Mark Barrett

The meeting agenda included a call to order, review of the consent agenda which covered payroll and accounts payable warrant approval for February 20, 2026, and liaison reports. Key discussions centered on the Superintendent's Report, which included updates on the High School Building Project and the mid-year update on Strategic Priorities. New business involved the first reading of Policy BBA regarding School Committee Powers and Duties and a discussion concerning the Superintendent Evaluation Process. Unfinished business addressed the FY26 Second Quarter Financial Report. The meeting also allocated time for community feedback.

The key agenda items for this meeting include reviewing the January minutes, discussing fund distributions from White Oak Summit Fund and Golub Capital Partners Int'l. Rollover Fund 1 LP and Golub Capital Partners Int'l. 14 LP, receiving an update from Meketa, and conducting presentations for the Global Equity Request for Proposal (RFP) review from Axiom, PineStone, and WCM. The board will also address the Banking RFP.

Key discussion topics included the standardized decision-making process for outdoor recess cancellation when temperatures reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit or below, factoring in wind chill, and the consistent use of Weather.gov across all elementary schools. Updates were provided regarding report cards being shared via the Aspen Portal and guidance on discussing them with children. Literacy Data Team updates for Fiske showed positive benchmark achievement, and future data team meetings for Math and Mental Health were scheduled. Information on upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences and the schedule for MCAS Assessments for grades 3-5 (ELA, Math, and Science/Tech) was disseminated. The council also reviewed the Fiske Innovation Plan update and listed discussion topics for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Key discussion topics for the meeting include an update from the Cary Library Foundation Executive Director, an update from the Friends of Cary Library President, administrative updates concerning the lower-level renovation project, and a vote on the Cary Library Trustees Bylaws Update.

Key discussions included a vote on the RHSO portion of the HOME Consortium FY27 Annual Action Plan and a vote on the Housing Partnership Board's letter of support for LexHAB's 4 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The board addressed finalizing reports from the four working groups (Achieving 10%, Exploring housing in the Center, Smaller/more diverse/less expensive housing, and Communication/education/engagement) for the upcoming State Board (SB) Housing Policy meeting. Liaison reports were scheduled for various committees. Other topics involved reviewing expected resources for FY27, including specific matching funds for projects in Natick and Wayland, and describing public land use for HOME projects in Lexington and Natick. Annual goals for FY27 were reviewed, focusing on Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and unit production/rehabilitation. Status updates were provided for ongoing projects like Lexington's Lowell Street development, Lexington's Vynebrook Village modernization, Natick's 5 Auburn Street redevelopment, and Wayland's Saint Ann's Senior Village. Actions planned for reducing homelessness were detailed, including continued TBRA and rent relief programs in Bedford and Natick. There was also detailed discussion regarding LexHAB's proposal to build four new ADUs and renovate one existing home, contingent on receiving project-based rental vouchers.