1. Public Comment (3 Minutes):

2. Student School Committee Report:

3. Presentation of the Records for Approval:

• March 11, 2026, Special Meeting (3:00 p.m.)
• March 11, 2026, Special Meeting (6:00 p.m.)
• March 11, 2026, Special Meeting (8:00 p.m.)
• March 17, 2026, Regular Meeting

4. Reconsiderations:
None

5. Unfinished Business/Calendar:
#26-040: Temporary Pause on Non-Essential Student Screen Use - Grades PreK through Grade 2 | Joint Motion by Vice Chair Dube, Member de Paula Santos: Download File
6. Awaiting Reports:
None

7. Superintendent’s Agenda:

7a. Superintendent's Update:

The Superintendent will provide an update on pending matters and highlight various initiatives taking place across the Cambridge Public Schools. The report will include comments related to several time sensitive matters, including:

(1) The proposed FY 27 operating budget;

(2) A brief update on the strategic planning process;

(3) A recommendation pertaining to a specific timeline for consideration of the use of the 158 Spring Street facility and the public engagement process that will precede the resolution of that matter as contemplated by previous discussions at the Building and Grounds Subcommittee;

(4) Current or impending hiring processes for district and school leadership positions.

7b. Presentations:

The Superintendent and representatives from the district administration will present to the committee on the myriad of specific metrics used to assess students and schools’ academic progress. The report will detail the distinctions between statewide common assessments, intermediate universal screening assessments and curriculum-based assessments. The administration will share the objectives and purposes that underlie these assessment systems and how they function in conjunction with one another to inform strategies for continuous improvement for students, schools and the district.

7c. CPS District Plan:
None

7d. Consent Agenda:
#26-044 Recommendation: Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Budget
#26-045 Recommendation: Approval of Authorization for an Additional Appropration for the Feasibility Study/Schematic Design Agreement with the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Replacement of the Cambridge School Building Roof
#26-046 Recommendation: Approval of Private School: Harmony Academy
#26-047 Recommendation: Day & Residential Program Services not Available from the Cambridge Public Schools
#26-048 Recommendation: Contract Award: Boston Tutoring Services: Special Education Services-Amendment
#26-049 Recommendation: Contract Award: Research for Better Teaching: Professional Development (FY27 Contract)
#26-050 Recommendation: Contract Award: Lakeshore Learning: Instructional Materials & Classroom Furniture (FY27 Contract)
#26-051 Recommendation: Contract Award: School Specialty: Instructional Materials (FY27 Contract)
#26-052 Recommendation: Contract Award: WB Mason: Instructional Materials: (FY27 Contract)
#26-053 Recommendation: Contract Award: WB Mason: Classroom & Office Furniture (FY27 Contract)
#26-054 Recommendation: Contract Award: School Specialty: Classroom Furniture
#26-055 Recommendation: Contract Award: Apple: Staff Devices, Student iPads & Other Apple Accessories
#26-056 Recommendation: Contract Award: Sterling Business Products: Printing, Promotional & Mailing Services (FY27 Contract)
#26-057 Recommendation: Contract Award: Ockers Technology: Computer Software & Supplies
#26-058 Recommendation: Contract Award: Ricoh USA, Inc.: Multi-function Printer Leases, Maintenance & Supplies (FY27 Contract)
#26-059 Recommendation: Gifts & Miscellaneous Receipts

8. Non-Consent Agenda:
None

9. School Committee Agenda (Policy Matters/Notifications/Requests for Information):
#26-060: Governance Subcommittee Report, February 26, 2026 | Motion by Governance Sub-committee
#26-061: Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee Report, March 18, 2026 | Motion by Buildings & Grounds Sub-committee
#26-062: Curriculum & Achievement Subcommittee Report, March 19, 2026 | Motion by Curriculum & Achievement Sub-committee
#26-063: Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Roundtable | Joint Motion by Member Harding, Member Hudson: Download Attachment
#26-064: Establishing School Council Subcommittee and Working Group | Joint Motion by Member de Paula Santos, Chair Weinstein, Vice Chair Dube: Download Attachment
10. Resolutions:
None

11. Announcements:
None

12. Late Orders:
None

13. Communications and Reports from City Officers: None