School Committee
Oversees Mansfield public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
101 items across 8 meetings.
June 17, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📍 Superintendent's Office, 2 Park Row
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Follow-up discussion on policies governing enrollment eligibility and requirements for non-resident students.
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Follow-up discussion on pending changes to the student attendance policy.
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Follow-up discussion on updates to the bullying prevention policy and intervention plan.
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Discussion of recommended changes to policies on corporal punishment and physical restraint of students.
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Review of policies covering student health services, medication administration, and students' self-carry of medications.
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Discussion of state-association-recommended policy updates including building access, bus driver training, school choice enrollment, and Parent Advisory Councils.
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Discussion of policy changes for student clubs, organizations, and the student complaints/grievances process.
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Discussion of upcoming changes to the student discipline policy.
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Subcommittee will establish its policy work priorities for the fall 2026 term.
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Routine scheduling of the next subcommittee meeting.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting called to order at Town Hall Room 2AB, 6:00 p.m.
📋 Proposed
Board enters closed session to discuss strategy on two Mansfield Educators Association collective-bargaining MOUs before voting to approve them.
• Status unclear
Fifteen-minute public comment period; speakers get 2–3 minutes each on topics within School Committee's scope.
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Routine approval of school expenditure warrant dated June 2, 2026.
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Vote to accept MESA-funded basketball hoops for Robinson Playground.
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Informational update on the Best Buddies inclusion program's annual activities.
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Vote on approving a student leadership field trip to an Indiana conference for the Best Buddies program.
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Discussion of the Town Manager's process document for building the FY28 budget, with implications for school funding.
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Informational announcement of the new three-year Mansfield Educators Association contract covering 2026–2029.
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Informational announcement of the Hive Block scheduling MOU for Qualters Middle School.
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Informational presentation of the district's draft strategic plan.
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Informational presentation on progress toward FY26 school improvement goals across the district.
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Vote on a new district-wide student handbook plus policy-related and school-specific handbook changes affecting all schools.
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Vote to formally adopt the summative evaluation of Superintendent McKeon for the current year.
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Vote on compensating Superintendent McKeon for unused vacation time in FY26.
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Vote to approve district salary ranges for FY27 as required by the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
June 2, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening.
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School Committee recognizes retiring staff members.
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Fifteen-minute public comment period; each speaker gets 2–3 minutes on School Committee-scope topics.
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Superintendent will report on end-of-year school activities — information only.
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Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning reports on ASPEN parent portal and digital accessibility compliance efforts — information only.
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Assistant Superintendent of Student Services reports on Special Olympics — information only.
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School Committee reviews Superintendent McKeon's annual performance evaluation — information only.
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Committee enters closed session to discuss Superintendent McKeon's contract terms and strategy for Mansfield Educators Association (MEA) union negotiations.
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Committee will discuss and vote on changes to Superintendent McKeon's employment contract after returning from executive session.
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School Committee will discuss and vote on restructuring its subcommittees.
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Initial look at proposed School Committee meeting schedule for the 2026–2027 school year.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
May 26, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine call to order.
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Committee will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming term.
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Committee enters executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Mansfield Educators Association (teachers union).
• Status unclear
Fifteen-minute public comment period; each speaker gets 2–3 minutes on School Committee topics.
• Status unclear
Superintendent McKeon presents an informational update on the Early College program.
• Status unclear
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning reports on the ELPAC, the district's English learner parent advisory group.
• Status unclear
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services presents the state education department's annual Local Education Agency determination for 2025-26.
• Status unclear
Director of Finance presents third-quarter FY26 financial report for the school district.
• Status unclear
Director of Finance presents the end-of-year audit for FY25.
• Status unclear
External audit results for FY25 student activity accounts are presented.
• Status unclear
Informational report from the student representative to the School Committee.
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Vote to approve the district payment warrant dated May 12, 2026.
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Routine approval of April 28, 2026 open and executive session minutes.
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Vote to accept a Home Depot Foundation grant to fund garden upgrades at Jordan/Jackson schools.
💬 Discussed
Informational update from the May 8 Facilities Subcommittee meeting.
💬 Discussed
Informational update from the May 11 Budget Subcommittee meeting.
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Vote on the Qualters Middle School course offerings and program of studies for the 2026-27 school year.
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Committee votes to reorganize and assign members to subcommittees for the new term.
• Status unclear
Routine adjournment.
May 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior subcommittee meeting minutes.
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Subcommittee reviews the external audit of student activity funds for fiscal year 2025.
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Full FY25 year-end financial audit up for subcommittee review.
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Mid-year spending snapshot for FY26 — signals whether the current school budget is on track.
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Anticipated cuts to federal Title grants (funding for at-risk and low-income students) in FY27 could shift costs to the local budget.
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Early planning session for a five-year financial outlook starting in FY28, shaping future school budgets and potential tax impacts.
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Subcommittee sets the agenda and date for its next meeting.
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Open floor for subcommittee member questions and comments.
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Catch-all for any late-arising topics not on the posted agenda.
May 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of two prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Subcommittee receives status update on software managing school facilities scheduling/use.
💬 Discussed
Status report on ongoing school facilities construction or maintenance projects.
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Subcommittee reviews possible school facilities projects planned for summer 2026.
📋 Proposed
Subcommittee sets its next scheduled meeting date.
• Status unclear
Open agenda item for matters not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting.
April 28, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Committee entered closed session to discuss strategy for Mansfield Educators Association contract negotiations.
💬 Discussed
Students and parents objected to laying off a performing arts teacher, transferring another, and cutting early literacy staff; Chair noted the Select Board declined an FY27 override that would have prevented over $1 million in cuts.
💰 over $1 million in budget cuts
✅ Approved
Approved warrant memo dated 04-10-26.
✅ Approved
Approved minutes from 04-06-26, 04-07-26 open, and 04-07-26 executive sessions.
✅ Approved
Accepted sponsor donations (up to ~$15,000 total) for the Active Minds mental health 5K, including Helping Hands of God & Mansfield Police Association ($10,000–$15,000) and KyleCares ($2,000).
💰 $10,000–$15,000 plus smaller gifts
✅ Approved
Accepted $2,000 donation to special education program supporting Unified Art, Music and PE classes.
💰 $2,000
✅ Approved
Voted to exercise the 5th-year option extending the Connolly Bus transportation contract for FY27.
✅ Approved
Supported warrant article (Town Meeting May 5) allowing schools to bid a new pupil transportation contract for a term of three to five years for price stability and competitive bids.
💬 Discussed
Announced release of reviewed executive session minutes from several past dates; others held until further notice.
💬 Discussed
Member requested adding ADA accessibility efforts and graduation progress for students affected by the evening school closure to upcoming agendas.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:14 pm.
April 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss negotiation strategy for the Mansfield Educators Association teacher contract before returning to open session.
📋 Proposed
Open public comment period, 15 minutes total, up to 2–3 minutes per speaker.
💬 Discussed
Superintendent's routine informational update to the committee.
💬 Discussed
Asst. Superintendent Bright presents an informational update on dual enrollment and early college programs for Mansfield students.
💬 Discussed
Asst. Superintendent Davis presents on student anxiety — informational only.
💬 Discussed
Finance Director Matthew Violette provides an FY27 school budget update — informational only, no vote.
💬 Discussed
Student representative delivers informational report to the committee.
📋 Proposed
Vote to approve the school department payment warrant dated 04-10-26.
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Routine vote to approve three sets of prior meeting minutes.
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Vote to accept donations from sponsors of the Active Minds 5K event.
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Vote to accept a gift from the Jamie Fund.
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Superintendent McKeon presents her formal district entry findings after her initial period leading Mansfield schools — informational only.
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Vote to appoint Superintendent McKeon to the FY27 BICO (regional collaborative) Board of Directors.
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Vote to exercise the contract's 5th-year renewal option with Connolly for school bus transportation in FY27.
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Vote on a warrant article authorizing a new bus contract exceeding 3 years but not more than 5 years.
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Committee notified that certain prior executive session minutes will be released — informational only.