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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-10-ESTABROOK-minJOSEPH ESTABROOK "T R Y Dr. Gerardo J Martinez Principal Minutes Friday, October 10, 2025 from 2:30pm-3:30pm Room 154 Estabrook School (781) 861-2520 gmartinez@lexingtonma.org Fax: (781) 862-2145 Topic Meeting Set -U12 Agenda Items Greetings/Introductions All members introduced themselves. Newer members are Lina Kim, Grade 5 teacher. Maliha Rahman, PTO co -president is also new to the council. Kelly Lombardo, Grade 3 teacher, will join the council, starting in November. Andrew Harris joined a little later. Karyn Zhao joined via google meet Joe Sullivan shared his role as SRO in the district. Public Speak No public commentary Review Norms, Term Limits and Bylaws Reviewed together live; shared with the group for review and reference later Calendar of Meetings October 10, 2025 November 14, 2025 (budget) March 27, 2026 April 17, 2026 May 22, 2026 Schedule agreed upon by group Joseph Estabrook Elementary School 1 117 Grove Street I Lexington, MA 102420 Updates National Blue Ribbon School Nominated last year; application process was challenging and intensive; August was announced we were selected; program was cancelled by national DoE with the message that states should be responsible for acknowledging school progress mClass and Ren Star Assessments Assessments were concluded; meetings were held to analyze the data by teams. Teacher representative reported how the data is looked at and how the information is implemented. This also lets teachers see when kids should be celebrated. Info shared with parents at teacher conferences Back to School Night Traditionally, this has been "stand and deliver"but discussed having it be more hands-on. This was discussed with PTO and staff were surveyed. Strong preference for continuing the current model but some interest in exploring an evening curriculum experience with students. This would not replace but potentially add to the evening calendar of events. Conferences Beginning now Hydroponic Tower Pilot Pilot school last year and it was very successful. Estabrook hosted school committee reps and superintendent with the kids sharing what they learned. For SY25-26, 16 towers were added to the district as a result. Dr. Martinez is helping with the training of new sites and may be presenting at a food services conference. We discussed the idea of a grant to add to community buildings. Bum Fiscal year 26 will continue to be tight. We're expecting a Q1 report at the end of October. FY27 is still unclear, but expected to be tight. The expense budgets have shrunk significantly and tracking will happen at line level (for better insights). The expense philosophy of 75-25 cadence is in effect (75% before Feb). Budget managers will meet with school administration and review staffing, student projections, funding needs; historical patterns across district can be identified. Class sizes are larger than in previous years with contractions occurring in K,1, 2. There are staff concerns but Dr. Martinez shared we are within union guidelines. Class sizes across schools will look different. Ex. Kindergarten classes may be smaller in smaller schools. As part of the budget process we will continue to work with town on facilities requests. Adjourned at 3:20 Town Clerk clerkpostings@lexingtonma.gov mdeeldereteaggKin tonrrra.aov Minutes Sent to: Joseph Estabrook Elementary School 1 117 Grove Street I Lexington, MA 102420 Joseph Estabrook Elementary School 1 117 Grove Street I Lexington, MA 102420