Fatima Mezdad

“Mr. Stanton reviewed the CPS 5 Year budget projections”

“Mr. Stanton reviewed the FY23 Budget Timeline, stating that he will be meeting with all of the principals and department chairs between now and October 22nd to work with them on the zero based budget. He stated that enrollment numbers would be sent to principals, noting that the assessments are based on these numbers for the region. He stated that he would be presenting to the SC on October 12th on the Concord FINCOM’s budget request. He stated that he would be presenting to Concord FINCOM on October 21st and Carlisle FINCOM on October 27th. Mr. Stanton stated that the week of November 1st will be blocked out for the Admin team to meet with all of the departments and the principals to bring the budget together. He stated that the Superintendent’s Recommended Budget would be presented to the SC on December 7th and to Concord FINCOM on December 9th. He stated that he has a target date of January 11th for the SC to adopt the budget, with the SC Public Hearings occurring March 8th.”

“Ms. Mezdad”

“Ms. Mezdad nominated Ms. Marano as Chair of subcommittee”

“Mezdad, aye”

“Ms. Mezdad asked if DEI PD needs its own budget line? This is something to look into.”

“Mezdad”

“Ms. Mezdad noted her interest in being on the DEI Subcommittee, noting the perspective she can bring to the Subcommittee.”

“Mezdad”

“Mezdad, aye”

“Policy Subcommittee – Ms. Mezdad, Mr. Booth and Ms. Mostoufi”

“Mezdad”

“Ms. Mezdad abstained from the vote, stating that she felt this was a burden to the taxpayers.”

“Mezdad”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that the use of the new SC email addresses has not been discussed publicly, noting that she has questions around security and access, and has thus not joined.”

“Mezdad, nay (for both)”

“Mezdad”

“Mezdad, aye”

“Mezdad, aye (for both)”

“Mezdad, aye”

“Mezdad, aye”

“Mezdad, aye”

“Ms. Mezdad commended Mr. Mastrullo and his staff for the success of the 9th Grade Academy, noting that the teachers really get to know their students.”

“Ms. Mezdad commended Mr. Mastrullo and his staff for the success of the 9th Grade Academy, noting that the teachers really get to know their students.”

“Ms. Mezdad asked to move the July 19th meeting due to a 3-day holiday”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that these policies were discussed at the April 28th Policy Subcommittee meeting and were a 2nd reading.”

“Ms. Mezdad”

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“Ms. Mezdad stated that Ms. Bout's dedication is an inspiration, noting Ms. Bout's work on the calendar with regards to religious holidays.”

“Ms. Mezdad thanked CEF for investing in Challenge Success.”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that she would like it to start for all grades as soon as possible”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that the Policy Subcommittee met on April 28th”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that the district owes it to the taxpayers to reapply”

“Ms. Mezdad asked if the books were vetted”

“Mezdad, aye”

“Mezdad, aye”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that the Policy Subcommittee met on April 28th.”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that the Policy Subcommittee met on April 28th.”

“Ms. Mezdad noted that this topic was not on the agenda and recommended the SC stop discussing it.”

“Ms. Mezdad noted that her major concern is how to keep distractions away from the students and that she is hoping for a solution that will protect the students.”

“Ms. Mezdad noted that she would have liked the district to do a further search to fill the DEI position, but noted that she supports Mr. Nyamekye in the position.”

“Ms. Mezdad noted that she felt a nationwide search should have been conducted for the DEI position and questioned what supports Mr. Nyamekye will need in the position.”

“Ms. Mezdad stated she feels $100 million is very generous to the students”

“Ms. Mezdad left the meeting at 7:31 PM.”

“The SC thanked the Green Team for all of its efforts and gave their support for the project.”

“Ms. Mezdad noted her concern in reaching all marginalized groups”

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“Ms. Mezdad noted her concern with the size of the building and the budget, also stating her support of CM at Risk. She also noted her concern of a higher budget on the impact to the diversity of the community.”

“Ms. Mezdad left the meeting.”

“Ms. Mezdad urged members of the community that cannot attend to send an email to the SC with any issues, concerns or questions that they would like addressed.”

“Ms. Mezdad shared her experience in participating as a student in School Choice, noting that she is in favor of the district participating in School Choice.”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that there were no changes made to Files JJ, JJA or JJE.”

“Ms. Mezdad noted her concern with the survey, noting that she does not want it to take place of a referendum.”

“Ms. Mezdad asked if there was any follow up on the controls on the computers being brought home.”

“Mezdad, aye”

“Ms. Mezdad noted her discomfort with voting on the budget without restrictions to internet access in place on district devices, asking for a commitment from the district to review the issue.”

“Ms. Mezdad questioned if the IT department could add restrictions to devices”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that she is also not comfortable voting, requesting more commitment to relying less on technology and getting information on what controls and restrictions are in place”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that the Policy Subcommittee members had a split vote on this policy”

“Ms. Mezdad encouraged CMSBC to stay within the $100 million range”

“Ms. Mezdad suggested assessing how much technology is helping the students learn, noting her concern with the level of distraction it is causing, especially with special needs students.”

“Ms. Mezdad suggested assessing how much technology is helping the students learn, noting her concern with the level of distraction it is causing, especially with special needs students.”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that she disagreed that parents should be in charge of controls while the laptops are at home.”

“Ms. Mezdad asked if JFABB and JII could be brought back to the Policy Subcommittee because she did not feel they were given the discussion they warranted.”

“Ms. Mezdad asked when parents could sign up children for the summer school”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that the Policy Subcommittee is recommending approval of policies JFABB, JIH and JII.”

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“Ms. Mezdad stated that they are bringing recommendations from the Policy Subcommittee to the SC.”

“Ms. Mostoufi and Ms. Mezdad noted that the goals were well written this year and Ms. Anderson noted that they have stayed focused since the goals have been very focused.”

“Ms. Mostoufi and Ms. Mezdad noted that the goals were well written this year and Ms. Anderson noted that they have stayed focused since the goals have been very focused.”

“Ms. Mezdad read a personal statement acknowledging how she would be presenting herself from this meeting forward.”

“Ms. Mezdad stated that the next Policy Subcommittee meeting is January 20, 2021.”

“Ms. Mezdad recognized the program on Mystic poetry.”

“Ms. Mezdad noted the enormous change that has happened in the district over the last 5 years in attention to diversity in hiring and anti-racism.”

“Mezdad, aye”

“Ms. Mezdad asked for an estimation of what size space is hoped for”

“Ms. Mezdad stated the first meeting of the Policy Subcommittee was held last week, noting that the next meeting has already been scheduled for January.”

“Ms. Hebert shared themes from parents' comments”

“Ms. Mezdad asked what Challenge Success looks like this year at CMS”

“Ms. Mezdad asked about Challenge Success”

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“Ms. Mezdad noted how grateful and in awe she was of the work of the students and adults in giving voices to all students.”

“Ms. Mezdad questioned if they are supporting or approving the resolution should it be amended at the conference”

“Mezdad, aye (for both)”

“Ms. Mezdad”

“Regarding the strategic objective of inclusive culture, Ms. Mezdad suggested that the District strive to achieve a more collaborative community at the school level.”

“Mezdad, aye (for both)”

“Ms. Mezdad seconded”

“Ms. Mezdad asked if a SC member could be part of the cultural competency/anti-racism goal.”

“Ms. Mezdad questioned what was in place for bus air quality”

“Ms. Mezdad questioned what was in place for bus air quality”

“Ms. Mezdad thanked Ms. Herbert, Mr. Nyamekye and Dr. Hunter for all of their efforts and noted her concern for those students that don't speak up, suggesting that discussions also occur with parents.”

“She stated that the CMS pieces need to stay, but the Thoreau playground can get started without the capital money and the boiler extension could wait.”