School Committee
Oversees Chelmsford public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
87 items across 8 meetings.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
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Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Student rep updates and positive school news.
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Vote to ratify a memorandum of agreement with the custodians' union bargaining unit.
💬 Discussed
Update on the status of the Parker Middle School construction/renovation project.
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Presentation highlighting K–12 World Languages and Cultural Exchange program offerings.
💬 Discussed
DMGroup presents progress on implementing the Chelmsford Public Schools strategic plan.
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Update on technology programs and infrastructure across all grade levels.
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Review of School Committee's own goals for the 2025–26 school year.
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Review of Superintendent's goals and performance for 2025–26.
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Broad end-of-year review of Chelmsford Public Schools' 2025–26 performance and activities.
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Presentation of the state education department's end-of-year audit findings for FY2025.
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Vote on recommended transfers between FY2026 budget line items.
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Vote to set salary and rate increases for non-union (non-affiliated) school staff in FY2027.
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Routine report on staff hires, departures, and personnel changes through May 2026.
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Approval of upcoming student field trip and travel requests.
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Committee liaison updates and requests for future reports.
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Meeting adjournment.
June 2, 2026 · agenda
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Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Status update on the Parker Middle School building project — scope and timeline details expected.
📍 Parker Middle School
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Showcase presentation highlighting Center Elementary School programs or achievements.
📍 Center Elementary School
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Year-in-review presentation on the district's school nutrition program.
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Formal recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month by the School Committee.
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Outside consultant DMGroup presents historical budget analysis comparing Chelmsford school spending to benchmarks — relevant context for future budget decisions.
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Committee will consider recommended one-time spending items within the current FY2026 budget.
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Proposed transfers of funds between FY2026 budget line items for committee approval.
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Committee will address the process for evaluating Superintendent Dr. Jay Lang for 2025/26.
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Routine approval of student field trip and travel requests.
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Committee liaisons report on activities from boards and organizations they represent.
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Committee members may request future reports or updates from administration.
June 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening.
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Closed session under MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy; meeting is not open to the public for in-person participation.
📍 230 North Road, Conf. Room 1
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Meeting concludes.
May 19, 2026 · agenda
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Routine approval of two prior meeting minutes.
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Update on the Parker Middle School building project — scope and timeline details not yet published.
📍 Parker Middle School
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Departmental presentation on Special Education and the CHIPs program.
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Committee will review recommended one-time spending items within the current fiscal year budget.
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Proposed transfers between budget line items for the current fiscal year.
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Review of current intervention and support programs for literacy and math across schools.
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Progress report on the kindergarten-through-6th-grade literacy curriculum pilot.
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Ten-year enrollment and demographic trends report for Chelmsford Public Schools.
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Current registration numbers for kindergarten and 1st grade for the upcoming school year.
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Upcoming registration dates and fee structure for school bus transportation next year.
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Administrative schedule for signing warrants (payment authorizations) in FY2027.
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Routine monthly personnel report covering hires, departures, and leaves.
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Routine approval of student field trip and travel requests.
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Committee liaisons report on external board and community activities.
May 5, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from the April 28, 2026 regular meeting.
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Student representative shares updates from Chelmsford High School.
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Committee shares positive highlights from the school district.
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Status update on the Parker Middle School building project — scope, timeline, and cost implications unknown from agenda alone.
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Presentation highlighting programs or achievements at Harrington Elementary School.
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Third-quarter report on Valley Collaborative, a regional special-education services program.
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Committee votes on student field trip and travel requests.
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Committee liaisons report on boards and organizations they represent.
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Committee members request future reports or updates from administration.
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Open public comment period on general education matters.
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Meeting adjourned.
April 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Status update on the Parker Middle School building project — scope and timeline details expected.
📍 Parker Middle School
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Review of school facility maintenance work orders completed October 2025 through March 2026.
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Presentation highlighting the K-12 History & Social Studies curriculum department.
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Reminder about upcoming kindergarten registration dates for the 2026-27 school year.
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Announcement of the anticipated last day of school for students and staff.
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Third-quarter financial report covering school budget performance July 2025 through March 2026.
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Approval of the School Committee's meeting calendar for the 2026-27 school year.
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Assignment of School Committee members to liaison roles for 2026-27.
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Formal appointment of Superintendent Dr. Jay Lang to the Valley Collaborative Board of Directors.
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Routine personnel report covering staff changes in March 2026.
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Approval of pending student field trip and travel requests.
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Committee members report on activities from their board and community liaison roles.
April 28, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Closed session under MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss bargaining or litigation strategy; open discussion could harm the district's position.
• Status unclear
Meeting close.
April 14, 2026 · agenda
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Routine approval of two prior meeting minutes.
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Committee will elect a new Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the coming term.
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Public input session on grade-level configuration options for the Parker Middle School building project.
📍 Parker Middle School
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Informational presentation highlighting CHS programs or achievements.
📍 Chelmsford High School
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Vote to approve the updated educational program document required for the MSBA (state school-building authority) PSR submission.
📍 Parker Middle School
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Vote to approve shifting Parker from a grades 5–6 to a grades 4–6 school and certify that change for the MSBA PSR submission.
📍 Parker Middle School
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Announcement of kindergarten registration dates for the 2026–27 school year.
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Adoption of the School Committee's meeting calendar for next school year.
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Assignment of committee members to liaison roles for the coming year.
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Routine approval of student field trip and travel requests.
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Committee members report on boards and groups they liaison with.
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Members may request future reports or updates from administration.