Whitman-Hanson Regional School District, School Committee - September 9, 2026 Meeting.

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District School Committee met on September 9, 2026, to discuss several key topics including updates on school operations, student engagement policies, and procurement-related matters. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the proposed high school engagement rubric aimed at improving student attendance and participation, which was ultimately deferred for further review due to concerns about its impact on grading and communication issues. The committee also established a superintendent search subcommittee to streamline the hiring process, working with the firm Mask to facilitate community engagement and candidate screening. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved policies related to civil law enforcement in schools in compliance with the new Massachusetts Protect Act. Procurement and budget discussions included reports from the Warren subcommittee on accounts payable and updates on the middle school building project, with attention to capital improvement funding and the regional agreement for capital assessments. The committee considered establishing a regional capital stabilization account to better manage funds for school infrastructure projects, emphasizing adherence to the 1992 regional agreement language and coordination with town meetings for approval. Motions to approve policies and extend the meeting were passed unanimously, reflecting active governance on procurement, policy compliance, and capital project funding.