Carrie Rankin

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin moved that the Concord School Committee enter into Executive session”

“Ms. Rankin seconded the motion to approve the minutes with the proposed amendments”

“Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin”

“Rankin, aye”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Rankin, aye for both”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Rankin, aye for both”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee to order”

“Ms. Rankin”

“Rankin, aye”

“Ms. Rankin second the motion”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee to order at 5:45 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin was recognized for leading the effort to finalize the project”

“Ms. Rankin was recognized for leading the effort to finalize the project”

“Ms. Rankin was recognized for leading the effort to finalize the project”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin moved to open the agenda”

“Ms. Rankin moved and Ms. Marano seconded the motion”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Rankin, aye”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Ms. Rankin volunteered to be the lead”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Rankin, aye”

“Mitch Brooks and Ms. Rankin updated the committee on the Thoreau Playground and donations received for Phase Two”

“Ms. Rankin opened the discussion”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin seconded the motion”

“Ms. Rankin moved, and Mr. Pisharody seconded the motion to approve the school committee protocols as presented.”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Rankin, aye”

“Rankin, aye”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Rankin, aye”

“Carrie Rankin adjourned the meeting at 2:30pm.”

“Carrie Rankin called the meeting to order at 2:02pm.”

“Carrie walked the group through each page of the document to solicit feedback.”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin seconded the motion”

“Ms. Rankin volunteered for the CCSC backup warrant signor”

“Ms. Rankin seconded the motion”

“A motion was made by Ms. Rankin”

“seconded by Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin echoed everyone's thoughts and noted the importance of the issue around making sure statements are not based on opinion, but fact”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin requested to table the vote, stating she needed to rewatch the meeting video to verify the discussion's content.”

“Ms. Rankin noted the Story of the Schools working group is working on a draft for the September 10th meeting.”

“Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin explained the goal is to develop a comprehensive document”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Carrie Rankin called the meeting to order”

“Carrie Rankin adjourned the meeting at 12:33pm.”

“Carrie Rankin noted that we need to review where data should be updated”

“sending feedback directly to Carrie”

“sending feedback directly to Carrie”

“Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin seconded the motion”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin seconded the motion”

“Ms. Rankin recognized two principals Justin Sparks, Thoreau Elementary School Principal, and Naomi Krakow, Alcott Elementary School Principal.”

“Ms. Rankin seconded the motion”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Rankin, aye”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Rankin, aye”

“Ms. Rankin nominated Ms. Marano”

“Ms. Rankin reviewed the school committee's self-evaluation”

“Ms. Rankin suggested two changes to the policy discussed last week”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 6:02 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin reviewed the draft of the CPS Cell Phone Policy which proposes prohibiting student use of cellphones during academic hours”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin moved the Concord School Committee and Concord-Carlisle Regional School Committee will enter into Executive Session”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin introduced members from the Special Education Parent Advisory Council.”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Ms. Rankin seconded the motion”

“Ms. Rankin opened the K-8 cell phone policy discussion”

“Ms. Rankin showed a PowerPoint presentation with a drone flyover of the playground”

“Carrie Rankin called the meeting to order at 2:03pm.”

“Carrie seconded the motion”

“Carrie advised that the finance section needs to be reduced.”

“Carrie Rankin adjourned the meeting at 2:20pm.”

“suggested edits sent to Carrie”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 5:00 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin reconvened the Concord School Committee (CSC) 6:00 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin acknowledged the recent passing of Ruth Lauer, a long-time Concord resident who served on both the school committee and the select board. She reminded the committee that the deadline for the school committee evaluations is tomorrow, and she announced the ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the middle school will take place on May 3rd.”

“Ms. Rankin seconded the motion”

“Ms. Rankin seconded the motion”

“Carrie Rankin called the meeting to order at 3:07pm.”

“Carrie seconded the motion”

“Carrie continues to have conversations with graphic designers.”

“Carrie Rankin adjourned the meeting at 3:50pm.”

“Carrie highlighted that she wants to make sure there as much student voice as possible.”

“Carrie Rankin called the meeting to order at 2:02pm.”

“Carrie noted she needs more details on the arts and extra curricular programs.”

“Carrie Rankin adjourned the meeting at 3:12pm.”

“Carrie Rankin noted that she is pivoting on graphic design.”

“Carrie is going to write an initial draft for early next week so that Tracey and Brian can review.”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin welcomed the new METCO representative, Michelle McDougall, and thanked Ayesha Lawton for her recruitment efforts. She announced the Concord Select Board's creation of a Land Matrix Committee and their request for a school board volunteer. Ms. Rankin reminded attendees that the next meeting will be in Carlisle and will focus solely on CCHS in a regional context. She also addressed concerns about the Thoreau Playground project, thanking donors for their significant fundraising and clarifying that the school committee will vote on the final design after fundraising is complete, taking recent parent feedback on accessibility into account.”

“Ms. Rankin welcomed the new METCO representative, Michelle McDougall, and thanked Ayesha Lawton for her recruitment efforts. She announced the Concord Select Board's creation of a Land Matrix Committee and their request for a school board volunteer. Ms. Rankin reminded attendees that the next meeting will be in Carlisle and will focus solely on CCHS in a regional context. She also addressed concerns about the Thoreau Playground project, thanking donors for their significant fundraising and clarifying that the school committee will vote on the final design after fundraising is complete, taking recent parent feedback on accessibility into account.”

“Ms. Rankin welcomed the new METCO representative, Michelle McDougall, and thanked Ayesha Lawton for her recruitment efforts. She announced the Concord Select Board's creation of a Land Matrix Committee and their request for a school board volunteer. Ms. Rankin reminded attendees that the next meeting will be in Carlisle and will focus solely on CCHS in a regional context. She also addressed concerns about the Thoreau Playground project, thanking donors for their significant fundraising and clarifying that the school committee will vote on the final design after fundraising is complete, taking recent parent feedback on accessibility into account.”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Ms. Rankin called the Policy Subcommittee meeting to order at 9:00 AM.”

“Ms. Rankin noted several options possible including working groups and surveys”

“Carrie Rankin called the meeting to order at 2:01pm.”

“Carrie Rankin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.”

“Carrie Rankin reviewed the requirements for data.”

“Carrie Rankin”

“Carrie Rankin adjourned the meeting at 2:19pm.”

“Carrie Rankin did not have an update on graphic design.”

“Carrie Rankin did not have an update on graphic design.”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Ms. Rankin reported that the cell phone policy is under discussion in the policy subcommittee before being presented to the school committee. The school committee is collaborating with MASC to develop an updated school committee evaluation, aiming for alignment with their goals and broader stakeholder participation. Regarding the Thoreau playground, fundraising has reached the final phase, with $454,000 raised, representing 74% of the goal. She acknowledged the Nicholson's feedback on the playground's design but emphasized that the project is currently in the fundraising phase, not the design phase. Schematic designs are used to support fundraising efforts, while the final design will be determined by the funds raised.”

“Ms. Rankin reported that the cell phone policy is under discussion in the policy subcommittee before being presented to the school committee. The school committee is collaborating with MASC to develop an updated school committee evaluation, aiming for alignment with their goals and broader stakeholder participation. Regarding the Thoreau playground, fundraising has reached the final phase, with $454,000 raised, representing 74% of the goal. She acknowledged the Nicholson's feedback on the playground's design but emphasized that the project is currently in the fundraising phase, not the design phase. Schematic designs are used to support fundraising efforts, while the final design will be determined by the funds raised.”

“asked Ms. Rankin to provide an update”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Carrie Rankin called the meeting to order at 2:05pm.”

“Carrie has done research into graphic designer options through a freelance website.”

“Carrie Rankin adjourned the meeting at 2:45pm.”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Rankin, aye”

“Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin stated that Mr. Cameron, Mr. Conry, and Dr. Hunter would be foregoing their vacations during the February break to ensure the new CMS building was ready to open after the break.”

“Dr. Hunter mentioned a meeting Ms. Rankin and Ms. Viola on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of a quick meeting after the break.”

“They decide that Dr. Hunter and Ms. Anderson would attend the CPC meeting, with either Ms. Rankin or Mr. Waterson joining as a third member.”

“Carrie Rankin called the meeting to order at 2:00pm.”

“Carrie”

“Carrie Rankin adjourned the meeting at 2:43pm.”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 6:02 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Carrie Rankin and Andrew Herchek volunteered to represent the committee with the Transportation K-12”

“Ms. Anderson moved, and the motion was seconded by Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Anderson moved, and the motion was seconded by Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin met with the MCI Advisory commission about the long-term land development project that includes 51 acres.”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin attended the Concord FINCOM meeting”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin stated she and Ms. Viola met with the METCO representatives last week about the YRBS; the Thoreau Playground Committee is thriving and actively fundraising for the new playground project; and a sign was installed to announce the $610,000 fundraising effort.”

“Ms. Rankin stated she and Ms. Viola met with the METCO representatives last week about the YRBS; the Thoreau Playground Committee is thriving and actively fundraising for the new playground project; and a sign was installed to announce the $610,000 fundraising effort.”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Policy Subcommittee meeting to order”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin noted FINCOM has been sending questions via email and she will forward them to the committee.”

“Rankin, aye for both”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee meeting to order at 6:01 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 6:00 PM”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin had a productive meeting with FINCOMM where they discussed the guideline and process of understanding the cost of special education.”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 5:45 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin recently toured the new Concord Middle School, which is now fully powered and has landscaping installed.”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Mr. Conroy”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 5:30 PM.”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee (CSC) to order at 6:01 PM”

“Ms. Rankin moved”

“Ms. Rankin provided an update on correspondence received since the June meeting including, inquiries about the Ellen Garrison building, participation in a race and culture conversation, student attendance from outside of Concord, and direct pay Inflation Reduction Act credits.”

“Ms. Rankin provided an update on the policy subcommittee progress in reviewing and updating school policies.”

“Ms. Rankin reported on the recent joint meeting with the select board and finance committee to discuss capital planning and the necessity for additional deliberations on the income guideline process.”

“seconded by Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Committee meeting to order”

“the motion was seconded by Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Policy Subcommittee meeting to order at 9:08 AM.”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Policy Subcommittee meeting to order”

“Ms. Rankin called the Concord School Policy Subcommittee meeting to order”

“Ms. Rankin seconded”

“Ms. Rankin joined the meeting.”

“Ms. Rankin noted that this request came from the Town Manager”

“Ms. Rankin adjourned the Concord School Committee at 8:11 P.M.”

“Ms. Rankin then called the CSC meeting to order”

“seconded by Ms. Rankin”

“Rankin, aye (for both)”

“Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin thanked Ms. Marano and Ms. Anderson for all of their work in creating growth on the SC, noting that they implemented systems that have allowed for more efficiency. She then read a statement from the CSC and Dr. Hunter regarding an incident that occurred at the meeting on May 21, 2024.”

“Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin stated that CSC received four pieces of correspondence on the middle school and one congratulating Mr. Herchek.”

“Ms. Rankin asked that this item be tabled to the following week so members had time to review the proposed schedule.”

“Ms. Rankin”

“Ms. Rankin”