School Committee Meeting - June 15th, 2026 | Westford, MA

The Westford School Committee meeting held on June 15, 2026, covered a variety of topics including approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar with adjustments to early release days, and a detailed presentation by the Director of Technology, Nathan Gelman, on a proposed reorganization of the district's IT department. The reorganization aims to improve efficiency, balance workload among technicians, and standardize Chromebook repair processes while remaining budget neutral. The committee discussed updated job descriptions and salary adjustments for computer technicians, with motions to vote on these items in the next meeting. Additionally, the meeting included updates on special education parent advisory council survey results, a positive fiscal year 2026 financial update highlighting budget alignment and tuition credits, and ongoing discussions about school building plans and policies such as tuition fees and field trip classifications. The committee also reviewed and set goals, appointed liaisons to various committees, and elected officers for the upcoming year. No new contracts or procurement awards were reported, but the technology reorganization and equipment purchases like the Chromebook fuel tower were notable procurement-related topics.