The Belmont School Committee is an unpaid six-member board elected to three-year terms at Belmont's annual Town Election. Terms overlap so two members are elected per year. By state law (chap 71, www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/gl-71-toc.htm ), the School Committee is the policy setting entity for the public schools. It also appoints the Superintendent, approves several other key positions, approves the budget, and negotiates with school unions.
The Warrant Committee recommends and, ultimately, Town Meeting appropriates, a yearly budget for the school system as a single line item. The School Committee has full control over how that money is spent. By law the School Committee holds a public hearing before approving its budget.
Finance Sub-Committee:
- Susan Burgess-Cox
- Kate Bowen
- Andrea Prestwich
Curriculum & Instruction Sub-Committee:
- Tara Donner
- Andrea Prestwich
Policy and Procedure Sub-Committee:
- Susan Burgess-Cox
- Kate Bowen
- Tara Donner
- Andrea Prestwich
Belmont High School Building Committee
Capital Budget Committee
Community Path
Warrant Committee
TV coverage of past Belmont School Committee meetings is provided by the Belmont Media Center here: www.belmontmedia.org/watch/govt-ed-access/school-committee