- MA
- Berkshire County
- 1/9/25
- 01/10/2025
- 126 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee meeting centered on issues including the expansion of pre-kindergarten programs, the implications of budget constraints on staffing and course offerings, and international student exchange programs. Additionally, the committee addressed concerns over a recent data breach involving Power School.
- MA
- Berkshire County
- 12/12/24
- 12/13/2024
- 84 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee meeting on December 12, 2024, illuminated pressing staffing needs, budgetary constraints, and debated the merits of a proposed student trip to Ecuador. Discussions underscored the district’s staffing shortages, with a focus on hiring additional teachers for wellness, Spanish language, and math. The committee also addressed financial implications and equity concerns surrounding educational trips, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive approach.
- MA
- Berkshire County
- 11/14/24
- 11/15/2024
- 144 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- MA
- Berkshire County
- 10/10/24
- 10/11/2024
- 152 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- MA
- Berkshire County
- 9/12/24
- 09/13/2024
- 100 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
