Another topic discussed was the proposal to expand after-school site coordinators’ roles from part-time to full-time in two key positions. This change is intended to manage increasing program capacity as the district successfully removed 53 students from the after-school waitlist since the last school year. The expansion is possible due to a revolving account that supports the budget increase. The committee is also engaging in consultations to further enhance after-school programs, including potential vacation week programming.

Additionally, the meeting touched on the expansion of the City Year partnership. This year, Medford schools will receive more City Year staff members at the same cost as the previous year, providing valuable support for both in-school and after-school activities without increasing the district’s financial burden.