Due to the winter storm, on Monday Newton Public Schools will be closed, evening activities will be canceled, and public meetings will be virtual.
School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 26 at 5:30PM in Executive Session with an agenda to discuss:
- Negotiation strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the NTA – all Units
- Strategy regarding ongoing litigation and potential litigation that is clearly and imminently threatened or otherwise demonstrably likely
School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 26 at 7:30PM for its regular meeting. The agenda includes:
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Public Comment
- Consent Agenda
- School Committee Minutes: 12/15/25, 1/5/26 SC Retreat and 1/7/26 Meeting
- Out-of-State Field Trips
- Gifts/Donations
- Superintendent’s Update
- Action Items/ Discussions / Updates Votes
- Custodial – Portrait of a Custodian
- FY27 Fee Recommendations (Music Lesson Extension Program rates, Preschool fees)
- Policies
- ECAB (Building and Grounds Access)
- KI (Visitors to School)
- Sub-Committee Assignments
- Budget Guidelines (including offline Committee feedback)
- District and Superintendent’s Mid-Year Goals Update
Horace Mann Elementary School Council will meet virtually (Google Meet) on Wednesday, January 28 at 3PM. The agenda includes:
- Nevada St. Project Update
- School Improvement Review
- Next Steps
- Q&A
Newton South High School Council will meet in person (Principal’s Conference Room) on Thursday, January 29 at 5PM. The agenda includes:
- Energizer
- PTSO Updates
- Competency Determination Updates


