Robert J. Alconada

The agenda for this regular meeting includes a Call to Order and Roll Call, followed by the Consent Agenda, which features a DECA Field Trip request. The agenda also allocates time for Public Comment, reports from the City Council Liaison and Student Representative to the School Committee. Key reports and presentations from the Superintendent and Staff cover an update from the Multilingual Learners Department, the first reading of the Buffer Zone Policy, and anticipated action on the 2026-2027 School Calendar. Subcommittee reports are scheduled for Finance and Personnel, Community Relations, Curriculum and Data Trends, Policy, Resources & Capital Planning, and Student Services & Achievement. The meeting includes time for correspondence and future agenda items, concluding with a scheduled Executive Session to discuss strategy concerning collective bargaining or litigation.

This policy outlines how Woburn Public Schools ensures middle school students are exposed to and aware of Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. It details strategies for collaboration with CTE schools, provision of student tour opportunities, integration of career exploration into academic and career planning, and commitment to equitable access for all students. The goal is to empower students with informed choices for secondary and postsecondary opportunities.

This document outlines the specific requirements for students to earn their Competency Determination and graduate from Woburn Memorial High School. It details core competency determination requirements across subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and U.S. History, including coursework and mastery demonstration. The policy also addresses additional considerations for students with disabilities, English language learners, and late-enrolling students, and outlines processes for appeals and diploma requests for previously enrolled students.

The organizational meeting focused on the election of new leadership for 2026. The committee voted to elect a new Chairperson and a new Vice Chairperson. The outgoing Chair acknowledged the committee's hard work during 2025 and welcomed two new members. The newly elected Chair expressed honor in accepting the position and requested that all subcommittee chairs draft policies detailing their subcommittee's responsibilities for inclusion in the policy manual.

The meeting commenced with a moment of silence in memory of Joseph T. Crowley, Jr., a former committee member. Key discussion points during public comment centered on support for implementing buffer zones, flexible assignment areas, and robust discussion regarding the non-discrimination policy in relation to Title IX and gender equity. A statement was read from the City Council Liaison, Charles Viola, thanking the committee for his service. The main agenda item involved anticipated voting on redistricting for middle schools and determining the direction for elementary school redistricting implementation, including phasing in changes and establishing 'gray zones' or buffer areas. The Committee voted to use gray or buffer zones for the 2026-2027 elementary school year. For middle schools, the committee voted to make no adjustments and evaluate in the next review cycle. Additionally, the committee voted to add a new position for an Assistant Principal at Altavesta Elementary School. Several policy matters were reviewed, resulting in the committee declining to adopt policy AC-R and policy AC, and tabling policy ACAB for further discussion after consulting with legal counsel.