Framingham Public Schools

The document outlines the proposed Superintendent Goals for Framingham Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, which are aligned with the FPS 2023-2030 Strategic Plan. These goals focus on strengthening standards-based instruction, deepening relationships and partnerships, and creating opportunities for expansion and innovation. Key initiatives include increased accountability for student achievement via a District Priorities Dashboard, specific instructional targets for elementary and secondary levels, and fostering student and staff voice in policy development concerning topics such as AI and cell phones.

This Health and Wellness Plan outlines strategic goals for Framingham Public Schools focused on student and staff well-being. Key objectives include reducing districtwide chronic absenteeism, reviewing and analyzing exclusionary discipline data to address trends and disproportionalities, examining restraint and seclusion data to identify alternatives, and utilizing the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey to pinpoint priority areas for supporting student health, wellness, safety, school connectedness, and belonging, alongside increasing survey participation rates.

The meeting focuses on the discussion and potential voting on several school policies, including the renaming and regulation of the restraint of students policy, access to buildings and grounds, bus driver examination and training, the Massachusetts Interdistrict School Choice Program, and the establishment of new parent advisory councils.

The agenda includes the Superintendent's annual summative evaluation, an update from the Superintendent of Schools, and a vote on the athletics handbook. Other key discussion topics comprise a budget reduction implementation plan for SAGE and the Mandarin program, an annual report on school conditions, and an update regarding appointments to the Strategic Initiatives and Financial Oversight Committee. Additionally, the Executive Director of Finance & Operations will present on capital budgets, the FY26 and FY27 operating budgets, and transportation. Subcommittee reports on policy, finances, and various liaison updates are also scheduled.

This document outlines the educational program for the proposed Hemenway Elementary School project, designed as a model for inclusive early childhood and elementary education. It aims to serve an expanded enrollment of 985 students in grades K-5 and a PreKindergarten program. The program emphasizes culturally sustaining, interdisciplinary instruction to foster curious, free-thinking, and responsible citizens, grounded in seven foundational design principles: Family and Community Partnerships; Developmentally Responsive Spaces; Equitable Access for All Learners; Educating the Whole Child; Inclusive Education; Interdisciplinary and Culturally Responsive Curriculum; and Hands-On, Play-Based Shared Learning.