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ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE CHAIR

Passed · To postpone the vote on the concussion report until the November 18th meeting · moved by Jennifer McAndrew, seconded by Margaret Raymond Driscoll Yes: Jennifer Razi-Thomas, Seamus Kelley, Margaret Raymond Driscoll, Matt Hartman, Jennifer McAndrew, Dorie Withey.

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fer Grigoraitis 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE CHAIR Chair Withey brought forward the concussion report which was pulled from the Consent Agenda. Discussion included: possible reasons for the increase in concussions such as more being diagnosed, greater awareness, or an increase in sports participation. The Committee also discussed how to improve tracking this data while protecting confidentiality, how athletic trainers may be using this information, and the nature of this being a co-curricular report. The Committee decided to hold the report until more information is provided with plans to revisit at a future meeting. MOTION: To postpone the vote on the concussion report until the November 18th meeting RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer McAndrew SECONDER: Margaret Raymond Driscoll AYES: Dorie Withey, Jennifer McAndrew, Jennifer Razi-Thomas, Seamus Kelley, Margaret Raymond Driscoll, Matt Hartman ABSENT: Jennifer Grigoraitis 1. Review: Superintendent Priorities - Progress Update Interim Superintendent Berman presented an update on the progress made toward her priorities approximately 45 days into the school year.

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▶ 1:22:55 Speaker 2: And with that, that concludes, um, educational programs and personnel. Thank you.

▶ 1:23:13 Speaker 1: All right. We have five things under the announcements of the chair this evening. We actually moved the concussion report off of the consent agenda. So I'll start there. That'll be the first thing that we discuss this evening. So are there any questions or comments related to that report? Ms. Der, go ahead.