School Committee - 10/08/26

Westwood School Committee meeting, October 8, 2026. The committee unanimously approved a $34,633 PTO gift for new playground equipment at Downey School, including balance and climbing structures. The district said it was completing procurement checks; installation was initially targeted for November but may move to spring because of weather and procurement timing, with no change to the quoted price identified. The committee also unanimously approved the high school Model United Nations club’s field trips, including an overnight conference at Boston University. Members discussed the town’s proposed stabilization fund as a way to set aside money toward future school and town capital projects; no allocation or related vote occurred at this meeting.

The committee’s main discussion items were district MCAS results and the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey, along with plans to examine findings and adjust instructional, wellness, and student-support efforts. The superintendent also presented an update on the community coalition addressing hate speech, including plans for incident-response guidance, a public reporting dashboard, and a townwide response team. No other contract awards or purchasing decisions were identified.