WEYMOUTH - December 18, 2025 - The Weymouth School Committee held a poignant final meeting of the year, marked by the retirement of long-serving members Kathy Curran and Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw. Beyond the emotional tributes from state and local officials, the committee received a comprehensive athletic update showcasing a surge in student participation and the successful integration of Unified Sports into the district’s core athletic identity.
The Full Story
The meeting opened with a somber moment of silence for Beverly Petrelli, a beloved former chair of the Weymouth High School Science Department who passed away on December 10. Following this, the room shifted to a celebratory tone as Superintendent Melanie Curtin and various community leaders honored Kathy Curran and Vice Chair Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw for their years of service.
Curran, a member since 2014, was praised as a “fierce advocate” for the arts and the district’s band program. Colleagues noted her meticulous habit of reviewing every financial warrant and invoice to ensure fiscal accountability. Sherlock-Shangraw, who joined in 2018, was credited with transforming the district’s collective bargaining environment into a collaborative “round table” and for her instrumental role in developing the COVID-19 data dashboards that guided the district through the pandemic. Both received official citations from the State House of Representatives and the State Senate.
“It has been an absolute honor and a privilege to be here representing Weymouth Public Schools tonight to thank Kathy and Rebecca... It is their job to make us better, and that’s exactly what Kathy always does is push us to be better.” — Superintendent Melanie Curtin
The business portion of the meeting featured a high-energy presentation from Athletic Director Kristen Kelly. Student-athletes from football, wrestling, rugby, soccer, and Unified basketball shared personal testimonies about how the program has fostered leadership and time management. Kelly reported a busy fall season with nearly 500 participants and highlighted the success of the Unified Basketball team, which finished undefeated at 6-0.
Significant infrastructure upgrades were also announced, including new live-streaming capabilities for the turf field and a recently approved sound system. Kelly also noted a new “streamlined approach” to uniform collection and user fee management, which has already improved the district’s financial oversight of athletic assets.
Why It Matters
The departure of Curran and Sherlock-Shangraw represents a significant loss of institutional memory for the Weymouth School Committee. However, the detailed athletic report signals a district that is becoming more organized and inclusive. The integration of Unified Sports—where students with and without disabilities compete together—into the standard athletic budget suggests a long-term commitment to equity that resonates with families across the district.
Official Minutes & Data
Key Motions & Votes
Motion: To confirm the warrant of 2-4-2026 dated December 15, 2025, in the amount of $773,045.78.
Outcome: Passed
Vote: Unanimous (0:37:18)
Motion: To approve the establishment of the South Shore Educational Collaborative Capital Reserve account.
Outcome: Passed
Vote: Approved; Danielle Graziano abstained (voting “present”) due to a family connection to the collaborative. (0:42:42)
Motion: To move Policy JC (Attendance Areas) forward for a second reading.
Outcome: Passed
Vote: Unanimous (1:23:16)
Public Comment
Ashley Dickerman: Reminded students of an essay contest regarding service to the country with prizes up to $1,000.
Alyssa Madeira: Raised urgent safety concerns regarding student elopement at Wessagusset School, advocating for the installation of more secure fencing and gates.
What’s Next
New Member Swearing-In: Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Chapman Middle School, followed by a reorganizational meeting.
Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Budget Subcommittee: January 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Adams.
Source Video: Weymouth Educational Telecommunications Corp (WETC)