Oversees Stoughton public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
79 items across 8 meetings.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed-door session on June 16 to discuss collective bargaining strategy for the Stoughton Teachers Association Unit B.
📍 31 Pierce Street
📋 Proposed
Committee will pick a priority from the chair's list, including multi-year financial forecasting to flag structural deficits and rising special-education, transportation, and capital costs.
📋 Proposed
Vote to accept a $1,000 donation from Mr. and Mrs. Motley toward scholarships honoring their daughter Kayla Motley.
💰 $1,000 donation
📋 Proposed
Vote on a facilities waiver for STOYAC youth basketball for the upcoming season.
📋 Proposed
Nominate School Committee representatives to the Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee.
📋 Proposed
Vote to approve the FY27 contract with the Stoughton Teachers Association Unit B.
📋 Proposed
Committee may approve a name for the new elementary school based on the Facility Naming Subcommittee's recommendation.
✅ Approved
Update on the $400,000 endowed gift (already accepted May 26) funding teacher 'bridge grants' up to $500 for student needs and first-day flowers for staff.
💰 $400,000 endowment; up to $24,000/year spending
💬 Discussed
Superintendent reports on FY27 budget details and a 90-day transition plan as Julie Miller takes over.
💬 Discussed
Memo projects $297,793 in FY27 health-insurance savings from not renewing 49 positions (Unit A, hall monitors, aides, paras), with a 45% unemployment cost estimate of $1,142,148.
💰 $297,793 savings; $1,142,148 estimated unemployment
💬 Discussed
Updated wellness policy covers nutrition standards, banning food rewards and classroom party food, daily recess, and food/beverage marketing limits.
💬 Discussed
New policy bars student phone/device use during school hours K-12, with lockable cases or restricted apps at the high school and progressive (non-suspension) consequences.
✅ Approved
Reviewed warrants entered for the record, including bills of $2,294,873.16 (5/28) and $2,232,929.88 (6/11).
💰 Largest warrants $2.29M and $2.23M
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
✅ Approved
Committee approved the $69,245,872 Town Meeting FY27 budget plus fee increases for the Jones Early Childhood Center, facility use, and the non-resident employee benefit program.
💰 $69,245,872 budget; multiple fee increases
💬 Discussed
Staff, students, and graduates urged the committee to reconsider closing the BRYT (behavioral health/transition) program for 2026-2027.
📋 Proposed
Next regular meeting is August 18, 2026 at 6pm.
June 10, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of the meeting.
📍 Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
📋 Proposed
Five minutes allotted for public input on the elementary school building project.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Committee will review and vote on the May invoice package for the South School building project.
📋 Proposed
Updates on the MSBA (state school-building authority) 90% construction document submission, early bid packages, contractor prequalification, and overall project schedule.
📋 Proposed
Status report on design progress and permitting for the new elementary school.
📋 Proposed
Briefing on current construction activity at the South School building site.
📋 Proposed
Committee will vote on new contractor proposals, Requests to Authorize (RTAs), and contract amendments related to the building project.
📋 Proposed
Open agenda item for any additional matters raised at the meeting.
📋 Proposed
Routine close of meeting.
June 10, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening.
📍 Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
📋 Proposed
Five minutes allotted for public comment.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Committee will review and vote on May invoices for the elementary school building project.
💰 Amount not specified; May invoice package
📋 Proposed
Updates on budget status, 90% construction documents submission to MSBA (state school building authority), early bid packages, and contractor prequalification for the new elementary school.
📋 Proposed
Status report on design progress and permitting for the elementary school building project.
📋 Proposed
Update on construction activity for the elementary school project.
📋 Proposed
Committee will vote on new contractor proposals, requests for time/cost adjustments, and contract amendments related to the building project.
💰 Amounts not specified
📋 Proposed
Open agenda item for any other business raised by the committee.
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting close.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Routine agenda approval.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Public comment opportunity on agenda business items.
📋 Proposed
Council will collect required annual certifications for the school's Title I (federal low-income funding) interventionist staff.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of upcoming end-of-year events at Dawe Elementary.
📋 Proposed
Council will discuss neurodiversity assemblies planned for students.
📋 Proposed
Council will review class section configurations — could affect how students are grouped next year.
📋 Proposed
Council will prepare an end-of-year letter to Dawe Elementary families.
📋 Proposed
Planning for School Council membership and structure for the 2026–27 school year.
• Status unclear
General feedback discussion among council members.
• Status unclear
No future meeting dates scheduled (listed as N/A).
• Status unclear
Placeholder for any new items raised at the meeting.
• Status unclear
Placeholder for any carry-over items.
• Status unclear
Routine meeting close.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of the June 8 Budget Subcommittee meeting.
📍 31 Pierce Street, Stoughton, MA
📋 Proposed
Subcommittee will review the FY27 school budget as approved, coming up June 8 at 5:00 p.m.
📍 31 Pierce Street, Stoughton, MA
📋 Proposed
Subcommittee will establish its schedule of meetings for monitoring the FY27 budget.
📋 Proposed
Open slot for any additional business the subcommittee raises.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior Budget Subcommittee meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjournment.
💬 Discussed
Subcommittee discussed FY27 budget implications after the Annual Town Meeting was dissolved on May 18, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Matt Colantonio presented non-renewals, layoffs, and program cuts planned for FY27; discussion centered on specific individuals affected versus position titles.
💬 Discussed
Healthcare cost savings to the town starting July 1, 2026 were discussed; Colantonio to provide specific dollar figures.
💰 Dollar amounts to be provided; healthcare savings effective July 1, 2026
💬 Discussed
Chris Shannon raised concerns that layoffs would harm school culture, climate, academic outcomes, safety, and staff morale.
💬 Discussed
Dr. Baeta to provide Town Meeting with a factual letter, presumably outlining the budget situation and its impacts.
May 27, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of the meeting.
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the committee, up to 5 minutes.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Committee will review and vote to approve the April invoice package for the new elementary school project.
📋 Proposed
Review of budget summary, MSBA (state school-building authority) 90% construction-documents submission, early bid packages, contractor prequalification, and schedule.
📋 Proposed
Status update on design progress and permit filings for the new elementary school.
📋 Proposed
Vote to authorize payment for Builder's Risk policy (construction-phase property insurance) on the new school building.
📋 Proposed
Vote to let finance team approve Requests to Advertise (RTAs) — formal invitations for contractor bids — for early construction packages.
📋 Proposed
Discuss planning for the new elementary school groundbreaking ceremony.
📋 Proposed
Any additional items raised at the meeting.