- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/15/24
- 10/15/2024
- 71 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Medford School Committee meeting highlighted the need to upgrade the district’s safety systems, with an estimated cost of $1.9 million. This upgrade includes infrastructure such as door locks, cameras, and telephone installations, but the absence of expected grant funding leaves the district searching for alternatives to cover these costs. The meeting also addressed other significant infrastructure challenges, including HVAC system replacements and drainage issues across various school facilities.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/7/24
- 10/07/2024
- 232 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Medford School Committee meeting was largely focused on student health and safety, with discussions surrounding substance use, bullying, and literacy improvement initiatives. The committee reviewed recent data from the Communities That Care Youth Survey, highlighting concerning trends in vaping among middle school students, alongside efforts to enhance preventive strategies through educational programs and technology upgrades.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 9/23/24
- 09/23/2024
- 197 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Medford School Committee’s recent meeting, held on September 23, 2024, saw discussions surrounding a new senior parking fee, transportation issues, and various educational initiatives. The meeting, attended by seven committee members, also addressed the role of standardized testing and the approval of multiple donations aimed at enhancing student programs.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 9/18/24
- 09/18/2024
- 55 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Medford School Committee meeting focused on updates regarding the Medford Comprehensive High School building project, emphasizing the importance of the Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) selection and the ongoing collaboration with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) on enrollment projections.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 9/9/24
- 09/09/2024
- 176 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Medford School Committee’s recent meeting on September 9, 2024, covered a range of topics, including the successful reduction of chronic absenteeism at Medford High School, grant approvals for various school initiatives, and the need for redistricting due to enrollment disparities. The meeting also addressed ongoing transportation challenges and infrastructure upgrades within the district.