School Committee

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The meeting featured high-intensity public testimony from the BEA and parents specifically targeting a board decision, characterized by accusations of 'paternalistic' behavior.

4 decisions awaiting minutes

Contentious Service Reduction

Thursday, April 30, 2026

BHS Infrastructure Needs — Significant capital expenditure required for critical HVAC, electrical, and lab upgrades to maintain school functionality.

2 public comments 2 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Fox Hill Construction and Traffic Safety — Modified traffic and arrival/dismissal patterns due to ongoing construction.

3 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Safety Change

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

FY27 Operating and Accommodated Budget — A 4.25% increase in the operating budget ($70.4M) and a 3.5% increase in the accommodated budget ($16.8M).

1 public comment 7 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Tax Increase

Thursday, March 26, 2026

BHS Infrastructure Needs — Large-scale comprehensive renovations involving significant capital expenditure and long-term municipal debt.

2 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

BHS infrastructure and potential debt exclusion — Potential $300M+ debt exclusion vote plus ongoing feasibility costs

1 public comment 14 decisions 1 not addressed awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

FY27 budget at 4.71% increase with reductions needed — Requires cuts to meet 4.25% guideline; includes athletics and capital items

12 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Tax Increase

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Foxhill School Construction — Significant capital project; bid awarded to CTA Construction, coming in approximately $10 million under the original budget.

4 public comments 6 decisions 4 not addressed awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact