The committee meeting addressed the start of the new school year, including updates on transportation performance, attendance trends, and student re-engagement efforts. The superintendent provided a report on staffing, confirming the hiring and assignment of educators. Additionally, the committee discussed the initial response and reform actions taken in light of the Office of Inspector General's report regarding district procurement and payments. The meeting also featured a review of summer programming and student activity highlights.
Jun 10, 2026
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The committee discussed the FY27 budget and FY26 supplemental appropriation, hiring updates regarding the impact of enrollment declines on staff positions, and professional development reflections. Further topics included summer programming registration, an update on the upcoming cell phone policy for schools, and a announcement regarding the district's participation in a national skilled trades initiative. The committee also celebrated school leader retirements and student achievements in sports.
May 14, 2026·Board meeting
Boston School Committee Opportunity and Achievement Gaps Task Force Meeting
The meeting included an update on the strategic plan and progress regarding the implementation of SMART goals. The Office of Human Resources provided a detailed presentation on educator diversity, discussing staffing data, licensure support for educators, and challenges related to excessing and retention of educators of color. The Task Force discussed the necessity of aligning data dashboard metrics with the School Committee's priorities and reviewed nominations for a vacancy on the Task Force. Public comment focused on the importance of establishing SMART goals for both student outcomes and teacher diversity.
Nov 19, 2025·Board meeting
Boston School Committee Hybrid Meeting
Key discussions during the meeting included updates on transportation, where on-time performance reached record highs, and enrollment, which showed a decline of approximately 1,700 students compared to the previous year, primarily due to decreased international immigration and lower birth rates. The Superintendent also clarified metrics for graduation rates (Annual Graduate Count vs. Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate). A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Long-term Facilities Plan, which aims to reduce the number of BPS buildings to 95 by 2030 due to declining enrollment and aging facilities. Recommendations included closing Lee Academy Pilot School, Another Course to College (ACC), and Community Academy of Science and Health (CASH), and reconfiguring the Henderson K-12 Inclusion School to PreK-8. Public comment sessions covered support for bilingual schools and concerns regarding school closures and student transitions, particularly for students with IEPs. The Committee unanimously approved grants totaling $18,775,752.
