Oversees Concord public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
96 items across 8 meetings.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Meeting called to order via Zoom only.
📍 Zoom only
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Routine approval of May 6, 14, and 20 minutes plus financial warrants.
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Deputy Town Manager Megan Zammuto presents the town's decarbonization plan; committee votes on it.
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Update on the status of the amenities building project.
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Update on the district's electric school bus program.
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Discussion of the committee's goals for the coming year.
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Final vote on updated student harassment and non-discrimination policies, including retaliation protections.
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First review of updated policies on student medication administration, self-carry of medication, seclusion/restraint, and parent advisory councils.
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Review of the committee's meeting schedule for the 2026-27 school year.
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Discussion of liaison assignments to various boards and organizations.
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Vote on a new three-year collective bargaining agreement for the school maintenance workers' union.
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Possible vote on a new three-year contract for the administrative assistants' bargaining unit.
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Vote to approve the updated student handbook and Concord-Carlisle High School appendix for next year.
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Discussion of the district's climate and culture framework for the upcoming school year.
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Committee enters closed session under OML Purpose 3 to discuss bargaining strategy for K-12 Administrative Assistants and CTA ESPs; no return to open session.
June 3, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening.
📍 Ripley, Conference Room 4, 120 Meriam Road
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New members seated; Chair, Vice Chair, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and liaisons elected/appointed for both CSC and CCSC.
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CCHS Sunrise Club recognized at the meeting.
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Committee votes to recognize the Concord Education Fund.
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Superintendent provides an update on the METCO program.
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Student representative update from Concord-Carlisle High School.
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Residents may address the committee during public comment.
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Routine financial warrants approved as part of consent agenda.
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Committee accepts a $274 anonymous donation designated for Senior Week.
💰 $274.00
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Approval of a CCHS overnight trip to the White Mountains October 16–18, 2026.
📍 White Mountains
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10-minute update on the status of the Maisey O'Donnell Diving Center.
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30-minute review of improvement plans for all five schools: Alcott, Thoreau, Willard, CMS, and CCHS — previewing academic and operational priorities for next year.
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First review of proposed changes to the student handbook for the coming school year.
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5-minute update from the Hate and Bias Working Group on its current work.
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10-minute discussion on policy or practices around technology use in schools.
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Committee votes on compensation increases for non-union staff for FY2027.
💰 FY27 non-union salary increases (amount not specified)
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5-minute update on the Amenities Building project status.
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Closed session to discuss bargaining strategy with K-12 Administrative Assistants, K-12 Maintenance, and CTA ESP unions.
May 20, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting opens at 6:00 PM at Ripley Conference Room 4 (also on Zoom).
• Status unclear
Concord Middle School 'Shadow a Student' program recognized.
• Status unclear
Superintendent and Committee chairs provide updates.
• Status unclear
Residents may address the Committee.
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Approval of prior School Committee meeting minutes from March 18, 2026.
• Status unclear
Committee reviews incoming correspondence.
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Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP) reports on solar energy project at Concord Middle School.
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Math Committee presents its findings on the PreK–8 math curriculum across Concord Public Schools.
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Update on the current Concord Public Schools fiscal year 2026 budget status.
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Status update on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project as it relates to school district interests.
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Committee enters closed session under Open Meeting Law Purpose 3 to discuss bargaining strategy with the CTA ESP (Education Support Professionals union); no return to open session.
May 6, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening of the joint meeting.
📍 Ripley, Conference Room 4, 120 Meriam Road
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New Concord School Committee members are seated and the committee elects its Chair, Vice Chair, and Recording Secretary for the coming year.
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CCHS state athletic champions and the Green Team are recognized.
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Superintendent and committee chairs provide updates, including a report on the METCO program (Boston-area school integration program).
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CCHS student representatives present to the committee.
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Residents may address the committee during a 20-minute public comment period.
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Batch approval of six sets of meeting minutes, financial warrants, CCHS staff child enrollment at CPS, a $1,500 Concord Carlisle Foundation donation for counseling, a $608 anonymous donation for prom tickets, and two team trips (soccer bonding at Camp Merriwood; football preseason in Maine).
💰 $1,500 donation for counseling; $608 donation for prom tickets
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Update on the fire at Thoreau Elementary School and its impact on students and operations.
📍 Thoreau Elementary School
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Presentation on a proposed dry dive facility addition (a diving practice area without water) at the Beede Swim & Fitness Center.
📍 Beede Swim & Fitness Center, Concord
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The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) presents to the committee.
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Progress report on the superintendent's annual performance goals.
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Committee votes on mid-year budget transfers within the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District FY2026 budget.
💰 Amount of transfers not specified in agenda
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Update on the Knox Trail electric school bus program, including status of deployment or procurement.
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Discussion of upcoming informal community coffee meetings with School Committee members.
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Discussion of the working group examining the district's response to bias and hate incidents.
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First reading of three updated policies covering student harassment, non-discrimination, and related retaliation protections; no vote yet.
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Committee votes to adopt updated policies on access to school buildings and grounds, visitors to schools, and school nutrition.
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Discussion of AG guidance on how meeting minutes may be amended.
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Committee reviews and sets its meeting calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Both committees enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with K-12 Administrative Assistants, Maintenance, and CTA ESP unions, plus non-union personnel; Concord SC remains for CTA ESP session.
April 15, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM; all five members present.
💬 Discussed
Willard Elementary Principal Matt Lucey was honored upon his retirement after years leading the school through the pandemic and shelter program work.
📍 Willard Elementary School
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Four-year committee member Carrie Rankin was thanked for her work on policy, the Thoreau playground, and 'The Story of the Schools' project.
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State METCO funding line reached its $35 million target, expected to benefit local district programming; METCO PTG reps have joined the Alcott PTG.
💰 State METCO budget line at $35M
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Four residents urged the committee to form a technology advisory committee to vet digital tools, address AI, data privacy, cybersecurity, and online exploitation risks for students.
✅ Approved
Committee unanimously accepted a $50,000 donation to fund the design phase of the Bruce Freeman Trail; total project cost estimated at $400,000–$500,000, with a future CPC application planned.
💰 $50,000 donation accepted; total project est. $400,000–$500,000
📍 Bruce Freeman Trail / Willard area
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The ~70-student integrated preschool has had no out-of-district placements for several years; committee requested a wish list for a future site with non-toxic outdoor play areas.
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Projects include Alcott drainage-focused playground redesign, Thoreau nature space and parking lot repair, a Willard HVAC refrigerant leak, new Thoreau athletic fields opening Fall 2026, and EV bus charging via state grant (fleet to grow to 7 electric buses).
💰 State grant for bi-directional EV chargers; federal grant sought for 5 additional electric buses
📍 Alcott, Thoreau, Willard schools; Knox Trail bus depot
✅ Approved
Budget is tight: out-of-district tuition rose due to lower state circuit breaker reimbursement, property/liability insurance jumped 41%, and sick leave buyouts exceeded projections; transfers were approved unanimously.
💰 41% insurance rate increase; higher-than-budgeted out-of-district tuition; reduced state circuit breaker reimbursement
✅ Approved
Committee approved a PTG-funded wooden street-style sign naming the paved path behind Willard 'Lucey Lane' in honor of retiring Principal Lucey; designed pro bono by local designer Billy Crosby.
💰 Fully PTG-funded; no district cost
📍 Path behind Willard School to Raymond Road cul-de-sac
💬 Discussed
Committee entered executive session under M.G.L. c.30A §21(a)(3) to discuss bargaining strategy with the Concord Teachers Association Education Support Professionals; did not return to open session.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM.
April 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening.
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Recognition of Principal Matt Lucey.
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Recognition of departing School Committee member Carrie Rankin.
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Routine update from the Superintendent and Committee Chairs.
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Residents may address the School Committee during public comment.
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CMS PTG is donating $50,000 toward the design of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail; board will vote to accept.
💰 $50,000 donation (inbound)
📍 Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
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Update on the Concord Integrated Preschool program; no vote listed.
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Update on Concord Public Schools facilities and capital projects; could signal future spending.
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Vote on mid-year budget transfers within the FY26 school budget.
💰 Amount not specified; involves reallocation of FY26 funds
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Vote on a new or replacement sign for Willard School.
📍 Willard School
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Committee enters closed session under MGL c.30A §21(a)(3) to discuss bargaining strategy with the Concord Teachers Association Education Support Professionals; will not return to open session.