Where

James J. Cannon Lecture Hall, 617 Lexington Street

From the posted agenda, as read by AI. The agenda is the official notice; check it before you go.

Recordings of School Committee meetings: MAC-TV (WCAC) (opens in new tab).

What was decided

The Waltham School Committee approved the Consent Agenda, the 2026-2027 Valor High School handbook with changes, AP World Modern textbooks, and the FY '27 School Department budget. The committee also discussed dual language space, CTE partnerships, the high school schedule, the District Growth Plan, and voted to pay bills on the FY '26 and FY '27 warrants.

Decisions recorded

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including retirements, resignations, and minutes from June 17, 2026. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved the 2026-2027 Valor High School handbook with specified changes. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved the AP World Modern textbooks. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Voted to provide a copy of the Full Size Classroom Use document dated July 9, 2026 to the Waltham City Council for informational purposes. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved the FY '27 School Department budget as presented in the updated budget book. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved paying the bills on the FY '26 warrant. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved paying the bills on the FY '27 warrant. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

The full text is in the city's PDF, linked below.

Minutes posted on Google Drive (PDF, 85 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 13, 2026.

Agenda

The committee will meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining with several unions and litigation involving the Waltham Educators Association/MTA. The regular meeting covers the FY'27 School Department Operating Budget, curriculum adoption, the Valor High School Handbook, and other ongoing school topics.

Agenda items

• Strategy session on collective bargaining with the WSSA
• Strategy session on collective bargaining with the WSAA
• Strategy session on collective bargaining with the Waltham School MIS Technicians
• Strategy session on collective bargaining with the Waltham School Department Food Service Workers
• Strategy session on collective bargaining with the Waltham School Building Trades
• Discussion of litigation strategy regarding Waltham Educators Association/MTA and the Waltham School Committee, MUP-26-12065
• Strategy session for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations
• Public input

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• Student Council / Student input
• School Council / PTO / SEPAC / BELPAC input
• Retirements
• Resignations
• Donation from Watertown Savings Bank to Waltham High School's Quiz Bowl Team
• Communications
• Superintendent's update on miscellaneous personnel and information
• Waltham Public Schools 2026-2027 Valor High School Handbook
• Curriculum Adoption Request from the History and Social Studies Department
• Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion update
• Dual Language School Model and the Reutilization of 617 Lexington Street
• Waltham High School's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department
• Waltham High School Schedule
• Enrollment, Space and Data in the Waltham Public Schools
• Superintendent's Evaluation
• District Growth Plan
• FY'27 School Department Operating Budget
• Bills on Warrant
• Agenda items for future meetings

The full text is in the city's PDF, linked below.

Agenda posted on Google Drive (PDF, 98 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 13, 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 Waltham Public Schools website (opens in new tab). It was not found on the City of Waltham calendar. First recorded by Waltham Publick on October 13, 2026.