August 14, 2025 Meeting
Weymouth School Committee Meeting
Town Council Chambers | Weymouth Town Hall | 75 Middle Street, Weymouth
August 14, 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 Acting Mayor Michael Molisse
Agenda
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting will be conducted in person and, as a courtesy, via remote means in accordance with applicable law, extending the provisions originally outlined in Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023. 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.
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I. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, & MOMENT OF SILENCE 7:00 pm
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Confirmation of Warrants: 53-2025 Date: 6/30/25 Amount: $731,265.06
54-2025 Date: 6/26/25 Amount: $342,445.49
02-2026 Date: 7/14/25 Amount: $109,135.26
04-2026 Date: 7/28/25 Amount: $489,122.91
06-2026 Date: 8/11/25 Amount: $800,426.90
B. Approval of Minutes: Athletics Subcommittee Meeting: 6/16/25
Budget Subcommittee Meeting: 6/25/25
Executive Session: 6/26/25
Regular Meeting: 6/26/25
III. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT - Superintendent Melanie Curtin
A. Interim Athletic Director
B. DESE Updates
C. 2025-2026 School Year Start
- Modular Classrooms/Timeline
- Transportation Applications
D. Betsy Harris Recognition
IV. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Budget Subcommittee - Ms. Danielle Graziano
B. Collective Bargaining Subcommittee - Dr. Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw
C. Policy Subcommittee - Mr. Dana Scott
D. Athletics Subcommittee - Ms. Mary-Ellen Devine & Dr. Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw
E. Wellness Committee - Dr. Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw
F. SEPAC - Ms. Danielle Graziano
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment shall be in accordance with Policy BEDH
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Upcoming meetings:
- Policy Subcommittee Meeting: September 11, 2025, at 6 p.m., WHS
B. First Days of School:
- September 4, 2025: First Day of School, Grades 1-6 & 9 - Early Release Day
- September 5, 2025: First Day of School, Grades 7-8, 10-12 - Full Day of School
- September 8, 2025: First Day of School, Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Back to School Information at www.weymouthschools.org/backtoschool
VII. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING OF THE WEYMOUTH SCHOOL COMMITTEE:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. School Committee Meeting
* Due to the change in meeting location, it is possible that remote access for this meeting may be less reliable than usual. We encourage those who are able to attend in person or watch the livestream on WETC8 (https://weymouth.tv/video-on-demand/) for the best experience.
Meeting Recording
Meeting Minutes
WEYMOUTH SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Town Council Chambers & Zoom | Weymouth Town Hall, 75 Middle St, Weymouth
August 14, 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, Acting Mayor Molisse
Members Absent:
Also Present: Melanie Curtin, Superintendent; Brian Smith, Assistant Superintendent; Lindsey Fratolillo, Assistant Superintendent
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm
The Chair informed that the meeting is being recorded and available on WETC.
Mrs. Nardone led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moments of Silence were observed for the passing of WPS educators Doris Chisholm and Jackie Haley.
Consent Agenda:
The Consent agenda included:
- Payment of Bills:
- 53-2025 Date: 6/30/25 Amount: $731,265.06
- 54-2025 Date: 6/26/25 Amount: $342,445.49
- 02-2026 Date: 7/14/25 Amount: $109,135.26
- 04-2026 Date: 7/28/25 Amount: $489,122.91
- 06-2026 Date: 8/11/25 Amount: $800,426.90
- Approval of Minutes:
- Athletics Subcommittee Meeting: 6/16/25
- Budget Subcommittee Meeting: 6/25/25
- Executive Session: 6/26/25
- Regular Meeting: 6/26/25
Motion by Dr. Sherlock-Shangraw to accept the consent agenda. Seconded by Mrs. Devine. Motion unanimously passed.
The Chair and committee welcomed the Acting Mayor, Michael Molisse.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT:
The Superintendent welcomed Acting Mayor Molisse as well as Assistant Superintendent Fratolillo and introduced the Interim Athletic Director, Kristen Kelly. Ms. Kelly has over a decade of athletic administration experience coming to Weymouth from Notre Dame Academy. Ms. Kelly expressed her excitement and appreciation for the opportunity.
Assistant Superintendent Fratolillo, Principal Monahan, and CTE Director DePina will be meeting to talk about the CTE weighted lottery (2026-27SY) so that it may be brought before the Policy Subcommittee.
DESE added a competency requirement of US History for 2027 graduating students. More information to come.
There are ongoing discussions of the proposed cell phone ban bill; passed by the Senate but still waiting for House approval. Looks like the biggest impact would be for students at WHS. Currently phones are stored away during class which would change to no phones bell-bell, similar to Chapman. Changes to the current cell phone policy would not be made for the 2025-26 school year.
The school calendar has been updated for Sep 16, 2025. It is no longer a primary voting day.
Thanks was expressed to Kelly Powers who has added a back to school resource guide to the website. Families, students, and staff may also email info@weymouthps.org with any questions. Ms. Powers and Ms. Lynch will be monitoring this email. Ms. Powers also updated the organization chart with pictures as well as posted a who to contact flow chart.
It was confirmed that new students to a school may contact the Principal to arrange a visit prior to the start of school. There are also socials and orientations before the first day.
First Days of School:
September 4, 2025: First Day of School, Grades 1-6 & 9 - Early Release Day
September 5, 2025: First Day of School, Grades 7-8, 10-12 - Full Day of School
September 8, 2025: First Day of School, Pre-K & Kindergarten
Back to school information is also available at www.weymouthschools.org/backtoschool
Assistant Superintendent Smith shared that there will be more information to come on the Jackson Square town project as the Pingree School will be affected (parking, pedestrian traffic, etc.). Modular structures (for 5th grade classrooms) are on site at Wessagussett, Nash, and Hamilton. Bi-weekly meetings are happening to discuss building maintenance FF&E, tech, and security. The goal is for teachers to have time before the start of school setting up their classrooms.
There is still time to submit bus applications. Communication has been sent out since May. New applications may be placed on a waitlist; hopefully cleared within the first 2 weeks of school. WPS transports close to 3000 students.
The Superintendent and School Committee recognized Ms. Betsy Harris, Community Liaison for her over 20 years of service to the Weymouth Community. Thanks and appreciation was expressed for Ms. Harris’s dedication, kindness, passion, persistence, pictures of community/school events, and flexibility as well as for the forged community, family and student partnerships she created.
Retirement congratulations were shared. Acting Mayor Molisse presented Ms. Harris with a citation for her years of faithful service and event attendance to Weymouth and expressed his thanks for all of her hard work for the betterment of the Weymouth Community.
Ms. Harris expressed her appreciation and thanked her husband, family, School Committee, and the Weymouth community. She shared that it was an honor and pleasure to serve and that she’ll miss all those that she helped and worked with.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT
Members attend other meetings outside of school committee days. Updates of other committees:
a. Budget Sub-Committee - Danielle Graziano
Assistant Superintendent Smith shared that federal funding (IDEA and Title Grants) have been allocated. More information will be presented at budget sub once applications are approved.
b. Collective Bargaining Sub-Committee - Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw
No updates at this time
c. Policy Sub-Committee - Dana Scott
No updates at this time
d. Athletics Sub-Committee - Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw & Mary-Ellen Devine
First meeting of the 2025-26 SY was held this evening where the interim AD was introduced. Plans to continue the Dream Catcher were discussed.
e. Wellness Committee - Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw
No updates at this time
f. SEPAC - Danielle Graziano
Will host a zoom to meet the school committee candidates on 8/19/25 at 7pm. Pre registration required: SEPAC.WPS@gmail.com
PUBLIC COMMENT
In accordance with Policy BEDH.
-Carrie Palazzo, 16 Keating Circle
Expressed her heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Ms. Harris for all her contributions and impact to the Weymouth community, highlighting Town Wide Parent Council, Virtual Back Pack, CTE advisory, Capstone, armed forces graduate recognition, and textile recycling to name a few.
Announcements:
Upcoming meetings: Policy Subcommittee will be rescheduled
First Days of School:
- September 4, 2025: First Day of School, Grades 1-6 & 9- Early Release Day
- September 5, 2025: First Day of School, Grades 7-8, 10-12 - Full Day of School
- September 8, 2025: First Day of School, Pre-K & Kindergarten
www.weymouthschools.org/backtoschool
Next School Committee Meeting:
Regular Meeting: Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 7:00pm
The Meeting adjourned at 7:28pm on the motion by Dr. Sherlock-Shangraw and seconded by Mrs. Devine. Motion passed unanimously.