School Committee

LOWELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: November 15, 2023 Time: 6:30PM Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 Zoom Link: https://lowell-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/85180616509?pwd=NjJ2QzJySURSZmdTTUpjV0tFQ0tCUT09 Members of the public may view the meeting via LTC and those wishing to speak regarding a specific agenda item shall register to speak in advance of the meeting by sending an email to the Superintendent indicating the agenda item, a phone number and email address so we can provide a zoom link to access the meeting. Email address is lbedoya@lowell.k12.ma.us. If no access to email you may contact us at 978-674-4324. All requests must be submitted before 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. 1. SALUTE TO FLAG 2. ROLL CALL On a roll call at 6:40 p.m., members present were, namely: Ms. Martin, Ms. Delrossi and Mayor Chau. Ms. Chhoun, Ms. Doherty, Mr. Lay and Ms. Thompson were present on zoom. Ms. Jisella Sanquiche, LHS Class Senator was also present. 3. MINUTES 3.1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Lowell School Committee Meeting of November 1, 2023 Ms. Delrossi made a motion to accept and place on file the minutes of the Regularly Scheduled and Special School Committee Meetings that were held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023; seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED 3.2. Approval of the Minutes of the Special/Executive Session Meeting of November 1, 2023 Ms. Delrossi made a motion to accept and place on file the minutes of the Regularly Scheduled and Special School Committee Meetings that were held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023; seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 2 of 13) 4. PERMISSION TO ENTER 4.1. Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement with LSAA Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Barboza registered and spoke on this agenda item. Ms. Martin made a motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with LSAA; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED 4.2. Permission to Enter: November 15, 2023 Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Barboza registered and spoke on this agenda item. Ms. Thompson made a motion to vote for Public Works, LLC on the Permission to Enter in the amount of $68,250.00 separately; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 6 yeas, 1 nay (Mayor Chau) APPROVED Ms. Chhoun made a motion to approve the remaining items on the Permission to Enter; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED Ms. Doherty made a motion to vote for Public Works, LLC in the amount of $68,250.00 on the Permission to Enter; seconded by Ms. Martin. 4 yeas, 3 nays (Ms. Thompson, Ms. Chhoun, Ms. Delrossi) APPROVED 5. MEMORIALS 5.1. Desmond Som, Student at the Engagement Center 6. MOTIONS 6.1. [By Dominik Lay]: Request a discussion on whether we should relocate professional development activities that occur on election day. Mr. Lay made a motion to approve; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED 6.2. [By Dominik Lay]: Request the superintendent to provide a percentage of students that ride the bus on a daily basis for each school. Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Barboza registered and spoke on this agenda item. The maker of the motion added the following with no objection from the body: “Request the superintendent to provide a percentage of students that ride the bus on a daily basis to each school and to include how many live within 1, 1.5, and a 2-mile range of the school.” Mr. Lay made a motion to approve; seconded by Ms. Thompson. 7 yeas APPROVED Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 3 of 13) 7. SUBCOMMITTEES 7.1. Approval of the Minutes of the Equity & Access Subcommittee Meeting of October 30, 2023 Ms. Ortiz, Ms. Barboza, Mr. Saldana, Ms. Lopez, Ms. Gomba and Ms. Arzuaga registered and spoke on this agenda item. Ms. Thompson informed the Committee that the subcommittee was presented with a snapshot of the district accountability data that had been compiled by the district’s data office and disaggregated by race/ethnicity student subgroups. In addition, two (2) data documents were provided to the subcommittee, as well as an interactive chart that showed trends in MCAS results by schools and districts from 2017-2023. The subcommittee was also presented with a copy of the Analysis of the Lowell Public Schools Hispanic-Latinx Experience Report which was conducted by the Center for Program Evaluation through contract with the Lowell Public Schools (LPS) and Fortaleza Inc. in October of 2022 and presented at a community convening in Spring of 2023. The report included quantitative and qualitative data of the district’s Hispanic/Latinx students in addition to recommendations for potential improvements. The subcommittee also discussed the 2023-2024 prioritization plan which was submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) by the Curriculum and Instruction Office. This plan outlines the district’s goal to target the achievement of Hispanic/Latinx students who account for almost 40% of the Lowell Public Schools student population. This plan includes targeted outcomes, action steps and a monitoring plan. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the report as a report of progress; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED Mr. Lay made a motion to suspend the rules to take agenda items 8.4 & 8.6 out of order seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED 8. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 8.1. Response to Motion (By Susie Chhoun, 11/1/23) Regarding Reilly Play Structures Mr. Underwood, Facilities Director, provided a report to the Committee regarding the Reilly School playground. The report stated that not every play structure on or around a school building belongs to that school. Some are under city control and others are under school control for maintenance. The Reilly playground is a City of Lowell park, so Mr. Underwood reached out to City of Lowell DPD Design Planner Jessica Wilson who shared the fallowing information: DPD secured $900,000 in ARPA funds toward the renovation of the Reilly School Community Playground. The project went out to bid for design on June 14, 2023, and the bid closed on June 28, 2023. The DPD received five (5) strong proposals from qualified landscape architecture firms and the review committee ultimately selected BETA Group, Inc. The DPD also worked with BETA on the design of the new Veterans Park across the street from the Reilly School which will be under construction from November 2023 until May 2024. Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 4 of 13) The scope of work for the Reilly playground involves fully replacing and upgrading the existing 5800 square foot playground so that it will be universally accessible and inclusive of the diverse needs of the Reilly Elementary School students. The DPD is currently in the process of executing a contract with BETA. The project schedule anticipates completing designs in late Fall 2024 and completing construction over the summer in 2025. There will be opportunities for students, families, faculty, and neighbors to engage in the design of the playground in 2024. Ms. Chhoun asked when they will find out. Dr. Hall stated that he hasn’t received those dates yet, but he will update everyone with he receives them. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 8.1 through 8.6 and 8.8 as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.2. Response to Motion (By Susie Chhoun, 11/1/23) Regarding Leaking Issue at Freshman Academy Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Barboza registered and spoke on this agenda item. Mr. Underwood, Facilities Director, provided a report to the Committee that informed them that in March of 2023, a hot water pump in the 4th floor machine penthouse lost a bearing that caused water to leak down into two (2) classrooms and the section of the nurse’s room. The report stated that the water leak was isolated and repaired. Additionally, LPS had personnel on hand to start the clean up immediately after the pump was shut down and no other water leaks have occurred since. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 8.1 through 8.6 and 8.8 as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.3. Response to Motion (By Eileen DelRossi, 3/15/23) Regarding LHS Fresh Air Intake Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Barboza registered and spoke on this agenda item. Dr. Hall, Chief Operating Officer provided a report to the Committee that shared information from Robin Greenberg, Project Manager, AIA, LEED AP BD+C. The report stated that many areas of Lowell High School, including the majority of classrooms, will be served by operable windows and a displacement ventilation system. Displacement ventilation systems have many excellent characteristics such as high energy efficiency, low noise operation, high level of thermal comfort, ventilation effectiveness, and indoor air quality. Supply airflow is filtered by high efficiency filters (minimum MERV-13) that are installed within the air handling units. The system supplies air at low levels in the room and exhausts the air high within the room, causing the room air to displace upwards while removing many pollutants. Other areas of the building, such as the Gym, Cafeteria, and Auditorium, are served by overhead ductwork distribution systems that are provided with a high capacity of outdoor ventilation air and high efficiency filters (minimum MERV-13). The HVAC systems have demand ventilation controls that Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 5 of 13) modulate the airflow based upon occupancy for increased energy efficiency. However, this demand ventilation control feature can be over-ridden through the building management system to provide additional ventilation if needed. The building management system can also be controlled remotely and automatically to operate the HVAC systems with higher ventilation rates while the building is unoccupied in order to perform a building airflow flush-out if required. Ms. Delrossi asked how many inches the windows open. Dr. Hall stated that he’ll have to research that. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 8.1 through 8.6 and 8.8 as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.4. Response to Motion (By Stacey Thompson, 9/6/23) Regarding Status on Roofs Ms. Ortiz, Ms. Barboza, Ms. Marshall, Ms. Hunt, Ms. Kenndy, Ms. Morrison, Ms. Landsteiner, Ms. Dumont, Ms. Maggio and Mr. Georges registered and spoke on this agenda item. Mr. Underwood, Facilities Director, provided a report to the Committee that informed them that there are currently 302 Roof Repair Work orders currently listed under work-in-progress in School Dude work order system as of the date of this report. The report listed by school all roof issues. Ms. Thompson read the below letter and then asked that it be included for the record: “To Whom This May Concern, We, the teachers of the Pawtucketville Elementary School, would like to go on record and let it be known that we think underlying problems with the roof are what is causing our mold concerns. As I am sure you are aware, our school has been the center of continuous mold problems for years. We have voiced these concerns over and over again, but it seems that each time we do, there is a "quick fix" or we are brushed off and another year goes by. This year, however, is different; enough is enough. Our students don't deserve to be learning in a school that is possibly unsafe and unhealthy. We have one staff members who have health issues that may be linked back to the mold. Countless teachers are afraid to come into work in these conditions. Many have dealt with hoarseness, allergy and sinus issues, and general feelings of being unwell. On top of this, many students have underlying medical conditions such as asthma, that can be worsened by the environment they are exposed to each day. We keep being told that mold can't grow on cement, and that the air quality is not an issue, but recent tests have shown otherwise. In fact, a test done this week where the outdoor mold counts were in the 300s showed mold in one room to be in the 10,000s. This is unacceptable. The building is unsafe. Mold can have different effects in different people. Some are lucky to be unaffected, however many have symptoms. This is true for students and staff alike. It is time something has to be done. We are tired of hearing about the old structure of a school, or the heating system, or things weren't clean on the walls, etc. It is time for someone to step up and fix it for good. As employees of the city who dedicate our lives to the future citizens of Lowell, we deserve Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 6 of 13) better. It is unfair to work in these conditions and is wearing on us as a staff. I implore you to please look into this further, demand answers, and come up with a timeline for when things need to be fixed. Enough is enough.” Kerry Marshall Katrina Duchesne Brittany Martin Tara Callahan Courtney Basovsky Anna Amlashi Sovanny Lim-Sam Mouna Moubtassime Alicia Healey Samantha Laffey Linda Chagnoin Sean Rogers Stephanie McNulty Jessica Knight JoAnne Riddle-Duffy Shaelah Farrell Noreen Kennedy Teresa Morrison Dottie Durkin Allisa Landsteiner Donna Schofield Kerri Shelton Ashley Sears Asiyah Shaikh Taylor Mendonca Stephanie Dion Bernadette Pugh Mike Casey Felix Rivera Lauren Rees Fadia Chahine Linda Lunne Maureen Meehan Randy Dion Kristen Paolino Kimberly Sheehan Kimberly Bonfilio Lauren Hanlon Kasey Bingham Melissa Kouy Patti Greene Lorna Mendonca Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 7 of 13) Nicole Clark Lisa Freker Sarah Delahanty Chelsea Sorota Noreen Kennedy Sara Stauch Tom Jaroche KLeeanna Labinski Stephanie Thompson Dale Burns Ann Trudel Tracey Genest Kelly Walsh Katherine Moreau Ms. Thompson asked why the Committee wasn’t given the information (regarding the readings at the Pawtucketville Memorial). Interim Superintendent Skinner stated that he informed Mr. Underwood to send the Pawtucketville Memorial the results when they are received. He stated that in his work with the city administration, he believes they are doing as much as they can. He stated that are the City of Lowell/LPS is currently in the design acceptance phase for seven (7) other schools. He stated that he brought the results to the health department himself and they didn’t feel that it’s at a level of concern right now and that it will be discussed at the next Board of Health meeting. Ms. Thompson made a motion to poll both members of the City Council and the School Committee in order to hold an emergency meeting; seconded by Ms. Doherty. 6 yeas, 1 absent (Mr. Lay) APPROVED Ms. Martin made a friendly amendment with no objection from the maker of the motion to hold the meeting at the Pawtucketville Memorial School. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 8.1 through 8.6 and 8.8 as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.5. Response to Motion (By Stacey Thompson 3/15/23) Regarding Communications Ms. Phillips, Chief Equity Officer provided a report to the Committee that informed them that since 2020, central office and school administrators have received updates and general information on a weekly basis from an internal memo – LPS Leader. All staff, family and community members are apprised of timely and general information from the monthly district newsletter which was instituted in 2021 – the LPS Connector. In an effect toward strengthening communication and information sharing, the Communications Office will begin sending updates to LPS staff via email which includes policy Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 8 of 13) changes, quarterly reports and updates on strategic goals in alignment with the reporting timeline designated for school committee reports. Ms. Thompson stated that this motion was in regard to the payroll change. She stated that she was told a new policy was enacted this week at Lowell High School and that people weren’t aware of the change. She stated that there is a lack of consistency and that there is not a clear communication mechanism. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 8.1 through 8.6 and 8.8 as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED 8.6. Response to Motion (By Stacey Thompson and Dominik Lay, 8/10/22) Regarding Diversity Hiring Gains Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Barboza registered and spoke on this agenda item. Dr. Hall, Chief Schools Officer provided a report to the Committee that informed them that in the previous report, there were 350 employees for whom we did not have diversity data. In this report, HR staff were able to utilize MUNIS and other records in order to reconcile data for all but six (6) employees. Thus, this report represents an advance in the quality of reporting. The great majority of the new entries, did not identify as diverse, so this certainly impacted the percentage changes. If the district opted to use the previous method of purely utilizing ASPEN, there would have been 266 "non- reports," and more percentage gains in diversity would likely have been evident. However, this new method has now allowed us to update data in ASPEN to be more accurate, so it was a positive for the system going forward. In regard to other strategies, successes, and gains; we continue to make great progress in identifying barriers to application and employment. The report stated that the district continues to also implement several recommendations or requests discussed at School Committee meetings, including the use and review exit surveys and interviews. We also recently were invited by faculty to provide a substitute teacher briefing to seniors at UMass/Lowell who are majoring in education. This will allow us to strengthen existing pathways to allow our principals to meet more candidates prior to the application period. This is important because the prevalence of Education majors continues to decline throughout the region and nationally. Mr. Lay requested a breakdown with the number of racially diverse by school. Interim Superintendent Skinner stated that he wants to increase diversity and we need to recruit. Ms. Delrossi stated that she hopes the waiver process extends to everyone. Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 8.1 through 8.6 and 8.8 as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 9 of 13) 8.7. Response to Motion (By Jackie Doherty, 7/13/22) Regarding LHS Construction This report was tabled until the next meeting. 8.8. Responses to Motions Regarding Facilities Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Barboza registered and spoke on this agenda item. Mr. Underwood, Facilities Director, provided a report to the Committee that informed them that we continue to face challenges though out our schools related to heating, cooling, and roof leaks. The report stated that Lowell Public Schools (LPS) and the City of Lowell have done lots of great things the last several years. For example: in the last several years we solicited, awarded and completed eight (8) MSBA projects at six (6) schools: Sullivan, STEM, Greenhalge, Daley, Bailey and McAuliffe. Each school received new boilers systems, complete with pumps, plumbing and boiler controls. The Sullivan and Bailey also received new roofs. The City of Lowell/LPS is currently in the design acceptance phase for seven (7) other schools. Ms. Martin asked about the elevators at Lowell High School. She stated that Interim Skinner told her that they were fixed and asked if that was the case. Interim Superintendent Skinner stated that it is not the case. He stated that the information he gave Ms. Martin was the information he had received, but has since been informed that they’re waiting on parts. Ms. Martin asked if it will be fixed by next Monday. Interim Superintendent Skinner stated that he thinks that it a reasonable amount of time, but it is not in his control. Ms. Thompson asked for something that the City Council and School Committee can see that involves a timeline and a vendor, etc. Ms. Delrossi made a motion to make a dashboard with the concerns of staff and students that is shared with the City Council; seconded by Ms. Martin. 7 yeas APPROVED Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the following Reports of the Superintendent 8.1 through 8.6 and 8.8 as reports of progress; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 7 yeas APPROVED After a brief recess a roll call took place at 9:09 p.m., members present were, namely: Ms. Martin, Ms. Delrossi and Mayor Chau. Ms. Chhoun, Mr. Lay and Ms. Thompson were present on zoom. Ms. Doherty was absent. Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 10 of 13) Ms. Delrossi made a motion to take agenda item # 8.15. Home Education out of order; seconded by Mr. Lay. 6 yeas, 1 absent (Ms. Doherty) APPROVED 8.9. Response to Motion (By Eileen DelRossi, 8/16/23) Regarding Health and Physical Education Curriculum This report was tabled until the next meeting. 8.10. Response to Motion (By Jackie Doherty, 9/21/22) Regarding FRC Hours This report was tabled until the next meeting. 8.11. FRC Monthly Update This report was tabled until the next meeting. 8.12. Bias/Bullying Incidents Report This report was tabled until the next meeting. 8.13. ESSER Spending Update This report was tabled until the next meeting. 8.14. Quarterly Report On Motions The report was tabled until the next meeting. 8.15. Home Education Interim Superintendent Skinner recommended that the following parents/guardians be allowed to home educate their child: Brittany Gallagher Mr. Lay made a motion to approve; seconded by Ms. Delrossi, 1 absent (Ms. Doherty) 6 yeas APPROVED 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. Approval of New Job Descriptions This report was tabled until the next meeting. Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 11 of 13) 9.2. Budget Transfer Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Barboza registered and spoke on this agenda item. A budget transfer of $ 389,057.33 was presented for approval. Ms. Delrossi made a motion to bundle, take out of order and approve agenda items # 9.2 through # 9.6; seconded by Ms. Chhoun. 6 yeas, 1 absent (Ms. Doherty) APPROVED 9.3. Vote to Approve and Accept FY23 Grant Allocations Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Barboza registered and spoke on this agenda item. A request to approve and accept the FY24 grant allocations received to date was brought forward to the Committee. These funds include Federal and State entitlement, continuation, competitive and CARES Act awards that have been secured by the Lowell Public Schools. Ms. Delrossi made a motion to bundle, take out of order and approve agenda items # 9.2 through # 9.6; seconded by Ms. Chhoun. 6 yeas, 1 absent (Ms. Doherty) APPROVED 9.4. LHS Athletics – Rule 53 Waiver Request A request from the LHS Athletic Director was brought forward seeking the for Lowell High School to seek a waiver with the MIAA. The waiver would allow 8th graders to participate in Ice Hockey, Baseball (freshman), Lacrosse (boys & girls), Swim & Dive (boys team) and Softball (JV team) for the winter and spring seasons for the 2023-2024 school year Ms. Delrossi made a motion to bundle, take out of order and approve agenda items # 9.2 through # 9.6; seconded by Ms. Chhoun. 6 yeas, 1 absent (Ms. Doherty) APPROVED 9.5. LHS Athletics – Request for Ice Hockey Cooperative Program 23-24 A request from the LHS Athletic Director was brought forward seeking the approval for Lowell High School to engage in a MIAA approved two (2) year cooperative ice hockey program with the Innovation Academy of Tyngsborough. Ms. Delrossi made a motion to bundle, take out of order and approve agenda items # 9.2 through # 9.6; seconded by Ms. Chhoun. 6 yeas, 1 absent (Ms. Doherty) APPROVED Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 12 of 13) 9.6. Request for Approval of Unaffiliated Pay Raises Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Barboza registered and spoke on this agenda item. Dr. Hall, Chief Operating Officer recommend that the below pay raises be implemented for unaffiliated personnel under the same conditions that UTL and SEIU members received pay raises. Accordingly, he requested that the following pay raises be approved with payments retroactive to July 1, 2023. Each salary shall be increased in the following amounts as of the following dates:  July I, 2023 Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500)  Midpoint 2023-2024 Two Percent (2.00%) Ms. Delrossi made a motion to bundle, take out of order and approve agenda items # 9.2 through # 9.6; seconded by Ms. Chhoun. 6 yeas, 1 absent (Ms. Doherty) APPROVED 10. CONVENTION/CONFERENCE REQUESTS 10.1. Overnight Request: Wang Middle School - Washington D.C., Capital Tours, Inc. This was tabled until the next meeting. 10.2. Overnight Request: Promising Neighborhoods and Full-Service Community Schools National Network Conference in Washington, D.C. This was tabled until the next meeting. 10.3. Overnight Request: DEI Summit in Dallas, TX This was tabled until the next meeting. 11. PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL 11.1. The Members of the United Teachers of Lowell Hereby Donate Thirty [30] Sick Leave Days to Belinda Paul, Daley Middle School Teacher. Mr. Lay made a motion to approve the Professional Personnel; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 6 yeas, 1 absent (Ms. Doherty) APPROVED Ms. Delrossi made a motion to cancel the School Committee meeting that was scheduled for December 20, 2023; seconded by Ms. Martin. 6 yeas, 1 absent (Ms. Doherty) APPROVED Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 13 of 13) Mr. Lay made a motion to allow the meeting to continue after 10:00 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Delrossi. 2 yeas, 4 nays (Mayor Chau, Ms. Delrossi, Mr. Lay, Ms. Martin) 1 absent (Ms. Doherty) FAILS 12. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Martin made a motion to adjourn at 10:01 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Lay. 6 yeas, 1 absent (Ms. Doherty) APPROVED Respectfully submitted, Liam Skinner, Interim Superintendent and Secretary to the Lowell School Committee LS/mes Lowell Public Schools • 155 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us