Nick Grout

The agenda for the meeting includes Superintendent Comments covering the Professional Growth Study, Elementary Instructional Time Study, and Literacy Update. Financial Reports will cover the Warrant Report and FY26 Monthly Report. Discussion items focus on the proposed change to Policy ECAF regarding Security Cameras in Schools (first read). Action items include the proposed FY27 Operating Budget version 1.0 and the Proposed FY27-FY32 Capital Budget. The consent item is the approval of the Minutes from October 14, 2025. Informational items include minutes from various other Dover, Sherborn, and Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee meetings, as well as quarterly reports from TEC Collaborative and ACCEPT Collaborative.

The strategic plan for The Public Schools of Dover and Sherborn aims to distinguish the institution through innovative teaching and learning experiences, inspiring students to pursue their passions and maintaining its status as a nationally recognized, high-performing school system. Guided by core values of Commitment to Community, Equity and Excellence, Respect and Dignity, and Climate of Care, the plan focuses on five strategic objectives: Innovative Teaching and Learning, Health and Well-being of Students and Staff, Partnerships with Families and Communities, Safe and Innovative Facilities, and Resource Efficiency. The overarching goal is to equip students with the necessary tools to achieve their fullest potential in a rapidly changing society.

The Sherborn School Committee agenda includes community and superintendent comments, a MCAS presentation, reports from CSA Co-Presidents and financial reports. Discussion items include FY27 Budget Development Guidance. Action items will be addressed, and consent items include approval of minutes, FY26 grants, and accepting a gift from the Brookline Bird Club. Informational items include enrollment reports and minutes from other committee meetings. The meeting will also cover items for the December 9, 2025 meeting.

The meeting included a PTO update, Superintendent comments on the dedication of the new turf/track project, Educator Contract Negotiations, and a parent update on Safety/Drilling. The Assistant Superintendent reviewed MCA test results. Financial reports were discussed, including warrant and monthly reports, with attention to salary encumbrances, expenditure savings, and out-of-district placements. The FY27 budget development guidance was discussed, and a draft of the 5-year capital plan was provided for initial approval. Consent items included a PTO request for cafeteria use and FY26 grants. Informational items included October enrollment figures and minutes from Regional and Sherborn School Committee meetings.

The agenda includes community comments, a PTO update, and superintendent comments featuring an MCAS presentation. Financial reports cover the warrant report and the FY26 monthly operating update. Discussion items include FY27 budget development guidance. Action items involve the FY27 capital plan. Consent items feature a PTO request for cafeteria use, approval of minutes from September 16, 2025, and FY26 grants. Informational items cover October enrollment, regional school committee minutes from June 10, 2025, and September 9, 2025, and Sherborn School Committee minutes from June 3, 2025.