Oversees Rockland public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
90 items across 8 meetings.
May 26, 2026 · agenda
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The May 26, 2026 School Committee meeting at 6:30 PM has been officially cancelled per the Town Clerk posting.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Department financial reports covering School Department, RHS and RMS student activities, and Food Services were on the agenda.
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Monthly reports from 13 department heads (Art, Tech, PE, Dean, English, Foreign Language, Math, Middle School, Music, Radio/TV, Daycare, Science, Social Studies) were scheduled.
📋 Proposed
Old business item reviewing recently completed school fundraisers.
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A homeschool request was listed for new business consideration.
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Superintendent's report was scheduled but meeting is cancelled.
May 11, 2026 · agenda
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Opening pledge.
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Committee reorganizes, typically electing officers for the year.
📋 Proposed
Approving minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting.
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Time for public comment.
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Newsletters from Phelps, Rogers Middle School, and Rockland High School shared via email.
💬 Discussed
Monthly updates from administrators, guidance, nurse, and pupil personnel services (March & April).
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Presentation on curriculum at the Esten Early Childhood Center.
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Presentation on mental health awareness by Jeanne Blaney.
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Coming up May 11: discussion of the age cutoff policy for entering kindergarten and first grade, which affects when local kids can enroll.
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Superintendent's update to the committee.
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Closing announcements.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opening.
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Approval of April 13, 2026 minutes.
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Public comment period.
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Updates from Phelps, EECC, Rogers Middle, and Rockland High via email.
💬 Discussed
Financial reports for School Department, RHS and Rogers Middle student activities, and Food Services, plus building rentals.
💬 Discussed
Curriculum update from Rogers Middle School.
📋 Proposed
Proposed fee increase for school-year before/after-school programs and daycare, coming up April 27; amount not specified in agenda.
💰 rate increase, amount not specified
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Discussion of the fiscal year 2027 school budget, coming up April 27.
💰 FY27 budget, amount not specified
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Decision on whether to participate in school choice for the 2026/2027 year.
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Approval of new fundraisers.
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Setting last day for preschool/kindergarten as June 17, 2026.
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Updates from the superintendent.
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Community announcements.
April 13, 2026 · minutes
🗳️ Voted on
Post-election reorganization re-elected Maroney as Chair, Hennessy as Vice Chair, and Davidson as Secretary; subcommittee assignments redistributed among all five members.
💬 Discussed
RHS students presented AP history projects: a research piece on Brazilian slavery's abolition and an Enlightenment Salon roleplay activity; AP Euro teacher received a REF grant for costumes.
💬 Discussed
Principal Schipper presented a slideshow explaining the Seal of Biliteracy (state recognition for student proficiency in two languages).
✅ Approved
Minutes approved; Mauro-Small and Hennessy abstained.
✅ Approved
Newsletters from Phelps, Esten, Rogers Middle School, and Rockland High School accepted with no comments.
✅ Approved
Reports from all six administrators (high school, middle school, Phelps, Esten, Guidance, Nurse) approved unanimously.
💬 Discussed
Assistant Superintendent Hackett presented a multi-year Medicaid receipts analysis crediting related-service providers and data manager Melissa Humphrey for bringing in substantial reimbursements.
💰 Substantial reimbursements received; specific dollar amounts not stated
✅ Approved
Seven school fundraisers approved: Papa Gino's dining night, Mabel's Labels, student government bake sale, Class of 2028 water bottles/flowers, drama coffee house, DECA candy bars, and NJHS flower power.
✅ Approved
Committee voted to detail and auction the district's surplus mobile van.
💰 Auction proceeds TBD
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Dr. Cron noted school nurses saw 3,383 students in March alone.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM.
April 13, 2026 · agenda
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Opening formality.
📋 Proposed
Committee reorganization — likely officer elections or role assignments.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Public comment period.
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Newsletters from Phelps, Rogers Middle School, and Rockland High School distributed via email.
💬 Discussed
Monthly updates from principals at Rockland High School, Rogers Middle School, Phelps Elementary, and Esten Early Childhood Center.
💬 Discussed
Monthly guidance department report from Ms. Black.
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Monthly school nurse report from Ms. Davis.
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Presentation on curriculum updates at Rockland High School.
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Discussion of the Seal of Biliteracy, a credential awarded to students demonstrating proficiency in two or more languages.
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Discussion of Medicaid reimbursement or related school program — scope unclear from agenda.
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Approval of new school fundraising activities.
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Disposition of a surplus mobile van owned by the schools.
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Superintendent's monthly update to the committee.
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Closing announcements from committee members.
March 23, 2026 · minutes
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Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance.
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved unanimously.
💬 Discussed
Newsletters from Phelps, Esten, Rogers Middle, and Rockland High School received with no comments.
✅ Approved
Financial reports for the School Department, RHS and RMS student activities, and Food Services all approved unanimously.
✅ Approved
Monthly reports from 15 department heads (Athletics, Art, Tech, English, Music, Special Ed, and others) approved unanimously.
💬 Discussed
Principal Scheufele presented a slideshow on Phelps Elementary's House System, a cross-grade community-building program; students from each house attended and spoke.
💬 Discussed
Three completed fundraisers reported: RHS Key Club raised $220, Class of 2026 volleyball tournament netted $270 (doc says $27, likely typo), and Boys Basketball SNAP fundraiser netted $3,036.70.
✅ Approved
2026-27 school calendar approved with November 5th professional development half-day removed; November 3rd (Election Day) remains a full PD day.
✅ Approved
Summer program handbook approved with a correction changing the July 3rd holiday closure from Monday to Friday (since July 4th falls on a Saturday).
✅ Approved
A homeschool request, recommended by Dr. Cron, was approved unanimously.
✅ Approved
Two new fundraisers approved: RHS softball selling Gold Athletics products for team gear, and Rockland Daycare earning 40% of sales via a parent shopping app.
💬 Discussed
Spring sports begin with scrimmages this week; senior scholarship packets due to guidance April 9 at 3 p.m.; RHS drama presents Guys and Dolls Friday and Saturday; Rockland SEPAC March meeting is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
March 23, 2026 · agenda
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Opening pledge.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Open public comment period.
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Newsletters from Phelps, EECC, Rogers Middle School, and Rockland High School distributed via email.
💬 Discussed
Financial reports for the School Department, RHS and RMS student activities, and Food Services reviewed at this meeting.
💬 Discussed
Monthly reports from 15 department heads covering athletics, arts, technology, special education, and more.
💬 Discussed
Update on recently completed school fundraisers.
📋 Proposed
Second reading of next school year's calendar — approval expected soon, sets the academic schedule for all students.
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Phelps School presents a curriculum update.
📋 Proposed
Summer program handbook up for formal approval, outlining summer learning offerings for students.
📋 Proposed
A homeschooling request is before the committee for review and action.
📋 Proposed
Proposed new school fundraisers presented for committee consideration.
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Superintendent delivers a general update to the committee.
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Closing announcements from committee members.