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The Patriot Ledger  Quincy, MA
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June 21, 2002
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- Heard an update on plans to build the new Weymouth High School. An informational meeting for the public will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Abigail Adams Intermediate School.

- Heard an update from the Special Education Advisory Council.

- Heard the results of the Iowa test taken by second graders this year. Of the 486 students who took the test, 401 scored in the "proficient" category, and 85 scored in "needs improvement" category.

- Approved changes to the hall rental policy. Among the changes: all groups that rent space in the schools will need to carry liability insurance; the high school buildings and Abigail Adams School will only be used for town purposes during May and June; out-

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