Oversees Hingham public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
79 items across 8 meetings.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order.
📍 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043 (or Zoom)
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Committee enters executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy where open discussion could harm the district's position.
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Committee will discuss complaints filed by K. Carli against the School Committee Chair and Vice Chair in closed session.
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Approve minutes of the June 1, 2026 executive session.
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Approve regular meeting minutes from June 1, 2026.
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Approve Educational Programming Subcommittee minutes from May 6, 2026.
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Superintendent will recognize retiring Hingham Public Schools staff members.
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HMS students will be recognized for participating in the 2026 Civics Showcase at the Massachusetts State House.
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Review of communications received by the Superintendent, students, and others.
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Second read and possible vote on five health-related student policies: ADF-Wellness, JLCB-Immunizations, EBB-First Aid, JLCD-Administering Medicines, and JLCDC-Self-Carry of Medications.
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Committee will discuss a June 4, 2026 complaint alleging the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes for agenda items 6.5 and 6.6 were incomplete and inaccurate.
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Committee receives an update on the district's strategic plan progress.
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Committee receives a district enrollment update.
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Committee receives an update on the superintendent's progress toward established goals.
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Two student trips to New York City in April 2027 are up for discussion and approval.
📍 New York City, NY
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First read of policies IHBG-Home Schooling, IHBG-R (removal of home schooling policy), and JKAA-Physical Restraint of Students — no vote expected yet.
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Committee will appoint a member to serve on both the 2017 and 2025 School Building Committees.
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Committee will discuss and potentially approve staffing pay rates for the extended school year program.
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Committee will review and approve incoming grants and donations to the district.
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Committee will vote on declaring district items as surplus for disposal or transfer.
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Up to 15 minutes of public comment on non-agenda topics within the School Committee's purview; 3-minute limit per speaker.
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Subcommittee updates and warrant signatures.
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Meeting adjourned.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting called to order.
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Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Superintendent presents updates to the committee.
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Committee receives communications from the superintendent, students, and others.
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Coming up June 1: committee receives latest progress update on the 2025 School Building Committee projects.
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First read of five updated student health policies covering wellness, immunizations, first aid, and administration/self-carry of medications.
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Committee receives an update on the Kids in Action Program.
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Committee discusses and may vote on the Unit E (staff bargaining unit) contract.
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Committee discusses and may act on a rental agreement with TRACES.
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Committee discusses the schedule and process for the superintendent's annual evaluation.
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Committee considers approval of incoming grants and donations.
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Committee considers approving surplus items for disposal or reuse.
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Committee adjourns to closed session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy; no return to open session.
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Approval of May 18 executive session minutes in closed session.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening.
📍 220 Central Street, 3rd floor, Hingham
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Routine approval of three prior regular-session meeting minutes.
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Closed-session approval of minutes from three prior executive sessions under M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3).
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Closed session to discuss bargaining strategy where open discussion could harm the district's negotiating position.
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Live contract negotiations at 2:00 PM with HEA Unit C, the union representing school custodial and maintenance workers, on a successor contract.
📍 220 Central Street, School Department Conference Room, 3rd floor
May 18, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM, Town Hall Central Meeting Room or via Zoom.
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Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Superintendent presents updates to the committee.
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Committee receives communications from the superintendent, students, and others.
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Committee will discuss and potentially vote on an official name for the Hingham High School track.
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Review and possible restructuring of subcommittee assignments and liaison roles.
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Discussion of the long-term condition and future needs of school buildings — could signal future capital spending.
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Report on state findings from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's English Language Learner compliance monitoring review.
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Review of the committee's internal operating procedures.
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Committee will set its summer 2026 meeting schedule.
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Committee may vote to set or adjust compensation rates for non-union staff — potential payroll cost impact.
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Vote to accept grants and donations for the district.
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Vote to declare equipment or materials as surplus for disposal or reuse.
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Committee adjourns to closed session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy; will not return to open session.
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Approval of closed-session minutes from May 11.