Meeting Information
The School Committee generally meets twice each month on Monday evenings from September through June. Regular meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. at Case House, 89 Wellesley Street, unless otherwise noted. Additional meetings may be scheduled at other times or locations as needed.
All School Committee meetings are open to the public, except for executive sessions permitted by law. Members of the community are welcome to attend meetings in person.
Regular meetings are also livestreamed via Zoom Webinar for those who wish to watch remotely. Remote attendees participate as viewers only; cameras and microphones are not enabled, and public comment must be provided in person.
Meeting dates, agendas, supporting materials, approved minutes, and available recordings can be found on the School Committee’s Meeting Dates, Agendas & Minutes page. The Zoom link for each meeting is included in the posted agenda.
Agendas are posted in advance in accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law and are also available through the Town of Weston.
Questions about School Committee meetings may be directed to SchoolCommittee@Weston.org.
Public Comment
The School Committee values community input and provides an opportunity for public comment at its regular meetings. Public comment allows residents and other members of the community to share perspectives, questions, and concerns on matters within the School Committee’s responsibilities.
To provide public comment, please attend the meeting in person and sign up on the public-comment sheet before the comment period begins.
During public comment:
- Speakers should identify themselves before speaking.
- Remarks should generally be limited to three minutes per speaker so that as many people as possible have an opportunity to participate.
- Comments should be addressed to the School Committee through the Chair.
- If many people wish to speak about the same topic, the Chair may adjust speaking times to allow for a range of comments.
- Written comments may also be provided to the Committee.
Public comment is primarily an opportunity for the Committee to listen. Because of the requirements of the Open Meeting Law and the need to conduct the business included on the posted agenda, Committee members generally will not engage in extended discussion or deliberation in response to comments during the public-comment period. Routine questions may be addressed when appropriate; other questions or issues may be referred to the Superintendent or considered for a future agenda.
The Chair is responsible for managing the public-comment period and maintaining an orderly and respectful meeting.
Unable to Attend in Person?
If you are unable to attend a meeting but would still like to share a comment with the School Committee, you may email the Committee at SchoolCommittee@Weston.org. Written comments will be shared with School Committee members but will not ordinarily be read aloud during the meeting.
Public Forums and Other Opportunities for Community Input
In addition to regular School Committee meetings, the Committee and District administration may hold public hearings, forums, or other community meetings during the year to gather input on particular topics. These sessions generally allow more time for discussion and interaction than the public-comment portion of a regular School Committee meeting.
Information about upcoming meetings and opportunities for public participation will be posted with the School Committee’s meeting information.
