Massachusetts / School Boards / Pittsfield Public Schools
After extended public debate, the Pittsfield School Committee asked legal counsel to prepare an executive-summary-style public statement about outside BRG investigations, following counsel's advice that full reports may violate privacy statutes and harm witnesses.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Pittsfield Public Schools
The School Committee discussed and ultimately tabled an amended staff social-media and personal-cell-phone policy (PER61B). The committee approved waiving a two-reading requirement (SC47) and later voted to refer PER61B to the policy subcommittee for further work on implementation and ownership of accounts.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Pittsfield Public Schools
Teachers, paraprofessionals and parents urged the Pittsfield School Committee to finalize a proposed contract with the United Educators of Pittsfield after bargaining concluded in January but the agreement remained unsigned weeks later.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Pittsfield Public Schools
The Pittsfield School Committee accepted a nine‑month budget projection showing a modest surplus, approved higher daily rates for substitute and relief nurses, awarded a three‑year fuel contract, and approved line-item transfers; officials also heard a cooperative education report and approved an international field trip.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Pittsfield Public Schools
A compact rundown of formal motions and outcomes from the March 26 Pittsfield School Committee meeting, including first readings, endorsements, appointments and procedural votes.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Pittsfield Public Schools
The committee approved a year-long timeline to reorganize middle grades, accepted a working plan that sets deadlines for curriculum, transportation and facilities decisions, and directed public hearings and community engagement ahead of final votes.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Pittsfield Public Schools
Public commenters and student representatives urged the Pittsfield School Committee to act after students reported safety concerns; the committee approved a one-month extension of a retainer agreement with outside investigators to complete an inquiry into accusations against district employees.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Pittsfield Public Schools
The committee accepted the district’s FY26 overview and line-item budget, which projects an anticipated city appropriation of $86.45 million, budget drivers of about $5.06 million and proposed reductions that district leaders say will be absorbed through attrition.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Pittsfield Public Schools
With a tight timeline before July 1, the Pittsfield School Committee voted to have its personnel/negotiation subcommittee run a search for an interim superintendent to ensure continuity while a full search is planned.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Pittsfield Public Schools
Pittsfield Public Schools submitted an initial compliance certification to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Crosby project; the district must file a school building committee form by April 4 and obtain a city council vote to approve funding for the feasibility study by Oct. 31.