Policy Program and School Committee Handbook Subcommittee October 19, 2026

The Greenfield School Committee Policy Program and School Committee Handbook Subcommittee met on October 19, 2026. Members approved the August 24 minutes. They reviewed progress on policy work and agreed to refresh the handbook, which contains outdated material and missing sections; members volunteered to proofread, format, and update the editable master document. The group also discussed a new AI advisory group, expected to meet quarterly and develop policy and procedures by the end of the school year, and the student advisory committee’s planned participation in school committee meetings.

The subcommittee discussed revising the student transportation policy to address liability, insurance verification, and safeguards for students riding in private vehicles. It postponed further action until November while the superintendent reviews a comparison policy and prepares a recommendation. Members approved advancing proposed revisions to the student assignment policy for legal review, with the aim of bringing it back in November. They also reviewed proposed handbook language on district Chromebooks, email, and two-factor authentication; a motion was made to bring it forward for adoption at the November meeting. No contracts, purchases, budget allocations, or other procurement activity were identified.