Watertown School Committee heard an MCAS data presentation showing uneven gains while parents pressed leaders on special education transparency and a stalled director search.
Watertown's Athletics and Extracurricular Subcommittee weighed field shortages, a uniform fundraiser and a hockey proposal, but took no substantive votes.
The Watertown Public Schools Policy Subcommittee voted unanimously to advance an immigration/ICE preparedness policy and a revised voting-procedures policy to the full School Committee.
Watertown's Curriculum Subcommittee reviewed 2026 MCAS results showing gains in most subjects but persistent gaps for high-needs students.
Watertown's School Committee weighed a raise for its retiring superintendent after parents demanded faster fixes to special education failures. Dr.
Watertown's School Committee Budget and Finance Subcommittee recommended updated room rental terms and a fiscal 2028 budget calendar. Members Lisa Kaposha and Kendra Foley voted 2-0 on both items at the September 30 meeting.
Watertown's Ad Hoc Student Services Subcommittee reviewed special education compliance data showing the district 1.25 points short of meeting state criteria.
Watertown parents blast special education gaps as the School Committee opens its new $190 million-plus high school. Parent Allie Rothenberg said her daughter has missed school for months because the district hasn't secured a nurse who meets her IEP's requirements.
Watertown's Budget and Finance Subcommittee voted to recommend new school facility rental rates to the full School Committee.
The Watertown School Committee voted 7-0 to schedule a public meeting for caregivers on special education services after months of public pressure over district practices.
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