Peabody School's School Council Meetings
| Date | Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Topic | |
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| 2025-05-14 | 05/14/25 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | 02140 | Agenda Highlights Student Council Presentation – hear directly from our student leaders Schedule Updates for 2025–26 Year-End Events – what’s coming up in May & June Staffing Updates Early Drop-Off Program | Notice (pdf) |
| 2025-04-16 | 04/16/25 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | 02140 | A G E N D A Introductions Approval of Minutes Upcoming Events School Council Election Playground Update SIP Update | Notice (pdf) |
| 2025-03-19 | 03/19/25 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | 02140 | Agenda for School Council Welcome Approval of last meeting minutes Celebrations- We have a lot to celebrate: A wholesome caregiver/teacher conference night & community event Math and Literacy game nights Field trips that continue to enhance our students’ learning experience Elections Update on some logistical changes coming to Peabody on SY 25-26 4 kindergarten classrooms Upcoming events No School - Eid Down Syndrome Awareness Day Collaborative Problem Solving Parent/Caregiver Class School Council Elections 7. Other Business | Notice (pdf) |
| 2025-02-12 | 02/12/25 | 07:45 am | 08:45 am | virtual | Please join us - School Council - Wednesday, February 12th - 7:45 AM - please note time change Peabody School Council February Meeting Wednesday, February 12th 7:45 AM (Please note, this is a morning meeting) February School Council Meeting A G E N D A Welcome Presentation and Acceptance of Minutes (from January meeting) Playground Update with Kevin Beauttell from Cambridge Department of Public Works Overview of Wednesday Evening’s Parent/Teacher Conferences & Family Event Social Media Activity District’s Safety Plan Report Cards We look forward to your participation! Best, Peabody School Council | Notice (pdf) |
| 2025-01-08 | 01/08/25 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | January School Council Meeting - Wednesday, January 8th, 6:30 pm - All are invited to attend - Agenda and Zoom link below Wednesday, Jan 8, 6:30 PM School Council Meeting Wednesday, January 8, 2025 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join via Zoom: January School Council Meeting Link Everyone is welcome to attend A G E N D A Approval of minutes from December’s Meeting Letter from School Council members to School Committee and Superintendent Upcoming Events Stories and Stuffies Coffee with the Coaches Parent Teacher Conferences/Community Event Math and ELA Night 4. MCAS and ACCESS Dates 5. Other Business | Notice (pdf) |
| 2024-12-11 | 12/11/24 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | School Council Agenda Wednesday, December 11th 6:30 pm Join with this link: Peabody School Council Welcome Approval of minutes SIP Budget Presentation Playground Upgrade Vision Presentation Winter Conferences - Our Why Advocating for Additional Special Educator Support Other Business Next Meeting | Notice (pdf) |
| 2024-10-09 | 10/09/24 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Time: 6:30 pm Virtual link: October School Council Meeting Agenda Welcome- Abdel Sepulveda and Maria Collins Review and approval of last meeting minutes- Maria Collins MCAS 2024 Presentation- Abdel Sepulveda Levering our SIP Goals- Abdel Sepulved Subcommittee’s Update- Maria Collins Vision - Michele Lippens Handbook- Melissa Garcia Website- Nicole Sullivan Ongoing Projects and Policy Updates- Maria Collins Covid- Robert Travers Playground- Abdel Sepulveda Bus Status Check: White Wolf? Upcoming events -Maria Collins Friends of Peabody Meeting -Maria Collins Language Champions- Nicole Sullivan and Maria Collins Peabody Yard Sale- Nicole Sullivan New Business - Maria Collins Adjourn | Notice (pdf) |
| 2024-09-11 | 09/11/24 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Time: 6:30 pm Virtual link: Peabody School Council Zoom Link Meeting ID: 985 6278 7414 Passcode: 953573 Agenda Welcome- Abdel Sepulveda and Maria Collins Introduction of council members- Maria Collins Review of last meeting minutes- Picking up from where we left off Vision Handbook Website Assessing the first few days of school New hours New drop off and pick up spots Early drop off Updates Covid Playground Upcoming events Listening conferences Back to School/Curriculum Night Language Champions No progress report cards this year. In gratitude for our parent groups Connections Friends of Peabody New Business Selecting 2024-25 Co-Chair and Secretary Other New Business | Notice (pdf) |
| 2024-02-07 | 02/07/24 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | Monday, February 5, 2024 Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Meeting Link Agenda for School Council Welcome - Abdel Sepulveda Presentation of Second Part of School Improvement Plan -Abdel Sepulveda + Nicole Sullivan CPS Wellness Policy- Robert Travers + Abdel Sepulveda CPS Budget- Robert Travers + Maria Collins Playground Update- Abdel Sepulveda + Maria Collins Promoting our family groups-Maria Collins + Nicole Sullivan Opportunities for incoming PK and K families- Nicole Sullivan Elections- Maria Collins Subcommittee Updates Student Handbook - Abdel Sepulveda, Melissa Garcia Website - Nicole Sullivan School Mission- Michele Lippens Other business items | Notice (pdf) |
| 2024-01-10 | 01/10/24 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | Playground Update - Maria Student Handbook - Abdel Website - Nicole Presentation of School Improvement Plan - Abdel Other business | Notice (pdf) |
| 2023-11-08 | 11/08/23 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | Agenda Welcome Back - Abdel Sepulveda Approval of last meeting minutes- Maria Collins Introduction and Preview of School Improvement Plan- Abdel Sepulveda Introduction and Preview of School Improvement Plan Budget- Abdel Sepulveda Collaborative Problem Solving Training for Caregivers- Abdel Sepulveda Subcommittees: Peabody Website - Nicole Sullivan Peabody Student Handbook Committee -Maria and Abdel New Business | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2023-10-11 | 10/11/23 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | October 11, 2023 Dear Peabody families and community friends, You are cordially invited to our virtual October School Council meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 6:30 pm. See details below: Date: October 11, 2023 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Peabody School Council October Meeting Meeting ID: 957 6779 0572 Passcode: 583658 Agenda Welcome Back - Abdel Sepulveda Approval of last meeting minutes- Maria Collins Presentation of MCAS Data - Jennifer Amigone Chronic Absenteeism Task Force Update- Jennifer Hedrington Playground Update- Maria Collins Fall Community Picnic on October 12, 2023- Maria Collins Peabody Vision Survey for Families - Michele Lippens Collaborative Problem Solving Training for Caregivers- Abdel Sepulveda Subcommittees: Peabody Website Peabody Student Handbook Committee New Business In gratitude and service, Abdel Sepulveda, Principal and Co-Chair Maria Collins, Caregiver and Co-Chair | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2023-10-08 | 10/08/23 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | You are cordially invited to our virtual October School Council meeting on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 6:30 pm. See details below: Date: November 8, 2023 Time: 6:30 pm Location: School Council Meeting Link Meeting ID: 945 0589 4006 Passcode: 811359 Agenda Welcome Back - Abdel Sepulveda Approval of last meeting minutes- Maria Collins Introduction and Preview of School Improvement Plan- Abdel Sepulveda Introduction and Preview of School Improvement Plan Budget- Abdel Sepulveda Collaborative Problem Solving Training for Caregivers- Abdel Sepulveda Subcommittees: Peabody Website - Nicole Sullivan Peabody Student Handbook Committee -Maria and Abdel New Business In gratitude and service, Abdel Sepulveda, Principal and Co-Chair Maria Collins, Caregiver and Co-Chair | Notice (pdf) |
| 2023-09-13 | 09/13/23 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Time: 6:30 pm Location: https://cpsd-us.zoom.us/j/94882816043?pwd=b0FWOTJIaUpMaXhtMFBDb3pvSkJ6dz09 Meeting ID: 948 8281 6043 Passcode: 879680 Agenda Welcome Back Re-introductions Presentation of Preliminary Data Chronic Absenteeism Family Conferences Playground Update Feedback on the beginning of the school year Looking ahead: Vision Website update Student Handbook Committee New Business | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2023-02-15 | 02/15/23 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Zoom | School Council - Wednesday, February 15th - 6:30 pm - ZOOM link attached - all are welcome! Abdel Sepulveda Principal Jennifer Hedrington Assistant Principal Andrew P. Peabody Elementary Cambridge Public Schools 70 Rindge Avenue • Cambridge, MA 02140 asepulveda@cpsd.us • jhedrington@cpsd.us Peabody.cpsd.us (617) 349-6530 To love. To learn. To lead. Monday, February 13, 2023 Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Peabody School Council February 2023 Meeting 5 Goals for the next two years: Bring up our accountability rate from 86% to 96% Strengthening our sense of community by working closely with our families Deepening our equity and inclusion work Reduce chronic absenteeism Healing from past experiences, COVID, and any other challenges to our community. Agenda for School Council Welcome - Abdel Sepulveda Approval of last meeting’s minutes- Abdel Sepulveda Subcommittee Reports: Yerxa Rd Subcommittee Update- Michael Simons Vision Subcommittee Update- Michele Lippens Equity Team Meetings Update- Abdel Sepulveda Peabody School 2022 Report Card Presentation- Abdel Sepulveda & Nicole Sullivan You can see the report card by clicking this link: Peabody School 2022 Report Card from DESE Targeting Chronic Absenteeism at Peabody- Abdel Sepulveda Feedback on First Semester Report Cards- Abdel Sepulveda Collaborative Problem Solving Update- Abdel Sepulveda Tripledemic Update- Robert Travers Other business items | Notice (pdf) |
| 2023-01-11 | 01/11/23 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Zoom | Abdel Sepulveda Principal Jennifer Hedrington Assistant Principal Andrew P. Peabody Elementary Cambridge Public Schools 70 Rindge Avenue • Cambridge, MA 02140 asepulveda@cpsd.us • jhedrington@cpsd.us Peabody.cpsd.us (617) 349-6530 To love. To learn. To lead. Monday, January 9, 2022 Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2022 Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: January Peabody School Council Meeting Agenda for School Council Welcome - Abdel Sepulveda Update on Newsletter- Abdel Sepulveda Yerxa Rd Concerns and possible solutions- Abdel Sepulveda Vision Subcommittee Update- Michele Lippens Equity Team Meetings Update- Abdel Sepulveda First Semester Report Cards February 3- Abdel Sepulveda Collaborative Problem Solving- January and February- Abdel Sepulveda Winter Concerts - Nicole Sullivan Tripledemic Update- Robert Travers Other business items | Notice (pdf) |
| 2022-12-14 | 12/14/22 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Peabody School | Abdel Sepulveda Principal Jennifer Hedrington Assistant Principal Andrew P. Peabody Elementary Cambridge Public Schools 70 Rindge Avenue • Cambridge, MA 02140 asepulveda@cpsd.us • jhedrington@cpsd.us Peabody.cpsd.us (617) 349-6530 To love. To learn. To lead. Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: December School Council Meeting Agenda for School Council Welcome - Abdel Sepulveda iReady Clarifications- Abdel Sepulveda 2024 Spain Trip- Update- Abdel Sepulveda Playground Update- Abdel Sepulveda COVID, Flu, and RSV Updates- Bobby Travers School-Home Communication- Abdel Sepulveda and Maria Collins Vision Subcommittee Update- Michele Lippens Progress Reports Overhaul for SY 23-24- Abdel Sepulveda Collaborative Problem Solving- January and February- Abdel Sepulveda December Spirit Week- Nicole Sullivan Winter Concerts - Nicole Sullivan Other business items | Notice (pdf) |
| 2022-11-09 | 11/09/22 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | Abdel Sepulveda Principal Jennifer Hedrington Assistant Principal Andrew P. Peabody Elementary Cambridge Public Schools 70 Rindge Avenue • Cambridge, MA 02140 asepulveda@cpsd.us • jhedrington@cpsd.us Peabody.cpsd.us (617) 349-6530 To love. To learn. To lead. Monday, November 7, 2022 Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Zoom Link for November's School Council Agenda for School Council Welcome Discussion of School Council Handbook Presentation of Current SIP Budget 2024 Spain Trip- State of the question and update Vision Subcommittee Update Library Volunteers Update Collaborative Problem Solving- Think Kids for Families Update Update Bike and Walk to School Day & Bike Rodeo- Update Other business items | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2022-10-19 | 10/19/22 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | Agenda for School Council Welcome and re-introduction of council members Selection of Council Co-chair Covid Protocols Update Current Employment Vacancies and Hires Updates Vision - Finishing the great work of our Vision & Mission Subcommittee School Goals for the next two years Exploring Library Volunteers Collaborative Problem Solving- Think Kids Seminars for Families Bike and Walk to School Day & Bike Rodeo Other business items | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2022-10-19 | 10/19/22 | 06:30 pm | 07:30 pm | Virtual | Agenda to follow | Notice (pdf) |
| 2022-09-16 | 09/16/22 | 06:00 pm | 07:00 pm | https://cpsd-us.zoom.us/j/96512528604 | Welcome Introductions and getting to know you Election of co-chair and clerk Quick year at a glance Meeting Schedule | Notice (pdf) |
| 2022-06-08 | 06/08/22 | 08:00 am | 08:45 am | Peabody School - Online | School Council Elections, End of year activities, Equity Team Update | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2022-05-11 | 05/11/22 | 07:00 pm | 08:30 pm | Online | Peabody School Council Agenda Date: May 11, 2022 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Zoom https://zoom.us/j/96443876825?pwd=bHBVbXpKOWhkbUVCOWhlNS8zRHZ5UT09 Meeting ID: 964 4387 6825 Passcode: 561044 Agenda COVID-19 Updates Kindergarten Screeners Job openings Update Equity audit (consultant) update AAPI Month End of the Year Activities Elections Mission and Vision Update Other business. | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2022-04-13 | 04/13/22 | 07:00 am | 08:30 am | Virtual | Peabody School Council Agenda (Draft) Meeting Date/Time: April 13, 7-8am Location: Zoom (link to follow) Items to discuss: SIP/ SIP Budget Update Equity Audit Update Mission and Vision Update Listening Conferences Music Teacher Hiring Update End of year activities update | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2022-04-06 | 04/06/22 | 07:00 am | 08:15 am | Virtual | TBD | Notice (pdf) |
| 2022-03-16 | 03/16/22 | 07:00 pm | 08:30 pm | Peabody School | TBD | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2022-02-02 | 02/02/22 | 07:00 pm | 08:30 pm | Virtual | School Improvement Plan COVID Updates | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2022-02-02 | 02/02/22 | 07:00 am | 08:15 am | Virtual | TBD | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2022-01-05 | 01/05/22 | 07:00 pm | 08:30 pm | Virtual | TBD | Notice (pdf) |
| 2021-12-15 | 12/15/21 | 07:00 am | 08:30 am | Virtual | Agenda for Dec 15, 7-8:15 AM Morning Meeting Link to the notes from the last meeting, for reference. Introductions (2) Vote to approve minutes from Nov 3 meeting Voted to be revisited from last meeting: School Improvement Plan Presentation Two Shelter in Place events Address Culturally Responsive Teaching/Learning How do we share information about major cultural/religious events pertinent to the community? Incorporating more cultures into curriculum Food Rewards/Celebrations in Classrooms What is Peabody’s Mission and Vision? Subcommittee volunteers 8. New Business: School Improvement Plan Presentation Shelter in Place Incidents | Notice (pdf) Agenda Minutes (pdf) |
| 2021-12-01 | CANCELLED 12/01/21 |
07:00 am | 08:15 am | Virtual | TBD | Notice (pdf) |
| 2021-11-03 | 11/03/21 | 07:00 pm | 08:30 pm | Virtual | TBD | Notice (pdf) Agenda Minutes (pdf) |
| 2021-10-06 | 10/06/21 | 07:00 am | 08:15 pm | Peabody School | Introductions/Norms | Notice (pdf) Minutes (pdf) |
| 2021-06-17 | 06/17/21 | 07:30 am | 08:30 am | Peabody School | End of the school year | Notice (pdf) Agenda |
| 2021-06-02 | CANCELLED 06/02/21 |
07:00 pm | 08:30 pm | Peabody School | TBD | Notice (pdf)Notice (pdf) Agenda |
| 2021-05-26 | 05/26/21 | 07:00 pm | 08:30 pm | Virtual | TBD | Notice (pdf) Agenda Minutes (pdf) |
| 2021-05-05 | CANCELLED 05/05/21 |
07:00 pm | 08:30 pm | Peabody School | TBD | Notice (pdf)Notice (pdf) Agenda |
| 2021-04-14 | 04/14/21 | 07:30 pm | 08:30 pm | Peabody School | TBD | Notice (pdf) Agenda Minutes (pdf) |
| 2021-03-04 | 03/04/21 | 07:30 am | 08:30 am | Peabody School | Intro new members, working groups, looking ahead | Notice (pdf) Agenda Minutes (pdf) |
| 2021-02-04 | 02/04/21 | 07:30 am | 08:30 am | Peabody School | In-person learning, elections, budget disc. | Notice (pdf) Agenda Minutes (pdf) |
| 2021-01-15 | 01/15/21 | 07:30 am | 08:30 am | Peabody School | In-person learning, Equity, Compliance | Notice (pdf) Agenda Minutes (pdf) |
| 2020-12-17 | 12/17/20 | 08:00 am | 08:30 am | Peabody School | Cont. from 2/2 mtg | Notice (pdf) Agenda Minutes (pdf) |
| 2020-12-02 | 12/02/20 | 07:30 am | 08:30 am | Peabody School | Intro - Mr. T - update of accomplishments | Notice (pdf) Agenda Minutes (pdf) |
| 2020-11-03 | 11/03/20 | 07:30 am | 08:30 am | Peabody School | Combined w/RAUC and Baldwin - Courageous Conversations | Notice (pdf) Agenda Minutes (pdf) |
| 2020-10-07 | 10/07/20 | 07:30 am | 08:30 am | Peabody School | Welcome/reports & group updates | Notice (pdf) Agenda Minutes (pdf) |