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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-11-28-SC-min LEXINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Meeting Minutes AGENDA: CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME: 6:11 PM SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Sara Cuthbertson, Chairperson Deepika Sawhney, Vice-chair Eileen Jay Larry Freeman Kathleen Lenihan did not attend the meeting. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT Dr. Julie Hackett, Superintendent The minutes were taken by Julie Kaye, School Committee Meeting Recording Secretary. The School Committee convened at the Global Ministries Christian Church at 670 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA. This evening's meeting was not recorded, and it was in person only. All supporting materials that have been provided to members of this body are available on the Town's website unless otherwise noted. METCO DIRECTOR'S OPENING REMARKS Barbara Hamilton welcomed families and the School Committee. COMMUNITY SPEAK A Parent who works at Bridge and has a child at LHS spoke. Christina Lin - Human Rights Committee Chair, spoke about the MCAS data working groups. A parent who has a child in 4th grade spoke. Another parent spoke. SMALL SCHOOL GROUPS Lexington Public Schools is looking to redefine its definition of success beyond traditional notions of student achievement. Principals would like to hear from parents what success means to them. The meeting was split into different rooms, separated by schools, at 6:25 PM. The meeting reconvened in the large meeting space at 7:25 PM for the presentation. JK 11/28/23 -APPROVED LPS PRESENTATIONS A. Step Team Presentation • Two students presented a slideshow with history and information about the Step Team. ADJOURNMENT The meeting ended at 7:51 PM; there was no vote. JK 11/28/23 -APPROVED