2022-2023 Meetings, Agenda, Minutes
This page lists School Committee meetings scheduled for 2022-2023 School Year. Prior years are below, including agendas, minutes and links to reports. Official agendas and minutes are posted to the Town of Weston website before they are posted on this page.
Most or all meetings will be live-streamed. Live stream links are included in agendas. When ready, there will be links to agendas and approved minutes.
(Note that Weston Media Center records School Committee meetings. Click here for link to Weston Media Center.). Most reports presented at School Committee meetings may be linked to under the agenda items.
2022-2023 School Committee Meetings Meetings are on Mondays, at 7 P.M. at Case House, 89 Wellesley Street, Weston MA, (unless noted otherwise.)
| Meeting Date | Posted Agenda |
Approved Minutes |
Major Business
(Agenda items are tentative until agenda posted) |
| August 9 (Tuesday, 9:00am) | Agenda | Minutes | Committee Retreat/Workshop |
| August 10 (Wednesday, 9:00am) | Agenda | Minutes | Committee Retreat/Workshop |
| August 24 * (Wednesday, 4:00pm)
REMOTE. Zoom Only |
Agenda | Minutes | Initial Enrollment, Policy Section C Discussion and Vote, Policy Section G Discussion, Rt. 30 Construction, Subcommittee Calendars, Special Ed Stabilization Fund, Other Business |
| August 29 | Agenda | Minutes | District Improvement Plan Annual Action Items Update, Superintendent Goals, Enrollment, Committee Discussion re: Policy Section G, and Other Business |
| Sept 12 (Exec Sessions) | Agenda | Minutes | Executive Session for Collective Bargaining |
| Sept 12 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion and Vote re: District Improvement Plan Annual Action Items, Program Review Updates, Class Size Policy, WPS Metrics, Initial Discussion of Draft Budget Guidelines, and other Business |
| Sept 20 (Tuesday, 6:30pm) | Agenda | Minutes | Teaching and Learning Updates, Updates and Discussion re: Surveys, Student Services, Policy Discussion and Vote (Section G), Facilities and Capital Projects, and Other Business. |
| Oct 11 (Tuesday)
WESTON HIGH SCHOOL |
Agenda | Minutes | Survey Results, MCAS Results, Grading Practices, Superintendent Goals, Other Business |
| Oct 24 | Agenda | Minutes | School Improvement Plan Vote, Policy Review Discussion and Vote (Section I) Student Performance Reports, Q1 Budget Update, Collective Bargaining Discussion, Other Business |
| Nov 7 | Agenda | Minutes | Program Review Updates, Operations Updates, Census and Enrollment, Policy Section I, and Other Business |
| Nov 16 (Wednesday, 9:30am) | Agenda | Minutes | Elementary School Improvement Plan Presentations |
| Nov 17 (Thursday, 10:00am) | Agenda | Minutes | Secondary School Improvement Plan Presentations |
| Nov 29 (Tuesday) | Agenda | Minutes | Social Studies External Review Presentation; Collective Bargaining Update, Policy Review (Section I), Discussion of Conflict of Interest Policy, Discussion of 2023-24 District Calendar, Other Business |
| Dec 5 (5:00pm) | Agenda | Minutes | Executive Session Collective Bargaining |
| Dec 7 (Wednesday, 10:00am) | Agenda | Minutes | Executive Session Collective Bargaining |
| Dec 12 | Agenda | Minutes | Instructional Coaches Showcase, Program Review Updates, Initial Discussion re: Grade 6-12 Program of Studies, Policy Review (Section D), and Other Business |
| Dec 20 (Tuesday)
MEETING CANCELED |
Agenda | Minutes | Program Review Updates, Mid-year reports, Continued Discussion re: Grade 6-12 Program of Studies, Policy Review Vote (Section J), and Other Business |
| Jan 9
(online meeting) |
Agenda | Minutes | Program Review Updates, Private Fundraising Proposal for Athletic Field Lights, Policy Revisions (Policy IKF & GBEA), Policy Review Vote (Section D), and Other Buisness |
| Jan 11 (Wednesday, 11am) | Agenda | Minutes | School Committee Winter Retreat |
| Jan 17, (Tuesday, 4pm)
(online meeting) |
Agenda | Minutes | Superintendent’s Initial Recommended FY24 Budget Presentation, Science Department External Program Review Questions, School Committee Annual Report, Policy Revisions, School Committee Governance, and Other Business |
| Jan 25
MEETING CANCELED |
Agenda | Minutes | FY24 Budget |
| Jan 31, (Tuesday, 4pm)
(online meeting) |
Agenda | Minutes | FY24 Budget Requests for High School, Middle School, Operations and Technology |
| Feb 1 (Wednesday, 4pm)
(online meeting) |
Agenda | Minutes | FY24 Budget Requests for Elementary Schools, Students Services, Grants and Revolving Accounts, Central Office/District |
| Feb 13 (6:30pm)
(online meeting) |
Agenda | Minutes | Middle School Engineering/Robotics Lab WEEFC grant, FY24 Budget Public Hearing, Weston Finance Committee Guidance on WEA Collective Bargaining, School Committee Policy Revisions (Section K and Policy IKF), Annual Town Report, and Other Business |
| February 15 (Wednesday, 10am) | Agenda | Minutes | Executive Session Collective Bargaining |
| Feb 27 (6:30pm)(online meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | Bullying Prevention & Intervention Task Force Update, June Academy and Foreign Language Trips, Interim Superintendent Search |
| March 2 (Thursday) (online meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | Joint Finance and School Committee Meeting
Superintendent’s FY24 Recommended Budget Discusssion |
| March 13 | Agenda | Minutes | Fundraising for Field 1 Lights, School Choice Public Hearing, FY24 Final Budget, Interim Superintendent Search Process, Credential and Licensure Requirement |
| April 3 | Agenda | Minutes | Robotics Club National Competition Trip to Texas over April Break, Interim Superintendent Search Updates, Info on the Elementary Math Curriculum Update: Illustrative Math Rollout |
| April 25 | Agenda | Minutes | Sustainability Initiatives and Updates, Program Review Updates, Metrics Updates, Student Opportunity Act Updates, FY23 Budget Spending Update |
| May 1 (Boston Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | METCO Annual Report (info), BWMPO Report (info), METCO Budget Update (info), Update on METCO Program Review (info) |
| May 9 | Agenda | Minutes | Organizational Meeting, Introduction of Newly Elected School Committee Member, Discussion of Subcommittees |
| June 5 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| June 12 | Agenda | Minutes |
2021-2022 Meetings, Agenda, Minutes
Listed below are School Committee meetings scheduled for 2021-2022 School Year. Prior years are below, including agendas, minutes and links to reports.
Most or all meetings will be live-streamed. Live stream links are included in agendas. When ready, there will be links to agendas and approved minutes.
(Note that Weston Media Center films all School Committee meetings. Click here for link to Weston Media Center.). Most reports presented at School Committee meetings may be linked to under the agenda items.
2021-2022 School Committee Meetings (Meetings are at 7 P.M. at the Case House, 89 Wellesley Street, Weston MA, unless noted otherwise. * on date indicates future meetings.)
| Meeting Date | Posted Agenda |
Approved Minutes |
Major Business
(Agenda items are tentative until agenda posted) |
| June 13 | Agenda | Minutes |
End of Year Business; Other Business
|
| June 9 | Agenda | Minutes | Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting |
| June 8
3pm, closed |
Agenda | Minutes | Executive Session, Closed to the Public |
| June 6 | Agenda | Minutes |
WEEFC Annual Report; Student Services Report; Superintendent Goals; Other Business
|
| May 26
SAC Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes | Joint Meeting with Student Advisory Council |
| May 25
10:00am |
Agenda | Minutes | School Committee Training Discussion |
| May 23*
6:30pm |
Agenda | Minutes |
PTO Annual Report; Athletics External Review; Draft Drone Policy and Library Policy; MS/HS Sectioning; Other Business
|
| May 12* Thursday on Zoom |
Agenda | Minutes |
School Committee Reconstitution; School Committee 2022-2023 Calendar; HS/MS Sectioning; Other Business
|
| April 29
Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes | Joint Meeting with Select Board (Permanent Building Committee Appointment) |
| April 28
Policy Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes | Policy Section A and Policy Section B Consideration/Approval |
| April 28
SAC Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes | Joint Meeting with Student Advisory Council |
| April 25 (Held in Boston) |
Agenda | Minutes |
METCO Annual Report, BWMPO Annual Report, Guidance External Review Questions; Other Business
|
| April 12 2pm (Zoom) |
Agenda | Minutes |
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
|
| April 11 | Agenda | Minutes |
FY22 Budget — Third Quarter Review; Guidance Dept. Review; AP Exam Result Discussion; Other Project Updates; Other Business
|
| March 31 8:00 AM Weston High School |
Agenda | Minutes |
Joint Meeting with WHS Student Advisory Council (SAC)
|
| March 28 | Agenda | Minutes |
School Choice Public Hearing; Departmental Review Process Updates; Policy Review Process Update; Sustainability Updates; Student Opportunity Act Updates; Other Project Updates; Other Business
|
| March 24 10:00 AM Zoom Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Discussion and Vote re: Delegating EDCO Dissolution Authority to Superintendent
|
| March 17 9:00 AM Zoom Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Policy Subcommittee Meeting (Updated Sections A, B)
|
| March 14 (POSTPONED to 3-28) |
Agenda | Minutes | — |
| March 10 9:00 AM Executive Session (Closed to the Public) |
Agenda | Minutes | Collective Bargaining |
| March 7 5:00 PM (SHORT MEETING) |
Agenda | Minutes |
Physical Education Policy Discussion and Vote; 2022 Budget Discussion & Vote; Other Business
|
| March 3 7:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting (SC Attended) |
Agenda | Minutes | Fincom Agenda |
| March 3 9:30 AM Zoom |
Agenda | Minutes |
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
|
| March 3 8:00 AM Weston High School |
Agenda | Minutes |
Joint Meeting with WHS Student Advisory Council (SAC)
|
| February 28 | Agenda | Minutes |
Social Studies Internal Review; FY 22 Budget Discussion; Athletics/Phys. Ed. Policy Discussion; Other Business
|
| February 15 | Agenda | Minutes |
FY22 BUDGET HEARING & Budget Review, WEEFC Mid-Year Report, Town Report Discussion and Vote; Other Business
|
| February 3 (4:00 PM) | Agenda | Minutes |
Budget Review:
Elementary Schools Technology Central Office METCO, Other Grants & Revolving Funds Executive Session for the Purposes of Collective Bargaining Strategy Other Business |
| January 31 (4:00 PM) | Agenda | Minutes |
Budget Review:
Middle School High School Operations (Buildings & Grounds, Utilities, and Transportation, etc..) Student Services |
| January 27 (8:00 AM) | Agenda | Minutes |
Joint Meeting with WHS Student Advisory Council (SAC)
|
| January 18 (6:00 PM) | Agenda | Minutes |
FY22 Budget/Overview, Other business as needed
|
| January 10 Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Public Health Updates, Middle School Leadership Program Updates, Policy Review Updates, Discussion and Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Food Services Staff, WEEFC Grant Approval, Other Business
|
| December 20 Virtual Meeting CANCELLED |
Agenda | Minutes |
Cancelled, Agenda items moved to 12/13
|
| December 13 9:30 AM Regular Meeting (Closed to Public) |
Agenda | Minutes |
Public Health Update, Discussion and Approval of WMS and WHS Program of Studies for 2022-2023, Discussion of Transportation Issues, Other Business,
|
| December 13 9:00 AM Special Executive Session (Closed to Public) |
Agenda | Minutes |
Executive Session for Purposes of Discussing Collective Bargaining Strategy
|
| December 6 Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
2022-2023 WMS/WHS Program of Studies Presentation; Discussion and Approval of 2022-2023 School Year Calendar; Project Updates; Other Business
|
| December 2 SAC Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Joint Meeting with WHS Students Advisory Council (SAC)
|
| November 22 Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Public Health Update; Town Report Discussion; 2022-2023 Calendar Discussion; Other Business
|
| November 22 Special Executive Session (Closed to Public) 6:00pm Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Executive Session for Purposes of Discussing Collective Bargaining Strategy
|
| November 8 Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Public Health Update, Annual Action Plan Update, Policy Review Process Update, FY22 Census & Enrollment Report, FY23 Enrollment Projections, 2022-23 Calendar Discussion; Other
|
| Thursday October 28 Executive Session |
Agenda | Minutes |
Executive Session for Purposes of Discussing Collective Bargaining Strategy
|
| Thursday October 28 SAC Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Joint Meeting with WHS Student Advisory Council Members
|
| October 25 Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Public Health Update, Elementary Reading Showcase, Student/Family Survey Data Presentation, Approval of Superintendent Goals , Other Business
|
| Tuesday October 12 Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Teaching & Learning Update, Other Project Updates, Other Business
|
| Friday 9:00am on October 8 Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
School Improvement Plans for Elementary Schools, Approval of Plans
|
| Friday 9:00am on October 1 Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
School Improvement Plans for Middle School and High School
|
| September 27 Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Superintendent’s Goals, Programs Review, Other Project Updates, Other Business
|
| September 13 Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Teaching & Learning Update, Student Services Update; Discussion re: Departmental Reviews, Budget Guidelines, Other Project Updates; Other Business
|
| Tuesday (EMERGENCY MEETING) August 31 Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Emergency Meeting for the Purposes of Approving Memorandum of Agreement with WEA before the start of the school year.
|
| Wednesday August 25 (6:00 PM) Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Administrative Updates, Back to School Plan, Public Health Updates, Enrollment Updates, Discussion re: District Improvement Plan, Discussion re: Early Retirement Incentives; Discussion re: Facilities Projects; Other Business
|
| Tuesday August 24 (7:00 PM) Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
Executive Session for the Purposes of Discussing Collective Bargaining Strategy
|
|
SUMMER BREAK
|
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| July 14 (9:00 AM) | Agenda | Minutes |
Early Summer Updates, Survey Results, Discussion re: Departmental Reviews; Discussion re: SC Meeting Calendar, Discussion re: SC Policy Book; Other Business
|
2020-2021 Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
Listed below are School Committee meetings scheduled for 2020-2021. The 2019 -20 and prior years are below, including agendas, minutes and links to all reports.
At this time, School Committee meetings are being conducted remotely, with participation via zoom.
When ready, there will be links to agendas and approved minutes. (Note that Weston Media Center films all School Committee meetings. Click here for link to Weston Media Center.). Most reports presented at School Committee meetings may be linked to under the agenda items.
2020-2021 School Committee Meetings (Meetings are at 7 P.M. unless noted otherwise)
| Meeting Date | Posted Agenda |
Approved Minutes | Major Business (Agenda items are tentative until agenda posted) |
| July 20 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall; Discussion of MS/HS Courses with fewer than 15 students enrolled (vote on approval); Approval of School Year 2020-2021 School Lunch Prices, Rental and Tuition/Fees (revised); Discussion of Networking Project. |
| July 27 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Survey Data and Plans for Re-Opening School (Presentation of Enrollment Options Initial Survey) |
| August 3 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall for Boston Students |
| August 3 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall for Elementary Students |
| August 4 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall for Secondary Students |
| August 5 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall – Student Services |
| August 6 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall – HVAC |
| August 7 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall |
| August 10 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall |
| August 17 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall |
| August 18 | Agenda | Discussion of Collective Bargaining Matters | |
| August 21 | Agenda | Discussion of Collective Bargaining Matters | |
| August 24 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall; Discussion and Vote re School Calendar |
| August 31 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion regarding Status of WEA Negotiations; Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall; Discussion of Non-WEA Work Schedules and Start Dates. |
| September 4 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion and Possible Vote Regarding Tentative Agreement with the Weston Education Association. |
| September 8 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Proposals; Discussion Regarding Solar/Sustainability Requests; Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall. |
| September 14 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Reorganization and Assignment Review & Vote; Report of Town Meeting Results; Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall. |
| September 29 |
Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Proposal; Update on Reopening; Discussion of Superintendent Contract; Discussion of Code of Ethics, Social Media Guidelines and Budget Guidelines; DESE Health Guidelines;. SC FAQ |
| October 5 |
Agenda | Minutes | Update and Discussion of On-going Hybrid Model and Expansion of In-Person Instruction; Discussion of RLA Students Not Residing in Weston; Review of Superintendent’s Goals; Discussion and Vote on Code of Ethics; Discussion and Vote on Social Media Protocols; Discussion and Vote on Budget Guidelines. |
| October 13 | Agenda | Minutes | Update and Discussion re: On-going Hybrid Model and Expansion of In-Person Instruction, and related Memorandum of Agreement with WEA |
| October 26 | Agenda | Minutes | Presentation on Town Signage from Town Council Member; Presentation on FY21 Census & Enrollment Report, FY22 Enrollment Projections; Discussion of District Goals; Renewal of Superintendent’s Contract |
| November 9 | Agenda | Minutes | Update and Discussion re: Expansion of In-Person Instruction and On-going Pandemic Response; Presentation of High School Principal Entry Plan; Discussion of FY’22 Budget Process; Discussion of and Vote on Superintendent Goals 2020-2021; Review of Revised Restraint Policy; Review of Draft 2021-2022 School Calendar |
| November 23 | Agenda | Minutes | Update and Discussion re: Expansion of In-Person Instruction, Hybrid Learning, and On-going Pandemic Response; Discussion and Approval of Policies regarding: Prevention of Physical Restraint, Homeless Students – Enrollment Rights and Services, Educational Opportunities for Military Children, and Educational Opportunities for Children in Foster Care; Discussion and Approval of 2021-2022 School Calendar; First Read of Policy BEDH Comment at School Committee Meetings |
| December 7 |
Agenda | Minutes | Update and Discussion re: Hybrid Learning and On-going Pandemic Response; High School Report; Discussion of FY 2021-2022 Budget |
| December 9 |
Agenda | Minutes | Joint Meeting Between School Committee and Student Advisory Council |
| December 14 |
Agenda | Minutes | Update and Discussion re: Hybrid Learning and On-going Pandemic Response; Discussion of New MS Schedule; Discussion and Approval of FY 2021-22 HS Program of Studies; Discussion of SY 2021-2022 Budget |
| January 11 | Agenda | Minutes | Update and Discussion re: Hybrid Learning and On-going Pandemic Response; Updates from Elementary School Principals; Discussion of FY 2021-2022 Budget; Student Opportunity Act |
| January 25 |
Agenda | Minutes | Approval of MOA with WEA; 4PM Budget Meeting (Middle School, High School, Operations (B&G, Utilities, Transportation), Special Education) |
| January 28 |
Agenda | Minutes | 4pm Budget Meeting (Elementary, Central Office, METCO, Technology, Grants & Revolving Funds) |
| February 8 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Mid-Year Report; Discussion of Expanding In-Person Learning; Discussion of Revised FY 2021-2022 Budget; Discussion and Vote Regarding EDCO Collaborative |
| February 10 | Agenda | Minutes | Joint Meeting Between School Committee and Student Advisory Council |
| February 23 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Pandemic Response and Expanding In-Person Learning; Discussion of Revised FY 2021-2022 Budget; Discussion and Vote Regarding EDCO Collaborative; Discussion and Vote on Town Report; Executive Session |
| March 4 (Executive Session) | Agenda | Minutes | Executive Session on Collective Bargaining Agreements, Closed To The Public (Please join us at FinCom at 7 P.M.) |
| March 4 (Town Finance Committee Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | Members Will Be Attending FinCom to Discuss WPS FY22 Budget |
| March 8 | Agenda | Minutes | Public Hearing on School Choice; Discussion of Pandemic Response and Expanding In-Person Learning; Discussion and Approval of Revised FY 2021-2022 Budget; Discussion of Gender Identity Policy Proposal; Executive Session |
| March 17 | Agenda | Minutes | Executive Session; Return to Open Session for Discussion and Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with WEA |
| March 22 |
Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Pandemic Response and Expanding In-Person Learning; Discussion of Revised FY 2021-2022 Budget; Discussion and Vote on Gender Identity Policy |
| April 2 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion and Vote on Memorandum of Agreement with WEA; Amendment and Approval of Minutes |
| April 12 | Agenda | Minutes | Presentations on and Discussion of Pandemic Response and Expanding In-Person Learning; FY 2020-21 Third Quarter Report |
| April 27 – 6:30pm (POSTPONED, WILL NOT ATTEND AT 6:30) | Agenda
(POSTPONED) |
Minutes | (Special Joint Meeting with the Select Board) – POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER MAY 15, 2021
Discussion and Vote re: filling vacancy in the membership of school committee, until 2022. |
| April 27 – 7:00pm |
Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Pandemic Response and Expanding In-Person Learning; METCO Annual Program Report; BWMPO Annual Update; METCO Budget Update; Discussion and Approval of new MOA with WEA. |
| May 10 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Pandemic Response and Full Days In-Person; Updates re: Social and Emotional Learning; Welcoming New School Committee Members |
| May 11 (7:45 AM) | Agenda | Minutes | Joint Meeting with Student Advisory Council |
| May 24 | Agenda | Minutes | School Committee Reconstitution; PTO End of Year Report; Updates from School Leaders; Update and Discussion re: End of Year and Future Changes; Update and Discussion re: 2026 Strategic Plan |
| May 25 (Tuesday, 6:15 PM) | Agenda | Minutes | (Special Joint Meeting with the Select Board)
Discussion and Vote re: filling vacancy in the membership of School Committee, and vacancy in membership of Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee. |
| June 7 | Agenda | Minutes | Subcommittee Assignments; End of Year Reports re: Student Services, Technology and Libraries, and more; Other Business |
| June 14 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC End of Year Report; Secondary School End of Year Reflections; Discussion and Approval of 2021-2026 Strategic Plan; Superintendent’s Evaluation; Approval of 2021-22 Tuition/Fees; Other Business |
| Wednesday July 14 | See 2021-2022 Page | ||
| Wednesday August 25 | See 2021-2022 Page | ||
2019-2020 Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
Listed below are School Committee meetings scheduled for 2019-2020.
During the closure of schools, School Committee meetings are being conducted remotely, with participation via zoom.
Beginning in April 2020, School Committee meetings are scheduled to take place at Case House, 89 Wellesley Street. When ready, there will beB links to the agendas and approved minutes. (Note that Weston Media Center films all School Committee meetings. Click here for link to Weston Media Center.). Most reports presented at School Committee meetings may be linked to under the agenda items.
2019-2020 School Committee Meetings
| Meeting Date | Posted Agenda |
Approved Minutes | Major Business (Tentative Agenda items until agenda posted) |
| July 15 | Agenda | Minutes | Presentation on District Advancement, Update on Class Size/Enrollment, Highlights of Building Key Initiatives, Discussion of District Communication Protocols, Technology Discussion, Review & Approval of Technology Acceptable Use Policy, |
| July 25 |
Agenda |
Minutes | Review of HS Courses with fewer than 15 students enrolled; approval of MOA with WEAAA (Weston Educational Administrative Assistants Association) |
| August 28 (Weds.) |
Agenda | Minutes | Update on Organizational Changes to METCO, Inc., Enrollment & Staffing Update, Discussion of Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Regulations, Discussion of Questions for Program Reviews (Athletics, Guidance, Math), Review and Discussion of Content of HS Performance Report, Discussion of Solar Panels, Discussion of Cameras on School Buses, Project Updates, Discussion of Executive Session Minutes |
| September 23 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Superintendent’s Goals 2019-20, 2020-2021 School Calendar -Initial Draft, Budget Guidelines, Teaching & Learning: K-2 Science Presentation, Memorandum of Understanding with WEA, Project Updates |
| October 7 |
Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Proposals, MCAS Report (Student Assessment Report), Discussion of 2020-21 School Calendar, Approval of Superintendent’s Goals for 2019-2020 |
| October 21 |
Agenda | Minutes | World Language Update, Discussion of HS Parking, FY21 Budget Projections (postponed to 11.4), 2020-2021 Calendar Discussion, Town Report (Initial Discussion), Project Updates |
| November 4 |
Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Proposals, Presentation by K-8 Instructional Coaches, FY20 Census & Enrollment Report, FY21Enrollment Projections, FY21 Budget Projections (“Budget A”), 2020-2021 Calendar (approval), Appointment to PBC, Facility Updates |
| November 18 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of MS World Language Program, HS Report (Guidance Report on Class of 2019, Student Performance & Participation Report), 2020-2021 School Calendar Approval, Facility Updates |
| December 9 |
Agenda | Minutes | Proposed Changes to 2019-2020 Grade 6-12 Program of Studies, SEPAC Presentation (postponed from 11.18), Update on Start Time Survey |
| December 16 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
WEEFC Proposals, Approval of Grade 6-12 2020-2021 Program of Studies, Project Updates |
| January 13 |
Agenda | Minutes | Presentation of the Superintendent’s FY21 Proposed School Budget, WEEFC Mid-Year Report |
| January 27 Woodland School Library |
Agenda | Minutes | 4PM Budget Meeting (Middle School, High School, Operations (B&G, Utilities, Transportation), Technology) |
| January 29 Woodland School Library |
Agenda | Minutes | 4pm Budget Meeting (METCO, Elementary, Special Education, Central Office, Grants & Revolving Funds) |
| February 10 Middle School Amy Potter Center |
Agenda | Minutes | FY21 School Budget Hearing, WEEFC Proposals, Approval of Charge to the Math Program Review, Discussion of Town Report, Vote on MSBA Statements of Interest (SOI), Facility Updates |
| TUESDAY February 25 Middle School Amy Potter Center |
Agenda | Minutes | FY21 Budget Discussion, Discussion of HS June Academy trips & MS Trip to France, Discussion of Town Report, Project Updates |
| March 9 |
Agenda | Minutes | Coronavirus Preparedness Update, Public Hearing on School Choice, FY21 Budget Discussion and Vote, Town Report Approval (School Section), Approval of Collective Bargaining MOA’s, Facility Project Updates |
| March 12 8:00 AM Case House |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Coronavirus Preparedness Discussion |
| March 17 Remote Participation |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Coronavirus Update, Collective Bargaining Unit Matters (and anticipated Executive Session) |
| March 23 remote participation |
Agenda | Minutes | Coronavirus Update (Discussion of Weston School from Home, Discussion of Fields Closure), Updated Bullying and Prevention Plan Discussion & Approval, Discussion of Student Trips 2020, Discussion of Warrant Article for Special Town Meeting (Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee-HS/MS Feasibility Study)Facility Project Updates |
| April 6 Remote Participation |
Agenda | Minutes | Weston School from Home Update, Discussion of April Vacation, School Trips Discussion, FY20 Budget – Third Quarter Review, Payment to Hourly Employees |
| April 28 (Tues) Remote Participation |
Agenda | Minutes | School from Home Update, Payment of Hourly Employees, HS-MS Sectioning Discussion, Updated Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan Discussion and Approval, Discussion of Student Trips, METCO Annual Program Report, BWMPO Annual Report, METCO Budget |
| May 4 Cancelled |
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| May 18 Remote Participation |
Agenda | Minutes | School from Home Update, Math Program Review Report, PTO Annual Report, District Strategic Plan Progress Report, FY20 Budget Update, Appointment to WEEFC Board, Project Updates |
| May 28 Remote Participation, 9am |
Agenda | Minutes | Presentation of School Improvement Plans |
| June 1 |
Agenda | Minutes | School from Home Update, MS/HS Sectioning Discussion; Approval of School Improvement Plans; Update on EDCO, Technology Update, Discussion of Proposed Change to 2020-2021 School Calendar, Facility Projects, Discussion of School Committee Reorganization |
| June 15 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC (End of Year Report, Proposals), Student Services Annual Report (includes ELE, Nursing Updates, and Special Education Programming Updates, MS/HS Sectioning Discussion; Discussion of MS/HS Fields/Track/Courts Reopening; FY20 School Committee Calendar, Vote on Proposed Change to 2020-2021 School Calendar |
| June 29 | Agenda | Minutes | Guidelines and Planning for Reopening in the Fall, Superintendent Evaluation (Summative Report, Consolidated Comments), School Year 2020-2021 School Lunch Prices, Rental and Tuition/Fees, EDCO Discussion, MS/HS Sectioning Discussion |
2018-2019 Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
Listed below are meetings, agendas and minutes for 2018-2019. (Note that Weston Media Center films all School Committee meetings. Click here for link to Weston Media Center.). Most reports presented at School Committee meetings may be linked to under the agenda items.
2018-2019 School Committee Meetings
| Meeting Date | Posted Agenda |
Approved Minutes | Major Business (Tentative Agenda items until agenda posted) |
| July 12 | Agenda | Minutes | Update on Instructional Coaches, J-Term & June Academy Review & Evaluation, Highlights of Building Goals, Update on Seat Belts on School Buses, Review & Approval of Superintendent Contract, Update on Class Size/Enrollment, Update on HS Scheduling Process, Review Memorial Policy; Appt to Town of Weston Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee |
| July 24 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Elementary Enrollment and Class Size Discussion |
| August 27 | Agenda | Minutes | Enrollment Update, Committee Assignments, Project Updates, Start Time Update, Appointment to EDCO Board |
| September 17 | Agenda | Minutes | Enrollment Update, Budget Guidelines, Superintendent’s Goals 2018-19, Policy Review, Discussion & Approval of Contract for New School Buses, Case House Renovation Project Presentation & Budget Estimates, Facility Project Updates |
| October 1 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Proposals, Initial Draft of 2019-2020 School Calendar, Homework Guidelines, Approval of Superintendent’s Goals, Policy Review, Case Campus Road Signage Presentation, Project Updates |
| October 15 | Agenda | Minutes | 2019-20 School Calendar Discussion, Policy Review, Project Updates |
| October 29 | MEETING CANCELED | ||
| November 5 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Proposals, District-Wide Student Performance & Achievement Report, FY19 Census & Enrollment Report, FY20Enrollment Projections, FY20 Budget Projections, Policy Review, Town Report (Initial Discussion), Discussion of Roxbury-Weston PreSchool Transportation, Appt. to PBC, Appt. to Town Sustainability Committee, EDCO Articles of Agreement, MOA with WEA |
| November 19 | Agenda | Minutes | HS Report (Guidance Report on Class of 2018, Student Performance & Participation Report), 2018-2019 Grade 6-12 Program of Studies, School Calendar 2019-2020 Approval, Policy Review, Project Updates |
| December 11 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Proposals, Discussion of Facilities/Security, Enrollment Report Update, Policy Review, Project Updates |
| December 17 | MEETING CANCELED | ||
| January 7 | Agenda | Minutes | FY20 Budget Presentation (postponed), WEEFC Mid-Year Report, Presentation on Solar Panels, Update on District Initiatives (postponed), Project Updates |
| January 22 WS Library |
Agenda | Minutes | 5PM Presentation of Superintendent’s Proposed FY’20 School Budget |
| January 28 WMS Library |
Agenda | Minutes | 4PM Budget Meeting (Middle School, High School, Operations (B&G, Utilities, Transportation), Technology) |
| January 31 WMS Library |
Agenda | Minutes | 4pm Budget Meeting (METCO, Elementary, Special Education, Central Office, Grants & Revolving Funds) |
| February 4 |
Agenda |
Minutes | Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining |
| February 11 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Proposals, Update on District Initiatives, Update on Program Reviews, FY20 Budget Review, Policy Review, Discussion of Town Report |
| February 25 | Agenda | Minutes | FY20 Budget Discussion, Town Report, Approval of HS June Academy Trips, Correction to 2019-2020 School Calendar, Discussion of Land Parcel at 251-261 Boston Post Road, Case Estates Waste Water Treatment Plant, Facility Projects Update |
| March 11 | Agenda | Minutes | Public Hearing on School Choice, FY20 Budget Discussion, Facility Project Updates |
| March 25 WMS Library |
Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Proposals, FY20 Budget Discussion (and Vote), FY19 Budget – Third Quarter Review, Facility Project Updates, Discussion of Sustainability Grant Application, Acceptance of Gifts (Fifth Grade Tree) |
| April 8 | Agenda | Minutes | Boston Meeting – METCO Annual Program Report, BWMPO Annual Report, METCO Budget |
| April 23 (Tues) 6PM WHS |
Agenda | Minutes | Presentation on Social Emotional Learning/Anti-Bullying, Trip Proposals for 2019-2020, HS-MS Sectioning Discussion, Discussion of Proposed 40B Developments |
| May 7 |
Agenda | Minutes | SC Reorganization & Assignment Review, WEEFC, Math Department Self-Study Report, Discussion of Proposed June Academy 2020 Student Trip to Jordan, Project Updates |
| May 9 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Presentation of Proposed MS School Improvement Plan (approved June 3) |
| May 16 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Presentation of Proposed HS School Improvement Plan (approved July 15) |
| May 20 | Agenda | Minutes | Student Services Annual Report (includes ELE, Nursing Updates, and Special Education Programming Updates), Grades 6-12 Guidance Department Self-Study Report, PTO Annual Report, MS/HS Sectioning Discussion, Project Updates |
| May 23 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Presentation of Woodland & Country School Improvement Plans (approved June 3) |
| May 30 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Presentation of Field School Improvement Plan (approved June 3) |
| June 3 | Agenda | Minutes | Approval of School Improvement Plans (Country, Woodland, Field, Middle), Technology Update (Technology Report and Presentation, Approval of Agreement with Local 690 AFSCME (Cafeteria), Discussion of OML Complaints |
| June 17
MS Library |
Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC (Grant Proposals, End of Year Report and Approval of 2019-20 Board), Athletics Program Review Report, Superintendent Evaluation (postponed from 6.3), SC FY2020 Calendar, SC Assignments, Non-Aligned Salaries, Approval of School Lunch Prices and Fees, SC Summer Workshop Agenda, Discussion of Summer Workshop Professional Development, Second Reading of Revised Student Acceptable Use of Technology Policy, Approval of EDCO Collaborative Agreement |
| June 26 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Review and Approval of Agreement Between the Weston School Committee and the Weston Education Association |
2017-18 Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
Listed below are meetings for the 2017-2018. Beginning in January 2019 and during the renovation of Case House, all meetings will be at Weston Middle School (Amy Potter Center) at 7:00 PM, unless noted. When ready, there will be links to the agendas and approved minutes. Click here for tentative Agendas for the year. (Note that Weston Media Center films all School Committee meetings. Click here for link to Weston Media Center.). Most reports presented at School Committee meetings may be linked to under the agenda items.
2017-2018 School Committee Meetings
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Major Business |
| July 25 | Agenda | Minutes | Enrollment & Class Size Update, Policy Review, Case Campus Traffic Discussion, June Academy Discussion |
| August 3 | Agenda | Minutes | Appointment of Assistant Superintendent |
| August 28 | Agenda | Minutes | Enrollment Update, Committee Assignments, Project Updates, Start Time Committee Update |
| September 11 | Agenda | Minutes | Enrollment Update, Superintendent’s Goals 2017-18, Policy Review/Discussion, Budget Guidelines, Facility Project Updates; Approval of Case House Schematic Design |
| September 25 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC (Proposals, Appt. to Board), Initial Discussion of 2018-2019 School Calendar, Policy Review (Section J), School Start Time Committee Update, Facility Project Updates |
| October 16 | Agenda | Minutes | FY18 Census & Enrollment Report, FY19 Enrollment Projections, FY18 Adjusted Budget, FY19 Budget Projection (Budget A), Policy Review, 2018-19 Calendar Discussion, Facility Project Updates, Appt. to PBC |
| October 30 | Agenda | Minutes | Start Time/Scheduling Innovation Steering Committee Presentation, Superintendent’s Entry Plan, WEEFC Proposals, Planning for Success Update |
| November 13 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Proposals, Student Performance & Achievement Report, Town Report, Facility Projects |
| December 5 (Tues), 6:00 PM | Agenda | Minutes | High School Report, Grade 6-12, Program of Studies, Approval of 2017-18 School Calendar, Discussion of HS/MS Class Size Policy, Project Updates, Discussion of Seat Belts on Buses |
| December 11 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Grade 6-12 Program of Studies, Start Time Schedule Discussion, Discussion of HS/MS Class Size Policy, WEEFC Proposals, Project Updates |
| January 8 | Agenda | Minutes | Presentation of Proposed FY19 Budget, WEEFC Mid-Year Report, Discussion & Vote on 2018-19 Grade 6-12 Program of Studies, Project Updates, Appointment to Town of Weston Permanent Building Committee |
| January 22 (4pm) | Agenda | Minutes | FY19 Budget Review (Middle School, Operations, Technology) |
| January 25 (3pm) | Agenda | Minutes | FY19 Budget Review (Elementary Schools, Special Education, Central Office, METCO, Grants & Revolving Funds) |
| February 5 | Agenda | Minutes | FY19 Budget Review, High School Budget Discussion, Discussion of Town Report, Seat Belts – Discussion & Anticipated Vote, Review of Fields Policy, Discussion of Program Reviews – Cycle, Process, Upcoming Disciplines, Policy Review (Restraint Policy, Fields Use Policy) |
| February 12 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Executive Session Meeting to discuss Collective Bargaining Issues |
| February 26 | Agenda | Minutes | Start Time Committee Update & Discussion (Expected School Committee Vote on Proposed New School Schedule), FY19 Budget Discussion, Mid-Year Evaluation of Superintendent, Appointment to Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee, Response to Finance Committee’s Recent Comments, Policy Review – Proctor Field Tower Lights, WEEFC Proposals |
| March 12 | Agenda | Minutes | Public Hearing on School Choice, Review of Fields Use and Tower Lighting Policies, FY19 Budget Discussion and Vote, Policy Review, WEEFC, Facility Project Updates |
| March 26 | Agenda | Minutes | World Language Update, MS Trip to Ecuador, FY18 Budget – Third Quarter Review, Supt. Mid-Year Report, WEEFC, Policy Review (Operation of Tower Lights, Continued Review of Section I Policies) |
| April 9 (Boston) | Agenda | Minutes | METCO Program Report, BWMPO Report, Open Forum |
| April 24 (Tues) | Agenda | Minutes | World Language Update & Discussion, WEEFC, HS-MS Sectioning Discussion, Homework Committee Update, METCO Budget, Continued Review of Policies |
| May 21 | Agenda | Minutes | SC Annual Reorganization, WEEFC Proposals, Special Education Annual Report (postponed to 6.4) , PTO Annual Report, MS/HS Sectioning Discussion (postponed to 5.24), Discussion of Irrigation Wells at MS/HS, Discussion of Margie Ross Memorial, Policy Review |
| June 4 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Proposals, Student Services Program Report (and Presentation), WestonPAC Update (and Presentation), Trip Proposals, Superintendent Evaluation, Discussion of Kindergarten Sections, Appointment of Assistant Superintendents, Approval of School Improvement Plans (Woodland, Country, Field, Middle), Technology Update Report and Presentation, Policy Review (new Homework Policy approved) |
| June 18 | Agenda | Minutes | MS J-Term Student Presentation (Calling All Activists), WEEFC Proposals and End of Year Report, Update on Social & Emotional Learning (Memo to SC and Presentation), Approval of WHS School Improvement Plan, Approval of Student Trips 2018-19, Superintendent Contract, FY2019 SC Calendar, SC Assignments, Non-Aligned Salaries, SC Summer Workshop Agenda |
| June 22 | Agenda | Minutes | Approval on Non-Aligned Salaries, Revision to 2018-19 Calendar |
2016-17 Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
| Meeting Date | Major Business, Reports/Presentations (work in progress) | ||
| June 19, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | Technology Update |
| June 5, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | WEEFC Annual Report, Approval of School Improvement Plans, WestonPAC Update, Presentation on Start Time (Link to Weston Media video of meeting) |
| May 22, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | Student Services Annual Report, Student Services Presentation Department Response to ELA/Drama Program Review Report |
| April 24, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| April 10, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | 2017 Report on METCO Program |
| March 28, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| March 20, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | ELA/Drama Program Review Report |
| March 7, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| Feb. 27, 2017 | Agenda | Major Business: Appointment of Interim Superintendent | |
| Feb. 13, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| Jan. 26, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | FY18 Budget Discussion |
| Jan. 23, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | FY18 Budget Discussion |
| Jan. 9, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | Superintendent’s Presentation of FY18 Proposed Budget, Presentation of SBIRT Implementation Plan |
| Dec. 12, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| Dec. 6, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| Nov. 21, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| Nov. 7, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| Oct. 17, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes | FY2017 Enrollment Report & Projections |
| Sept. 26, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| Sept. 12, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| August 29, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
