Oversees East Bridgewater public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
119 items across 8 meetings.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
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Chairperson Pennington opens the meeting.
📍 EB Jr/Sr High School, Anne Kenneally Hynes Library
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Public may address agenda items or matters within School Committee's scope.
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EB High School Student Advisory Council presents its report to the committee.
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Updates cover the May 29 graduation, summer programs (ESY, Little Vikings, Start Strong), Central School Building Committee status, and strategic planning.
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Eight retiring employees honored, including teachers at Mitchell, Central, and EBJSHS with 12–29 years of service.
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EB Music Department recognized with a National Association of Music Merchants Foundation award.
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Subcommittee met June 11, 2026 to negotiate the certified professional (teacher) contract; update provided to full committee.
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Proposed schedule of School Committee meetings for the upcoming school year is up for review and action.
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Committee reviews a protocol requiring all meeting materials be distributed 10 days in advance.
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Updated membership list, standing/subcommittee appointments, and a new district mission statement are presented for review.
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READS (district literacy program) quarterly progress report presented to the committee.
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Business Administrator John Shea reports on the new Harpers payroll/HR system implementation and FY'26 account re-allocations.
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Committee votes to approve payroll warrants dated 05/20/2026 and 06/03/2026.
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Committee votes to approve AP warrants dated 05/27/2026 and 06/10/2026.
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Committee votes to approve minutes from two prior meetings.
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Committee votes to accept five $50 Walmart gift cards ($250 total) from MedSafe for families needing grocery and essential-supply assistance.
💰 $250 donation
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Committee votes to accept eighteen $100 gift cards to Joe & Leigh's plus snacks from Phillip and Debra Chassey for the EBJSHS Golf Team.
💰 ~$1,800 in gift cards plus snacks
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Committee adjourns to closed executive session under MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss union bargaining strategy; will not return to open session.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Chairperson Pennington opens the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
📍 Anne Kenneally Hynes Library, East Bridgewater Jr/Sr High School, 143 Plymouth Street
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Public may comment on agenda items or matters within the School Committee's scope.
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High School Student Advisory Council reports to the School Committee.
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Superintendent recognized with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Excellence Award.
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Updates on May 29 graduation and summer programs including ESY, Little Vikings, and Start Strong.
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Superintendent to provide an update on the Central School Building Committee.
📍 Central School
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Superintendent to report on district strategic planning progress.
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Eight retiring staff members acknowledged, including teachers from Mitchell, Central, and EBJSHS with 12–29 years of service each.
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Music department to be recognized with an award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
💬 Discussed
Subcommittee met June 11, 2026 on the certified (teachers') professional contract; report to full committee.
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Review of the school committee's year-in-review from the 2025-2026 planning calendar.
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Committee to review protocol requiring all meeting materials submitted 10 days before meetings.
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Committee to review the proposed meeting schedule for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Updated membership list with standing and subcommittee assignments for review.
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Committee to review a new school community mission statement.
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Quarterly report on the READS program presented to the committee.
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School Business Administrator to present a financial update including a new payroll/HR system and FY26 budget account re-allocations.
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Committee vote required on payroll warrants dated 05/20/2026 and 06/03/2026.
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Committee vote required on AP warrants dated 05/27/2026 and 06/10/2026.
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Approval of minutes from the May 5 and May 19, 2026 School Committee meetings.
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Vote to accept five $50 Walmart gift cards ($250 total) from MedSafe for families needing help with groceries and essentials.
💰 $250 donation
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Vote to accept eighteen $100 gift cards to Joe & Leigh's plus snacks/beverages donated to the EBJSHS Golf Team by East Bridgewater residents Phillip and Debra Chassey.
💰 $1,800 in gift cards plus snacks
📋 Proposed
Committee adjourns to closed executive session under MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss union bargaining strategy; will not return to open session.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Chairperson Pennington opens the meeting with the Pledge.
📍 East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School, Anne Kenneally Hynes Library
📋 Proposed
Public may address agenda items or topics within School Committee's scope.
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High School Student Advisory Council presents a report to the committee.
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Superintendent recognized with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Excellence Award.
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Superintendent reports on the EBHS Graduation Ceremony held May 29, 2026.
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Overview of summer programs: Extended School Year (ESY), Little Vikings, and Start Strong.
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Superintendent provides an update on the Central School building project.
📍 Central School
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Superintendent reports on district strategic planning progress.
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Eight staff members retiring after 12–29 years of service are acknowledged, including teachers from Mitchell, Central, and EBJSHS.
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East Bridgewater Music Department recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
💬 Discussed
Bargaining subcommittee met June 11 on the certified professional (teachers') contract.
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Year-in-review recap of the 2025-2026 School Committee meeting and planning calendar.
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Committee reviews protocol requiring all meeting materials be submitted 10 days in advance.
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Proposed meeting schedule for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year is up for review.
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Updated membership list with standing and subcommittee assignments presented to the committee.
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Updated district mission statement presented for committee review.
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Quarterly report on the READS program presented to the committee.
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Business Administrator reviews FY26 account re-allocations and the rollout of new town payroll/HR system (Harpers).
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Committee vote required to approve payroll warrant 47PS.
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Committee vote required to approve payroll warrant 49PS.
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Committee vote required to approve accounts payable warrant SW#48.
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Committee vote required to approve accounts payable warrant SW#50.
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Vote to approve minutes from the May 5, 2026 School Committee meeting.
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Vote to approve minutes from the May 19, 2026 School Committee meeting.
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Vote to accept five $50 Walmart gift cards ($250 total) from MedSafe to help families with groceries and essential supplies.
💰 $250 donation
📋 Proposed
Vote to accept eighteen $100 gift cards to Joe & Leigh's plus snacks for the EBJSHS Golf Team, donated by East Bridgewater residents.
💰 $1,800 in gift cards plus snacks
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Chairperson Pennington to receive motion to adjourn.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
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Chairperson Pennington opens the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Residents may speak on agenda items or matters within the School Committee's scope.
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East Bridgewater High School Student Advisory Council presents its report to the committee.
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Superintendent recognized with the 2026 MASS Superintendent's Excellence Award.
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Superintendent reports on the May 29, 2026 graduation ceremony.
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Update on ESY (extended school year), Little Vikings, and Start Strong summer programs.
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Superintendent provides an update on the Central School building project.
📍 Central School
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Superintendent updates the committee on district strategic planning progress.
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Committee acknowledges eight retiring staff members, including teachers and support staff with 12–29 years of service.
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Music department recognized by the NAMM Foundation (National Association of Music Merchants).
💬 Discussed
Update from June 11 bargaining subcommittee meeting on the certified staff contract.
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Year-in-review summary of the 2025-2026 School Committee meeting and planning calendar.
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Committee reviews protocol requiring all meeting materials submitted 10 days prior to meetings.
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Committee considers adopting next year's meeting schedule.
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Updated membership list with standing and subcommittee assignments presented for review.
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Committee reviews a newly drafted school community mission statement.
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Quarterly update on the READS literacy program presented to the committee.
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School Business Administrator John Shea reports on FY26 account re-allocations and transition to new town payroll/HR system (Harpers).
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Vote to approve payroll warrants dated 05/20/2026 and 06/03/2026.
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Vote to approve accounts payable warrants dated 05/27/2026 and 06/10/2026.
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Vote to approve minutes from the May 5 and May 19 School Committee meetings.
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Vote to accept five $50 Walmart gift cards ($250 total) from MedSafe for families needing grocery and supply assistance.
💰 $250 donation
📋 Proposed
Vote to accept eighteen $100 Joe & Leigh's gift cards plus snacks from Phillip and Debra Chassey of East Bridgewater for the EBJSHS Golf Team.
💰 $1,800 in gift cards plus snacks
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Chairperson receives motion to adjourn.
May 19, 2026 · agenda
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Committee elects Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer for 2026-2027 as required by policy.
📍 Anne Kenneally Hynes Library, 143 Plymouth Street, East Bridgewater Junior-Senior High School
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Committee appoints its Recording Clerk and assigns members to standing/subcommittees for the coming year.
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Committee votes to formally adopt an updated Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Educational Philosophy for East Bridgewater Public Schools.
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Superintendent to provide a status update on the Central School building project.
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School Business Administrator John Shea to present a financial report and evaluate the current budget process.
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Assistant Superintendent and EBJSHS Principal Bill Silva to discuss dual enrollment program for high school students with Bridgewater State University.
📍 East Bridgewater Junior-Senior High School
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Committee reviews MASC resolutions (deadline June 1) and nominates a Delegate and Alternate for the November 4-6, 2026 Annual Business Meeting.
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Committee votes to approve Payroll Warrant 45PS.
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Committee votes to approve Accounts Payable Warrant SW#46.
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Mayflower Council, Boy Scouts of America, to present Superintendent Dr. Gina Williams with the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award.
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High school graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5 PM.
📍 East Bridgewater Junior-Senior High School, 143 Plymouth Street
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Chairperson to receive motion to close the meeting.
May 19, 2026 · agenda
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Annual election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer), appointment of Recording Clerk, and standing/subcommittee assignments for the new school year.
📍 East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School, Anne Kenneally Hynes Library
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Committee votes to adopt a new East Bridgewater School Community Mission Statement and Vision Statement.
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High school Student Advisory Council presents a report to the School Committee.
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Superintendent provides a status update on the Central School building.
📍 Central School
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Mayflower Council, Boy Scouts of America presents Dr. Gina E. Williams with the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award.
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East Bridgewater High School graduation is Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5 PM.
📍 East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School
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School Business Administrator and Assistant Superintendent review the budget and evaluate the budget process.
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Principal Bill Silva presents on EBJSHS students enrolled in dual-credit courses at Bridgewater State University.
📍 East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School
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Committee reviews Massachusetts Association of School Committees resolutions due June 1, 2026.
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Committee nominates a delegate and alternate delegate for the MASC Annual Joint Conference/Business Meeting on November 6, 2026.
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Committee votes to approve payroll warrant 45PS dated 05/06/2026.
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Committee votes to approve accounts payable warrant SW#46 dated 05/13/2026.
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Chair receives motion to close the meeting.