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Lowell Public School Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda 


Date:
February 4, 2026
Time:
6:30PM
Location:
City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852

Members Of The Public May View The Meeting Via LTC and Those Wishing to Speak Regarding A Specific Agenda Item Shall Register To Speak In Advance Of The Meeting By Sending Email To The Superintendent Indicating The Agenda Item, A Phone Number And Email Address. Email to skeo@Lowell.k12.Ma.us If No Access To Email You May Contact Us At 978-674-4324. All Requests Must Be Submit It Before 2:00 PM On The Day Of Meeting.

1.

SALUTE TO FLAG



2.

ROLL CALL



3.

MINUTES

3.1.

The Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Lowell School Committee of January 21, 2025

Documents:
  1. LSC Special Meeting Minutes-January 21, 2026.pdf
3.2.

The Approval of the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Lowell School Committee Meeting of January 21, 2026

Documents:
  1. LSC Regular Meeting Minutes - January 21, 2026.pdf
3.3.

The Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Lowell School Committee of January 28, 2026

Documents:
  1. LSC Special Meeting Minutes-January 28, 2026.pdf
4.

PERMISSION TO ENTER

4.1.

Permission to Enter – February 4, 2026

Documents:
  1. Permission to Enter 02.04.2026.pdf
5.

MOTIONS

5.1.

[By Mayor Gitschier]: Request the school committee facilities subcommittee meet with the City Council facility subcommittee to discuss the creation of a facilities department.

5.2.

[By Eileen DelRossi]: Request the superintendent work with the department of finance to create create a step by step guide for schools receiving financial rewards.

5.3.

[By Eileen DelRossi]: Request the superintendent update the school committee on how the implementation of the new reading program is progressing.  

5.4.

[By Fred Bahou]: Have the Superintendent or designee provide a report on Friday attendance of every school in our district for each month of 24 - 25 and so far in 25-26 school year.

6.

REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

6.1.

Strategic Plan Update

Documents:
  1. Strategic Plan Update.pdf
6.2.

Response to Motion (By Fred Bahou, 1/07/2026) Regarding Breakfast in Schools

Documents:
  1. RTM - Breakfast in Schools.pdf
6.3.

Finance Updates

Documents:
  1. Finance Updates.pdf
6.4.

FY26 Quarter 2 Summary Report

Documents:
  1. FY26 Quarter 2 Summary Report.pdf
  2. FY26 Quarter 2 Non salary Expenses.pdf
6.5.

Quarterly Grants Update 2nd Quarter July 1–December 31 2025 FY26 Q2 Summary

Documents:
  1. Quarterly Grants Update 2nd Quarter July 1 to December 31 2025 FY26 Q2 Summary.pdf
  2. Quarterly Grants Update, 2nd Quarter Budget Table.pdf
  3. Quarterly Grants Update, 2nd Quarter Descriptors.pdf
6.6.

Report on Motions

Documents:
  1. Motion Report Final.pdf
6.7.

Home Education

Documents:
  1. Request for Home Education.pdf
7.

NEW BUSINESS

7.1.

Approval to Accept and Expend Allocated FY26 Awards

Documents:
  1. Approval to Accept Allocated Funds.pdf
7.2.

Budget Modification Request

Documents:
  1. Budget Modification Request.pdf
8.

CONVENTION/CONFERENCE REQUESTS

8.1.

Overnight Request - MASC Annual Conference

Documents:
  1. Overnight Request - LHS MASC Annual Conference.pdf
9.

ADJOURNMENT



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