Oversees Wellesley public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
81 items across 8 meetings.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opens at 6:30 PM via remote online stream.
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Residents may participate by emailing school_committee@wellesleyps.org before the meeting.
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Routine updates from committee members, liaisons, superintendent, and student/METCO representatives.
📋 Proposed
Approval of a medical billing contract item on the consent agenda.
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Acceptance of gifts and donations to Wellesley Public Schools.
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Approval of an international student trip to London, York, and Edinburgh for school year 2026–27.
📍 London, York, Edinburgh
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Approval of a student trip to Quebec City for school year 2026–27.
📍 Quebec City
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Superintendent appointed to serve on the ACCEPT Board of Directors (special-ed collaborative).
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Approval of May 26 meeting minutes.
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Update on school roof replacement or repair projects across Wellesley Public Schools facilities.
📍 Wellesley Public Schools
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Proposed changes to Wellesley High School's tardiness policy affecting student discipline rules.
📍 Wellesley High School
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Update on the Evolutions Program, a WHS curriculum offering, coming up June 9.
📍 Wellesley High School
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Report on elementary literacy outcomes and progress for the current school year.
💬 Discussed
Review of district-wide progress toward the School Committee's annual goals.
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Proposed salary increase for non-union WPS staff discussed ahead of a likely vote.
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Review of the School Committee's ongoing work plan and priorities.
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Meeting expected to adjourn at 8:30 PM.
May 26, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order at 1:00 PM.
📍 40 Kingsbury Street, Superintendent's Conference Room
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Residents may participate by emailing school_committee@wellesleyps.org before the meeting to join the speaker queue.
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Subcommittee will discuss the policy governing student fundraising activities in Wellesley Public Schools.
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Subcommittee will review the code of conduct governing School Committee member behavior.
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Subcommittee will discuss which additional policies to take up during the current school year.
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Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2026 Policy Subcommittee meeting.
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Meeting adjourns at 2:00 PM.
May 19, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opens at 6:30 PM via remote online stream.
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Hearing and vote on whether Wellesley will participate in School Choice, allowing non-resident students to enroll in WPS.
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Residents may participate by emailing school_committee@wellesleyps.org before the meeting for queue assignment.
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Routine updates covering School Committee members, liaisons (Permanent Building Committee, Playing Fields Task Force, SEPAC, Climate Action, Mobility, AC Feasibility Study), superintendent, METCO, and WHS student rep.
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Routine approval of a Hardy School bench donation, Q3 financial/operational reports, and May 5 meeting minutes.
📍 Hardy School
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Review of assessment data and outcomes for Wellesley High School students.
📍 Wellesley High School
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Year-end report from the district's AI Steering Committee on artificial-intelligence (AI) initiatives in WPS.
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Review of two special-education programs: the Language Based Center and Skills program, assessing their effectiveness and future direction.
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Committee reflects on outcomes and priorities from its recent retreat.
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Meeting expected to adjourn at 8:30 PM.
May 13, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening of the retreat session.
📍 Wellesley Recreation Center, Room 216, 90 Washington Street
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Residents may participate by emailing schoolcommittee@wellesleyps.org before the meeting to join the speaker queue.
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Retreat session reviewing how School Committee members define and carry out their roles.
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Committee will discuss strategic planning priorities — likely setting direction for schools in the coming year.
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Closed session under G.L. c. 30A §21A Exemption #2 to discuss strategy on Superintendent salary and contract terms.
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Review and approval of minutes from the May 5 executive session, also in closed session.
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Retreat adjourns at approximately 1:30 PM.
May 5, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Chair and Superintendent recognized the deaths of Schofield students Kai and Ella MacAusland, thanked school and community mental-health partners, and urged anyone needing support to contact schools or HRS/Riverside.
📍 Schofield School
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Sustainable Wellesley asked the committee to postpone the AC vote until a joint stakeholder meeting on fiscally and environmentally feasible cooling options could be held; the committee proceeded with the vote.
💬 Discussed
Select Board asked the School Committee to take no further action on the Encroachment Policy pending their own review.
💬 Discussed
Required 24-month wildlife-habitat follow-up study after track lights installation will be completed in the coming weeks; no wetlands impact anticipated.
📍 Wellesley Track and Field
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Superintendent Lussier, whose contract expires June 30, 2027, has requested an extension; committee will enter Executive Session to discuss negotiations.
💬 Discussed
District plans to add one kindergarten section each at Hardy and Hunnewell, offset by fewer sections at Bates, making the change budget-neutral.
💰 Budget neutral
📍 Hardy Elementary; Hunnewell Elementary; Bates Elementary
✅ Approved
Approved minutes from 2/11, 3/31, and 4/14/26 and surplus memos for Sprague and Libraries.
💬 Discussed
Last day of school is Monday, June 22, 2026 (half day); last day for staff is June 23, 2026.
🗳️ Voted on
Voted 5-0 to present window-unit AC feasibility study (Option #3, covering exterior classrooms, meeting rooms with windows, and libraries) to the Permanent Building Committee, then seek design funds at fall 2026 Special Town Meeting.
💰 Funding request planned for fall 2026 Special Town Meeting; no grants being pursued
🗳️ Voted on
Voted 5-0 to authorize Permanent Building Committee to plan fall 2026 solar installation at Hardy and Hunnewell; panels could offset up to 70% of Hunnewell's electricity use, contingent on Hardy logistics meeting May 7.
📍 Hardy Elementary; Hunnewell Elementary
🔄 Postponed
Topic postponed to a future meeting due to staffing concerns in the Facilities Management Department following an upcoming retirement.
💬 Discussed
Q3 report flagged lower-than-expected middle school athletic revenue and noted increased student-services FTEs (five TAs, one paraprofessional, minus one teaching position); a planned staff-overlap hire will be funded from the revolving fund.
💰 Revolving fund to cover staff overlap cost
✅ Approved
Accepted METCO Special Education Supplemental Grant of $54,959, plus increases to Title 1 ($166) and Title 2A ($657) grants.
💰 $54,959 METCO Special Ed; $166 Title 1; $657 Title 2A
✅ Approved
Approved revised 2026-27 school-year calendar, including moving graduation from June 4 to June 11.
✅ Approved
Entered Executive Session 5-0 to discuss non-union salary increases and Superintendent contract extension negotiations; did not return to open session.
May 5, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM via remote online session.
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Residents may participate by emailing school_committee@wellesleyps.org before the meeting.
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Updates from members and liaisons covering Permanent Building Committee, Playing Fields Task Force, SEPAC, Climate Action, Mobility, and AC Feasibility Study.
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Routine superintendent and operational updates, plus appreciation and recognitions.
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Approval of prior meeting minutes from February, March, and April.
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Surplus property declaration for items at Sprague school.
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Surplus property declaration for library items.
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Superintendent will announce the official last day of the 2025-26 school year.
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Committee may vote on moving forward with a school air conditioning project — cost and scope not yet detailed in agenda.
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Committee may vote on a solar installation project for school facilities — financial and scope details not specified.
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Discussion of the Facilities Master Plan Task Force, likely covering long-term school building needs.
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Third-quarter financial report for fiscal year 2026 reviewed by the committee.
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Committee may vote to accept or adjust grant funding for school programs — dollar amounts not specified in agenda.
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Committee votes on the official school-year calendar for 2026-27, setting start/end dates and holidays.
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Closed session under G.L. c. 30A §21A Exemption #2 to discuss non-union staff salaries and the superintendent's contract.
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Approval of executive session minutes from March 24.
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Meeting expected to adjourn at approximately 8:45 PM.