WHEREAS: The Cambridge Public Schools value health and wellness education; and
WHEREAS: The district is committed to providing students with curricula that are inclusive, accurate, and trauma-informed; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School students and educators have worked together to strengthen consent culture and address sexism and gender-based violence at the school; and
WHEREAS: The School Committee has repeatedly passed policies to address menstrual awareness and access to supplies; and
WHEREAS: The Commonwealth’s proposed Health and Physical Education Framework aligns with Cambridge’s local values and approaches; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the School Committee go on record supporting the Healey-Driscoll Administration and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s proposed Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Framework; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Executive Secretary sends formal copies of this motion to Kristen McKinnon at DESE and the state delegation before the August 18, 2023 deadline for public comment.
School Committee Actions
| Action | Action Date | Reconsidered By | Referred to Subcommitee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2023 | Adopted |