Request the Superintendent provide a status update on translation services for FY22 and an analysis of the level of services required within the FY23 budget to ensure equitable language access for all LPS families.

Request the superintendent explore a funding mechanism to allocate up to $300 in additional flexible spending for each LPS teacher to purchase classroom supplies prior to the start of the school year to be included as part of the FY23 budget.

Request a meeting of the Arts and Athletics subcommittee to discuss the citywide mural project being coordinated by Project Learn and opportunities for involvement of LPS schools.

Request the Superintendent provide information on the Family Resource Center re the vendor, scope, timeline, and process for the third party FRC Audit. Also, per the School Assignment Update report of Feb. 10, please provide details on the timeline re the 96 K-12 students in the FRC category, including date registration initiated, date attending school, and reasons not enrolled and/or attending.

Request the Superintendent explore and report back to the committee the possibility of instituting Paraprofessional Behavior Specialist roles with certification and additional training/compensation through the Lowell Academy.

Motion for the Superintendent to supply the School Committee with a typical timeframe from the opening of a discrimination, racism, bullying or intimidation complaint until the investigation is opened. This will be to include what it means to have an investigation open, additionally who gets involved at both a school and administration level.

Motion to have an appropriate representative (UTL or HR) give a presentation to the School Committee around their processes for equitable and diverse hiring processes in the district, to include what has already been done and is enacted, successes and timelines moving forward. Additionally, the size of the team working toward this specific initiative would be identified for the Committee.

Motion to have a compilation of enrichment programs currently staffed and operational, as well as a listing of scholarship opportunities, supplied to the School Committee as they serve to bridge the socioeconomic, racial and ethnic diversity gaps. These opportunities should be clearly identifiable for students at all three district/schooling levels.

Motion to open dialogue with City Council in their effort to design and install signage at school playgrounds and city parks to provide for equitable experiences for neuro-diverse and nonverbal youth.

Request the Administration provide an update on the implementation of the Aramark reporting  portal and a sample of  what the committee can expect to receive in terms of feedback on complaint resolution.

Report Of The Meeting Of Wednesday, February 23, 2022 [Dominik H. Lay, Chairperson]