The Citywide Parent Council (CPC)
of the Boston Public Schools


JOIN US! All BPS Families Are Invited to Attend CPC Meetings

Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Remote Link: https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/84510325757


What is the CPC?

The Citywide Parent Council (CPC) is the officially recognized districtwide parent advocacy organization of Boston Public Schools (BPS). Led by parent and caregiver volunteers, the CPC serves as a collective voice for families across approximately 104 BPS schools, serving approximately 46,000 students.

The CPC is the umbrella organization for School Parent Councils (SPCs) throughout the district and is composed of elected parent and caregiver representatives from BPS schools.

Together, we advocate for the needs, rights, and interests of all BPS students and families, promoting educational equity, meaningful family engagement, transparency, and accountability in districtwide decisions.


☞ Learn more about the CPC
☞ Full Meeting Calendar and Past Minutes


Have a question for the CPC? Want to know who your CPC rep is?

Want to be your child’s school’s CPC rep?

Contact Us

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MEDIA INQUIRY FORM

Sign up for our newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/bostoncpcnews

Follow the CPC on Instagram: @bostonschools.cpc

Are you a BPS parent or caregiver? Want to volunteer for the CPC? Fill out this form.


Information on the School Assignment Process

Are you a current or prospective Boston Public Schools parent/caregiver and would like information on the school assignment process?

Here is the link to the BPS registration website: https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/enrollment/welcome-services/registration

The fall is a great time to start researching and visiting the schools on your home-based list. Preregistration begins in December and registration begins in January.


BTU School Site Council Resources

The School Site Council (SSC) plays a critical role in hiring of staff, reviews and advises  on the budget, and can waive the provision of the collective bargaining agreement or any School Committee rule regulation. BPS and BTU hosts a series of trainings on School Site Councils and you can register here. Parents can also get more SSC resources here.

If you are on a School Site Council, BPS provides the below resources to assist you:

Schools Site Council Manual

School Site Council Basics PowerPoint

School Site Council Budget Training


BPS Parent/Caregiver Toolkit

Want to…

  • Know how the BPS budget works?
  • Find out what City Councilor represents your school?
  • E-mail the School Committee but don’t know their email addresses?
  • See what the State budget process looks like?

Fellow BPS parents/caregivers have built a toolkit of resources just for you based on our collective experience.

CLICK HERE FOR THE TOOLKIT