One item at the meeting was the acknowledgment of two students, Madison Kosa and Nicholas Morass, who have been nominated as U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Career Technical Education category. This prestigious nomination underscores their exceptional dedication and achievements in their respective programs at Greater Lowell Technical High School. Superintendent Jill Davis commended the students for their hard work and exemplary representation of the school’s core values. The ceremony included the presentation of certificates to the students, celebrating their notable accomplishment from a competitive pool of candidates across the state.

The committee approved an out-of-state travel request for the school’s dance team to participate in the National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, Florida. The trip, scheduled from January 31 to February 2, comes at a total cost of $8,888, with the district covering $1,228 after accounting for funds raised by the team and donations. The team, which includes students who have earned accolades at previous events, is set to compete on a prominent stage that could potentially secure college scholarships for the participants.

Additionally, Superintendent Davis informed the committee about a $5,000 grant awarded to the school for purchasing automotive technology supplies and the acceptance of a donated 1996 Chevrolet Camaro for educational use in the automotive program. The committee also reviewed and approved two side letters of agreement related to employee term life insurance coverage and changes to the extracurricular salary schedule.