April 10, 2025 Meetings
Weymouth School Committee
Meeting of the Whole
MJL Humanities Center | 1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth
April 10, 2025 | 6:00 p.m
Chair: Ms. Tracey Nardone Vice Chair: Dr. Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw Secretary: Ms. Mary-Ellen Devine
Ms. Kathy Curran Ms. Danielle Graziano Mr. Dana Scott Mayor Robert Hedlund
Agenda
I. Call to Order 6:00 pm
II. Meeting of the Whole
A. Discussion on Superintendent’s Performance Goals 2025-2026
B. Evaluation Schedule
III. Adjournment
Weymouth School Committee Meeting
MJL Humanities Center | 1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth
April 10, 2025 | 7:00 p.m
Chair: Ms. Tracey Nardone Vice Chair: Dr. Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw Secretary: Ms. Mary-Ellen Devine
Ms. Kathy Curran Ms. Danielle Graziano Mr. Dana Scott Mayor Robert Hedlund
Agenda
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting will be conducted in person and, as a courtesy, via remote means in accordance with applicable law. Remote means will include the WETC8 live feed (https://weymouth.tv/video-on-demand/) and the Zoom link below. Please note that while an option for remote attendance is being provided as a courtesy, the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast unless required by law.
To join the meeting via Zoom by computer or internet-enabled phone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85077389945
I. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 pm
II. Consent Agenda
A. Confirmation of Warrant: 40-2025 Date: 3/31/25 Amount: $787,760.12
B. Approval of Minutes: Athletics Subcommittee Meeting: 3/24/25
Regular Meeting: 3/27/25
Budget Subcommittee Meeting: 4/2/25
III. Report of Superintendent - Superintendent Melanie Curtin
A. Celebrations & Updates
IV. Subcommittee Reports
A. Budget Sub-Committee - Ms. Danielle Graziano
B. Collective Bargaining Sub-Committee - Dr. Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw
C. Policy Sub-Committee - Mr. Dana Scott
D. Athletics Committee - Ms. Mary-Ellen Devine & Dr. Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw
E. Wellness Committee - Dr. Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw
F. SEPAC - Ms. Danielle Graziano
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. Student Handbooks: First Reading - Superintendent Melanie Curtin, Ms. Karen Monahan, Ms. Jennifer Dolan
B. Last Day of School (Action Requested)
VII. Public Comment
Public Comment shall be in accordance with Policy BEDH
VIII. Announcements
A. Upcoming meetings:
1. Budget Subcommittee Meeting: May 7, 2025, at 6 p.m., Adams Library
IX. Adjournment
Next Meeting of the Weymouth School Committee:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. School Committee Meeting
Meeting Recording
Meeting Minutes
WEYMOUTH SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING of THE WHOLE
Mary Jo Livingstone Humanities Center & Zoom | 1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth
April 10, 2025 | 7:00 p.m
Members In Attendance: Tracey Nardone, Chair; Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw, Vice Chair; Mary-Ellen Devine, Secretary; Kathy Curran; Danielle Graziano, Dana Scott
Members Absent: Mayor Hedlund
Also Present: Melanie Curtin, Superintendent; Brian Smith, Assistant Superintendent
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm.
It was shared that the Chair and Dr. Sherlock-Shangraw worked with the Superintendent on goals for the upcoming year.
Goals of Student Learning, Professional Practice, and District Improvement were discussed.
Student Learning
-MCAS-students meeting or exceeding for all testing grades and content; testing at or above state percentages; results received late summer, early fall IXL, Dibels, and IReady are other assessments used to measure success
-Curriculum & Instruction alignment with standards (PE included)
-Thoughtful PD development
-New Assistant Superintendent Fratolillo will be able to assist with internal data points, alignment, successful completion and STEAM library time
Request was made for real data of numbers given (not just exceeds or meets) and that schools report out on how many students are at grade level or not if need be. Focus on achievement in civics and literacy.
Professional Practice
-Create and develop a clear vision for the district that promotes student belonging and equal opportunities for all students
-Collaborative relationships with parents and families; becoming informed parents. Townwide Parent and School Councils, and SEPAC can collaborate.
-PD for staff representation, focus of what is inclusive practice for various staff
District Improvement
-Developing budget that aligns with district vision and goals; shifting/reallocating expenses for growing needs (not just adding to the budget but shifting)
-Communication-’unreasonable hospitality’, transparent, rebuilding of trust, communication platform, posting of org charts
-Administrator coaching model-prioritizes growth oriented feedback and continuous professional learning; researched based methodologies
Evidence for administrator coaching could include survey results, attendance, cycle of training. Update can be given at the formative assessment.
-Evaluation Schedule
The timeline was reviewed.
Goals established in early April, voted upon in May, formative assessment given in December, End of cycle report with evidence given the following April (2026), committee review at meeting of the whole for clarifying questions at the end of April (2026) before final evaluation presentation and vote.
Suggestions made:
-Have goals and performance ratings in 1 PDF.
-Have elementary schools present school improvement plans on 2-3 nights (3-4 each night) with testing data including number of students at, above, or below grade level
-District vision be included on weekly messaging The Superintendent will include in her update that goals were discussed in the meeting of the whole prior to the evenings regular school committee meeting.
The Meeting adjourned at 6:57pm.
WEYMOUTH SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Mary Jo Livingstone Humanities Center & Zoom | 1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth
April 10, 2025 | 7:00 p.m
Members In Attendance: Tracey Nardone, Chair; Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw, Vice Chair; Mary-Ellen Devine, Secretary; Kathy Curran; Danielle Graziano, Dana Scott
Members Absent: Mayor Hedlund
Also Present: Melanie Curtin, Superintendent; Brian Smith, Assistant Superintendent
The meeting was called to order at 7:03pm
The Chair informed that the meeting is being recorded and available on WETC.
Mrs. Nardone led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda:
The Consent agenda included:
- Payment of Bills:
- Confirmation of Warrant: 40-2025 Date: 3/31/25 Amount: $787,760.12
- Approval of Minutes:
- Athletics Subcommittee: 3/24/25
- Regular Meeting: 3/27/25
- Budget Subcommittee: 4/2/25
Motion by Dr. Sherlock-Shangraw to accept the consent agenda. Seconded by Mrs. Devine. Motion unanimously passed.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT:
Celebration kudos were shared for:
-Chapman Choral Ensemble gold rating at MA Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association Festival, congratulations to Ms. McDonough and the ensemble
-Jazz ensemble performed at UMass Amherst, congratulations to Ms. Kenny, the ensemble, and Joe Bellow, Oscar Cordner who received scholarships
-WHS Robotics competed in the New England Championship and awarded the Rookie All Star award
Thanks were expressed to the Weymouth Rotary; George Raymond, Theresa Tanner Roth and Jim Cabanarro and for the scholarships received for Weymouth students.
Appreciation was expressed to community partners who helped with the Credit for Life. Thanks to Ms. Harris and Principal Monahan for organizing.
Thanks expressed to SEPAC for organizing the 2nd annual resource fair.
Meeting of the Whole was held prior to this meeting to discuss Superintendent goals to present at the 5/1/25 meeting for vote.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT
Members attend other meetings outside of school committee days. Updates of other committees:
a. Budget Sub-Committee - Danielle Graziano
The meeting of 4/2/25 covered Chapman bad gift, FY26 operating deficit and planning, Capital projects, financial management procedure manual, athletic sponsorship, van purchase. Assistant Superintendent Smith attended the 4/7 Town Council meeting and received favorable action for a 5yr ELA curriculum contract. He also assured that the district is actively working on addressing the deficit.
b. Collective Bargaining Sub-Committee - Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw
No updates at this time
c. Policy Sub-Committee - Dana Scott
The meeting of April 8, 2025 discussed edits to BEDH which was reviewed by legal. Will go before the school committee for 1st reading.
d. Athletics Sub-Committee - Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw & Mary-Ellen Devine
No updates at this time
e. Wellness Committee - Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw
No updates at this time
f. SEPAC - Danielle Graziano
The 2nd annual resource fair was held on 4/9/25 with over 20 organizations present. Town Councilor Fred Happel attended. Sensory friendly meet up at TA Fitness will be held 4/21. Registration required.
NEW BUSINESS
Superintendent Curtin shared that there are no major updates for the district side of the handbook, only dates. If fees are increased then an update would need to be made.
a. Student Handbooks-First Reading - Superintendent Curtin, Principals Monahan & Dolan and Ms. Bonner
Ms. Monahan, Ms. Dolan and Ms. Bonner presented proposed edits/updates to the middle and high school handbooks (attached to these minutes).
Suggested edit of no outside drinks for tardy students at Chapman was made.
WHS attendance failure was discussed. The committee is not sold on the buy-back proposal and expressed that the test phase should have gone before the committee prior to implementation. More specific data and information was requested.
Handbooks moved to second reading.
b. Last day of School (Action Requested)
Motion by Dr. Sherlock-Shangraw and seconded by Ms. Devine to approve the last day of school as June 20, 2025, a half day. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with Policy BEDH and kept to 3 minutes; this period is an opportunity for community members to comment on items on the agenda, not a conversation or back and forth with the members.
There was none.
Announcements:
Budget Subcommittee Meeting: May 7, 2025, at 6 p.m., Adams Library
Next School Committee Meeting:
Regular Meeting: Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 7:00pm
The Meeting adjourned at 8:02pm on the motion by Dr. Sherlock-Shangraw and seconded by Mrs. Devine. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting Materials
- Print-friendly Agendas: Meeting of the Whole, Regular Meeting
- WPS Secondary Student Handbooks 2025-2026 Summary of Changes