Natick Public Schools

Key discussions included an Executive Session to address strategy regarding litigation (Skylar Sarkisian v. Town of Natick and Chief Ferschke) and to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices under an interagency agreement. The board planned to introduce newly promoted firefighters and address the appointment of a Veteran Service Officer (VSO). Major discussion points involved a presentation from Friends of Natick Trails regarding a potential Community Preservation Act (CPA) concept requiring the use of Town property for an accessible path connection to the Cochituate Rail Trail, updates on the Cochituate Street Flooding/Pegan Brook corridor, an update from the Main Street Working Group concerning infrastructure improvements, review of 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles, a monthly update, and an update on Requests for Proposals for Hovey Lane and Pine Ridge/Shore Terrace properties. The consent agenda included approval of previous meeting minutes, a draft remote meeting policy, an appointment to the Cultural Council, and approval of a Lodging House License.

The agenda for this meeting included Open Session, Public Speak, and updates from Teacher, Student, and METCO Representatives. Key discussion items covered in the Superintendent's Report and Action Items involved a Midyear Update on Superintendent Goals (focused on strengthening Tier 1 instruction, behavior, culture, strategic planning, and the FY27 budget), a presentation on Multilingual Learners and Tier 1 Instruction, a discussion on building a data-rich district using various data sources, an overview of Spring Field Trip planning focusing on equitable access and funding adjustments, and a review of Winter Benchmarking Results from Renaissance Learning for Reading and Math. The Finance section addressed Budget Transfers and the Second Quarter Financial Report. The meeting adjourned after addressing all listed items.

The meeting agenda included an Open Session, Public Speak period, and Consent Agenda. Key discussion topics covered in the Superintendent's Report included updates on Multilingual Learners and Tier 1 Instruction, the plan for building a data-rich district, Spring planning for Field Trips, Winter Benchmarking Results from Renaissance Learning, and a Midyear Update on Superintendent Goals. The Chairman's Report was slated to include a Public Hearing on the FY27 Budget Presentation. Finance items included Budget Transfers, and there was an MSBA update on Kennedy Middle School. The meeting documents reflect that the meeting was cancelled due to weather, but the agenda itself outlines substantial operational and academic planning discussions.

The agenda for this meeting included several key areas: Open Session, Public Speak, Teacher/Student/METCO Representative Updates, Consent Agenda items (Enrollment Report, Donation Memo, High School Theatre Out-of-State Field Trip request, and approval of previous minutes), Superintendent's Report (updates on student/family supports, student governance, Strategic Plan update, and SY27 budget presentations including Athletics, User Fees, Non-Rep Schedule, and Strategic Allocations), Chairman's Report (Lilja Accelerated Repair Project update), MSBA Update, and Subcommittee/Liaison Updates. Action items involved votes on the Non-Rep Memo, User Fees, and policy votes.

The agenda for the meeting included a Public Speak session followed by discussions and decisions related to a Select Board Retreat. Key topics for discussion included drafting a Remote Meeting Policy, the Town Administrator Review Policy, reviewing Select Board Norms for 2025 and 2026 Goals, the Designer Selection Policy, and policies concerning Hawkers and Peddlers Rules and Regulations, and various Fee Waiver Policies (Public/Non-Profits, Water/Sewer Projects, Town Projects). Additionally, there was a review of language for a Select Board Sponsored 2026 Spring Town Meeting Warrant Article concerning a Home Rule Petition for the extension of Police Chief Hicks and Deputy Chief Lauzon's contracts.