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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Comm 08/24/2026Approved 9-28-26 Mansfield School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting Minutes for August 24, 2026 Superintendent's Office, 2 Park Row, Mansfield; MA 02048 A meeting of the School Committee Policy Subcommittee was called to order at3:30 p.m. SC Members Present: Lynn Cavicchi (chair), Jenifer Sellon Others present: Michelle, McKeon, Amy Bright, Matt Violette, Betsy Savoie Approval of Policy Minutes: Approved 2 — 0 • 07-27-26 The following policies were reviewed with modifications and recommended to move forward to the full committee: • JLCD-R Administration of Medication to Student Regulations/Protocols: Betsy Savoie and Michelle McKeon provided a chart comparing our current protocols (JLCD-R) with a proposed MASC policy JLCDC. After careful review, Mansfield will not adopt 1LCDC but will incorporate changes needed into JLCD-R and JLCD. Some modifications had been made during prior policy meetings. Tonight, final suggestions were agreed upon and JLCD, JLCD-R will be moved forward to the full committee on 9/8/26. New Protect Act (within 48 hours due to announcement by the DESE Commissioners Office): Lynn Cavicchi reviewed the DESE proposals for district policy language and proposed drafts for ACH Interacting with Laws Enforcement Officers Engaged in Civil Law Enforcement and ACH-R Administrative Procedures for Interacting with Civil Law Enforcement. Superintendent McKeon noted that in the spring the leadership reviewed the pending recommendations and felt that our district procedures aligned with what was being proposed. The district will designate contact points at each building and at the district level. Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane (MHTL) will be designated as our legal contact. The new policy / procedure was approved and will be moved forward to the full committee. Lynn recommended that we reference the DESE guidance document. Michelle will reach out to Transportation Manager Leslie Green to ensure that bus drivers are made aware of the procedures. • FF Naming Facilities (within 48 hours due to a letter requesting a naming change on Alumni Field): School Committee Chair Jenn Walsh requested that the subcommittee review this policy in light of a request to rename Alumni Field. She would like to address the request at the 9/8/26 school committee meeting. The subcommittee reviewed the current policy with district administration and were comfortable with how the policy read. Minor changes had been suggested in a July meeting but these are minimal and will be addressed at a later date. KHB Advertising: In preparation for using our new scoreboard for advertising and revenue, the district has worked with the policy subcommittee to create a policy, internal procedures and a fee structure. These documents were reviewed at the July subcommittee meeting. Changes were proposed and updated versions were reviewed this evening. Items discussed included specific regulations around the use of the new revolving account. Details regarding the approval to create the account, usage and the creation of subaccounts were discussed. Further discussion narrowed down what items would be in policy vs procedures or if needed, both. Lynn Cavicchi wanted to ensure that the funds were available to groups outside of athletics. However, it was noted that fund usage would be limited to the Mansfield Public Schools. The initial acceptance for advertising will be on the Alumni Field scoreboard. The process and success will be evaluated before expanding it to other opportunities. It was decided that final approval will rest with the Superintendent. However, the Superintendent may consult with The School Committee as needed. Andy Waugh (MHTL) will create a formal legal agreement to be used for contracted advertising services. Lynn requested that Andy also look at the final policy and procedure before proceeding to the school committee on 9/8/26. Due to Approved 9-28-26 Mansfield School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting Minutes for August 24, 2026 Superintendent's Office, 2 Park Row, Mansfield, MA 02048 the scope of advertising, there will be an initial reading of the policy/procedure on 9/8 and then a second reading and vote on 9/22/26. Next meeting will be on 9/28/26. It was noted that the November and December meetings would need to be rescheduled due to conflicts. Additional subcommittee questions and comments Other- Any items not anticipated by the Chairperson 48 Hours prior to this meeting (see above) Meeting adjourned at 4:47p.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Nugent