Meetings

About School Committee Meetings

The Committee meets approximately twice per month during the school year to adopt, review, and modify policies and practices that support the sound operations of the Boston Public Schools and that enhance teaching and learning and improved student achievement.  On the first Monday of the year, the Committee holds its annual organizational meeting, at which time the members elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and determine the meeting schedule for the upcoming calendar year.

All meetings are posted at least 48 hours in advance at the Office of the City Clerk and at Boston Public Schools headquarters, 26 Court Street.  Most meetings are held Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Edward Winter  Chambers, 26 Court Street.  To confirm the date, time, location or agenda of any meeting, contact the School Committee office.

"Welcome to a Boston School Committee Meeting" brochure

Public Comment 

Every School Committee meeting includes opportunities for parents and other members of the community to address the Committee about school and district issues.  Testimony pertaining to matters scheduled for a vote by the School Committee at the same meeting takes place during “Public Comment on Action Items.”  Testimony pertaining to all other matters takes place during “General Public Comment.” 

To request participation in the public comment period of any meeting, contact the School Committee Office or speak to the Executive Secretary before the start of the meeting.  Each speaker is allotted three minutes of testimony.

Broadcasts

School Committee meetings are videotaped for BPS-TV and broadcast on Boston City Television through the Mayor's Office of Cable Communications.

Upcoming Meetings

2009 School Committee Meeting Schedule (subject to change)

Except as noted, meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Winter Chambers, 26 Court Street.