The Weston School Committee is the elected governing body of the Weston Public Schools. The Committee is composed of five members elected by Weston voters to three-year terms.

Working on behalf of the community and in accordance with Massachusetts law, the School Committee provides oversight and sets the direction and priorities for the school district. Its primary responsibilities include:

• Establishing educational goals, priorities, and policies for the Weston Public Schools;
• Reviewing and approving the annual school budget and overseeing the use of district resources;
• Hiring, supporting, and evaluating the Superintendent of Schools;
• Establishing and regularly reviewing policies that govern the school district; and
• Representing and advocating for the interests of Weston students and schools within the community and with Town and state officials.

The School Committee focuses on governance, policy, budget, and long-term direction. The Superintendent and administrative team are responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the schools and for implementing the policies and priorities established by the Committee.

The Committee welcomes questions, perspectives, and input from members of the Weston community.

Contact: SchoolCommittee@Weston.org

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Developing and approving the annual school budget is one of the School Committee’s primary responsibilities. Each year, the Superintendent develops a proposed budget based on the District’s educational priorities, enrollment and program needs, contractual and mandated obligations, and available resources. The School Committee reviews and discusses the proposed budget in public meetings, considers community input, and ultimately votes on the budget that is submitted as part of the Town’s annual budget process.

Budget development takes place over several months and includes opportunities for the public to follow the Committee’s discussions and provide input.

Current and prior-year budgets, presentations, financial reports, and other budget materials are available on the District’s Finance and Operations page

The School Committee meets approximately twice a month on Monday evenings from September through June. Regular meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. at Case House, although additional or specially scheduled meetings may be held as needed.

School Committee meetings are open to the public and may also be viewed remotely via Zoom. Members of the public who wish to provide public comment must attend the meeting in person.

Meeting agendas, including Zoom access information, minutes from past meetings are posted, and other details are available on the School Committee’s Meeting Information & Procedures page.

The School Committee maintains a comprehensive Policy Manual, which is reviewed regularly and revised as needed. Policies are organized by topic and are available on the School Committee’s Policy Manual page.

The Weston Education Enrichment Fund Committee (WEEFC) is a permanent subcommittee of the School Committee and serves as a fundraising resource for enrichment across the Weston Public Schools. WEEFC raises tax-deductible contributions from families and the broader community and uses those funds to support grants for programs, projects, professional development, equipment, and other educational opportunities that fall outside the District’s annual operating budget.

WEEFC grant proposals may be submitted by teachers, administrators, and students and are reviewed through a process that includes District and School Committee approval. WEEFC Board members are appointed by the School Committee, and one sitting School Committee member serves on the Board.

Learn more about WEEFC, its grantmaking, and ways to support its work on the WEEFC page.

The School Committee hires and evaluates the Superintendent of Schools, who serves as the District’s chief executive officer and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the Weston Public Schools.

Working with the District’s administrative team, the Superintendent implements School Committee policies and priorities, manages District programs and operations, develops recommendations for the Committee’s consideration, and provides the information and analysis the Committee needs to carry out its governance responsibilities.

The District’s administrative leadership includes the Superintendent, central-office administrators, and the principals of Weston’s schools. More information about District leadership and individual administrative departments is available on the District’s Administration pages.