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School Committee

Meetings of the School Committee are open to the public. MeetingWatch transcribes and analyzes every session.

4 members 14 meetings tracked 0% responsive → Latest Jul 10 History since Mar 2026
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Last meetings at a glance.
Jul 10 · Routine › Jun 25 · Routine › Jun 18 · Routine › Jun 16 · Routine › Jun 5 · Routine ›
Community responsiveness
0% → stable
0 addressed · 0 partial · 1 unaddressed
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14 analyzed, most recent first
Friday, July 10, 2026
Appointment of Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education — Leadership change for all elementary schools
1 public comment 3 decisions 1 not addressed Routine Other High Impact
Thursday, June 25, 2026
This was a brief special meeting called solely to enter executive session, with no public discussion or comment.
1 decision Routine
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Collective Bargaining Agreements — Negotiations affect district-wide labor costs and service delivery.
1 decision Routine Other High Impact
Cambridge School Committee Meeting title slide, June 18, 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Out-of-district day and residential placements — Approximately $17M in combined placements
7 decisions Routine Budget Cut
Presentation slide: Emerging Framework with four student outcomes and sample measures
Friday, June 5, 2026
Collective Bargaining Agreements — Significant impact on district budget and labor relations.
1 decision Routine Other High Impact
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
158 Spring Street Future Use — Ongoing decision regarding building utilization and programmatic options.
7 decisions Routine Other High Impact
Agenda + Purpose slide with classroom photos
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Memorial Drive incident security protocols and follow-up — Secure-and-hold activated; ongoing review of communication and trauma-informed support
18 decisions Routine Safety Change
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
AI Implementation and Literacy — Significant shift in pedagogical methods, academic integrity standards, and mental health curriculum.
6 decisions Routine Other High Impact
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Collective Bargaining Agreements — Negotiations will impact district budget allocations and long-term labor costs.
1 decision Routine Other High Impact
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The meeting featured split votes on the budget, heated debates over early childhood screen time, and warnings from members regarding the need for community engagement and administrative accountability.
15 decisions Spirited Budget Cut
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
FY27 Proposed Budget — $293.5 million total budget, representing a $13.25 million increase
1 decision Routine Other High Impact
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The meeting was marked by intense public testimony against budget cuts and sharp internal critiques of the administration's decision-making timelines and outsourcing strategies.
10 decisions Spirited Service Reduction
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Collective Bargaining and Labor Grievances — Decisions regarding collective bargaining and level 3 grievances can significantly impact school district budgets and operational stability.
1 decision Routine Other High Impact
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The meeting featured significant public testimony against a major policy proposal and pointed criticism from board members regarding the effectiveness of district planning and accountability.
9 decisions Spirited Other High Impact

Board ⁠members

Current and former members. Click to view voting record.
Jake Amar
83% attendance 13 votes
13Y
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Dube
100% attendance 20 votes
19Y 1N
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Hudson
83% attendance 13 votes
13Y
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Weinstein
100% attendance 20 votes
20Y
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+ 1 former member
DePaula Santos

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