School Committee Meeting 10/28/25

School Committee Agenda October 28, 2025 6:30 PM Public Session Executive Session 9:45 PM Location: Morse Pond School, 323 Jones Road, Falmouth, MA 02540 Library OPEN Public Meeting The School Committee meeting will be in-person for School Committee Members and the Public. A remote option will remain available for community members unable to attend in person. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join: https://falmouth-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/i/83825609592 Student Advisory PRESENTATION of Morse School Highlights MASS Student Award/Reception for Rima Petrosyan PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment will be limited to 20 minutes. Members of the public are welcome to speak during public comment. Comments will be limited to 2 minutes in length. Due to the Open Meeting Law, the Committee cannot respond to or act on public comment. Additional comments and feedback can be submitted by email: Schoo1Committee@falmouth.k12.ma.us PRESENTATION of Falmouth Public Schools Partnership with The Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum & Cultural Center UPDATE by Superintendent UPDATE by Finance and Operations ACT on Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for FEA: Wrestling Coach REVIEW on Navigating the Future Together Proposals DICUSSION of Lawrence School Grade Configuration ACT on taking Morse Pond School Offline FIRST READ on Policy IKF - Conditions to Receive a Falmouth Diploma SECOND READ on BEDH - Public Participation at School Committee Meetings SECOND READ and ACT on the following policies: • BDE-R-Permanent Committees and Other Assignments • GBEBC - Gifts to and Solicitations by Staff • JJE - Student Fundraising • KBE - Relations with Parents/Booster Organizations • JICA - Student Dress Code • JQ - Student Fees, Fines, and Charges DISCUSS and ACT on Article 15 Routine Business Approval of October 14, 2025 minutes. Committee Reports Request for Follow-Up MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss strategy session in regards to negotiations with union FEA Units A, B, C and D and pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements" ("Purpose 7"), citing to the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g). Having these discussions in open session may have a detrimental effect on the School Committee's bargaining position. It is anticipated that the School Committee will not return to public session.