School Committee Archives (2014-2018)
2018
| Executive Session December 18 | Immediately following regular meeting |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting December 18 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| School Climate Sub-Committee Meeting December 13 | 5PM For the purpose of discussing best practices in measuring school climate used by organizations and boards nationwide. |
Notice Minutes (on page 10) |
| Regular Meeting December 4 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video Presentation |
| Ad Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting December 3 | 3PM For the purpose of discussing the CRLS Attendance Violation Policy and any other related issues. |
Notice Minutes (page 11) |
| Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee November 28 | 3PM For the purpose of discussing eighth grade testing to attend classes at CRLS. |
Notice Minutes (page 7) |
| Roundtable Meeting November 27 | 6PM For the purpose of being in conversation with students (from both the BSU and microaggression working group) to hear directly on 2018-19 school year, as well as to provide the CRLS community a forum to collaborate and update on relevant work being implemented. |
Notice Minutes Video Presentation |
| Regular Meeting November 20, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video Presentation |
| Roundtable Meeting November 13, 2018 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing Learning and Professional Time. |
Notice Video Presentation Minutes |
| Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee Meeting October 31 | 3PM For the purpose of discussing math Olympiad and tutoring supports at Putnam Avenue Upper School and 8th grade math testing to attend classes at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. |
Notice Minutes (page 18) |
| Special Meeting October 30 | Following the Roundtable Meeting For the purpose of deliberating and voting on MASC Resolutions and selecting a delegate to represent the Cambridge School Committee at the MASC delegate assembly. |
Notice Minutes |
| Roundtable Meeting October 30 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing Elementary Staffing. |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Building and Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting October 24 | 5PM For the purpose of discussing the recently revised facilities rental policy, including a discussion of tiers and long range planning for CPS enrollment and any other business that may come before the Sub-Committee. |
Notice Minutes (page14) |
| Regular Meeting October 16 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video Presentation |
| Cancelled: Executive Session October 16, 2018 | Immediately following regular meeting |
Notice |
| Roundtable Meeting October 9 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing 3.1: on Social Emotional Learning. |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Communications Sub-Committee Meeting October 4, 2018 | 5:30PM |
Notice Minutes (page 12) |
| Regular Meeting October 2, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Presentation Video |
| Canceled: Executive Session September 25, 2018 | Immediately following regular meeting |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting September 25, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video Presentation |
| Ad Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting September 24 | 3PM For the purpose of discussing the CRLS Attendance Violation Policy and related issues. |
Notice Minutes (page 10) |
| Special Meeting September 13, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Minutes |
| CANCELLED: Executive Session September 4, 2018 | Immediately following regular meeting |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting September 4, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Minutes Agenda Video |
| Cultural Proficiency and Equity Retreat August 23, 2018 | 5:30 - 9:30PM For the purpose of a Retreat with the School Committee, the Superintendent of Schools and any other invited School District Senior Administrators focusing on Cultural Proficiency/ Equity and any other business that may properly come before the Committee. |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Summer Meeting August 7, 2018 | 5PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Ad Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting June 20, 2018 | 9:30AM For the purpose of discussing the CRLS Attendance Violation Policy. |
Notice Minutes (page 22) |
| Executive Session June 19, 2018 | Immediately following regular meeting |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting June 19, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Presentation Video |
| CANCELLED: School Climate Sub-Committee Meeting June 14, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Governance Sub-Committee Meeting June 12, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Ad Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting June 11, 2018 | 3PM For the purpose of discussing the CRLS Attendance Violation Policy and all related matters. |
Notice Minutes (page 16) |
| Regular Meeting June 5, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Video Minutes Presentation |
| Special Education & Student Supports Sub-Committee Meeting May 31, 2018 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing inclusion with a review of Universal Design for Learning at the Morse School and the Putnam Avenue Upper School. |
Notice Minutes (page 9) |
| Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting May 29, 2018 | 5:30PM For the purpose of reviewing the facilities policy and update on building plans. |
Notice Minutes (page 11) |
| CANCELLED: School Climate Sub-Committee Meeting May 24, 2018 | 6PM For the purpose of an evaluation of the district's work related to cultural competency. |
Notice |
| Roundtable Meeting on Athletics May 22 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing the Athletics Program. |
Notice Minutes Presentation Video |
| Cancelled: Special Education & Student Supports Subcommittee May 17 | 6PM For the purpose discussing inclusion with a review of Universal Design for Learning at the Morse School and the Putnam Avenue Upper School. |
Notice |
| Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting May 16 | 6PM For the purpose of reviewing the controlled choice policy including K lottery results, recruitment efforts, long term enrollment projections and any other business to come before the Sub-Committee. |
Notice Minutes (page 8) |
| Regular Meeting May 15, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video Presentation |
| City Council Finance Committee and the School Committee Meeting May 9 | 6PM For the purpose of a Public Hearing and to discuss the FY 2019 School Department Budget. |
Notice |
| Governance Sub-Committee Meeting May 8 | 6PM For the purpose of reviewing proposed School Committee Hearing Room protocols; reviewing proposed Rights and Responsibility Handbook policy revision process, reviewing district fundraising policy and revising CEA President Motion #18-06. |
Notice |
| Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee May 3 | 10AM For the purpose of Recommendations for 10th and 11th Grade Level Up. |
Notice Minutes (page 16) |
| Regular Meeting May 1, 2018 | 6PM There will be a Public Hearing on State School Choice. |
Notice Agenda Minutes Presentation Video |
| School Climate Sub-Committee Meeting April 26 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing families concerns regarding cultural competency. |
Notice |
| Special Education & Student Supports Sub-Committee Meeting April 25 | 6PM For the purpose of addressing Behavioral Support and Services for Students with Learning Disabilities, with a focus on Literacy. |
Notice |
| Ad Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting April 24 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing the CRLS Attendance Violation Policy. |
Notice Minutes (pg. 22) |
| Special Meeting April 24 | 5:30PM For the purpose of ratifying and reconfirming the appointment of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. |
Notice Minutes |
| Joint City Council & School Committee Working Group April 24 | 2-4PM |
Notice |
| Communication Sub-Committee Meeting April 23 | 6PM For the purpose of setting priorities for the district. |
Notice Minutes (pg. 15) |
| Ad Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting April 23 | 3PM For the purpose of discussing the CRLS Attendance Violation Policy. |
Notice Minutes (pg. 10) |
| Special Meeting April 11, 2018 | 6PM For the purpose of addressing building safety and security in the CPS elementary, upper, and high schools. |
Notice Minutes Video Presentation |
| Special Meeting April 10 | 6PM For the purpose of confirming the appointment of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting April 3, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee Meeting March 29, 2018 | 10AM For the purpose of the Level Up update. |
Notice Minutes (pg. 14) |
| Community Relations Sub-Committee March 28 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing next steps on the priorities for the term, controlled choice report, expanding family and community engagement, and any other business to come before the Sub-Committee. |
Notice Minutes (page 12) |
| Special Meeting: Budget Workshop March 27, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Presentation Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting: Budget Workshop March 22, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Presentation Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting: Public Hearing on the FY2019 Proposed Budget March 20, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting March 15, 2018 | 6PM For the purpose of the Superintendent’s presentation of the FY 2019 Proposed School Department Budget to the School Committee. |
Notice Minutes Workshop Minutes Video |
| Canceled: Special Meeting: Budget Workshop March 15, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Canceled: Communication Sub-Committee Meeting March 14, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Canceled: Special Meeting March 13, 2018 | 6PM For the purpose of the Superintendent’s presentation of the FY 2019 Proposed School Department Budget to the School Committee. |
Notice |
| Special Meeting March 8, 2018 | 8PM For the purpose of hearing a CEA Unit A Level III grievance as part of collective bargaining and to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy with respect to this grievance. |
Notice |
| Roundtable Meeting March 8, 2018 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing the Counseling Program Review. |
Notice Presentation Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting March 6, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting February 27 | 5:45PM For the purpose of a vote on broadcasting the March 8, 2018 Roundtable on Cambridge Public Schools Counseling Program Review. |
Notice |
| Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting February 15, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Minutes (page 26) |
| Roundtable Meeting (City Council and School Committee) February 13 | 5:30PM For the purpose of beginning preliminary discussions on the FY 19 School Department budget. |
Notice Video |
| Ad Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting February 8, 2018 | 3PM |
Notice Minutes (page 22) |
| District Plan Update Roundtable Meeting February 6, 2018 For the purpose of Reviewing Progress-Implementation of Initiatives. |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting February 6, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Community Relations Sub-Committee February 1, 2018 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing follow up to the immersion program waitlist issues, review the exit survey, discuss possible surveys for CPS families, and discuss priorities for the term. |
Notice Minutes (page 16) |
| Governance Sub-Committee Meeting January 31 | 6PM |
Notice Minutes (page 12) |
| Roundtable January 30 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing the Level Up Initiative. |
Notice Minutes Video Presentation |
| Special Meeting January 30 | Following Roundtable For the purpose of discussing the Update of the Budget Development. |
Notice Minutes Presentation |
| Cancelled: Governance Sub-Committee Meeting January 24 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Special Meeting January 23 | 8PM For the purpose of hearing a Cambridge Education Association Unit C Level III grievance as part of collective bargaining and to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy with respect to this grievance. |
Notice |
| Roundtable Meeting January 23 | 6PM |
Notice Minutes Presentation Updated 1/29/18 |
| Special Meeting January 23 | 5:45PM For the purpose of entertaining a motion regarding implementation of the newly amended Section 3.2 of the Rules of the School Committee to broadcast Roundtables. |
Notice |
| Budget Sub-Committee Meeting January 23 | 3:30PM |
Notice Minutes (see page 20) Video |
| Budget Sub-Committee Meeting January 20 | 10:30AM |
Notice Minutes (see page 18) |
| Special Meeting January 20 | 8AM Pearl K. Wise Library, CRLS, 459 Broadway For the purpose of a retreat with the Superintendent of Schools and any other invited School District Senior Administrators focusing on Operating Protocols and the School Committee Norms. |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting January 16, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Executive Session January 16, 2018 | Following regular meeting Purposes of discussing strategy for collective bargaining with respect to each of the following units - Cambridge Education Association Units C, D, and E; Cambridge Liaisons Invested in Families & Education; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 93 Local 1611; Cambridge Safety Specialists, and Cambridge Food Service Employee Association. |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting January 2, 2018 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Inauguration and Organizational Meeting January 1, 2018 | 6PM Fitzgerald Theatre, CRLS, 459 Broadway |
Notice Minutes Video |
2017
| Regular Meeting December 19 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Civic Unity Sub-Committee Meeting December 13 | 6PM |
Notice Minutes (see page 18) |
| Special Meeting December 12 | 6PM For the purpose of reviewing the Spring 2017 MCAS results. |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Community Relations Sub-Committee Meeting December 8 | 11AM |
Notice Minutes (see page 13) |
| Building & Grounds Committee Meeting December 7 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Executive Session December 5 | Immediately following regular meeting |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting December 5 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Inauguration Ad Hoc Subcommittee Meeting December 5 | 5:30PM |
Notice |
| Attendance Violation Policy Ad Hoc Subcommittee Meeting December 5 | 3PM |
Notice Minutes (see page 5) |
| Regular Meeting November 21 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Canceled: Executive Session November 21 | Following the Regular Meeting For the purpose of hearing a Level III Grievance (CEA Unit A) as part of collective bargaining. |
Updated Notice |
| Roundtable Meeting: Upper School Math November 14 | 6PM |
Notice Minutes Presentation |
| Outcomes Retreat October 17 | 5 - 9PM Royal Sonesta Hotel (Longfellow B West Tower), 40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge For the purpose of a Retreat with the School Committee, the Superintendent of Schools and any other invited School District Senior Administrators focusing on District Outcomes and District-Wide Planning for 2017-18 and beyond. |
Notice Minutes |
| Roundtable Meeting: Early Childhood Education October 10 | 6:30PM City Hall, Sullivan Chamber |
Notice Video |
| Regular Meeting October 3 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting September 26 | 5 - 9PM Royal Sonesta Hotel (Skyline BC Foyer) 40 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge For the purpose of a Retreat with the School Committee, the Superintendent of Schools and any other invited School District Senior Administrators focusing on District Outcomes and District-Wide Planning for 2017-18 and beyond. |
Notice Minutes |
| Community Relations Sub-Committee Meeting September 22 | 9AM |
Notice Minutes (see page 10) |
| Regular Meeting September 19 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting September 12 | 6PM Pearl K. Wise Library, CRLS Purpose of conducting and discussing an evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools. |
Notice Minutes |
| School Climate Subcommittee Meeting September 7 | 5PM |
Notice Minutes (see page 6) |
| Regular Meeting September 5 | 6PM Public Hearing on the Revisions to the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting/Executive Session September 5 | 5:30PM For the purpose of discussing strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Dosha Beard). |
Notice Minutes |
| Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting August 23 | 5PM |
Notice Minutes (see page 9) |
| Regular Meeting July 25 | 5PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting July 24 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing the CPS District Plan Framework. |
Notice Minutes Video Presentation |
| Canceled: Roundtable Meeting: District Plan Framework July 24 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting June 27 | 5:30PM |
Notice |
| Executive Session June 20 | Immediately following Regular Meeting For the purpose of hearing a Level III Grievance (AFSCME, Local 1611, Council 93) as part of collective bargaining and for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to this Level III grievance. |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting June 20 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting / Executive Session June 20 | 5:30 - 6PM Family Resource Center Conference Room For the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to an arbitration petition filed by AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1611 as part of collective bargaining. |
Notice Minutes |
| Governance Sub-Committee Meeting June 20 | 10:30AM For the purpose of discussing the School Committee Office staffing. |
Notice |
| Special Education Sub-Committee Meeting June 19 | 5:30PM For the purpose of discussing the Office of Student Services leadership transition and any other possible concerns. |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting June 6 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video District Plan Presentation |
| Community Relations Sub-Committee Meeting May 25 | 4:30PM |
Notice Minutes (see page 14) |
| Governance Sub-Committee Meeting May 25 | 10AM (Rescheduled from May 19) |
Notice Minutes (see page 16) |
| Roundtable Meeting: Grade 3 Reading May 23 | 6 - 8PM |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting May 16 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Roundtable Meeting: High School Extension Program May 16 | Immediately following regular meeting |
Notice Minutes |
| City Council Finance Committee Hearing May 9 | 6PM Sullivan Chamber, City Hall |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting May 2 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Roundtable Meeting April 25 | 5 - 9PM Royal Sonesta Hotel (Longfellow A) 40 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge Purpose is to focus on goal setting and district-wide planning for 2017-18 and beyond. |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting (School Committee Vote to Adopt the FY2018 Budget) April 4 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Canceled: Budget Workshop: Review and Discussion of the FY2018 Proposed Budget March 23 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting (Public Hearing on the FY2018 Proposed Budget) March 21 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Budget Workshop: Review of the FY2018 Proposed Budget March 21 | Immediately following regular meeting |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Superintendent’s Presentation of the FY2018 Proposed Budget to the School Committee and Budget Workshop: Review and Discussion of the FY2018 Proposed Budget March 16 | 6PM |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Canceled: Superintendent’s Presentation of the FY2018 Proposed Budget to the School Committee March 14 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting March 9 | 6PM |
Notice Minutes (see page 11) |
| Community Relations Sub-Committee Meeting March 8 | 5PM |
Notice Minutes (see page 7) |
| Regular Meeting March 7 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Executive Session March 7 | Immediately following the Regular Meeting Family Resource Center Conference Room, 459 Broadway Purpose of discussing strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) |
Notice |
| School Climate Sub-Committee Meeting March 1 | 3PM |
Notice Minutes (see page 9) |
| Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee February 16 | 6PM Putnam Avenue Upper School, 100 Putnam Ave. |
Notice Minutes (see page 15) |
| Roundtable Meeting – City Council & School Committee February 14 | 6PM For the purpose of having a preliminary discussion on the FY18 School Department budget. |
Notice |
| Budget Retreat: Update on Budget Development February 7 | Immediately following Regular Meeting |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting February 7 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Budget Sub-Committee (Committee of the Whole) February 2 –5:30PM: Public Hearing –6:30PM: Budget Sub-Committee Meeting For the purpose of a Public Hearing regarding the FY2018 School Department budget priorities. |
Notice Video Minutes (see pages 11 & 13) |
| Budget Retreat January 31 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing an update on the FY2018 School Department budget development. |
Notice Minutes Presentation: Budget Update Presentation: ELL Budget |
| Community Relations Sub-Committee January 26* | 5PM *CANCELLED (New date TBD) For the purposes of discussing the controlled choice report, providing child care during School Committee public hearings, exit survey procedures and reports, and any other business that would properly come before the Sub-Committee. |
Notice |
| Executive Session January 17 | Following Regular Meeting For the purposes of conducting contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Executive Secretary to the Cambridge School Committee). |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting (Public Hearing on Budget Priorities) January 17 | 6PM |
Agenda Minutes Presentation Video |
| Special Meeting January 17 | 5 - 6PM Family Resource Center Conference Room For the purpose of hearing a Level III custodial grievance as part of collective bargaining and for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to this Level III grievances. |
Notice Minutes |
| Superintendent Transition Planning Ad Hoc Sub-Committee January 12 | 5:30PM For the purpose of reviewing initial insights and findings from the Superintendent’s Listening, Observing & Analyzing: Learning-Based Entry plan. |
Notice Minutes (see page 7) |
| Budget Sub-Committee (Committee of the Whole) January 11 | 3:30PM For the purpose of a public hearing inviting the input of teaching professionals and members of the public regarding the FY2018 School Department budget priorities. |
Notice Video Minutes (see page 8) |
| Special Meeting: Budget Retreat January 11 | 5:30PM |
Notice Minutes |
| Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee Meeting January 10 | 6PM |
Notice Presentation Minutes (see page 5) |
| Roundtable Meeting on Office of Student Services January 3 | Immediately following Regular Meeting |
Notice Minutes Presentation |
| Regular Meeting January 3 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
2016
| Regular Meeting December 20 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting – Executive Session December 20 | 5:30 - 6PM For the purposes of discussing strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Executive Secretary to the Cambridge School Committee) and for the purposes of conducting contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Executive Secretary to the Cambridge School Committee). |
Notice Minutes |
| School Climate Sub-Committee Meeting December 15 | 5:30PM |
Notice |
| Roundtable Meeting December 13 | 6PM For the purpose of discussing high school staffing. |
Notice Minutes |
| Roundtable Meeting December 6 | Immediately Following Regular Meeting For the purpose of discussing World Language in the Cambridge Public Schools. |
Notice Minutes Presentation |
| Regular Meeting December 6 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting November 29 | 5:30PM |
Notice Minutes (See page 5) |
| Community Relations Sub-Committee Meeting November 22 | 5:15PM |
Notice Minutes (See page 10) |
| Regular Meeting November 15 | 6PM There will be a Public Hearing on the FY18 School Department Budget Priorities at the beginning of this Regular Meeting. |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| CANCELED: Superintendent Transition Planning Ad Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting November 10 | 5:30PM |
Notice |
| Roundtable Meeting November 1 | After Regular Meeting Purpose of a discussion on Educational Technology in Cambridge Public Schools |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting November 1 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting – Executive Session November 1 | 5:30-6PM For the purpose of discussing bargaining and litigation strategy hearing with respect to a Level III Grievance as part of collective bargaining. |
Notice Minutes |
| School Climate Sub-Committee Meeting October 25 | 4PM |
Notice Minutes (see page 12) |
| Roundtable/Working Meeting of the City Council and the School Committee October 24 | 5:30PM Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Mass Ave. For the purpose of discussing Charter Schools. |
Notice Minutes |
| Executive Session October 18 | Immediately following Regular Meeting For the purpose of discussing strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B). |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting October 18 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting October 18 | 5 - 6PM Family Resource Center Conference Room, 459 Broadway For the purpose of hearing a Level III Grievance as part of collective bargaining and to discuss bargaining and litigation strategy. |
Notice Minutes |
| Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting October 6 | 5:30PM |
Notice (revised) Minutes (see page 9) |
| Superintendent Transition Planning Ad Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting September 22 | 5:30PM |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting September 20 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Executive Session September 20 | After Regular Meeting Purpose of discussing strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A & B). |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting September 6 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Building & Grounds Subcommittee Meeting August 23 | 4:30PM |
Notice Minutes |
| School Committee Retreat August 17 | 4 - 8:30PM Royal Sonesta, 40 Edwin Land Blvd. Cambridge To focus on goal setting for 2016-17 and beyond. |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting August 2 | 5PM* *Please note earlier start time of 5PM. |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting June 21 | 6PM Public hearing on the approval of revisions to the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook. |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Executive Session June 21 | 5:15 - 6PM For the purpose of discussing litigation strategy. |
Notice Minutes |
| Civic Unity Sub-Committee Meeting June 20 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Community Relations Sub-Committee Meeting June 15 | 9AM |
Notice |
| School Climate Sub-Committee Meeting June 14 | 6 - 7:30PM |
Notice |
| Superintendent Transition Planning Ad Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting June 13 | 5:30 - 6:30PM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting & Executive Session June 7 | 6PM The School Committee may convene in Executive Session immediately following the regular meeting for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the CEA Units A & B. |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Future of Assessment in the State of Massachusetts June 1 | 6PM CRLS Main Cafeteria |
Notice |
| Governance Sub-Committee Meeting May 31 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting & Executive Session May 17 | 6PM The School Committee may convene in Executive Session immediately following the regular meeting for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and litigation strategy. |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Roundtable Meeting of the City Council May 16 | 5:30PM City Hall, Sullivan Chamber Purpose on receiving and update on Envision Cambridge. |
Notice |
| City Council & School Committee Meeting May 10 | 6PM City Hall, Sullivan Chamber Purpose of a public hearing to discuss the FY2017 School Department Budget. |
Notice |
| Special Meeting (CANCELLED) May 4 | 6PM |
Notice (revised) |
| Regular Meeting & Executive Session May 3 | 6PM Public hearing on State School Choice. The School Committee may convene in Executive Session for the purpose of hearing two Level III CEA Units A&B Grievances as part of collective bargaining and for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining strategy and litigation strategy. |
Notice (revised) Agenda Minutes Video |
| Building & Grounds Subcommittee Meeting April 26 | 6PM |
Notice |
| Executive Session April 5 | Immediately following regular meeting For the purpose of discussing collective bargaining strategy (CEA Units A&B). |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting April 5 | 6PM School Committee Vote of Adoption on the proposed FY2017 School Department Budget |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Budget Sub-Committee (Committee of the Whole) March 29 | 6 - 8PM Budget Workshop |
Notice Video |
| Roundtable/Working Meeting of the City Council and School Committee March 28 | 5:30 - 7:30PM CRLS Media Cafeteria |
Notice Agenda Minutes |
| Superintendent Transition Planning Ad-hoc Subcommittee March 24 | 6:30PM |
Notice Video |
| Budget Sub-Committee (Committee of the Whole) March 22 | 6PM Public Hearing on the proposed FY2017 School Department Budget |
Notice |
| Budget Sub-Committee (Committee of the Whole) March 17 | 6 - 8PM Budget Workshop |
Notice Video |
| Educator's World Cafe Forum March 16 | 3:30 - 5:30PM CRLS Main Cafeteria |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting March 15 | 6PM Superintendent Presentation of the proposed FY2017 School Department Budget |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Executive Session March 15 | After Regular Meeting Purpose of discussing collective bargaining strategy (CEA Unites D & E) |
Notice |
| World Cafe Forum March 9 | 6-8PM CRLS Main Cafeteria |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting March 1 | 6PM |
Agenda Notice Minutes Video |
| Budget Subcommittee Retreat February 23 | 6PM For the purpose of a Budget Retreat to discuss the FY2017 Budget for the Cambridge Public Schools |
Notice |
| Special Meeting February 9 | 5:30PM For the purposes of discussing litigation strategy and collective bargaining strategy. |
Notice Minutes |
| Budget Sub-Committee Meeting February 9 | 3:30PM For the purpose of a public hearing inviting the input of teaching professionals and members of the public regarding the FY2017 School Department budget. |
Notice Video |
| Regular Meeting February 2 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting February 2 | 5 - 6PM For the purpose of discussing strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, superintendent. |
Notice Minutes |
| Training Session on Robert's Rules of Order January 27 | 5:30PM |
Notice |
| Budget Sub-Committee Meeting January 26 | 6 - 8PM For the purpose of a budget retreat to discuss the FY2017 budget guidelines and the FY2017 budget for the Cambridge Public Schools. |
Notice |
| Budget Sub-Committee Meeting January 23 | 11AM Sullivan Chamber, Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge For the purpose of a public hearing for discussion on the FY2017 School Department budget. |
Notice Video |
| Regular Meeting January 19 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Budget Sub-Committee Meeting January 12 | 6 - 8PM For the purpose of a budget retreat to discuss the financial forecast, the FY2017 budget guidelines, and the FY2017 budget calendar. |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting January 5 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| 2016-17 Committee-Elect Inaugural Meeting January 4 | 6PM Cambridge Public Library, Lecture Hall For the purpose of organization. |
Notice Minutes Video |
2015
| Inauguration Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting December 17 | 10:30-11:30AM For the purpose of discussing plans for the January 4, 2016 School Committee Inauguration. |
Notice |
| Special Meeting December 15 | 5 - 6PM Family Resource Center Conference Room Purpose of entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with Non-Union Personnel. |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting December 15 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Roundtable Meeting December 8 | 5:30 - 7:30PM For the purpose of discussing the achievement and opportunity gap facing CPS and using the document "Bridging Education Equity and Excellence: A Plan to Raise Academic Achievement and Close Gaps in the Cambridge Public Schools" as a guide to discussion. |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting December 1 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting December 1 | 5 - 6PM For the purpose of discussing strategies for collective bargaining and litigation. |
Notice Minutes |
| Special Meeting November 24 | 4PM For the purpose of addressing unfinished business from the November 17th regular meeting; the Committee may convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, superintendent. |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Budget Sub-Committee Meeting November 19 | 6PM For the purpose of a public hearing for discussion on the FY2017 School Department Budget. |
Notice Video |
| Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 19 | 10 - 11AM For the purpose of discussing plans for the January 4, 2016 School Committee Inauguration. |
Notice |
| Special Meeting November 17 | 5 - 6PM For the purpose of entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining and bargaining and litigation strategy with respect to Level III grievances and arbitrations as part of the collective bargaining. |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting November 17 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Roundtable Meeting with the City Council and the School Committee November 16 | 5:30PM Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge |
Notice |
| Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting November 10 | 11:30AM - 1:15PM |
Notice |
| Special Meeting October 27 | 6PM For purpose of considering the appointment of the Superintendent of Schools |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting October 20 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video Presentation |
| Special Meeting October 16 | 12:30PM For the purpose of interviewing finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools. |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting October 15 | 5:30PM Fitzgerald Theater, CRLS For the purpose of a Community Forum to meet the finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools. |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting October 6 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting September 29 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting September 29 | 5 - 6PM Family Resource Center Conference Room, 459 Broadway For the purpose of entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of hearing a Level III Grievance as part of collective bargaining, discussing litigation strategy, and discussing collective bargaining strategy. |
Notice Minutes |
| Ad Hoc Sub-Committee/Task Force Meeting September 25 | 9 - 11AM For the purpose of discussing the formation of a set of norms for the School Committee and School Department. |
Notice |
| Special Meeting September 16 | 6PM For the purpose of hearing a presentation of the leadership profile report and for discussing the Superintendent search timeline. |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Ad Hoc Sub-Committee/Task Force Meeting September 11 | 9 - 11AM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting September 8 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting August 18 | 4 - 6PM Cambridge Police Department 1st Floor Conference Room 125 6th Street, Cambridge For the purpose of conducting an evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools. |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting (Summer) August 11 | 4PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting July 28 | 10 - 11:30AM For the purpose of discussing the Superintendent search interview committee make up and the proposed search timeline. |
Notice Minutes |
| Special Meeting July 14 | 9 - 10:30AM For the purpose of discussing the Superintendent search interview committee make up. |
Notice Minutes |
| Special Meeting July 1 | 6PM For the purpose of meeting with the Superintendent search firm Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA). |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting June 16 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting: Executive Session June 9 | Starts at the conclusion of Roundtable Meeting For the purpose of evaluating proposals submitted by search firms in connection with the search for a Superintendent. |
Notice Minutes |
| Roundtable Meeting June 9 | 5:30 - 7PM For the purpose of discussing the findings of the affirmative action officer's report. |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting June 2 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Roundtable Meeting: Update on the Upper Schools May 26 | 4:30 - 6:30PM |
Notice Minutes |
| Joint Committee Meeting: Building & Grounds and Curriculum & Achievement Sub-Committees May 20 | 4 - 6PM Amigos School Library (2nd Fl.) For the purpose of discussing and prioritizing issues related to the Amigos School. |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting May 19 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| City Council & School Committee Meeting: Budget Hearing May 13 | 6PM Sullivan Chamber, City Hall |
Notice |
| Roundtable Meeting May 12 | 5 - 7PM For the purpose of an update on the impact of the revised controlled choice policy of 2013 as well as any other issues related to controlled choice. |
Notice Minutes |
| Governance Subcommittee Meeting May 5 | 4 - 5PM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting: Public Hearing on State School Choice May 5 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting May 5 | 5 - 6PM Family Resource Center Conference Room For the purpose entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of hearing a Level III Grievance as part of collective bargaining and for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy. |
Notice Minutes |
| Special Meeting April 28 | 4:30PM For the purpose of reviewing, revising, and approving a draft request for proposal to retain a search firm in connection with the search for a Superintendent of Schools. |
Revised Notice Minutes |
| Special Meeting: Decision on and Adoption of the FY2016 Budget April 14 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting: Discussion of Superintendent Search Timeline April 7 | 5:30 - 6:30PM Regular Meeting: Budget Sub-Committee may convene April 7 | 6:30PM (Note time change) |
Notice Agenda Minutes – Special Minutes – Regular Video |
| Office of Student Services Strategic Plan Input Session March 26 | 3 - 4:30PM School Committee Members invited to participate |
Revised Notice |
| Special Meeting: Public Hearing on the Budget March 25 | 5:30 - 8:30PM |
Revised Notice Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting March 17 | 6PM Superintendent will present the proposed FY 2015-16 Budget. |
Notice Revised Agenda Minutes Video |
| Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee/Task Force on Norms and Goals Meeting March 12 | 4 - 6PM Rescheduled from February 24 |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting March 3 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Presentation Video |
| Regular Meeting February 24 | 6PM Rescheduled from February 10 |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting February 24 | 5 - 6PM |
Notice Minutes |
| Cancelled: Regular Meeting February 10 | 6PM Rescheduled from February 3 |
Notice Agenda |
| Cancelled: Special Meeting February 10 | 5 - 6PM Family Resource Center Conference Room For the purpose of entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel as an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the School Committee. |
Notice |
| CANCELED: Special Meeting February 3 | 5 - 6PM Family Resource Center Conference Room For the purpose of entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining as an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee. |
Notice |
| CANCELED: Regular Meeting February 3 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda |
| Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting January 21 | 4 - 6PM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting January 20 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video OSS Annual Report |
| Special Meeting January 20 | 5 - 6PM For the purpose of entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining as an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee. |
Notice Minutes |
| Budget Subcommittee Meeting January 13 | 5:30 - 8PM |
Notice Video |
| Special Meeting Retreat January 7 | 5 - 8:30PM Note new location: Gutman Conference Center at Harvard Area 3, Ground Level of Gutman Library 6 Appian Way, Cambridge |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting January 6 | 5PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
2014
| Budget Subcommittee Meeting December 9 | 4 - 5:30PM There will be a public hearing inviting the input of teaching professionals and members of the public regarding the FY2016 Budget Guidelines and Priorities. |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting December 2 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video Advanced Learning: Presentation | Report Meeting the Needs of K-8 Learners in CPS RTI Intervention Template Lesson Plan Template Enriched Learning Protocol Flowchart |
| Community Relations Subcommittee November 25 | 4:30 - 6PM |
Notice |
| Curriculum Subcommittee November 25 | 9 - 11AM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting November 18 | 6PM There will be a public hearing on the FY16 Budget Guidelines at this meeting. |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting November 18 | 5:30 - 6PM Purpose of entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of hearing Level III grievances as part of collective bargaining and for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy. |
Notice Minutes |
| Roundtable Meeting November 12 | 4:30 - 6:30PM |
Notice Minutes |
| Roundtable Meeting October 28 | 6 - 8PM |
Notice Minutes |
| Special Meeting October 28 | 5:30 - 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting October 22 | 4PM |
Notice Presentation |
| Regular Meeting October 21 | 6PM There will be a public hearing on the FY16 Budget Guidelines at this meeting. |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting October 21 | 5 - 6PM Purpose of entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel. |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting October 7 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Roundtable Meeting September 30 | 6PM |
Notice Minutes |
| Regular Meeting September 16 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes District Review Report Video |
| School Climate Subcommittee Meeting September 16 | 10AM |
Notice |
| Governance Subcommittee Meeting September 16 | 9AM |
Notice |
| Executive Session September 9 | 5:30PM Mayor's Office, Cambridge City Hall Discussing strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel |
Notice Minutes |
| Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting (CANCELLED) September 8 | 8:30 - 9:30AM |
Cancellation Notice |
| Regular Meeting September 2 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Governance Subcommittee Meeting August 26 | 9:30AM |
Notice |
| Governance Subcommittee Meeting August 12 | 2PM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting July 29 | 5PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Presentation Video |
| School Climate Subcommittee Meeting July 24 | 10AM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting June 17 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Executive Session June 11 | 6:30 - 7:30PM Mayor's Office, Cambridge City Hall Discussing strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel |
Notice |
| Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting June 10 | 2:30 - 4PM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting June 3 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Building & Grounds Subcommittee Meeting June 3 | 4:30 - 6PM |
Notice |
| School Climate Subcommittee Meeting May 28 | 4PM |
Notice |
| City Council & School Committee Budget Hearing May 21 | 6PM Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave. |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting May 20 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Governance Subcommittee Meeting May 19 | 9AM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting May 6 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting April 30 | 2:30PM |
Notice |
| Community Relations Subcommittee April 16 | 9AM |
Notice |
| Regular Meeting April 1 | 6PM Vote to adopt the FY 2015 Budget. |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting March 25 | 6PM Budget Sub-Committee Meeting |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting March 18 | 6PM Public Hearing on the Budget. |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting March 13 | 6PM Superintendent's presentation of the Proposed Budget to the School Committee. |
Notice Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting March 4 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting February 4 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Special Meeting January 28 | 6PM Hearing public input on the FY2015 Budget. |
Special Meeting Notice Video |
| Regular Meeting Budget Sub-Committee Meeting Final Budget Calendar and Guidelines Adopted by School Committee January 21 | 6PM |
Notice Budget Committee Notice Agenda Minutes Video |
| Regular Meeting January 7 | 6PM |
Notice Agenda Video Curriculum Review Cycle Curriculum Review Cycle Presentation (8.3MB) Minutes |
| School Committee Inauguration January 6 | 6PM Lecture Hall, Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge |
Notice Minutes Video |
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