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The Cambridge School Committee conducts most of its business at public meetings. Regular Meetings are held in the Dr. Henrietta Attles Meeting Room at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, 459 Broadway, Cambridge: the first and third Tuesday evening of each month from September through June at 6PM, and once in the summer, held the first Tuesday in August at 5PM.

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All CPS School Committee Meetings
Date Date Title Start Time End Time Location Purpose  
2021-02-25 02/25/2021 Special Meeting 07:30 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Adopting any recommendations of the Ad-Hoc Superintendent Search Sub-Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-12 03/12/2021 Special Meeting 04:00 pm 06:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion for the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee to convene in Executive Session to conduct a preliminary screening of applicants for the position of Superintendent of Schools Notice (pdf)

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2021-04-01 04/01/2021 Building & Grounds Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discussing the health & safety working group discussions on expanded in-person learning preparations, the Tobin School construction project and a request from the Cambridge Election Commission. Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-30 03/30/2021 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations for the role of Interim Superintendent. Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-30 03/30/2021 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual School Committee Review of the FY 22 Proposed Budget Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-25 03/25/2021 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Discussing the Ad-Hoc Superintendent Search Sub-Committee’s recommendations for candidates to move forward in the interview process for Interim Superintendent. Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-25 03/25/2021 Budget Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Public Hearing on the FY 2022 Proposed Budget Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-24 03/24/2021 Special Education and Students Support Sub-Committee 03:30 pm 05:00 pm Virtual Discussing the information regarding spring MCAS implementation and accommodations, building empathy, and summer services for scholars with an IEPs/504 Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-23 03/23/2021 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B, C, D and E, Family Liaisons, Food Service, Custodians and Safety Specialists). Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-23 03/23/2021 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual School Committee Review of the FY 22 Proposed Budget Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-22 03/22/2021 School Climate Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing mental health and social emotional learning plans for SY 21-22 Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-20 03/20/2021 Special Meeting 09:00 am 10:30 am Virtual Entertaining a motion for the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee to convene in Executive Session to a preliminary screening of applicants for the position of Superintendent of Schools Notice (pdf)
2021-03-18 03/18/2021 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Presentation of the FY 22 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-17 03/17/2021 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion for the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee to convene in Executive Session to conduct preliminary screening of applications for the position of Superintendent of Schools Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-16 03/16/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee Notice (pdf)

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2021-03-02 03/02/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-02-25 02/25/2021 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing the information regarding Grid B and Grid C services, and what it will look like for 4th, 5th, upper, and high school scholars. Notice (pdf)

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2021-02-24 02/24/2021 Governance Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Continuing to discuss the code of ethics of the School Committee Notice (pdf)

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2021-02-23 02/23/2021 Ad-Hoc Superintendent Search Sub-Committee 07:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Reviewing an Interim Superintendent job posting and discussing the selection process Notice (pdf)

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2021-02-12 02/12/2021 Special Meeting 03:30 pm 05:00 pm Virtual Specify the nature of the Superintendent Search, 2) Determine whether the district will oversee its own process or seek assistance from a consultant, and 3) Identify key search process tasks and timelines. Notice (pdf)

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2021-02-11 02/11/2021 Budget Community Meeting 05:30 pm 07:00 pm Virtual Discussing FY 22 Budget Priorities. Notice (pdf)

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2021-02-09 02/09/2021 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 10:00 pm Virtual Preliminary discussion on the Superintendent’s Search Timeline Notice (pdf)

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2021-02-09 02/09/2021 Roundtable Meeting of the School Committee and the City Council 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Beginning preliminary discussions on the FY 22 School Department Budget Notice (pdf)

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2021-02-02 02/02/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee Notice (pdf)

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2021-01-26 01/26/2021 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Finalizing the FY 2022 Budget Guidelines Notice (pdf)

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2021-01-26 01/26/2021 Hybrid Executive Session 08:00 pm 10:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B, C, D and E; AFSCME Council 93, Local 1611; Family Liaisons; Safety Specialists and Food Service) Notice (pdf)
2021-01-25 01/25/2021 Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Virtual Discussing the safety policies as part of the plan for expanding in-person learning and on-going review of the health metrics. Notice (pdf)

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2021-01-21 01/21/2021 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 03:30 pm 05:00 pm Virtual Discussing the re-opening plan for scholars receiving specialized services/education and OSS educators, including safety, in-person services, and additional supports. Notice (pdf)
2021-01-19 01/19/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-01-14 01/14/2021 Special Meeting: Budget Workshop 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the FY 2022 Initial Budget and Enrollment Projections, Budget Process and Key Dates, and School Committee Budget Guidelines. Notice (pdf)

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2021-01-12 01/12/2021 Special Meeting 07:00 pm 09:30 pm Virtual Discussing the Superintendent’s proposed plan for expanding in-person learning for February Notice (pdf)

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2021-01-12 01/12/2021 Curriculum & Achievement Sub-Committee 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing the successes, challenges, learnings, opportunities and needs of remote learning in CPSD this spring, looking ahead to the fall semester. Notice (pdf)

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(See page 17)

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2021-01-05 01/05/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-12-22 12/22/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discuss revisions to COVID-19 opening and closing metrics and vote on 1) a modification to the Safety and Facilities manual provision for 6 foot distancing for preschool through grade 5, 2) a modification of the quarantine period as recommended by the Cambridge Public Health Department in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and revisions to COVID-19 opening and closing metrics. Notice (pdf)

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2020-12-18 12/18/2020 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 04:30 pm 06:00 pm Virtual Discussing safety policies as part of the plan for expanding in-person learning and ongoing review of the health metrics. Notice (pdf)

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(See page 17)

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2020-12-15 12/15/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-12-11 12/11/2020 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 04:30 pm 06:00 pm Virtual Discussing safety policies as part of the plan for expanding in-person learning and the health metrics to ensure they reflect the disproportionate risk of COVID-19 to some communities. Notice (pdf)

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(See page 14)

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2020-12-04 12/04/2020 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 04:00 pm 05:30 pm Virtual Discussing safety policies and the health metrics to ensure they reflect the disproportionate risk of COVID-19 to some communities and as part of the plan for expanding in-person learning. Notice (pdf)

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2020-12-02 12/02/2020 School Climate Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discussing revisions to the elementary school check-in policy Notice (pdf)

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(See page 22)

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2020-12-01 12/01/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee Notice (pdf)

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2020-11-19 11/19/2020 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 07:30 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Discussing safety policies and the health metrics to ensure they reflect the disproportionate risk of COVID-19 to some communities and as part of the plan for more students to return into the classrooms. Notice (pdf)

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2020-11-18 11/18/2020 Special Education and Students Supports Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing the reading level benchmark data, resources to scholars reading below grade level, dyslexia indicators, and professional development to educators. Notice (pdf)

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2020-11-17 11/17/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-11-12 11/12/2020 Special Meeting 07:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Discussing proposed updated metrics for CPS re-opening plan and consider the calendared motion from Buildings and Grounds subcommittee on updated metrics. Notice (pdf)

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2020-11-05 11/05/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual To discuss and accept the Building and Grounds Sub-Committee recommendation to adopt updated metrics for CPS re-opening plan; and to consider a motion for the School Committee to write to Governor Baker and the State Delegation about prioritizing our schools. Notice (pdf)

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2020-11-05 11/05/2020 Governance Sub-Committee 04:00 pm 05:30 pm Virtual Discussing the code of ethics of the School Committee and reviewing ways to support school councils Notice (pdf)

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2020-10-30 10/30/2020 Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee 11:00 am 01:00 pm Virtual Discussing the COVID-19 Safety & Facilities Manual and the health metrics of the reopening data dashboard. Notice (pdf)

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2020-10-28 10/28/2020 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Reviewing and discussing the OSS safety manual and OSS school coordination and collaboration. Notice (pdf)

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2020-10-20 10/20/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-10-14 10/14/2020 Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing outdoor learning Notice (pdf)

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2020-10-06 10/06/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-09-30 09/30/2020 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing the School Committee’s contingency motion for in-person services for scholars on an IEP and how accommodations are met/adjusted for remote scholars. Notice (pdf)

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2020-09-25 09/25/2020 Special Meeting 12:00 pm 04:00 pm Virtual Retreat with the Superintendent of Schools focusing on Operating Protocols and the School Committee Norms. Notice (pdf)

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2020-09-22 09/22/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session for hearing a Level III grievance (CEA Units A&B) as part of collective bargaining. Notice (pdf)

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2020-09-18 09/18/2020 Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee 10:30 am 12:00 pm Virtual Discussing the COVID-19 Safety & Facilities Manual, and the ventilation metrics and recommendations in particular. Notice (pdf)

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2020-09-16 09/16/2020 Governance Sub-Committee Meeting 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing the code of ethics of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-09-15 09/15/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-09-10 09/10/2020 School Climate Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing social emotional and mental health supports for CPSD scholars in the 2020-21 school year. Notice (pdf)

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(See page 19)

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2020-09-08 09/08/2020 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the work of the Educator Collaboratives and the tools developed for educators for the launch of the 2020-21 school year. Notice (pdf)

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2020-09-03 09/03/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:30 pm Virtual Discussing and voting on Superintendent Recommendations, including a recommendation for the CRLS students to participate in Athletics for the 2020-21 school year and a first reading of Revisions to the Inoculation of Students Policy based on new State guidance, consent agenda items and Official School Committee Minutes. Notice (pdf)

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2020-09-03 09/03/2020 Cancelled: Cancelled: Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting 03:30 pm 05:00 pm Virtual Discussing the COVID-19 Safety & Facilities Manual, and the ventilation metrics and recommendations in particular. Notice (pdf)
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2020-09-02 09/02/2020 Cancelled: Cancelled: Governance Sub-Committee Meeting 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discussing the code of ethics of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)
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2020-08-27 08/27/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 07:00 pm Virtual Reviewing and accepting the End-of-Cycle Summative Evaluation Composite Report for Dr. Kenneth Salim, Superintendent of Schools. Notice (pdf)

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2020-08-25 08/25/2020 School Climate Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discussing emergent proposals and plans for supporting CPSD scholars’ social, emotional and mental health in the 2020-21 school year. Notice (pdf)

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(See page 16)

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2020-08-24 08/24/2020 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing an evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools. Notice (pdf)

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2020-08-21 08/21/2020 Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee 12:30 pm 02:00 pm Virtual Discussing the COVID-19 Safety & Facilities Manual and the ventilation audit/recommendations in particular Notice (pdf)

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2020-08-20 08/20/2020 Special Meeting 05:30 pm 08:30 pm Virtual Discussing 1) the distance learning report based on spring learning experiences, 2) plans for remote learning for the upcoming school year, 3) voting on Superintendent's consent agenda recommendations and 4) discussing fall plans, including status updates on the School Committee’s Reopening Plan contingencies and any other business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-08-18 08/18/2020 Special Meeting 07:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B, C, D and E) Notice (pdf)

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2020-08-14 08/14/2020 Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee 12:30 pm 02:00 pm Virtual Discuss the facilities plans in general and in response to the COVID-19 recovery plan in particular. Notice (pdf)

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2020-08-11 08/11/2020 Joint Roundtable/Working Meeting: City Council and School Committee 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing CPSD reopening school plans. Notice (pdf)

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2020-08-06 08/06/2020 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 08:30 pm Virtual Voting on the Proposed Re-opening Model for the 2020-21 school year, before it is submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on August 10, 2020. Notice (pdf)

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2020-08-05 08/05/2020 Special Education and Students Supports Sub-Committee Meeting 02:00 pm 03:30 pm Virtual Creating a space for families of Special education scholars to discuss concerns and hopes for the fall plan. Notice (pdf)

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2020-08-04 08/04/2020 Regular Meeting 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-07-30 07/30/2020 Curriculum & Achievement Sub-Committee 12:00 pm 01:30 pm Virtual Discussing curriculum planning for the Fall, including remote, in-person and hybrid. Notice (pdf)

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2020-07-28 07/28/2020 Special Meeting & Motion for Executive Session 05:00 pm 08:30 pm Virtual Reviewing the preliminary reopening plans to be submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education for an in person learning model, a hybrid model, and an all remote learning model. Notice (pdf)

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2020-07-24 07/24/2020 Building & Grounds Sub-Committee 12:30 pm 02:00 pm Virtual Continuing to discuss the facilities plans in general and in response to the COVID-19 recovery plan in particular. Notice (pdf)

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2020-07-23 07/23/2020 Communications and Community Relations Sub-Committee Meeting 12:30 pm 02:00 pm Virtual Discussing referred Motion #20-99 regarding establishing a “Caregiver University”. Notice (pdf)

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2020-07-21 07/21/2020 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 08:30 pm Virtual Discussing the Proposed Re-opening Models, Superintendent’s Recommendations, and School Committee Reports and Minutes. Notice (pdf)

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2020-07-17 07/17/2020 Special Education and Students Supports Sub-Committee 04:00 pm 05:30 pm Virtual Discussing what we learned from the Spring, and planning for the Fall, including remote, in-person and hybrid, with a focus on emerging models. Notice (pdf)

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2020-07-17 07/17/2020 Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee 12:30 pm 02:00 pm Virtual Discussing curriculum planning for the Fall, including remote, in-person and hybrid. Notice (pdf)

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2020-07-15 07/15/2020 School Climate Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discussing the Administration’s proposal for individual check-ins. Notice (pdf)

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(See page 15)

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2020-07-14 07/14/2020 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 08:30 pm Virtual Discussing CPSD’s three learning models for school re-openings in the fall: 1) an in-person model with safety-requirements, 2) a hybrid model, and 3) a completely remote model and voting on School Committee Motion #20-149. Notice (pdf)

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2020-07-13 07/13/2020 Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discussing curriculum planning for the Fall, including remote, in-person and hybrid. Notice (pdf)

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2020-07-09 07/09/2020 Communications and Community Relations Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing communications needs, opportunities and challenges this summer and coming academic year. Notice (pdf)

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2020-07-08 07/08/2020 Building & Grounds Sub-Committee 05:30 pm 07:00 pm Virtual To continue discussing the facilities plans in general and in response to the COVID-19 recovery plan in particular. Notice (pdf)

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2020-06-30 06/30/2020 Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee 01:00 pm 02:30 pm Virtual Discussing curriculum planning for the Fall, including remote, in-person and hybrid, with a focus on emerging models. Notice (pdf)

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2020-06-30 06/30/2020 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing and voting on Superintendent Recommendations, School Committee Official Minutes and any business specifically related to COVID-19. Notice (pdf)

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2020-06-23 06/23/2020 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discussing the School Committee summer calendar. Notice (pdf)

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2020-06-19 06/19/2020 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 12:30 pm 01:00 pm Virtual Discuss the facilities plans in general and in response to the COVID-19 recovery plan in particular. Notice (pdf)
2020-06-16 06/16/2020 Regular Meeting 07:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-06-16 06/16/2020 Special Meeting Meeting 05:00 pm 06:45 pm Virtual Confirming the recommendations and appointments of the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education. Notice (pdf)

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2020-06-05 06/05/2020 Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee 12:30 pm 02:00 pm Virtual Continuing to discuss the facilities plans in general and in response to the COVID-19 recovery plan in particular. Notice (pdf)

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2020-06-04 06/04/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 07:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to enter into executive session to discuss strategy for collecting bargaining (CEA Units A&B) Notice (pdf)

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2020-06-03 06/03/2020 City Council Budget Hearing 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discuss the FY 2021 School Department Budget. School Committee Members and School Department administrators are requested to attend Notice (pdf)

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2020-05-28 05/28/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Continuing the conversation about a COVID-19 recovery plan with a focus on special education supports and services Notice (pdf)

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2020-05-22 05/22/2020 Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee 12:30 pm 02:00 pm Virtual Discussing the facilities plans in general and in response to the COVID-19 recovery plan in particular. Notice (pdf)

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(See page 17)

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2020-05-22 05/22/2020 Governance Sub-Committee 03:00 pm 04:30 pm Virtual Discussing the code of ethics of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-12-08 12/08/2020 Roundtable 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the opportunities and challenges of this exceptional year with all principals at the Upper Schools, CRLS, and HSEP. Notice (pdf)

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2020-12-02 12/02/2020 Special Meeting 07:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of hearing a Level III grievance (CEA Unit A and B) as part of collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining positions of the Cambridge School Committee and Discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-11-18 11/18/2020 Roundtable Meeting 04:00 pm 06:00 pm Virtual Discussing ways that the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color may be factored more explicitly into the CPS Re-opening Plan’s metrics. Notice (pdf)

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2020-11-10 11/10/2020 Joint Roundtable Meeting between the City Council and the School Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the impact of COVID-19 on Cambridge Public Schools. Notice (pdf)

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2020-10-27 10/27/2020 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the opportunities and challenges of this exceptional year with all elementary school principals. Notice (pdf)

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2020-09-29 09/29/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to enter into executive session for hearing two Level III grievances (AFSCME 1611 and CEA Unit A) as part of collective bargaining and discussing strategy for collective bargaining (AFSCME 1611 and CEA Unit A) Notice (pdf)

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2020-06-18 06/18/2020 Cancelled: Special Meeting 06:00 pm 07:15 pm Virtual For the purpose of a retreat with the Superintendent of Schools focusing on Operating Protocols and the School Committee Norms. Notice (pdf)
2020-06-02 06/02/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-05-19 05/19/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-05-14 05/14/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Continuing the conversation about a COVID-19 recovery and learning plan. Notice (pdf)

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2020-05-12 05/12/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the appeal to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding the determination of the last day of school for the 2019-2020 school year. Notice (pdf)

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2020-05-07 05/07/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Engaging the community in a conversation about a COVID-19 plan, in light of the extended school closures and updated remote learning guidance provided by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Friday, April 24th. Notice (pdf)

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2020-05-05 05/05/2020 Regular School Committee Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. The School Committee is scheduled to vote on the adoption of the FY2021 Proposed School Department Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2020-04-28 04/28/2020 Budget Workshop 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discuss potential adjustments to the FY 2021 Proposed Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2020-04-17 04/17/2020 Special Education and Student Support Sub-Committee 12:30 pm 02:00 pm Virtual Build and strengthen partnerships with outside organizations and institutions – such as neighboring universities and OST groups that will; 2. Create an in-house consortium of partners and resources. 3. Establish and communicate best practices to supplement the district’s remote learning plan with an ongoing priority on equity and access. Notice (pdf)

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(See page 9)

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2020-04-17 04/17/2020 Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee 10:00 am 11:30 am Virtual Discussing current Distance Learning Plan and discussing planning for the return to in-person learning and for the summer. Notice (pdf)

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(See page 14)

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2020-04-14 04/14/2020 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in a Virtual Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (Food Service Employee Association) Notice (pdf)
2020-04-14 04/14/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Continuing the Public Hearing on the FY21 Proposed School Department Budget followed by a Budget Workshop. Notice (pdf)

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2020-04-09 04/09/2020 School Climate Sub-Committee 09:30 am 11:00 am Virtual Discussing social emotional support that students and families can expect from our schools as well as to share tips, strategies and resources for enduring this pandemic Notice (pdf)

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2020-04-07 04/07/2020 Executive Session 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) Notice (pdf)
2020-03-31 03/31/2020 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 06:00 pm Virtual Discussing COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness updates. Notice (pdf)

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2020-03-31 03/31/2020 Budget Workshop 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Review of the proposed FY2021 Budget. Notice (pdf)
2020-03-24 03/24/2020 Cancelled: Cancelled: Roundtable Meeting 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Continuing discussions on the FY 21 School Department budget Notice (pdf)
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2020-03-17 03/17/2020 Cancelled: CANCELLED: Regular Meeting & Public Hearing on the FY21 Budget 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)
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2020-03-12 03/12/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room The Superintendent’s presentation of the FY21 Proposed School Department Budget Notice (pdf)

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2020-03-03 03/03/2020 Executive Session 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with CEA Units A&B Notice (pdf)
2020-03-03 03/03/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-02-11 02/11/2020 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to go into Executive Session to for the purposes of hearing Level III grievances with the CEA Units A&B and CEA Unit E as part of collective bargaining and for the purposes of discussing strategy for collective bargaining and litigation strategy Notice (pdf)
2020-02-11 02/11/2020 Roundtable Meeting 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Beginning preliminary discussions on the FY 21 School Department budget. Notice (pdf)

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2020-02-06 02/06/2020 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room An update on the FY20-21 Budget Development. Notice (pdf)

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2020-02-04 02/04/2020 Executive Session 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for discussing strategy for bargaining Notice (pdf)
2020-02-04 02/04/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-02-01 02/01/2020 Special Meeting 09:00 am 11:00 am Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Retreat focusing on an overview of the District Wide Framework and the current goals and objectives for the district, School Committee Norms, Role of Subcommittees, and discussion on planning a future retreat with district administrators and the Building Equity Bridges leadership team. Notice (pdf)

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2020-01-28 01/28/2020 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining for the CEA Units A&B and Unit C Notice (pdf)
2020-01-28 01/28/2020 Budget Retreat 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Reviewing input from Community Meetings on the Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2020-01-25 01/25/2020 Budget Sub-Committee Meeting 10:00 am 12:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room - Notice (pdf)

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2020-01-21 01/21/2020 Budget Sub-Committee Meeting 03:30 pm 05:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Community Meeting #1 inviting input from the Public and Staff on the FY 20-21 School Department Budget Priorities Notice (pdf)

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2020-01-21 01/21/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-01-14 01/14/2020 Executive Session 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for discussing strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) and discussing strategy for litigation Notice (pdf)
2020-01-14 01/14/2020 Budget Retreat 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing the FY2021 Initial Budget and Enrollment Projections. Notice (pdf)

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2020-01-07 01/07/2020 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2020-01-06 01/06/2020 Organizational Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing Organization. Notice (pdf)

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2020-10-29 10/29/2020 Special Event with CPS Scholars and School Committee Members 06:30 pm 08:30 pm Virtual Notice (pdf)

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2021-04-06 04/06/2021 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B, C, D and E; AFSCME Council 93, Local 1611; Family Liaisons; Safety Specialists and Food Service) Notice (pdf)
2021-04-06 04/06/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee Notice (pdf)

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2019-12-17 12/17/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-12-10 12/10/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-12-10 12/10/2019 Special Meeting 09:00 pm 11:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for discussing strategy with respect to a Level III grievance heard as part of collective bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee Notice (pdf)
2019-12-02 12/02/2019 Roundtable 07:30 pm 10:30 pm Sullivan Chamber, Cambridge City Hall Presentation from City Staff and Contractors on the Tobin Montessori & Vassal Lane Upper School Projects Notice (pdf)

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2019-12-02 12/02/2019 Roundtable Meeting 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Sullivan Chamber, Cambridge City Hall Discussing Early Childhood Education. Notice (pdf)

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2019-12-03 12/03/2019 Cancelled: Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)
Notice (pdf)

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2019-12-03 12/03/2019 Cancelled: Executive Session 09:00 pm 11:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for hearing a Level III CEA Unit C grievance and discussing strategy with respect to a Level III grievance heard as part of collective bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee Notice (pdf)
Notice (pdf)
2019-11-19 11/19/2019 Special Meeting 09:00 pm 11:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for hearing a Level III grievance (CEA Unit C) as part of collective bargaining and discussing strategy for collective bargaining and litigation Notice (pdf)
2019-11-19 11/19/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-11-12 11/12/2019 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing co-teaching and inclusive practices Notice (pdf)

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2019-10-24 10/24/2019 Athletic Eligibility Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee 04:30 pm 06:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing the roll-out and current structure of the Athletic Eligibility Policy for the 19-20 school year and any other business regarding CRLS Athletics. Notice (pdf)
2019-10-22 10/22/2019 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing MCAS and Assessments. Notice (pdf)

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2019-10-22 10/22/2019 Special Meeting 09:00 pm 11:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for discussing strategy for collective bargaining and litigation (CEA Units A, B, C and Unit E) Notice (pdf)
2019-10-15 10/15/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-10-01 10/01/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-10-01 10/01/2019 Executive Session 09:00 pm 11:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for considering the adoption of a proposed contract for Superintendent of Schools Notice (pdf)
2019-09-27 09/27/2019 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 04:00 pm 05:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Reviewing the facilities policy Notice (pdf)
2019-09-26 09/26/2019 Governance Sub-Committee 05:45 pm 07:15 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing recommendations that will improve the CPSD budget process, and to discuss the possibility of religious accommodations in the CPS Food Services Department. Notice (pdf)
2019-09-24 09/24/2019 Community Relations Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Continue discussion of Controlled Choice, School Committee outreach to school communities any other business to come before the Sub-Committee Notice (pdf)
2019-09-17 09/17/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-09-12 09/12/2019 Communication Sub-Committee 05:45 pm 07:15 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Reviewing the Social Media Policy, explore info-graphics design campaign to increase student awareness on district policies, and to discuss district communication scheduling for important dates throughout the school year. Notice (pdf)
2019-09-10 09/10/2019 Special Meeting 05:30 pm 09:30 pm Royal Sonesta Hotel (Skyline A/B Foyer), 40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge Retreat with the School Committee, the Superintendent of Schools and any other invited School District Senior Administrators focusing on Strategic Outcomes and any other business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)
2019-09-03 09/03/2019 Special Meeting 09:00 pm 11:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Superintendent) Notice (pdf)

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2019-09-03 09/03/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-08-22 08/22/2019 Special Meeting 09:00 pm Pearl K. Wise Library, CRLS, 459 Broadway Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations for non-union personnel (Superintendent of Schools) Notice (pdf)
2019-08-22 08/22/2019 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Pearl K. Wise Library, CRLS, 459 Broadway Conducting and discussing an evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools Notice (pdf)
2019-08-06 08/06/2019 Regular Meeting 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-06-18 06/18/2019 Executive Session 09:00 pm 11:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy with respect to the CEA Units A&B Level III grievance and pending arbitration Notice (pdf)
2019-06-18 06/18/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-06-13 06/13/2019 Athletic Eligibility Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing the new policy to be rolled out in the Spring and any other business that may come before the Sub-Committee. Notice (pdf)
2019-06-13 06/13/2019 Community Relations Sub-Committee 07:00 pm 08:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Review updates on the district exit surveys, review ways to increase School Committee and community engagement, review the report on Controlled Choice and any other business to come before the Sub-Committee. Notice (pdf)
2019-06-13 06/13/2019 Cancelled: School Climate Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing the current climate within the CRLS athletic department. Notice (pdf)
Notice (pdf)
2019-06-04 06/04/2019 Executive Session 09:00 pm 11:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session for hearing a Level III grievance filed by the Cambridge Education Association Units A&B as part of collective bargaining and to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy with respect to a CEA Units A&B Level III grievance and pending arbitration with the CEA Units A&B Notice (pdf)
2019-06-04 06/04/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-05-28 05/28/2019 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing Inclusive Practices & Disproportionality in Special Education Notice (pdf)
2019-05-21 05/21/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-05-20 05/20/2019 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Reviewing the facilities policy, update on building plans, and to review status of past School committee Motions related to building plans for the upper schools Notice (pdf)
2019-05-14 05/14/2019 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Presentation on Strategic Initiative 4.4: College Success Notice (pdf)
2019-05-09 05/09/2019 Cancelled: School Climate Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing the current climate within the CRLS athletic department. Notice (pdf)
Notice (pdf)
2019-05-08 05/08/2019 Attendance Violation Policy Ad Hoc Sub-Committee 08:30 am 10:30 am Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing the CRLS Attendance Violation Policy Notice (pdf)

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2019-05-08 05/08/2019 City Council Finance Committee 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Sullivan Chamber, City Hall Public Hearing to discuss the FY 2020 School Department Budget. School Committee Members and School Department administrators are requested to attend. Notice (pdf)
2019-05-07 05/07/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-05-07 05/07/2019 Special Meeting 09:00 pm 11:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into executive session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel Notice (pdf)
2019-04-30 04/30/2019 Cancelled: Buildings & Grounds Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Review the facilities policy, an update on building plans and any other business that may properly come before the Sub-Committee Notice (pdf)
Notice (pdf)
2019-04-24 04/24/2019 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing the student and parent experience of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process and meetings. Notice (pdf)

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2019-04-23 04/23/2019 Governance Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Reviewing and making recommendations to the CPSD School Committee Budget process and to discuss better governance practices for the CPSD School Committee Notice (pdf)

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2019-04-11 04/11/2019 School Climate Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing the work of the district’s Professional Development by the Educator Leaders for Equity Notice (pdf)

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2019-04-08 04/08/2019 Communication Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Reviewing edits to the proposed CPSD Social Media Policy and other recommended agenda items for future meetings Notice (pdf)

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2019-04-02 04/02/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee Notice (pdf)

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2019-04-02 04/02/2019 Executive Session 09:00 pm 11:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (Units A and B and Unit E) Notice (pdf)
2019-03-27 03/27/2019 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing issues related to custodial services and permitting, district enrollment projections, facilities rental fees and any other business that may properly come before the Sub-Committee. Notice (pdf)
2019-03-27 03/27/2019 Cancelled: Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee 03:00 pm 05:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Creating a uniformed, standardized way of ensuring that all students are transitioning from grade to grade with the necessary skills to begin the following school year at grade level. Notice (pdf)
Notice (pdf)
2019-03-26 03/26/2019 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Review of the proposed FY 2020 Budget and a discussion of potential revisions. Notice (pdf)

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2019-03-25 03/25/2019 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 04:30 pm 06:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing the District’s reading curriculum, Fundations, Multi-Tiered Student Supports, and reading interventions, including Reading Recovery. Notice (pdf)
2019-03-21 03/21/2019 Cancelled: Special Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room A review of the proposed FY 2020 Budget. Notice (pdf)
Notice (pdf)
2019-03-20 03/20/2019 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 05:30 pm 06:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room To start discussions and identify issues related to custodial services and permitting issues as well as district enrollment projections Notice (pdf)
2019-03-19 03/19/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. There will be a Public Hearing on the FY 2020 Proposed School Department Budget at the beginning of this Regular Meeting. Notice (pdf)

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2019-03-14 03/14/2019 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room A review of the proposed FY 2020 Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2019-03-13 03/13/2019 Roundtable Meeting: City Council and School Committee 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Sullivan Chamber, Cambridge City Hall Beginning preliminary discussions on the FY 20 School Department budget Notice (pdf)

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2019-03-12 03/12/2019 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room The Superintendent’s presentation of the FY 2020 Proposed School Department Budget to the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-03-05 03/05/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-02-28 02/28/2019 Cancelled: Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee Meeting 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing the District’s reading curriculum, Fundations, Multi-Tiered Student Supports, and reading interventions, including Reading Recovery Notice (pdf)
Notice (pdf)
2019-02-27 02/27/2019 Cancelled: Curriculum & Achievement Sub-Committee Meeting 03:00 pm 05:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Creating a uniformed, standardized way of ensuring that all students are transitioning from grade to grade with the necessary skills to begin the following school year at grade level Notice (pdf)
Notice (pdf)
2019-02-26 02/26/2019 Roundtable/Working Meeting between the City Council and School Committee 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Sullivan Chamber, City Hall Discussing plans for the Tobin/VLUS school design and construction process. Notice (pdf)

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2019-02-26 02/26/2019 Athletic Eligibility Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee Meeting 02:30 pm 04:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing the new policy to be rolled out in the spring season Notice (pdf)

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2019-02-14 02/14/2019 Budget Sub-Committee Meeting 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Public Hearing inviting input from the Public on the FY 20 School Department Budget Priorities Notice (pdf)

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2019-02-12 02/12/2019 Cancelled: Roundtable Meeting 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Beginning preliminary discussions on the FY 20 School Department budget Notice (pdf)
2019-02-06 02/06/2019 Communications Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Reviewing draft social media policy for the district and discuss internal communications between the CPS Administration team and the School Committee. Notice (pdf)
2019-02-05 02/05/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2019-02-02 02/02/2019 Cancelled: Budget Sub-Committee Meeting 10:00 am 12:00 pm Sullivan Chamber, Cambridge City Hall Public Hearing inviting the input from the Public regarding the FY 2020 School Department Budget Priorities Notice (pdf)
Notice (pdf)
2019-01-30 01/30/2019 Curriculum & Achievement Sub-Committee Meeting 03:00 pm 05:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Creating a uniformed, standardized way of ensuring that all students are transitioning from grade to grade with the necessary skills to begin the following school year at grade level Notice (pdf)

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2019-01-29 01/29/2019 Budget Sub-Committee Meeting 06:00 pm 07:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Public Hearing inviting input from the Public on the FY 20 School Department Budget Priorities Notice (pdf)

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2019-01-29 01/29/2019 Special Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Update on FY 2019 Budget Development Notice (pdf)

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2019-01-22 01/22/2019 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing Equity and Access. Notice (pdf)

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2019-01-22 01/22/2019 Budget Sub-Committee Meeting 03:30 pm 05:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Public Hearing inviting the input of Educators and Members of the Community regarding the FY 2020 School Department Budget Priorities Notice (pdf)

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2019-01-15 01/15/2019 Special Meeting 09:00 pm 11:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into executive for the purposes of discussing litigation/arbitration and collective bargaining strategy (AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1611). Notice (pdf)
2019-01-15 01/15/2019 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-05-06 05/06/2021 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Considering the appointment of the Interim Superintendent of Schools. Notice (pdf)

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2021-04-28 04/28/2021 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Highlight Autism Acceptance Month, to discuss what CPS is doing to support autistic scholars including transition services, and the resources available to scholars, families and educators. Notice (pdf)

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2021-04-27 04/27/2021 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Interviewing finalist candidates for the position of Interim Superintendent of Schools. Notice (pdf)

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2021-04-15 04/15/2021 Special Meeting 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Hearing public comment regarding interim superintendent candidates, and for the School Committee to discuss and vote next steps in the process including School Committee interview questions and reviewing feedback material from the community. Notice (pdf)

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2021-04-13 04/13/2021 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual School Committee Vote of Adoption of the FY 2022 Superintendent Budget, Adoption of the SY2021-2022 Cambridge Public Schools District Calendar, and a Presentation on Preliminary Planning Related to the Federal Elementary and Secondary School Relief (ESSR) Funds Notice (pdf)

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2021-04-12 04/12/2021 Curriculum & Achievement Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Presentation and discussion of recommendations from the Outdoor Learning Working Group of the CPSD COVID-19 Task Force Notice (pdf)

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2021-05-12 05/12/2021 Building and Grounds Sub-Committee 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discuss the health & safety working group recommended changes/updates to the safety manual, the planned temporary move of the Tobin School and discuss the request from the Cambridge Election Commission. Notice (pdf)

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2021-05-04 05/04/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-05-11 05/11/2021 Special Meeting 07:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Voting on the retention of an attorney to begin contract negotiations and entertaining a motion to enter into executive session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations for (Interim Superintendent). Notice (pdf)

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2021-05-26 05/26/2021 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discussing updates on summer programs available to scholars, strategic planning for the fall, and an update on the outstanding evaluations. Notice (pdf)

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2021-05-25 05/25/2021 School Climate Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the individual check-in practices used in schools this school year. Notice (pdf)

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2021-05-18 05/18/2021 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session for the purposes of discussing bargaining strategy for CEA Units (A & B). Notice (pdf)
2021-05-18 05/18/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee Notice (pdf)

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2021-05-19 05/19/2021 City Council Finance Committee 04:00 pm 06:00 pm Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue Public Hearing to discuss the FY 2022 School Department Budget Notice (pdf)

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2021-06-01 06/01/2021 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations for (Interim Superintendent). Notice (pdf)
2021-06-01 06/01/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee Notice (pdf)

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2021-05-26 05/26/2021 Building & Grounds Sub-Committee 03:00 pm 04:30 pm Virtual Discussing the changes/updates to the safety manual reviewed by the health & safety working group. Notice (pdf)

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2021-06-15 06/15/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee Notice (pdf)

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2021-06-07 06/07/2021 Building & Grounds Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Continue discussing the Election Commission's proposal of using the additional schools in 2021 that were used in 2020. Notice (pdf)

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2021-06-15 06/15/2021 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations for (Interim Superintendent). Notice (pdf)
2021-06-22 06/22/2021 Special Meeting 04:30 pm 06:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations for (Interim Superintendent). Notice (pdf)

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2021-08-03 08/03/2021 Regular Meeting 05:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-06-25 06/25/2021 Special Meeting 04:00 pm 06:00 pm Virtual Approving and ratifying the contract for Dr. Victoria Greer as Interim Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2021. Notice (pdf)

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2021-07-14 07/14/2021 Retreat 02:00 pm 04:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing roles and responsibilities, developing agreements for communication and engagement between the School Committee and Superintendent, and developing a timeline for mutually acceptable goals and objectives, including measurable outcomes for the 2021-2022 school year. Notice (pdf)
2021-07-26 07/26/2021 Building & Grounds Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discuss recommendations from the Safety & Health Working Group for the start of the school year in the autumn. Notice (pdf)

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2021-08-03 08/03/2021 Hybrid Executive Session 07:00 pm 08:00 pm Hybrid Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) Notice (pdf)

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2021-08-31 08/31/2021 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Virtual Discussing and voting on Superintendent Recommendations, and any business specifically related to COVID-19. Notice (pdf)

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2021-09-21 09/21/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-09-10 09/10/2021 Retreat Meeting 01:00 pm 04:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing roles and responsibilities, developing agreements for communication and engagement between the School Committee and Superintendent, and developing a timeline for mutually acceptable goals and objectives, including measurable outcomes for the 2021-2022 school year. Notice (pdf)
2021-09-14 09/14/2021 Roundtable 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the district's framework and process for designing the use of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund Three (ESSER 3). Notice (pdf)
2021-09-14 09/14/2021 Special Meeting 07:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Interviewing a finalist candidate for the position of Executive Secretary to the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-10-05 10/05/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-10-12 10/12/2021 Building & Grounds Sub-Committee 05:30 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discuss the special state senate primary and election, the scope of the RFP for long-range building study whose costs were approved by the city this summer and how the safety protocols have been working since the start of the school year. Notice (pdf)

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2021-10-19 10/19/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee Notice (pdf)

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2021-11-30 11/30/2021 School Climate Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the Teen Health Survey. Notice (pdf)

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2021-11-16 11/16/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-11-09 11/09/2021 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Reviewing and accepting the 90 Day End-of-Cycle Summative Evaluation Composite Report of the Interim Superintendent of Schools. Notice (pdf)

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2021-11-09 11/09/2021 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations for non-union personnel (Interim Superintendent of Schools) Notice (pdf)

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2021-11-16 11/16/2021 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations for non-union personnel (Interim Superintendent). Notice (pdf)
2021-12-07 12/07/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-11-29 11/29/2021 Joint Roundtable Meeting between the City Council and School Committee 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing the past election, including but not limited to new practices and polling locations in Cambridge with the City Manager, Election Commission, and any other relevant departments. Notice (pdf)

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2021-12-07 12/07/2021 Special Meeting 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations for non-union personnel (Interim Superintendent of Schools). Notice (pdf)
2021-12-06 12/06/2021 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Introducing the new leadership and goals of the Office of Student Services, hearing updates from the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), and learning about Special Education services within after-school programs. Notice (pdf)

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2021-12-02 12/02/2021 Building and Grounds Sub-Commmittee 05:30 pm 07:00 pm Virtual Starting discussions on the health & safety protocols as it appears that we will not eradicate COVID-19 and we are unlikely to eliminate it. Notice (pdf)

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2021-12-14 12/14/2021 Roundtable 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Reviewing the Superintendent's Entry Plan Findings and discussing next steps in response to the Findings. Notice (pdf)

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2021-12-21 12/21/2021 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2021-12-17 12/17/2021 Special Meeting 05:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations for non-union personnel (Interim Superintendent of Schools). Notice (pdf)

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2021-12-21 12/21/2021 Special Meeting 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation/arbitration and to discuss strategy for contract negotiations for non-union personnel (Interim Superintendent of Schools). Notice (pdf)
2022-01-03 01/03/2022 Organizational Meeting 06:00 pm Sullivan Chamber, Cambridge City Hall Discussing organization. Notice (pdf)

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2021-12-28 12/28/2021 Cancelled: Special Meeting 05:00 pm Virtual Approving and ratifying the Addendum to the contract for Dr. Victoria Greer, effective January 1, 2022. Notice (pdf)
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2022-01-04 01/04/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-01-18 01/18/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-01-18 01/18/2022 Special Meeting 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to enter into in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (all CEA Units and Food Service) and to discuss strategy for litigation/arbitration. Notice (pdf)
2022-01-25 01/25/2022 Roundtable 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Introducing the Youth Resource Officers Program to the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-01-22 01/22/2022 Retreat Meeting 10:00 am 01:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing roles and responsibilities, developing agreements for communications and engagement between the School Committee and Superintendent, and developing priorities for the governance team. Notice (pdf)
2022-02-01 02/01/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-02-02 02/02/2022 Special Meeting 06:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Approving and ratifying the Addendum to the contract for Dr. Victoria Greer. Notice (pdf)

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2022-01-26 01/26/2022 Building and Grounds Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing current updates to the health & safety protocols being considered, including the state's new at-home rapid testing program, the mask mandate, travel protocol, allow outside permit holders in gyms, as well as continue to discuss the outlook of the protocols as it continues to appear we will not eradicate COVID-19. Notice (pdf)

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2022-02-14 02/14/2022 Joint Roundtable Meeting between the City Council and the School Committee 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Receiving an update from the City Manager and relevant departments on the next steps towards the implementation of universal Pre-K in Cambridge. Notice (pdf)

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2022-02-15 02/15/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-02-08 02/08/2022 Joint Roundtable Meeting between the City Council and the School Committee 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing priorities for the FY23 School Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2022-03-01 03/01/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-03-17 03/17/2022 Special Meeting 07:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual Reviewing the Superintendent's FY23 Proposed Budget and ESSER III Plan. Notice (pdf)

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2022-03-07 03/07/2022 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Reviewing policies under the Office of Student Services Notice (pdf)

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2022-03-15 03/15/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-03-25 03/25/2022 Special Meeting 04:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to hear a Level III Grievance (CEA Unit A) as part of collective bargaining and to discuss strategy for collective bargaining and litigation Notice (pdf)

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2022-03-22 03/22/2022 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Budget Workshop on the purposed FY23 Budget Notice (pdf)

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2022-03-24 03/24/2022 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Public Hearing on the FY 2023 Proposed Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2022-03-29 03/29/2022 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Budget Workshop on the FY 23 Proposed Budget Notice (pdf)

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2022-04-05 04/05/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. The School Committee will vote on the adoption of the FY 2023 Proposed School Department Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2022-04-12 04/12/2022 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 06:30 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing summer program opportunities within CPS and DHSP (Department of Human Service Programs) and reviewing the policy around after-school programs for students with disabilities. Notice (pdf)

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2022-04-12 04/12/2022 Building and Grounds Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discussing the latest thinking around the Framework for COVID-19 Management and updates to the health & safety protocols. Notice (pdf)

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2022-04-26 04/26/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-04-26 04/26/2022 Retreat Meeting 12:00 pm 01:30 pm Virtual Retreat to discuss and receive training from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) on the evaluation process for the Superintendent of Schools. Notice (pdf)
2022-05-11 05/11/2022 City Council Finance Committee 06:00 pm Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue Public Hearing to discuss the FY 2023 School Department Budget Notice (pdf)
2022-05-17 05/17/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-05-03 05/03/2022 Special Meeting 06:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) and strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Superintendent). Notice (pdf)
2022-06-07 06/07/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-05-27 05/27/2022 Retreat Meeting 03:00 pm 04:30 pm Virtual Retreat to discuss the District Planning Framework. Notice (pdf)
2022-06-07 06/07/2022 Special Meeting 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session immediately after the Regular Meeting to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) and strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Superintendent). Notice (pdf)
2022-06-13 06/13/2022 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 07:00 pm 08:30 pm Virtual Discussing the methodologies of teaching reading and best practices Advanced Learner Supports Division for the fall and prioritizing policies to be updated. Notice (pdf)

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2022-06-23 06/23/2022 Cancelled: Communications and Community Relations Sub-Committee 07:00 pm 08:30 pm Virtual Discussing school councils. Notice (pdf)
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2022-06-14 06/14/2022 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Considering the appointment of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. Notice (pdf)

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2022-06-21 06/21/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-06-28 06/28/2022 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing and voting on Superintendent Recommendations, unfinished business items, and presenting the appointments of the Chief of Academics & Schools and the Chief Talent Officer. Notice (pdf)

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2022-06-27 06/27/2022 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Reviewing the status of the RFP for Long Range Building study and reviewing recent updates to the health & safety protocols Notice (pdf)

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2022-08-09 08/09/2022 Regular Meeting 05:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-06-30 06/30/2022 Special Meeting 12:00 pm 01:00 pm Virtual Discussing and voting on Superintendent Recommendations and any business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-08-23 08/23/2022 Regular Meeting 05:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-08-23 08/23/2022 Special Meeting 07:30 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session immediately after the Regular Meeting to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Superintendent). Notice (pdf)
2022-09-20 09/20/2022 Regular Meting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-09-13 09/13/2022 Retreat Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Outlining priorities and planning for SY22-23. Notice (pdf)

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2022-09-20 09/20/2022 Special Meeting 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)
2022-09-12 09/12/2022 Special Meeting 04:30 pm 05:30 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Superintendent). Notice (pdf)

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2022-09-15 09/15/2022 Curriculum and Achievement Sub-Committee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discussing CPSD's academic achievement policy, and CPSD policy related to the education of English language learners. Notice (pdf)

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2022-10-11 10/11/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-10-03 10/03/2022 Special Education and Student Supports Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing the new structure of the Office of Student Services, facilitate a process around policy, and to review the following policies: Policy Plan for Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities in out of school time programs and Programs for Students with Disabilities , Notice (pdf)

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2022-09-28 09/28/2022 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing socializing the latest changes to COVID Protocols, updates on the Long-Range Building study, sharing policies being considered for review during the school year, and prioritizing and incorporating them into the subcommittee's schedule. Notice (pdf)

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2022-09-27 09/27/2022 Cancelled: Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of hearing a Level III Grievance (CEA Units A&B) as part of collective bargaining and for the purpose of discussing strategy for collective bargaining and litigation strategy with respect to the grievance as an opening meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)
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2022-10-18 10/18/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-10-18 10/18/2022 Special Meeting 09:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Approving the contract of Dr. Victoria Greer, Superintendent of Schools Notice (pdf)

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2022-10-13 10/13/2022 Communications and Community Relations Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing school councils and the school council handbook. Notice (pdf)

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2022-11-01 11/01/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-10-25 10/25/2022 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing the findings of the RSTA review and identify specific findings and recommendations to plan for program improvement. Notice (pdf)

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2022-11-01 11/01/2022 Special Meeting 09:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Approving the contract of Dr. Victoria Greer, Superintendent of Schools. Notice (pdf)

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2022-10-27 10/27/2022 Retreat Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing target settings within the district plan Notice (pdf)

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2022-10-25 10/25/2022 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Superintendent). Notice (pdf)

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2022-11-15 11/15/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-12-06 12/06/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-11-30 11/30/2022 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing strategies for energy management given the increase in costs and more complex systems of the new building, the status of the Accelerated Repair Program and other significant maintenance projects, policies about parents entering school buildings, and review potential edits to the transportation policy. Notice (pdf)

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2022-12-20 12/20/2022 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2022-12-13 12/13/2022 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing target settings in the district plan. Notice (pdf)

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2022-12-22 12/22/2022 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the efforts towards the RSTA program improvement. Notice (pdf)

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2022-12-15 12/15/2022 Communications and Community Relations Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing the school communications platform (ParentSquare) and an update on the school council handbook review process. Notice (pdf)

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2023-01-03 01/03/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-01-17 01/17/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-01-10 01/10/2023 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-01-19 01/19/2023 Curriculum and Achievement Subcommittee Meeting 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of discussing the CPSD instructional framework review, and to discuss a student proposal to grant gym credit for theater participation. Notice (pdf)

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2023-02-07 02/07/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-01-30 01/30/2023 Joint Roundtable Meeting between the City Council and the School Committee 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing CPSD FY24 budget priorities. Notice (pdf)

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2023-01-23 01/23/2023 Special Education and Student Supports Subcommittee Meeting 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual For the purpose to update the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, introduce the Director of Special Education, and discuss the tiered literacy interventions. Notice (pdf)

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2023-01-24 01/24/2023 Special Meeting: Budget Workshop 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual A Budget Workshop to discuss FY 2024 Enrollment & Budget Projections, an ESSER plan update, and projections for FY24. Notice (pdf)

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2023-01-31 01/31/2023 Cancelled: Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the progress towards RSTA program improvement. Notice (pdf)
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2023-01-25 01/25/2023 Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing updates on Long Range Building Study and non-COVID safety concerns vs benefits of allowing parents again to enter buildings to drop younger students, the 2nd review of proposed edits to the Transportation Policy, and to start discussing safety programs in schools, including lockdown drills. Notice (pdf)

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2023-03-07 03/07/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-02-14 02/14/2023 Joint Roundtable Meeting between the City Council and the School Committee 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Virtual Receiving updates from the City Manager, Superintendent, and the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood on the next steps toward the implementation of universal Pre-K in Cambridge. Notice (pdf)

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2023-02-16 02/16/2023 Communications and Community Relations Subcommittee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of reviewing the proposed CPSD School Council Handbook. Notice (pdf)

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2023-02-28 02/28/2023 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session for hearing Level III grievances as part of collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) and to discuss strategy for collective bargaining and litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-03-01 03/01/2023 School Climate Subcommittee Meeting 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of discussing and reviewing the 2022 Teen and Middle Grades Health Survey, and related school climate surveys. Notice (pdf)

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2023-03-21 03/21/2023 Regular Meeting & Public Hearing on the FY24 Budget 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee and Public Hearing of the FY24 Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2023-03-14 03/14/2023 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Presentation of the Superintendent's Proposed FY24 Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2023-03-14 03/14/2023 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 10:00 pm Virtual A presentation from the Cambridge Charter Review Committee and a discussion to share feedback, comments, and questions about the Cambridge City Charter. Notice (pdf)

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2023-03-21 03/21/2023 Special Meeting 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-03-23 03/23/2023 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Budget Workshop to review the FY24 Proposed Budget Notice (pdf)

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2023-03-24 03/24/2023 Special Meeting 12:00 pm 01:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in executive session to hear a Level III grievance (AFSCME Council 93 Local 1611) as part of collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-03-28 03/28/2023 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Budget Workshop to review the FY24 Proposed Budget Notice (pdf)

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2023-04-04 04/04/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-03-30 03/30/2023 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Reviewing and discussing the FY24 Proposed Budget Notice (pdf)

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2023-04-11 04/11/2023 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Virtual The School Committee voting on the adoption of the proposed FY24 School Department Budget Notice (pdf)

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2023-04-04 04/04/2023 Special Meeting 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Entertaining a motion to convene in executive session for the purposes of hearing Level III grievances (CEA Units A&B) as part of collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation strategy positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-05-02 05/02/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee and a Public Hearing on School Choice and Teacher Performance Standards Notice (pdf)

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2023-04-24 04/24/2023 Special Education and Student Supports Subcommittee Meeting 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual For the purpose to start the community conversation around Strategic Tutoring. Notice (pdf)

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2023-04-26 04/26/2023 Cancelled: School Climate Subcommittee Meeting 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual For the purpose to review and discuss school climate as it relates to student behavior and discipline related to the school district’s policies and procedures; and to review and discuss the district’s school discipline policies and procedures and restorative justice practices employed within the district. Notice (pdf)
2023-05-16 05/16/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee Notice (pdf)

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2023-05-09 05/09/2023 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing the District's Math curriculum and instructional practices and sharing plans to address Algebra I instruction in the 8th grade Notice (pdf)

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2023-05-09 05/09/2023 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)
2023-05-10 05/10/2023 City Council Finance Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue Public Hearing to discuss the FY 2024 School Department Budget Notice (pdf)

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2023-05-22 05/22/2023 School Climate Subcommittee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual To review and discuss school climate as it relates to student behavior and discipline and the related school district’s policies and procedures; and to review and discuss the Cambridge schools’ discipline policies and the restorative justice practices employed within the district. Notice (pdf)

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2023-05-18 05/18/2023 Curriculum and Achievement Subcommittee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Discussing the CPSD K-12 math curriculum and pathways. Notice (pdf)

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2023-06-06 06/06/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-05-24 05/24/2023 Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Discussing the ongoing long-range Facilities Condition Assessment and Master Planning project, for sharing any post-COVID protocol transitions being undertaken in light of the conclusion of the federal government’s declaration of a public health emergency related to COVID-19 and for the district’s new Chief Operating Officer to provide comments and a summary of findings following the completion of three months with the Cambridge Public Schools. Notice (pdf)

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2023-05-25 05/25/2023 Communications and Community Relations Subcommittee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual Updates on CPSD caregiver and community communication and engagement work. Notice (pdf)

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2023-05-30 05/30/2023 Special Meeting 02:00 pm 03:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-06-12 06/12/2023 Special Education and Student Supports Subcommittee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual Hear findings from the Special Education Executive Director, summer programming opportunities, and plans for the fall. Notice (pdf)

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2023-06-20 06/20/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-08-08 08/08/2023 Regular Meeting 05:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-07-11 07/11/2023 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing and adopting the End-of-Year Summative composite evaluation of the Superintendent. Notice (pdf)

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2023-06-27 06/27/2023 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Discussing the efforts towards RSTA program improvement. Notice (pdf)

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2023-08-10 08/10/2023 Special Meeting 03:30 pm 04:30 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units A&B) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-09-05 09/05/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-09-19 09/19/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-10-03 10/03/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-10-04 10/04/2023 Special Education & Student Supports 05:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of discussing the implementation of the Out-of-District & Private School Team, an OSS staffing update, and a presentation on the renaming of the ASD program to SCALE. Notice (pdf)

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2023-10-17 10/17/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-10-12 10/12/2023 School Climate 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual for the purpose of discussing school climate at the Cambridge Upper Schools with a focus on the following: student behavior, discipline policies and restorative justice practices, and opportunities for peer leadership. Notice (pdf)

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2023-10-17 10/17/2023 Special Meeting 09:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session for the purposes of hearing a Level III grievance (CEA Units A&B) as part of collective bargaining and to discuss strategy for collective bargaining and litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-10-11 10/11/2023 Curriculum and Achievement 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual For the purposes of an update on and a discussion of advanced learning supports. Notice (pdf)

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2023-11-21 11/21/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-10-24 10/24/2023 Buildings and Grounds 06:00 pm 07:30 pm virtual For the purpose of sharing the status and findings of the long-range Facilities Condition Assessment and Master Planning project and strategy, reviewing additional policy changes that may need consideration related to the Universal Preschool implementation in CPSD and reviewing current policy and training around access to student bathrooms at CRLS. Notice (pdf)

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2023-11-14 11/14/2023 Cancelled: Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual A discussion focused on Mathematics with community partners and CPSD math staff in primary & secondary schools. Notice (pdf)
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2023-11-28 11/28/2023 Roundtable Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual A discussion focused on Mathematics with community partners and CPSD leaders, educators and staff. Notice (pdf)

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2023-12-05 12/05/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-12-13 12/13/2023 Communications & Community Relations Subcommittee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of reviewing the Strategic Communications Plan and for a website update from Information, Communication & Technology Services (ICTS). Notice (pdf)

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2023-12-19 12/19/2023 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2023-12-11 12/11/2023 Special Education & Student Supports Subcommittee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of discussing Office of Student Services updates and planning for the spring. Notice (pdf)

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2023-12-14 12/14/2023 Cancelled: School Climate Subcommittee 06:00 pm 07:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of discussing school climate surveys recently distributed to parents/caregivers via Parent Square and the construction and parameters of the climate survey with the understanding that the results will not be available at the time of this meeting. Notice (pdf)
2023-12-19 12/19/2023 Special Meeting 09:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing the self-evaluation of the 2022-2023 School Committee. Notice (pdf)
2024-01-01 01/01/2024 Organizational Meeting 04:00 pm 05:00 pm King Open School Auditorium, 850 Cambridge Street, Cambridge Organizational meeting of the 2024-2025 School Committee-Elect. Notice (pdf)

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2024-01-02 01/02/2024 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-01-16 01/16/2024 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-01-09 01/09/2024 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 07:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. The swearing-in of the remainder School Committee Elects, an organizational meeting to elect a Vice Chair, and the adoption of the 2024-2025 Rules of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-01-23 01/23/2024 Budget Workshop 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of a Budget Workshop to discuss FY25 Enrollment and Budget Projections. Notice (pdf)

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2024-02-06 02/06/2024 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-02-05 02/05/2024 Joint Roundtable Meeting between the City Council and the School Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Sullivan Chamber, Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. Discussing CPSD FY25 budget priorities. Notice (pdf)

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2024-02-06 02/06/2024 Special Meeting 09:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Entertaining a motion to convene in an executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Notice (pdf)

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2024-03-05 03/05/2024 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-02-16 02/16/2024 Special Meeting 01:00 pm 03:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Entertaining a motion to convene in an executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Notice (pdf)

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2024-02-28 02/28/2024 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Entertain a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy for collective bargaining (CEA Units C, D, and E, Family Liaisons, Food Service, and AFSCME) and for a Level III grievance as part of collective bargaining (CEA Unit A) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-03-04 03/04/2024 Curriculum and Achievement Subcommittee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual For the purpose for a discussion of Level Up. Notice (pdf)

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2024-03-19 03/19/2024 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee and Public Hearing of the FY25 Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2024-03-11 03/11/2024 Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of sharing the status of the Facilities Condition Assessment, hearing plans for solar panels and an urban farm at CRLS, proving an update on how COVID-19 is treated in schools, and sharing plans to use schools as polling sites for the upcoming September 3 primary. Notice (pdf)

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2024-03-12 03/12/2024 Virtual Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm VIrtual Presentation of the Superintendent's Proposed FY25 Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2024-03-14 03/14/2024 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Budget Workshop to review the FY25 Proposed Budget Notice (pdf)

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2024-03-26 03/26/2024 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual Budget Workshop to review the FY25 Proposed Budget Notice (pdf)

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2024-03-26 03/26/2024 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 10:00 pm Virtual Entertaining a motion to convene in an executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Notice (pdf)

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2024-04-02 04/02/2024 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. The School Committee will also vote on the adoption of the FY 2025 Proposed School Department Budget. Notice (pdf)

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2024-04-01 04/01/2024 Special Meeting 02:00 pm 04:00 pm Virtual Entertain a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the School Committee Notice (pdf)

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2024-04-02 04/02/2024 Special Meeting 08:30 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of conducting and discussing an evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools. Notice (pdf)

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2024-04-10 04/10/2024 CANCELLED Special Meeting 05:00 pm 05:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of entertaining a motion to consider the Superintendent’s Recommendation #24-060 (Genocide Education Grant). Notice (pdf)
2024-04-23 04/23/2024 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of entertaining a motion to consider the Superintendent’s Recommendation #24-060 (Genocide Education Grant) and to entertain a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-05-07 05/07/2024 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee and a Public Hearing on School Choice. Notice (pdf)

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2024-05-21 05/21/2024 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-06-04 06/04/2024 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-06-18 06/18/2024 Regular Meeting 06:00 pm 10:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room. Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-05-02 05/02/2024 School Climate Subcommittee 05:30 pm 07:00 pm Virtual For the purpose of discussing the experience of students in grades six through eight. Notice (pdf)

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2024-04-30 04/30/2024 Special Meeting 06:00 pm Virtual For the purpose entertain a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-05-01 05/01/2024 Special Meeting 06:00 pm Virtual For the purpose to entertain a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-05-06 05/06/2024 Special Meeting 02:00 pm Virtual For the purpose to entertain a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-05-10 05/10/2024 Special Meeting 01:30 pm 02:30 pm Virtual For the purpose to entertain a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-05-15 05/15/2024 Special Meeting 01:00 pm 02:30 pm Virtual For the purpose to entertain a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-05-22 05/22/2024 Special Meeting 01:00 pm 02:00 pm Virtual For the purpose to entertain a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-05-24 05/24/2024 Special Meeting 02:00 pm 03:00 pm Virtual For the purpose to entertain a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-05-30 05/30/2024 Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee 05:30 pm 07:00 pm Virtual For the purpose of sharing a list of upcoming summer projects and to discuss what is not being covered in the long-range Facilities Condition Assessment and Master Planning project and strategy. Notice (pdf)

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2024-05-29 05/29/2024 Special Meeting 11:00 am 12:00 pm Virtual For the purpose to entertain a motion to convene in executive session for the purpose of conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-06-04 06/04/2024 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of entertaining a motion to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy for contract negotiations and collective bargaining with union personnel (CEA Units D, C and E, AFSCME, Food Service, Safety Specialists and Family Liaisons) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and negotiation positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-06-11 06/11/2024 Curriculum & Achievement Subcommittee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of discussing the upper schools math curriculum and programs. Notice (pdf)

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2024-06-03 06/03/2024 Governance Subcommittee 12:00 pm 01:00 pm Virtual For the purpose of reviewing the proposed additions and/or amendments to the Rules of the School Committee which were provisionally adopted on January 9, 2024. Notice (pdf)

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2024-06-13 06/13/2024 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of entertaining a motion to convene in an Executive Session to hear a Level III grievance (AFSCME Council 93 Local 1611) as part of collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigation positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-06-12 06/12/2024 Communications & Community Relations Subcommittee 05:30 pm 07:00 pm Virtual For the purpose of reviewing the Communications and Content Survey responses, discussing the district’s website and reviewing recent examples for improvement. Notice (pdf)

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2024-06-25 06/25/2024 Special Meeting 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Virtual To discuss Superintendent transition plans and other related items. Notice (pdf)

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2024-06-28 06/28/2024 Special Meeting of the School Committee 12:00 pm 01:00 pm Virtual For the purpose of voting on the following consent agenda items: 1.) Recommendation: Approval of Tentative Agreement with CEA Unit E (Paraprofessionals) for a successor collective bargaining agreement the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026. 2.) Recommendation: Approval of Tentative Agreement with Cambridge Liaisons Invested in Families & Education, AFSCME/AFL-CIO for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026. Notice (pdf)

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2024-07-09 07/09/2024 Special Education & Student Supports Subcommittee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of providing an overview of the summer programming of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports and Interventions (MTSS) division and to discuss other special education priorities. Notice (pdf)

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2024-08-06 08/06/2024 Regular Meeting of the School Committee 05:00 pm 07:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-09-10 09/10/2024 Regular Meeting of the School Committee & Public Hearing on the Revisions to the Rights & Revisions Handbook 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. There will also be a Public Hearing on the revisions to the Cambridge Public Schools Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Notice (pdf)

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2024-09-17 09/17/2024 Regular Meeting of the School Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-09-27 09/27/2024 Special Meeting 04:30 pm 05:30 pm Virtual For the purpose to entertain a motion to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Interim Superintendent). Notice (pdf)

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2024-10-01 10/01/2024 Regular Meeting of the School Committee 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-10-15 10/15/2024 Regular Meeting of the School Committee 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-10-15 10/15/2024 Roundtable Discussion 03:30 pm 05:30 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of discussing the process for the superintendent search Notice (pdf)

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2024-10-22 10/22/2024 Governance Subcommittee 04:30 pm 06:00 pm Virtual For the purpose of reviewing the newly proposed items to the Rules of the School Committee for the 2024-2025 school year. Notice (pdf)

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2024-10-23 10/23/2024 Curriculum & Achievement Subcommittee Meeting 05:30 pm 07:00 pm Virtual For the purpose of a presentation about and discussion of CPSD’s current initiatives to foster best practices among district evaluators with the goal of enhancing educator effectiveness and strengthening instruction in service of student learning and growth. Notice (pdf)

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2024-10-28 10/28/2024 Joint Roundtable of City Council and School Committee 05:30 pm 07:30 pm Hybrid For the purpose of discussing macro-economic trends in Cambridge and the City's budget Notice (pdf)

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2024-10-29 10/29/2024 Special Meeting 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual For the purpose of discussing the timeline for the Superintendent search. Notice (pdf)

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2024-11-19 11/19/2024 Regular Meeting of the School Committee 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of discussing an and all business that may properly come before the School Committee Notice (pdf)

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2024-10-29 10/29/2024 Special Meeting 08:00 pm 09:00 pm Virtual To entertain a motion to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Interim Superintendent) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating positions of the School Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-10-30 10/30/2024 Communications & Community Relations Subcommittee 05:30 pm 07:00 pm Virtual For the purpose of providing an update on key findings from the spring 2024 Communications and Content Survey and to share an update on the CPSD's website content management system. Notice (pdf)

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2024-11-12 11/12/2024 Special Meeting of the School Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Virtual For the purpose of discussing the timeline for the Superintendent search. Notice (pdf)

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2024-11-14 11/14/2024 Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee Meeting 05:30 pm 07:00 pm Virtual For the purpose of presenting our new Interim Chief Operating Officer to the community, and sharing an update on the long-range Facilities Condition Assessment and summer capital projects. Notice (pdf)

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2024-11-25 11/25/2024 School Climate Subcommittee Meeting 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of discussing school climate with students from CPS upper schools. Notice (pdf)

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2024-12-03 12/03/2024 Regular Meeting of the School Committee 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)

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2024-12-17 12/17/2024 Regular Meeting of the School Committee 06:00 pm 09:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of discussing any and all business that may properly come before the Committee. Notice (pdf)
2024-12-05 12/05/2024 Special Education & Student Supports Subcommittee 05:00 pm 06:30 pm Virtual For the purpose of providing an overview of the new IEP format and CPS implementation. Notice (pdf)

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2024-12-10 12/10/2024 Special Meeting of the School Committee 06:00 pm 08:00 pm Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School For the purpose of discussing the superintendent search. Notice (pdf)

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