CPC Nov Minutes and Dec Tentative Agenda

2 views
Skip to first unread message

BPS Citywide Parent Council

unread,
Dec 5, 2025, 12:41:41 PM12/5/25
to BPS Citywide Parent Council (CPC), Citywide Parent Council, CPC Leadership Team


  • Citywide Parent Council – Meeting Summary
    November 18, 2025

    Thank you to everyone who attended. Below is a recap of key updates and discussion points to share with your school communities.

    Key Takeaways

    • BPS announced school closures and reconfigurations impacting:

      • Lee Academy

      • Another Course to College

      • Community Academy of Science and Health

      • Henderson Inclusion School

    • Families raised concerns about the limited community engagement leading up to these decisions.

    • The closure of Henderson’s Grades 9–12 Inclusion program was a major concern, given its national reputation in inclusive education.

    • The Office of Opportunity Gaps (OOG) presented on aligning literacy practice across schools, homes, and community spaces.

    • The Office of Family & Community Advancement (OFCA) highlighted the importance of family liaisons and available engagement resources.

    Office of Opportunity Gaps – Literacy Focus

    • Goal: Strengthen literacy outcomes by aligning practices across school and home.

    • Many families are not fully aware of current literacy strategies used in classrooms.

    • Dr. Rose encouraged schools to sign up for deeper discussions about district strategic objectives and literacy initiatives.

      EMAIL: lpa...@bostonpublicschools.org

    Office of Family & Community Advancement

    • Family liaisons are essential, but larger schools often lack adequate staffing.

    • OFCA offers coaching and professional development for liaisons.

    • Parents are encouraged to connect with their school’s family liaison to access resources and support.

    Challenges Raised

    • Limited community engagement prior to closure decisions.

    • Lack of a clear transition plan for affected Henderson high school students.

    • Staffing gaps for family liaisons in high-enrollment schools.

    • Difficulty locating current information on closures and transitions on the BPS website.

    • Families not consistently aware of school literacy practices.

    • Ensuring equitable access to specialized programs, especially for students with disabilities.

    Action Items

    For School Representatives & Parents

    • Share closure/reconfiguration updates with families.

    • Consider having your school host a follow-up conversation with the OOG team.

    • Explore whether School Site Council training recordings/notes are available for your community.

    • Look into family-liaison staffing ratios and share back any information or concerns.

    Tentative Agenda – December Meeting

    • Pam Bailey – Office of Family Advancement

    • Boston Saves

    • Office of Finance

    Resource

    School Site Council Training – Slides & Recordings
    🔗 https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/student

    (Please share with your SSC teams)s-families/school-parent-and-site-councils/school-site-council-trainings



--
-----
Citywide Parent Council
Communications Committee
@CPC_BPS
Reply all
Reply to author
Forward
0 new messages