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A committee member moved to approve the policy changes and a second was recorded; the committee approved the motion by voice vote. Committee members described the revision as aligning local language to the district's practice; the meeting transcript recorded no extensive debate.

Why it matters: CBD policy governs procedures tied to superintendent evaluation and contract terms. The update was presented as a routine alignment and received committee approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MURSD School Committee Meeting 4/7/25","oneSentenceSummary","The school committee approved a second reading and vote to update policy language (CBD) related to the superintendent's contract and CPI evaluations.","taxTitle","Mendon-Upton Regional School District, School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",69248,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6085972,"District highlights deeper‑learning day, STEM symposium and expansion of Project Lead The Way",0,1663000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2900604-772edb83a44c1d4c3d8e2ebec0927566&start=1663&end=1663","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2900604-772edb83a44c1d4c3d8e2ebec0927566/thumbnail_1663000.jpg","/articles/6085972/Massachusetts/District-highlights-deeperlearning-day-STEM-symposium-and-expansion-of-Project-Lead-The-Way","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085972-026fd22e11273b5cc1a4052dc0b39511/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916554&Signature=L3dGRGYCKQ9YZAqX0Z2Gb5j7HihhGpK6E-pirfG29N5Tjvt9GXqgJ59ZznKL9VyAYbUzqX9ma8rz8gqmwgnelSbntRlKhcUcmEB4T3xLUgjFwIS642IeeIYBfKwWamWHg~rRE-Jg5eRVoJ8UEUVkR8oiLlkhGutW6cBsANO0rLSVlbMHzqDk-Xrzm2d2GzhOObROY9qos~wkBmV2dJJ0vIbzwI1xECBijCEFVaxlGnW2a1E0VfeDOwI7SqJSB5tLrz5NvlDXJn6spHovoRWz6ICljus96PEqTYBGOyNbEcw8HXZTpuJVIrIfMM23FSC5PLKiWv~pIyXPOI4U7Rwf8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff provided a lengthy update April 7 on the Mendon‑Upton Regional School District's learning-innovation work, describing a set of priorities—deeper learning, curriculum alignment, inclusion and community support—and recent events that staff say illustrate progress across grade levels.

Ryan, a district staff member presenting the report, said the district's recent science and engineering symposium engaged 538 students working on 146 research projects with feedback from 43 STEM professionals. \"All the students who participated received feedback on all the presentations,\" Ryan said. He also described the district's first Inspired Learning Day (ILD), where elementary students devoted a full day to a single theme, and middle- and high-school sessions that produced portfolio artifacts and mastery transcript evidence.

Other highlights: a broader rollout of Project Lead The Way (PLTW) at elementary grades supported by a three‑year grant at Memorial Elementary; an Innovation Career Pathways (ICP) signing day for students; cybersecurity and computer-science pathway work; and professional development for teachers on AI in education. Ryan said the district is using AI tools for research support, text leveling and writing feedback in classrooms and is training teachers on appropriate classroom uses.

Why it matters: the initiatives aim to align project-based learning and technical pathways from elementary through high school, create authentic learning opportunities tied to local industry and prepare students for innovation pathways and capstone experiences.

Staff gave several implementation details and next steps: by the end of the school year teachers at the middle school are to complete PBL training, and elementary classroom teachers will complete PLTW training; the next Inspired Learning Day is scheduled for June 6. Ryan said the district is building a community partner database to support authentic experiences and plans an April/May showcase event where professionals will give feedback to student projects.

Committee members asked clarifying questions during the update; no formal votes were taken on these items.","District staff updated the committee on learning-innovation priorities including a recent science symposium (538 student participants, 146 projects, 43 STEM professionals), the first Inspired Learning Day, an expanded Project Lead The Way rollout and use of AI tools in classrooms.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6085977,"School committee approves fifth-grade trip to Outdoor Classroom in October",182,507000,689000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2900604-772edb83a44c1d4c3d8e2ebec0927566&start=507&end=689","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2900604-772edb83a44c1d4c3d8e2ebec0927566/thumbnail_507000.jpg","/articles/6085977/Massachusetts/School-committee-approves-fifth-grade-trip-to-Outdoor-Classroom-in-October","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085977-b7d4b3824b623f362020c8ac33de4dbe/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916554&Signature=kTeSAi1phJXBc8Zbf~bIFiQtPmq-WJrBbSSbCN4Eef25Im93xgNCgMGijjFehI3Nwdhiuga15AWsGrIZEiMtXBDe0U4L6eyNsCjJmo1Kdm1Psaa5Oc8Nok8vl-XXePHiNL7X2aTvpTvUlZNflsDTXwnwFgDGfUuhFcsa97o7s9fr0bHpFMxUrHnrAWPpZQFKqfeVyg2W9o7Vur-oj~Occ1Kzfqv7VkCpi7lnulko1cWTIWAFbzTLDCh0FjyU8DtYQEjf3wQwt7iK-FjjB7dWPy1T25VJO7mMMuu0W7m7qYlT0WIKsoaHIFBlAjaRepLqGRKyCWqfhMC84lohOJlvJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mendon-Upton Regional School District School Committee on April 7 approved an out‑of‑state field trip for the district's fifth graders to the Outdoor Classroom (formerly known as Nature's Classroom) in Ivoryton, Connecticut, scheduled for Wednesday–Friday, Oct. 29–31, the superintendent said.

Dr. Cohen, the district superintendent, presented the trip and said the Outdoor Classroom is the same program and location the district has used in prior years. She noted that families may opt to keep some students home and that the school will run parallel activities for students who remain on campus at NESCO. \"Most of our students do participate. We always have a few that will choose to stay back for a variety of reasons,\" Dr. Cohen said. She also said that scholarship funds from the Outdoor Classroom and support from the PTO make the trip accessible to families.

The committee moved and seconded a motion to approve the trip and recorded the approval by voice vote.

Why it matters: the trip is a recurring experiential-learning program for the district's elementary students; staff emphasized continuity with prior years, arrangements for non‑participating students and the district's effort to avoid financial barriers.

Logistics noted in the meeting: the trip dates (Oct. 29–31), the site location in Ivoryton, Connecticut, on a Wednesday through Friday that includes the Halloween period but returns before Monday, and that students staying home will be provided supervised, similar outdoor activities and programming at the school site. Staff said some Outdoor Classroom scholarships helped reduce costs for families.

No detailed chaperone lists, exact cost per student, or transportation vendor names were given in the meeting record; staff said those details are handled as part of trip planning and family communications.","The committee approved an out‑of‑state field trip for fifth graders to the Outdoor Classroom (formerly Nature's Classroom) in Ivoryton, Connecticut, Oct. 29–31; staff said scholarships and in‑school activities will be available for non‑attending students.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6085980,"Memorial Elementary second-graders raise $1,217 for Heifer International, secure livestock donations",116,130000,246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2900604-772edb83a44c1d4c3d8e2ebec0927566&start=130&end=246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2900604-772edb83a44c1d4c3d8e2ebec0927566/thumbnail_130000.jpg","/articles/6085980/Massachusetts/Memorial-Elementary-second-graders-raise-1217-for-Heifer-International-secure-livestock-donations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085980-4863683d261a6943e1ecb9ac4e503ac2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916555&Signature=IflYtQc6MN1n5mzphSf~MUU-toprU6DhoECeC~hff6AI4qZppKQU67Y-YxvbteI5sECXYi~JiqGfPCQ3TEPQ-3AxVjh0BVQCOCdE9BcaBTDYLVdhiiy-kNAayEksxTp3yoWiS0QymK-O8mQ-sB9CsT4E3dS~Go1ZLfDBAOsj6t6PqEaaeki7Ye8b3CJ2eTpHUPd84~tdZJNkjUJpEXZJ9M3xUSdqXKm-W7JGgdA6blh05gRye-R~choGo1kYwMBVlkgCqbqdvZUiQHpeEnGMs1UtEPlUsI2-9Ej7~1BUkZbKBdK2~nvUjBmzROggFrDAdPVHxhZkGQ6IIUHd44al7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A group of second-grade students from Memorial Elementary reported to the Mendon-Upton Regional School District School Committee on April 7 that their class raised $1,217.07 for Heifer International to help families in Uganda.

\"We read the book Beatrice's Goat,\" said a student who identified herself at the meeting as part of the second-grade group. Students described how the book and classroom activities taught them about global citizenship, counting money and donating proceeds to support families that lack access to steady income. The students said they used the funds to purchase six goats, one water buffalo, one pig, two honeybee hives and several chicks for Heifer International programs; a staff member at the meeting explained that each animal multiplies through reproduction and that the students' donations have a multiplied impact.

Nut graf: The presentation, delivered during the student comment period, highlighted hands-on curricular links between literature, math and service learning; students described both the learning goals and the fundraiser results.

Students listed their names for the record and explained the project's goals and outcomes. \"We raised $1,217.07,\" one student said. They also described classroom activities connected to the project and answered committee members' questions about how the animals provide milk and income to families. The students closed by encouraging others to find ways to help.

The committee received the presentation without a formal vote; members praised the students' work.","A group of Memorial Elementary second-graders told the committee they raised $1,217.07 for Heifer International to buy livestock and related supplies for families in Uganda; students described the project during the district's student comment period.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6085985,"Mendon-Upton committee authorizes $34.22 million in borrowing for roof, facility upgrades and fields",188,705000,893000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2900604-772edb83a44c1d4c3d8e2ebec0927566&start=705&end=893","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2900604-772edb83a44c1d4c3d8e2ebec0927566/thumbnail_705000.jpg","/articles/6085985/Massachusetts/Mendon-Upton-committee-authorizes-3422-million-in-borrowing-for-roof-facility-upgrades-and-fields","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085985-5c5aca1a2ad918e5da3d01627156997b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916554&Signature=DUpYEXrhLHGdpWIh6DSnoa0xOlKd~sFtHbPVW94uoxhsjo-NL2f02xpPFZnh7EqzWW4C2PWE9JsZyoHxUmFCcke2ay~jXegy72wSuuNYiAonhIt6SgqVv6zMkaYXbFjcvEo4fQwIRrjz-DC5DgzkO69oX4NZ0gajvDr0XJSQZ2jMrq4uz-Ta8Zyuz3I9xqbZbvdI1~1~uCQQi7twT-2e9OZE49vUR131agHooSjSJvfIA~zOscfiauqPA06-mjwAzXc3GdzFcpIBsPr4Er2eZbbg8JhHno9lAEUiQ-B9frXr0NHrm~TirwaPyyyYqkmGXBE3La7DAeC3x6oCwDvJ3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mendon-Upton Regional School District School Committee on April 7 voted to appropriate a total of $34,219,634 for three capital projects: a roof replacement at North Regional High School, building upgrades and equipment across the district's four schools, and outdoor recreational facilities work including a press box and concessions.

The measures, taken as separate motions during the same agenda item, authorize borrowing to pay project costs and related expenses and state that any grant the district receives from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) would reduce the amounts the district must borrow. Doctor Cole, a district staff member who reviewed legal posting requirements, said the committee must notify each member town and publish a paid notice after the vote. \"Within 7 days from the date in which the vote's adopted, the district secretary must notify the board of selectmen of each member town of the district to the amount and general purposes of the debt herein authorized as required by chapter 71, section 60 d of the general laws and by the district agreement,\" Cole said.

Why it matters: the appropriations would fund long‑deferred capital work that district leaders say will extend the useful life of facilities and support educational programs. The motions make clear the district expects the MSBA to review and potentially contribute through its discretionary grant program; the district will be responsible for costs exceeding any grant the MSBA awards.

Key details: the committee moved and approved three separate appropriations: $10,657,452 for a roof replacement at North Regional High School at 90 Pleasant Street in Upton; $11,559,397 for equipment purchases and upgrades across the district's four schools; and $12,002,785 for renovating and constructing outdoor recreational facilities, including a press box, concession stand and restrooms at district schools. Each motion included language authorizing the district treasurer, with school committee approval, to borrow under applicable Massachusetts statutes (the motions referenced M.G.L. chapter 40 and chapter 44) and acknowledged the MSBA grant program is discretionary.

The committee did not record individual roll-call tallies in the meeting transcript; each motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Committee members discussed next steps for required notification and publication: Cole and other staff said the district secretary must send certified written notice to select boards and place a paid notice in a newspaper circulating in the member towns within 10 days of the vote.

Background and caveats: motions included standard grant contingencies and statements that any project costs incurred before or beyond an MSBA grant award would be the district's responsibility. The motions also stated that any appropriation would be reduced by the amount of any grant set forth in a project funding agreement with the MSBA.

The committee did not propose implementation dates or a construction schedule during the meeting; staff said further project-level details would follow as the district coordinates with the MSBA and the town boards that must be notified.

Next steps: staff will prepare the written notices to the boards of selectmen, arrange the required paid newspaper publication and continue project planning pending any MSBA decisions and contract approvals.","The Mendon-Upton Regional School District voted to appropriate three capital borrowing amounts totaling $34,219,634 for a high school roof, districtwide building projects and outdoor recreational facilities; the committee noted notice and publication steps and that any MSBA grant would reduce the district's share.","actionData","errors"]

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