SCHOOL COMMITTEE

1. The School Committee will work through the Curriculum Sub-Committee to engage in curriculum analysis and review in order to ensure

a.  that educators have opportunities for relevant professional development and access to high-quality, research-based instructional materials aligned with MA Frameworks,

b.  and that curriculum materials and course offerings are reflective of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.

2.  The School Committee will work through the Policy Sub-Committee to ensure that policy language and intent supports the LPS priorities articulated in the District Improvement Plan by

a.  cataloging, analyzing, and revising existing policies related to curriculum review and adoption, facilities updates (including the middle school building project), technology use (including device usage in schools and use of Artificial Intelligence), and acceptance of gifts and donations.

b.  and revising existing policies and drafting new district policies to remain aligned with MASC recommendations and statutory and regulatory requirements.

3.  The School Committee will engage and work collaboratively with community stakeholders by

a.  Strengthening and maintaining connections to town departments and town committees by participating in town events, serving as School Committee representatives on committees, collaborating on projects, such as, the middle school building project, yearly budget on going facilities assessments and and upcoming MSBA bids,

b.  supporting the process of the schematic design for a new middle school and providing the community with detailed and timely updates, and opportunities for input on the middle school building project,

c.  creating opportunities to listen to students, teachers, and community members on current topics in educational matters, such as, DEIB-related matters, and evolving and immerging technology matters,

d.  and developing agendas that highlight student presentations to the School Committee on the Longmeadow Public Schools (LPS) website and LPS social media sites using the Vision of the Graduate (VOG) standards as a framework.

4.  In collaboration with town officials, committees, and legislative delegates, the School Committee will work through the Finance Sub-Committee to advocate for the

a.  regular review of all buildings in order to determine and prioritize needs and to develop fiscally responsible proposals for capital planning,

b.  funding aligned with SC goals and the District Improvement Plan

c.  funding for curriculum materials as prioritized by the curriculum renewal cycle

d.  funding for new collaborative bargaining agreements

Goals approved 10-24-2023