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Request the Board of Health update the School Committee on what recommendations, other than closing schools, are being suggested for Lowell related to the current dashboard classification of being in the “Red”. 

Request that the Facilities Department notify the Superintendent and School Committee of any plans to use Lowell School buildings for any purpose other than in-person schooling for LPS students.

Request that the Administration consult with Physical Education staff to examine implementation of effective Physical Education across the district in a remote learning environment. 

Recommend that the Superintendent continue to support LPS students, coaches, and advisors to maintain in-person extracurricular activities offered within the school district.

Request that the Committee make the appropriate accommodations to host in person speakers from the general public beginning with the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Request the Superintendent provide a report on how the administration plans to use and administer exit interviews district-wide moving forward. 

Ask the Superintendent to form an ad hoc committee with representation of a cross section of educators from LPS, including UTL, and higher education with the principal aim of identifying the deficits and methods to address any missing skills and knowledge resulting from the changes to the instructional day and learning environment since March 2020 and continuing into the 2020-2021 academic year. The goal should be; how can we minimize any learning loss that has occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic and what can be done to narrow or eliminate those academic gaps for students.

Report and Approval of the Meeting of Thursday, July 9, 2020 [Andy Descoteaux, Chairperson]

Report and Approval of the Meeting of Wednesday, October 14, 2020 [Connie Martin, Chairperson]

Ask the Superintendent to develop a partnership with the Greater Lowell Technical School to afford students to learn a trade while attending Lowell High School.

Have the Superintendent to provide the School Committee sample copies of elementary, middle school, and high school schedule.

Request the Superintendent prepare a report for the committee that provides information on the timeline, structure and activities re family orientation for the upcoming school year. The report should include specifics re remote learning flexibility and accountability measures to support student learning.