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. The School Committee is currently planning to meet every Monday at 7:00 PM from July 20 through August 31. It has tentative meetings on July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, and August 24.
It is not known yet if meetings will continue to be remote in the Fall of 2020.
School Committee meetings are usually scheduled to take place at Case House, 89 Wellesley Street. 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 7PM 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 |
| 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 24 | Agenda | Minutes | Discussion of Plans for School Reopening in the Fall |
| August 31 | Agenda | Minutes | Enrollment Update |
| September 14 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Superintendent’s Goals 2020-21, 2020-2021 School Calendar -Initial Draft, Budget Guidelines, |
| TUESDAY September 29 |
Agenda | Minutes | |
| October 5 |
Agenda | Minutes | |
| October 26 | Agenda | Minutes | FY21 Census & Enrollment Report, FY22 Enrollment Projections, FY22 Budget Projections (“Budget A”), 2021-2022 Calendar (approval) |
| November 9 | Agenda | Minutes | HS Report (Guidance Report on Class of 2020, Student Performance & Participation Report), 2020-2021 School Calendar Approval, |
| November 23 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| December 7 |
Agenda | Minutes | Proposed Changes to 2021-2022 Grade 6-12 Program of Studies, |
| December 14 |
Agenda | Minutes | Approval of Grade 6-12 2020-2021 Program of Studies |
| January 11 |
Agenda | Minutes | Presentation of the Superintendent’s FY22 Proposed School Budget, WEEFC Mid-Year Report |
| January 25 |
Agenda | Minutes | 4PM Budget Meeting (Middle School, High School, Operations (B&G, Utilities, Transportation), Technology) |
| January 28 |
Agenda | Minutes | 4pm Budget Meeting (METCO, Elementary, Special Education, Central Office, Grants & Revolving Funds) |
| February 3 | Agenda | Minutes | FY22 School Budget Hearing, WEEFC Proposals, Discussion of Town Report |
| TUESDAY February 23 | Agenda | Minutes | FY22 Budget Discussion, Discussion of Town Report, Project Updates |
| March 8 |
Agenda | Minutes | |
| March 22 |
Agenda | Minutes | |
| April 12 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| April 27 (Tues) Boston? |
Agenda | Minutes | METCO Annual Program Report, BWMPO Annual Report, METCO Budget |
| May 3 Tentative |
Agenda | Minutes | |
| May 24 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| June 14 | Agenda | Minutes | |
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 |
