Natick Schools Report Gains Under New Improvement Plans

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What happened

Districtwide progress toward state targets jumped to 66 percent from 55 percent in 2025, with six of seven accountability schools at or above the 80th percentile statewide, up from four in 2024. The committee workshopped but did not vote on its 2026-27 goals, and continued the proposed 2027-28 calendar to November 2026 after hearing concerns over MCAS testing and exam scheduling conflicts.

Key decisions

• 📜 Continue review of 2027-28 school calendar. The committee continued discussion of the non-binding 2027-28 school calendar to the November 2026 meeting after hearing concerns that the June 7 last day conflicts with MCAS science testing, AP exams and final exams. No vote was taken. Read case details
• 📜 Develop school committee 2026-27 goals. The committee workshopped its 2026-27 goals without voting, proposing changes to the umbrella structure and ties to existing subcommittees for accountability. A vote on final goals is expected at the next meeting. Read case details
• ● Approve monthly consent agenda. The committee unanimously approved its consent agenda by voice vote. (Vote 6-0-0). Read case details
• 📜 Enter executive session on bargaining strategy. The committee voted to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and analysis of recently settled contracts ahead of upcoming negotiations. The committee returned to open session at 7:07 p.m. (Vote 6-0-0). Read case details

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Full meeting report

The complete, section-by-section account of the meeting, 2,942 words, for members.