HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Comm 01/27/2026 (2)Approved 03-10-26
Mansfield School Committee Meeting
Minutes for Tuesday, January 27,2026
In Person room 3AB and Virtually using GoToWebinar
Consideration of the 2026-2027 MHS Program of Studies
Principal Booth and Director Karidoyanes reviewed the changes made from last year's program. A detailed
summary and tracked change document were provided. Highlights are: District Vision and Values used in lieu of
Department Mission Statements, Descriptions of College Prep / Honors / Advanced Placement courses updated to
reflect expectations of coursework not student abilities, Vision of a Graduate graphic updated, Course level
description changes, Advanced Placement course information, Competency Determination, MassCore frameworks
and college admission information standards and a GPA grid.
Questions and Answers:
Diane Ready appreciated the information on prerequisites and expected workloads. She had some recommended
cleanup items that she will provide to Tina.
Lynn Cavicchi noted that there is some editing required and requested a final proof read before publishing. She
had some additional comments including low enrollment notes for AP Music Theory and AP Psychology that could
be misleading. Ms. Cavicchi also requested cleanup on AP eligibility requirements/teacher approvals. Can the
Digital Photography class include language that cameras are supplied? The Drama 3 class requires students to see
a live performance. Is this offered through a field trip or are students required to do so on their own time? Do
students need to pay for this requirement? What is the academic portion of the practicums? She requested that
the high school consider adding a woman author to the 10th grade ELA curriculum. Diane Ready noted that an
inclusion of a more modern author should also be considered. For long-term planning, Lynn Cavicchi asked that
the document emphasize interdisciplinary courses which may encourage students to expand their learning options.
Regarding AP classes, Lynn requested a 5-year lookback on AP and MassCore statistics by demographic.
Motion to approve the MHS 2026-2027 Program of Studies with recommended edits by Jen Sellon / Lynn Cavicchi
Motion carries 4 — 0.
Consideration of a change to the 2025-2026 Calendar for MHS reverse half days
This is a recurring request as the high school has found the MCAS testing runs more smoothly with fewer students
in the building allowing classes to be spread out as needed to support small group testing. In this scenario, Grade
10 students arrive at the regular time and begin testing. Grade 9, 11 and 12 students arrive at 11:00 via their
normal modes of transportation. These dates cannot be set until the District receives the MCAS dates from the
state.
Motion to approve the change to the 2025-2026 Calendar to add 4 reverse half days at MHS by Jen Sellon / Lynn
Cavicchi
Motion carries 4 — 0.
Consideration of the 2026-2027 District Calendar.
Superintendent McKeon introduced the calendar. Labor Day falls late this year allowing us, by the MEA contract,
to start before Labor Day. Tuesday September 1 will be the first day for staff and Wednesday will be the first day
for grades 1-12 with both Friday and Monday holidays. Kindergarten will start on September 8" and Roland
Green will start on September 9". Early releases occur throughout the year for professional development along
with a full day of professional development on Tuesday November 3rd. The last day without weather cancellations
would be June 17". It was noted that for the first year, the district open house will be held on a Monday (August
31st.) There will be plenty of communication regarding this change. Jen Sellon requested that the bus
information still be sent out the week prior giving families plenty of time to review.
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 District Calendar by Jen Sellon / Lynn Cavicchi
Motion carries 4 — 0.
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Approved 03-10-25
Mansfield School Committee Meeting
Minutes for Tuesday, January 27, 2026
In Person room 3AB and Virtually using GoToWebinar
Consideration to request CIP funding for the J/J Roof Schematic Design at the Spring Town Meeting:
Last year the District pursued a Statement of Interest for the J/J Roof replacement through the MSBA Accelerated
Repair Program. Mansfield was approved to move forward with the project and the next step is to create the
Schematic Design. The estimated cost for this design is $200,000 and we would like to request this through capital
improvements at the spring town meeting. It was noted that if this is not approved, then Mansfield pulls out of
the project. The Accelerated Repair Project provides us with over 50% of funding reimbursement by the state.
Motion to request CIP funding for the 1/1 Roof Schematic Design at the 2026 Spring Town Meeting by Jen Sellon /
Lynn Cavicchi
Motion carries 4 — 0.
Consideration to move forward the 6 year CIP plan to the CIP Committee:
The Acting Town Manager Josh Reinke has requested that each department complete their 6-year plan for CIP to
be submitted by the end of January. Finance and Operations Director Matt Violette reviewed the requests noting
that with the challenging budgets ahead, it is difficult to fine tune the 6-year plan. However, he has adjusted
based on our high priority J/J roof request.
Motion to approve and send the 6-year CIP Plan to the CIP Committee by Jen Sellon / Lynn Cavicchi
Motion carries 4 — 0.
Approval of Warrant:
Goods & Services
26235
12/2/25
General Fund
Medicare
Capital
Revolving
Food Service
Gifts
Student Activity
Grants
Prior Year
397,427.13
29,578.00
1,896.61
55,132.58
14,325.43
100.00
2,297.38
Salary & Wages
2623PS
12/5/25
2,102,113.30
2,800.00
65,854.71
44,831.69
106,868.94
Goods & Services Salary & Wages
26255
2626PS
12/i6/25
12/19125
427,431.71
1,794,718.85
2,800.00
9,809.88
-
215,280.52
66,013.00
66,041.41
42,358.45
367.40
-
8,548.30
1,500.00
5,048.80
91,443.34
Goods & Services
2627S
12/30/25
399,264.06
9 600,767.13 $ 2,322,468.64 $ 732,528.02 E 1,997,833.64 E
Motion to approve the warrant memo dated 01-12-26 by Jen Sellon / Lynn Cavicchi
Motion carries 4 - 0
Approval of Minutes:
Date
1st
2nd
Discuss Y/N
Vote
01-13-26
JS
LC
N
4-0
01-13-26 Exec
JS I
LC
I N
4-0
9,538.26
1,296.39
30,827.49
15,330.94
370.79
456,627.93
Gifts:
$709.24 from Stone Coast Community Church (Four Echoes Vintage Shoppe) for the Best Buddies program. The
funds will be used to support Best Buddies events. (Christine Riley)
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