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Committee Debates WISP, Takes No Vote

The Brookline School Committee heard but did not vote on the future of WISP, the ninth-grade social studies course, after the department recommended keeping it unchanged.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 28

Schools · School Committee

School Committee Backs Outdoor Lighting Articles, 5-4

Brookline School Committee voted 5-4 to back two Town Meeting warrant articles creating new outdoor lighting restrictions. Members Jesse Hefter and Suzanne Federspiel supported the articles; Sarah Moghtader, Danna Perry and Bob Weintraub opposed.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 14

Schools · School Committee

Brookline Schools Adopt Three New Policies

Brookline School Committee adopted three new policies in one meeting, aligning the district with state mandates on law enforcement, seclusion and student discipline.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 30

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School Committee Approves Capital Plan, EMT Fund

Brookline School Committee opened its new year by approving the FY28 capital improvements program and a revolving fund for an EMT certification partnership with Mass Bay Community College.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 16

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Brookline School Committee Unanimously Delays Scholarship Policy That Would Have Ended Program

Brookline School Committee votes unanimously to halt scholarship policy hours before its July 1 effective date.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 29

Schools · School Committee

School Committee Approves $2.7 Million Solar Plan

Brookline's School Committee approved $2.7 million in solar panel installations at Pierce, Hayes and Brookline High schools, racing a July 4 federal tax-credit deadline.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 18

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Brookline Schools Narrow FY26 Deficit to $500,000

Brookline School Committee narrowed its FY26 deficit to about $500,000 and reported $822,000 remaining in the operating budget.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 4

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School Committee Picks Osborne as Finance Deputy

Brookline School Committee voted unanimously to appoint Aaron Osborne as deputy superintendent for finance and administration.

Townbrief reporting · May 13

Schools · School Committee

Weintraub Elected School Committee Chair

Brookline School Committee elected Bob Weintraub chair in a 5-4 vote over outgoing chair Val Frias at its May 13 reorganization meeting. Danna Perry was elected vice chair 9-0, and Betsy Fitzpatrick was confirmed as secretary.

Townbrief reporting · May 13

Schools · School Committee

Weintraub Elected School Committee Chair 5-4

The Brookline School Committee elected Bob Weintraub chair in a 5-4 vote over outgoing chair Val Frias, days after Brookline's override passed.

Townbrief reporting · May 13