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o Yes, teachers are incredibly grateful for parent support o Teachers who want to look for themselves are looking o Tricky part for us-teachers need time to get vaccinated, which happens during the school day. This makes class coverage tricky. o Fire Department is providing vaccines on Thursday to certain groups of Lexington Educators • Saliva testing o We're offering saliva testing to K-2 students. We're hopeful that students grade K-5 will be able to participate. • PTO Leadership o Typically there are 2 year terms. I would reach out to Tejpreet and Rachel if you are interested in moving on- hoping at least 2 members will stay on. • Parents welcomed in the building next year? o We don't have the information right now, we can put it on the agenda for future meetings when we know more 4. Full Return for students • Looking at numbers to see how many RLA students are coming back full time and if there is a need to close RLA sections in grade levels that have more than one RLA section • This process is like starting the year all over again in April. We're focusing on: o Building community o Schedules o Specialist classes: kids stay in the room, specialists come to them o Lunch: % of the class in the cafeteria, % in the classroom ■ Can kids eat outside? We will definitely do this, we just have to find designated spaces for students to be outside. No tents will be purchased. ■ Kids should wear sunscreen and bring hats o Recess: more children will be allowed to play together than the current model o Arrival/ Dismissal: There will be more cars, it may take more time. People will need to be patient. o Spacing: Students will no longer be Eft apart- except when eating. Students will be four feet apart, masked, and facing forward. o The priority is creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students and staff 5. Building Update • Field Availability o Facilities will be coming to check to see if the sod took and the field can be open • Work on solar canopies will begin June 30th and be completed over the summer. This will finalize the project. 6. Close Meeting • Kim Ryan motions to adjourn the meeting, Beth Bristol seconded the motion, all members agre Maria Hastings Elementary School 17 Crosby Road I Lexington,MA 102421