School Committee – Sep 14, 2026

Monday, September 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Where: Howard Alden Memorial Chambers, Medford City Hall, and via Zoom

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Recordings of School Committee meetings: Medford Public Schools on YouTube (opens in new tab).

What was decided

The meeting began with an executive session on a grievance with the Medford Teachers Association and on potential litigation. Members approved the consent agenda and the Superintendent's goals, each. Members also expressed condolences to two families.

Decisions recorded

Approved the consent agenda, including bills and payrolls, a $10,000.00 donation from Watts Water Technologies, and the August 24, 2026 meeting minutes. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Approved the Superintendent's goals for SY26-27. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

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Minutes posted on the Medford Public Schools website (PDF, 155 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 27, 2026.

Agenda

The agenda includes executive sessions on a grievance with the Medford Teachers Association and on potential litigation. Public session items include a $10,000.00 donation from Watts Water Technologies and several Superintendent reports.

Agenda items

Executive session on collective bargaining regarding a grievance dated 5.13.2026 with the Medford Teachers Association (MTA)
Executive session to discuss strategy for potential litigation (Zia Shaikh ppa v. City of Medford)
Approval of bills and payrolls
Approval of donation from Watts Water Technologies, $10,000.00
Report of subcommittees
Mustang Moment
Honors Pilot for Career Technical Education (CTE) at Medford High School, presented by Dr. Kim Talbot and Chad Fallon
Opening of Schools, presented by Dr. Suzanne B Galusi

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Superintendent's Goals for SY26-27, presented by Dr. Suzanne B Galusi
Presentations of the Student Advisory Council
Presentations of the Public (not to begin before 7:00 pm)
Continued business
New business
Reports requested
Condolences to the family of Lorraine Miles
Condolences to the family of Gerald H. Wadness

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Agenda posted on the Medford Public Schools website (PDF, 160 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 27, 2026.

Terms used here

consent agenda: Routine items, such as minutes and reports, voted on together in one motion without discussion. A member can ask to take any of them up separately.
executive session: A part of a public meeting closed to the public. State law allows it only for specific reasons, such as lawsuits, negotiations, or personnel matters.

All the terms in the glossary

Source

This meeting is known from the Medford Public Schools website (opens in new tab). It was not found on the City of Medford calendar. First recorded by Medford Publick on October 27, 2026.