- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/30/24
- 05/31/2024
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The East Longmeadow School Committee recently engaged in multifaceted discussions surrounding the implementation of solar panels on the school’s roof, the installation of gates for campus security, and various aspects of school infrastructure and design. Notably, the conversation centered on the visibility, budget constraints, and long-term costs associated with the solar panels, as well as the operational aspects, including the potential for additional panels on the pool structure and the use of high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) panels.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/20/24
- 05/21/2024
- 44 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent East Longmeadow School Committee meeting, developments included the unanimous adoption of a new literacy curriculum for the high school, a discussion on the use of school facilities on Sundays, and the ratification of an eighth-grade waiver for girls’ cross country. The meeting also recognized student representatives for their exemplary contributions and accepted a grant to foster literacy education partnerships.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/6/24
- 05/06/2024
- 33 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent East Longmeadow School Committee meeting, the focal point was the forthcoming playground project, which is set to introduce inclusive play equipment and consider various surfacing options to enhance safety and accessibility. The committee examined the playground’s design, with a focus on the selection between poured in place rubber surfacing and rubberized tiles. Additionally, they reviewed the 2024-2025 school calendar.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/22/24
- 04/22/2024
- 55 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent East Longmeadow School Committee meeting, discussions concentrated on the fiscal year 2025 budget proposal, revealing plans for adding an adjustment counselor at Meadowbrook School and addressing the anticipated 3.98% budget increase. The budget’s strategic impact on student success, the management of significant out-of-district tuition costs, and the progress of the Playgape project were among notable topics.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 3/28/24
- 03/28/2024
- 73 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The East Longmeadow School Committee advanced the high school construction project by approving the 100% design development submittal and authorizing the submission of related materials to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The project’s budget was approved, with slight adjustments from the previous review. The construction is part of a broader discussion on renovation and expansion plans for the school, with a focus on meeting a 2026 opening timeline.