TLSS subcommittee report

wellness policy
recess policy
bullying prevention
and recess
Request that the waiver portion of the recess policy be voted separately (from Novick)
(also that the policy be sent to CPPAC, that it be reviewed by parents, teachers, and students prior to spring review, and that site council be included in the budgeting decision for recess expenses)

Monfredo rises to defend the waiver: for "flexibility"
The mayor says that he doesn't find an exception for Gates Lane that compelling (as it abuts a state park)
Biancheria points the subcommittee meetings were standing room only (packed with principals)
Mullaney rises to clarify the objection: it seems like most schools aren't getting kids outside for 30 minutes

Mayor O'Brien reviews the list and counts five schools not able to implement recess and doesn't find it a compelling list
Mullaney says you can't count the time before school as recess
"I don't see what the fuss is about..."

Foley quips that we may find ourselves eliminating recess due to the budget gap
"strong supporter of school-based management"

Mayor says he's concerned by purported academic focus
Boone says that this is the principal voice, as requested; "continuing to work through...some potential solutions...not having recess is not one of these" options

Monfredo rises "importance of recess and academics"...engage in conversation around recess
Novick withdraws motion on exception clause pending a report back to the full committee