prescriptive but the word appropriate is too vague. Discussed the possibility of
combining handbooks into one but not sure the timeline.
Next meeting: March 05, 2026 4:30 p.m.
Other items within 48 hours- None
Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Nugent, Administrative Assistant