1. Public Comment (3 Minutes):

2. Student School Committee Report:

3. Presentation of the Records for Approval:

• May 12, 2026, Special Meeting
• May 19, 2026, Regular Meeting
• May 26, 2026, Special Meeting

4. Reconsiderations:
None

5. Unfinished Business/Calendar:
None

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 at least the following: 

(1) An update on recent school leadership appointments of highly qualified individuals to the positions of Principal of CRLS, Principal of FMA and Interim Principal of Cambridgeport Schools. 

(2) The Superintendent will offer a brief overview of the accomplishments and points of pride celebrating the impending graduation of the class of 2026 from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and the High School Extension Program. 

(3) The Superintendent will also provide a short update related to ongoing conversations about the programming and facility decisions pertaining to 158 Spring Street facility that formerly housed the Kennedy Longfellow School. This update will not include information related to the concurrent project being administered by the City of Cambridge related to Ahern Field.

7b. Presentations:

The Superintendent and representatives from the district administration will present to the committee an introductory conversation about the fundamental components and objectives of the district’s Controlled Choice Policy. The presentation will include organizing principles of Controlled Choice, clarification around common misperceptions and recent school assignment data trends. The presentation will not include recommendations for amendments or changes to the policy and is intended to provide preliminary context to potential subsequent discussions. 

7c. CPS District Plan:
None

7d. Consent Agenda:
#26-111 Recommendation: Contract Award: Amplify: Computer Software & Instructional Materials (FY27 Contract)
#26-112 Recommendation: Contract Award: uAspire: Educational Support Services (FY27 Contract)
#26-113 Recommendation: Contract Award: Curriculum Associates, LLC: Computer Software (FY27 Contract)
#26-114 Recommendation: Contract Award: Produce Connection: Groceries (FY27 Contract)
#26-115 Recommendation: Contract Award: Thurston Foods, Inc.: Produce Supply & Delivery (FY27 Contract)
#26-116 Recommendation: Contract Award: Fantini Baking Company: Bread Products (FY27 Contract)
#26-117 Recommendation: Contract Award: Garelick Farms, LLC: Dairy Products (FY27 Contract)
#26-118 Recommendation: Contract Award: W.B. Mason: Food Paper Products (FY27 Contract)
#26-119 Recommendation: Contract Award: Gold Star Foods: DESE Mandated USA Commodities Storage & Trucking Company (FY27 Contract)
#26-120 Recommendation: Contract Award: Parts Authority, LLC: Automotive Parts & Fluids (FY27 Contract)
#26-121 Recommendation: Contract Award: Savvas Learning Company: Instructional Materials (FY27 Contract)
#26-122 Recommendation: Contract Award: Project WAyfinder, Inc.: Educatopma; Software Licenses (FY27 Contract)
#26-123 Recommendation: Gifts/Miscellaneous Receipts

8. Non-Consent Agenda:
None

9. School Committee Agenda (Policy Matters/Notifications/Requests for Information):
#26-124: Communications and Community Relations Subcommittee Report - May 11, 2026 | Motion by
#26-125: Welcoming Community Ordinance | Motion by Member Jaikumar: Download Attachment
10. Resolutions:
#26-126: Recognizing CPSD Retirees | Joint Motion by Mayor Siddiqui, Chair Weinstein, Vice Chair Dube: Download Attachment
11. Announcements:
None

12. Late Orders:
None

13. Communications and Reports from City Officers: None