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The School Committee unanimously rejected a proposed policy that would have increased the walking-distance threshold for students in grades 6–12 to two miles. Members cited potential student impacts, and the proposal did not guarantee future cost savings.
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Students in grades 6–12 will not be subject to the proposed two-mile walking-distance change based on this vote. The committee approved related policy changes, but rejected Policy EEAA after discussing transportation impacts and budget pressures. Members also approved a new freshman math-support seminar, an out-of-state drone championship trip for up to 12 students, and the appointment of Alisha Carpino as School Business Administrator and Director of Operations.
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