Mount Greylock Regional School Committee Names Julia Bowen as New Chair Amid Leadership Changes

Overview: The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee meeting on November 14, 2024, brought changes in leadership, including the election of Julia Bowen as the new chair. The meeting also celebrated Christina Conry’s receipt of the Division 6 All-State School Committee Award for her leadership during challenging times and addressed several issues like the progress of the field and track project, budget priorities, and initiatives to improve literacy and technology integration in the district.

Mount Greylock Regional School Committee Discusses Impact of MCAS Changes Amid Graduation Requirement Debate

Overview: The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee meeting on October 10th revolved around discussions on educational standards, fiscal updates, and public engagement policies. The most newsworthy topic was the debate over Question Two on the November ballot, which proposes removing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a high school graduation requirement. The committee examined the implications of this potential change, highlighting concerns about standardized testing and the need for alternative competency assessments.

Mount Greylock Regional School Committee Unveils DEIB Initiatives Amidst Busy Agenda

Overview: The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee meeting featured discussions on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, policy updates on digital resources, and a review of special education summer programs. Amidst a packed agenda, the committee emphasized the importance of bias awareness training for teachers and the implementation of structured review processes for educational materials.

Mount Greylock Regional School Committee Approves Two-Year Superintendent Search Timeline

Overview: The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee has decided to embark on a two-year timeline for the superintendent search process. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions on how best to balance the district’s current commitments with the search for a new superintendent.

Mount Greylock Regional School Committee Adopts New Student Device Policy

Overview: The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee adopted a new policy on student-owned devices during a meeting held on July 18th, 2024. The policy, which had received input from parents, students, and staff, was moved for consideration by the policy subcommittee and subsequently seconded by the full committee. The decision to adopt the policy was influenced by the positive feedback from parents and the recognition of the potential benefits of limiting phone use during school hours. The committee discussed the policy at length, considering its implications for students’ academic success, social interactions, and caregiving responsibilities, as well as the logistics of storing devices and the inclusion of smartwatches.