The MTRSD Policy Subcommittee meets once per month.
Purpose of the MTRSD Policy Subcommittee
The responsibility of the Policy Subcommittee is to develop and review policies that assist the smooth and effective operation of the School District--in conjunction with the School Committee, Administration, staff, students, and families--in providing a safe, equitable, and rigorous education.
The School Committee governs through its policies and the Administration (Superintendent) implements the policies through procedures.
The Policy Subcommittee shall develop and review policies with consideration of Massachusetts General Laws (MGLs) and with input from the administration, staff, legal counsel as appropriate, and the community, with an eye towards effectiveness and usefulness. The Policy Subcommittee will also seek input from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC), especially through its online policy manual. Policy drafts and proposed revisions shall be presented to the full committee for consideration and adoption. The Policy Subcommittee will make revisions based on the feedback of the full committee. New policies will have a first reading, before the full School Committee votes for adoption at a subsequent meeting.
All policies are posted on the School District's website and updated in a timely manner following Committee votes. The MTRSD Policy Manual can be found with this link:
https://sites.google.com/a/mohawkschools.org/mohawk-school-committee/policies
Policy making is an ongoing process because laws change and the needs of the School District change. Policies should be reviewed regularly and updated or eliminated as necessary.