Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Shannon Conley’s organization
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Waltham School Committee Regular Meeting
The committee held an executive session to conduct strategy sessions and negotiations regarding collective bargaining with various school associations. Public input was received concerning the Waltham High School scheduling process and the need for transparency. The superintendent provided updates on recent personnel hires, the progress of the district's safety and risk assessment protocol, and the goals of the new library strategic plan. The committee also addressed consent agenda items, which included personnel resignations, retirements, and a donation to the CTE department. Discussions regarding unfinished business included school scheduling, facility utilization, and enrollment data, while new business included a proposal to create additional subcommittees and the potential reinstatement of city-wide PTO meetings. Fiscal actions taken included the payment of bills on the warrant.
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The committee held an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and negotiations with various employee unions. Public input addressed concerns regarding district academic performance and the transparency of the high school scheduling process. The committee reviewed and acted upon personnel changes, including resignations, retirements, and new hires across the district. The superintendent reported on successful school openings, staffing updates, and improvements in student attendance. Decisions were made to approve the high school student handbook, the three-year Equity Plan, and the PROTECT Act model policy. Furthermore, the committee ratified a Memorandum of Agreement with the Building Trades union and discussed facility planning and naming conventions for the 617 Lexington Street building.
Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Waltham School Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
The committee convened to address several administrative and academic matters. Key discussions included the implementation of a three-year equity plan, highlights from the 2025-2026 school year curriculum across various departments, and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidelines for students and staff. Additionally, the committee reviewed personnel updates, including numerous new hires, transfers, and resignations, and received updates regarding the Waltham High School schedule and early childhood programming. A significant portion of the meeting involved an executive session concerning collective bargaining strategy and litigation.
Jul 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Waltham School Committee Regular Meeting
The committee convened an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategies. During the open session, the committee addressed public input regarding high school schedule development and potential changes to class period structures. The consent agenda, covering personnel actions such as retirements, resignations, new hires, and transfers, as well as a donation for the high school quiz bowl team, was approved. Key actions included the approval of the Valor High School handbook and AP World Modern textbooks. Discussions encompassed the district's equity plan, classroom space utilization, CTE department partnerships, and the comprehensive district growth plan for the upcoming school year. The committee also finalized the fiscal year 2027 budget and authorized the payment of outstanding bills.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
