School Committee Meeting

BROCKTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

George M. Romm Little Theatre - BHS

470 Forest Avenue, Brockton, MA 02301

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

Dear Visitors:

 

Welcome to a meeting of the Brockton School Committee. This is the agenda that will be discussed this evening. Please note that

Hearing of Visitors is included. If you have a statement or question, please give your name to the secretary.

 

In addition to attending, the public can view this meeting via television on Comcast channel 8 and 1071HD version, and online via this link: www.youtube.com/TheBrocktonChannels

 

                  I. CALLING OF MEETING TO ORDER – ESTABLISHING A QUORUM – FLAG SALUTE

                II. HEARING OF VISITORS

“Pursuant to School Committee Policy, each person requesting to speak shall be allotted a maximum of three (3) minutes. 

Since this period is limited to 15 minutes, a total of five (5) people shall be permitted to speak on a first come, first serve basis.”

              III. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

A.      Teaching and Learning          Enc. #1                                   

Superintendent’s Report

Brockton Public Schools Comprehensive District Review Report: March 2026

B.       Finance Update

Discussion and Potential Vote: Substitute Salary Schedules                             Enc. #2

C.       Items to Refer to Subcommittee  

              IV. CONSENT AGENDA

A.      Approval of Minutes: Regular School Committee Meeting, Tuesday, July 7, 2026                       Enc. #3

B.       Acceptance of Donation to BPS from Breaking Through Roadblocks Organization (BTR)School Supplies for New Teachers                                                        Enc. #4

C.       Request for Authorization to Accept Proposal and Expenditures of Funds          Enc. #5

·         FY26 U.S. Department of Education Earmark - $2,128,000.00               #5A

·         FY26 MLSC Biotech Apprenticeship Grant - $ 50,000.00        #5B

·         FY27 ASOST SUMMER Grant - $20,300.00  #5C

·         FY27 FC460 Early Collee Support – SUMMER - $7,154.00             #5D

·         FY27 FC461 Early College Planning Grant - $2,263.00                 #5E

                V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A.      Announcement of Results of Executive Session Minutes Review

              VI. NEW BUSINESS

A.      Discussion and Potential Vote: For Consideration of City of Brockton School Committee an Order Dedicating Memorial Drive in Honor of Dr. Claire M. Appling          Enc. #6

B.       Discussion and Potential Vote: New Policy Interacting with Law Enforcement Officers Engaged in Civil Law Enforcement (Protect Act)  Enc. #7

           VII. SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY

Police Liaison

         VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

              IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION

·         Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) “To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel” – Custodian Level III Grievance Hearing

(D. Wallant)

·         Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) “To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual.” – Complaint regarding Claudio Gomes; Complaint regarding Stephen Pina; Open Meeting Law complaint

·         Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) “To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares” – litigation update

·         Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) “To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements” – Massachusetts Open Meeting law to review and approve executive session minutes

 

                X. ADJOURNMENT