Oversees Hopedale public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
95 items across 7 meetings.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order by Chairperson Jennifer McKeon.
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Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Student reps Brooklyn McAllister and Rielle McPhee report; outgoing rep Ari Levine thanked and Mabel Carreiro introduced as new rep.
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Updates on school news, Memorial Day Celebration, Prom/After Prom, senior activities, and graduation.
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Vote on routine monthly accounts payable warrants.
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Vote on routine monthly payroll warrants.
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Monthly financial status update for the school district.
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Vote required on mid-year budget transfers between school accounts.
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Vote to delegate authority to the Chair to approve year-end budget transfers as the fiscal year closes.
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Roll call vote to set the schedule for who signs financial warrants through December 2026.
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Vote to accept a $1,200 donation from the District Attorney's office.
💰 $1,200 donation
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Vote to accept $833.75 in equipment/training from the American Heart Association for CPR and first aid in schools.
💰 $833.75 in-kind/grant
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Vote to accept $500 to cover student expenses for an ICDC (academic competition) trip.
💰 $500 donation
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Vote to accept $1,800 to create a collaborative student media workspace.
💰 $1,800 donation
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Vote to accept $830 for CPR and first aid kits for 7th grade Physical Education students.
💰 $830 donation
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Vote to accept $650 to fund transportation to the DECA District Competition at Nichols College on December 16, 2026.
💰 $650 donation
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First reading of updated bus driver examination and training policy; related Drug and Alcohol Testing policy (EEAEA-1) proposed for rescission.
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First reading of policy allowing eligible students to self-administer and carry their own medications at school.
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Policies ECAB, ECA, and JFBB reviewed by Committee on Policy; no action taken.
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Vote required on reorganization of the Budget Committee.
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Vote on approving a student international field trip to London and Paris.
📍 London and Paris
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Review of the district's final student attendance report for the school year.
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Viewing of a public relations video about Hopedale Public Schools, presented by Bella Federico.
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Discussion of the district's Portrait of a Graduate framework defining student learning outcomes.
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Presentation of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation report by Derek Atherton.
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Committee reviews its own performance and sets goals.
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Vote to confirm routine administrative matters.
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Vote to set the official meeting schedule for the coming school year.
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Committee will discuss posting the Superintendent contract, likely related to superintendent-elect hiring process.
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Closed session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with the Superintendent-elect and other non-union personnel.
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Next scheduled events are a Facilities Walk-Through on September 1, 2026 and regular meetings September 8 or 15, 2026.
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Meeting adjourned.
May 5, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order by Chairperson Jennifer McKeon.
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Approval of minutes from nine prior meetings (Feb 10 through April 9, 2026), including a Joint FinCom session.
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Student representatives from Junior-Senior High School report to the committee.
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Superintendent will address upcoming town elections, Town Meeting, and a School Budget Hearing scheduled for May 19, 2026.
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Recognition of Devon Thomson as a Worcester County Scholar.
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Committee votes to approve monthly accounts payable warrants.
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Committee votes to approve monthly payroll warrants.
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Routine review of current monthly school budget status.
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Vote on transferring funds between budget line items.
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$27,300 grant to fund training and kits for OSE (Open Science Education) implementation in 6th grade.
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$250 donation to purchase 12 children's bicycle helmets through the Safe Routes to School program.
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$1,200 employee donation designated for surplus technology purchases.
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Second reading on rescinding school policy ADB governing substance abuse of controlled substances.
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Committee on Budget provides a general update on the FY27 town school budget.
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Discussion of a state budget earmark request on behalf of the school district.
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Facilities committee presents report from its April 10 meeting.
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Presentation or update from Friends of Bright Beginnings Center by Jenny Curran.
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Students Talitha Oliveri, Samantha Sene, and Emma Friesema present DECA (business/marketing student organization) work.
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District presents a 10-year capital plan, outlining long-range facility and equipment spending needs.
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Vote on an electric upgrade and improvement plan presented by Brandon Bibeault; scope and cost not yet specified in agenda.
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Staff provides an update on school bus registration status.
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Vote on whether Hopedale will participate in School Choice for the 2026-27 school year, affecting enrollment and funding.
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Update on Hopedale student enrollment at Blackstone Valley Tech for 2026-27.
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Principals from JSHS, Memorial Elementary, Bright Beginnings, and Pupil Personnel each report on strategic and school action plan progress.
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Committee discusses whether future meetings should be held in-person, virtually, or in hybrid format.
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Review of upcoming end-of-year activity dates for JSHS seniors, Memorial Elementary, and Bright Beginnings Center.
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Vote to appoint Cari Perchase to the BICO (regional special-education collaborative) Board of Directors.
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Committee reviews the final version of the School Committee Member's Guide.
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Committee reviews the superintendent's evaluation report.
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School Committee evaluation forms distributed to members.
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Committee receives BICO budget and May calendars for BBC, Memorial, and JSHS.
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Meeting adjourned; next meeting June 9, 2026.
April 7, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order by Chairperson Jennifer McKeon.
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Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Vote required on monthly accounts payable warrants.
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Vote required on monthly payroll warrants.
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Review of the monthly school budget status report.
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Vote required to approve budget transfers between school accounts.
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Warrants presented for committee signature.
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Second reading of policy KBG governing Parent Advisory Councils — one step from adoption.
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First reading to rescind policy ADB on substance abuse of controlled substances.
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Joint meeting with Finance Committee on Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 PM in Town Hall to discuss FY27 budget.
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Status update on the FY27 school budget for the town.
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Vote to confirm a public budget hearing for May 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM — residents can attend to weigh in on school spending.
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Update on School Choice applications for the 2026-2027 school year, which affects enrollment and district funding.
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Vote required to approve a student field trip to New York City on April 22, 2026.
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Committee to consider endorsing the Hopedale Athletic Booster Association 5K Road Race.
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Candidates interviewed for Superintendent starting at 6:30 PM; first listed is Mr. Paul Peri — public comment not permitted during interviews.
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Committee deliberates and votes to select the next Superintendent following interviews.
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Calendars for BBC, MES, and JSHS for April 2026, plus a BICO quarterly report, distributed for information.
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Closed session to prepare negotiation strategy for the incoming Superintendent's contract.
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Meeting adjourned.