Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Elizabeth Nees’s organization
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
School Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee addressed several agenda items, including approval of a Nature's Classroom Grant and a debated international field trip to Peru, which was ultimately approved. The new superintendent's induction program coach was introduced. Updates were provided by the Student Advisory Council regarding school policies and privileges. The FY26 budget closeout was reviewed and approved, and the committee authorized the liquidation of inactive student activity accounts. A one-year district improvement bridge plan with strategic goals for academic growth and support was adopted. Reports from the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent covered topics such as professional development, the Dyslexia Institute, grant awards, and facilities maintenance. Finally, several district policies were updated, retired, or adopted, and an update on the HVAC project was discussed, with plans to delay the MSBA submission.
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Harvard Public Schools School Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed and approved the district handbook with revisions regarding attendance policies and discipline procedures. The Superintendent presented an entry plan centered on stakeholder engagement and strategic priorities. The committee approved a Special Town Meeting warrant article and debated the timeline for the Bromfield HVAC and roof improvement project, ultimately deciding to delay the proposal to facilitate further community outreach. Additionally, the committee reviewed updates on school safety planning, early childhood programming, and refined goals for the School Committee and Superintendent.
Aug 11, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Harvard Public Schools Strategic Plan 2026-2027
This document outlines a one-year bridge strategic plan for Harvard Public Schools, focusing on three key priorities for the 2026-2027 school year. The plan aims to identify and create effective systems and structures, strengthen the focus on teaching and learning, and implement and refine the use of data. The overarching goal is to ensure schools function effectively, promote excellent teaching, facilitate meaningful learning, and ultimately serve the flourishing of every student within a supportive and engaged community.
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
School Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee received updates from the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent regarding administrative retreats, facilities improvements, staff evaluation processes, and the new MCAS Family Portal. The meeting focused on the Bromfield HVAC project, ultimately deciding to proceed with a hydronic air source heat pump system. Policy discussions included the district-wide cell phone policy and the approval of the Middle School CTE Pathway Exploration policy. Additionally, the committee collaborated on drafting district and subcommittee goals for the upcoming school year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
