MA Gov Body
- Filters
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 7/9/25
- 07/10/2025
- 76 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston School Committee meeting was marked by discussions on school closures, particularly the planned closure of the Paul A. Dever School, and financial challenges including an $8 million funding shortfall. Public comments underscored community concerns about equitable treatment and resource allocation, while committee members deliberated on grants and superintendent evaluations.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/17/25
- 06/18/2025
- 229 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston School Committee meeting spotlighted concerns around the recognition of Eid holidays in the school calendar and ongoing debates about the exam school admissions policy. Community members urged the committee to officially recognize Eid. Additionally, the meeting featured discussions on the impacts of the current admissions policy for exam schools, with calls for equitable access and potential revisions to better serve Boston’s diverse student population.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/5/25
- 03/06/2025
- 196 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston School Committee meeting focused heavily on the proposed closures of several schools, including the deor Elementary School and Community Academy, amidst discussions on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Speakers voiced strong opposition to these closures, emphasizing the potential negative impacts on vulnerable communities. The budget proposal, which includes a $53.4 million increase, was also discussed, highlighting a focus on enhancing academic performance and maintaining high-quality learning opportunities.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/13/25
- 02/14/2025
- 224 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston School Committee meeting focused on the introduction of service mapping, the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, and multilingual education initiatives. These discussions covered topics such as equitable resource allocation, inclusion strategies, and community engagement, all aimed at enhancing the educational experiences of students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/5/25
- 02/06/2025
- 301 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Boston School Committee meeting was marked by community outrage over proposed school closures and a fierce debate on inclusion and competency-based education. These discussions unfolded alongside the presentation of a $1.58 billion fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, which highlighted shifts in educational funding and priorities.
