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School Committee in 30 Minutes or Less

School Committee in 30 Minutes or Less

By: Jess Goetz
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This is a local Cambridge, MA podcast. Like the title says, this podcast consists of half hour episodes that summarize School Committee meetings. The goal is to improve access to and encourage engagement with the work of the School Committee.


The Cambridge School Committee meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month; new episodes will come out on Fridays following regular meetings, beginning on January 23, 2025.



© 2026 School Committee in 30 Minutes or Less
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Episodes
  • Regular Meeting May 05, 2026
    May 14 2026

    This episode recaps the May 5th, 2026 regular meeting of the Cambridge School Committee. It includes a discussion on AI in schools, both generally, and specific to the work being done by the CPS AI working group.

    ***Just a quick note that I know I said "IA" once instead of "AI" but I'm trusting the listeners to understand. :)

    Links

    Agenda

    Slides (not currently available, but I will link when they are)

    Meeting portal

    Massachusetts inter-district school choice program

    Draft 26/27 Calendar

    Current AI Guidance Document (from Sept. 16, 2025)



    The website for this podcast is CSC30.com

    You can contact the podcast by emailing CambridgeSC30@gmail.com

    The School Committee email address is SchoolCom@cpsd.us

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    31 mins
  • 5.2. Regular Meeting Apr. 7, 2026
    Apr 21 2026

    This is episode 2 of the coverage of the April 7, 2026 regular meeting of the School Committee. It covers discussion on the screen time motion (referred to superintendent), the school councils motion (amended and approved), and approval of a new private school. The superintendent’s agenda included a brief discussion on 158 Spring Street as well as a quick look at the range of student assessments employed by schools.


    Links of Interest

    -Administrative-

    Agenda (with links to all motions)

    Superintendent presentations for the regular meetings remaining in the school year


    -Budget Discussion-

    Proposed Budget for FY27

    Staffing graphic for King Open and MLK

    Article about the BRYT program

    Shore Educational Collaborative

    School Improvement Plans


    -Screen Time Motion-

    American Academy of Pediatrics new screen time guidance


    -Motion on School Councils-

    School Councils Law

    School Councils Handbook

    School Committee Rules

    Subcommittees


    -Superintendent's Agenda-

    City Employee Salaries

    Curriculum and Achievement Subcommittee Meeting (March 19th)


    -District Employees-

    Chief Operations Officer: Damon Smith

    Director of Data, Assessment, and Accountability: Jen Amigone

    Executive Director of Academics: Dr Heather Francis

    Director of Family and Community Engagement: Melissa Bolden


    Our favorite first grade teacher and now children’s author: Inbal Alon

    The website for this podcast is CSC30.com

    You can contact the podcast by emailing CambridgeSC30@gmail.com

    The School Committee email address is SchoolCom@cpsd.us

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    19 mins
  • 5.1. Regular Meeting Apr. 7, 2026
    Apr 21 2026

    This is episode 1 of the coverage of the April 7, 2026 regular meeting of the School Committee. It covers public comment and the lengthy discussion prior voting on the fiscal year 2027 proposed budget (spoiler alert: the approved it).

    Links of Interest

    -Administrative-

    Agenda (with links to all motions)

    Superintendent presentations for the regular meetings remaining in the school year


    -Budget Discussion-

    Proposed Budget for FY27

    Staffing graphic for King Open and MLK

    Article about the BRYT program

    Shore Educational Collaborative

    School Improvement Plans


    -Screen Time Motion-

    American Academy of Pediatrics new screen time guidance


    -Motion on School Councils-

    School Councils Law

    School Councils Handbook

    School Committee Rules

    Subcommittees


    -Superintendent's Agenda-

    City Employee Salaries

    Curriculum and Achievement Subcommittee Meeting (March 19th)


    -District Employees-

    Chief Operations Officer: Damon Smith

    Director of Data, Assessment, and Accountability: Jen Amigone

    Executive Director of Academics: Dr Heather Francis

    Director of Family and Community Engagement: Melissa Bolden


    Our favorite first grade teacher and now children’s author: Inbal Alon





    The website for this podcast is CSC30.com

    You can contact the podcast by emailing CambridgeSC30@gmail.com

    The School Committee email address is SchoolCom@cpsd.us

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    24 mins
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