The food service contract with Fresh Picks Cafe was a point of discussion, where it was mentioned that the program had served 963,118 meals to students, marking an increase of approximately 15,500 meals from the previous year. The committee moved to approve the contract amendment for the period of July 1st, 2024, through June 30th, 2025, and authorized the Chair to sign on behalf of the School Committee.

Another important agenda item was the vacancy process. The committee confirmed that they had provided written notification to the Select Board regarding Mary Keane’s vacancy. They further discussed the upcoming dates relevant to the appointment process, including application availability and deadlines, as well as the dates for candidate interviews and the final vote.

Additionally, the committee handled routine assignments, with members expressing willingness to serve on various subcommittees, including finance, policy, evaluation, curriculum, and negotiations. Although some positions remained open for future discussion or for the incoming committee member.

The meeting also acknowledged state championship victories by the girls’ tennis and boys’ lacrosse teams and noted the ongoing summer enrichment classes at the high school, which included a range of courses from STEAM and culinary arts for younger students to SAT prep and college essay courses for high schoolers.