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Ayesha Lawton

Currently serves on School Committee
Past: School Committee (2025–2026), School Committee (2022–2024)

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2026-04-01·School Committee·spokeMETCO enrollment restoration efforts.
Ms. Lawton shared that the CCHS METCO enrollment currently stands at 31 students.
2026-03-04·School Committee·spokeMETCO enrollment restoration efforts.
Ms. Lawton raised concerns on the declining METCO enrollment and proposed a policy shift to allow new student admissions beyond the kindergarten level.
2026-02-25·School Committee·spokeMETCO School Committee Representation Policy
Ms. Lawton shared METCO is working with Boston to prioritize METCO bus stops for snow removal
Ms. Lawton discussed several initiatives aimed at strengthening the METCO program and fostering a more inclusive environment.
2026-02-04·School Committee·spokeStory of the Schools community profile project
Ms. Lawton discussed several initiatives aimed at strengthening the METCO program and fostering a more inclusive environment.
2026-02-04·School Committee·spokeTown Bias Reporting Working Group Representative
Ms. Lawton discussed several initiatives aimed at strengthening the METCO program and fostering a more inclusive environment.
2026-01-07·School Committee·spokeMETCO School Committee Representation Policy
Ms. Lawton
2025-12-17·School Committee·spokeMETCO School Committee Representation Policy
Ms. Lawton apprised a meeting is scheduled for January 10th to discuss creating a METCO parent group after she received positive feedback from interested parents.
2025-11-19·School Committee·spokeHate incidents & police relations in Concord
Ms. Lawton
2025-07-22·School Committee·spokeHate incidents & police relations in Concord
Ayesha Lawton expressed her support for the Jewish community, condemning all forms of hate.
2025-03-11·School Committee·spokeMETCO School Committee Representation Policy
Ayesha Lawton shared the last committee meeting was in Boston and an Alcott parent is very interested in the school committee METCO Representative seat.
Ms. Lawton stated that she was still in support of naming the school The Concord Middle School
2024-05-07·School Committee·spokeMs. Anderson tenure and contributions
Ms. Lawton stated that listening to the other communities made her realize there is a lot to be proud of at CPS and CCRSD
2024-05-07·School Committee·spokeRipley Building future and use
Ms. Lawton stated that she supported the CSC with naming the middle school the Concord Middle School and noted that Ellen Garrison should be celebrated on a larger community scale.
2024-03-12·School Committee·spokeCCHS Flex Block Implementation Review
Ms. Lawton stated that she and other METCO alumni hosted panels during flex block times, noting what a great experience it was.
2024-03-12·School Committee·spokeMETCO Academic Achievement and Support
Ms. Lawton stated that she did not agree with this, noting that METCO students that come to the district after attending Boston schools are not behind.
2024-01-09·School Committee·spokeCMLP solar project at Concord Middle School
A. Lawton believes she would need to see more information on this warrant.
Ms. Reed asked what the delta between the FINCOM guideline and CCRSD guidelines was and how $300,000 was allocated to E&D.
2023-05-23·School Committee·spokeMETCO School Committee Representation Policy
Ayesha Lawton and Domingos DaRosa were reseated as METCO Reps to the SC.
2023-05-23·School Committee·spokeCCHS Amenities Building Project (2019-2025)
Ms. Lawton stated that the safety of the kids and access to public safety was more important than the cost, noting the lack of communication means at the high school.
2023-03-28·School Committee·spokeCPS Food Services Program Updates (2020-2023)
Mr. Conry introduced Jess Brown
2023-03-08·School Committee·spokeDEIB and Hate Incident Response
Ms. Lawton recommended that the METCO video being created include current and former students and how METCO affects their whole life, not just schooling
2023-02-28·School Committee·spokeSchool Committee Coffee Scheduling (2021–2023)
Ms. Lawton suggested having the Boston coffee at a more central location in Dorchester to have more parents to come
2023-01-17·School Committee·spokeMLK Day event planning and community feedback.
Ms. Lawton noted her displeasure with the anti-law enforcement agenda within the movie, recommending that other angles be shown as well.
2022-11-22·School Committee·spokeSchool Committee Coffee Scheduling (2021–2023)
Ms. Lawton stated that the coffee was eye opening for what METCO students go through on a daily basis because of what she had to go through in terms of comments that were made to her by Concord and Carlisle families.
2022-09-27·School Committee·spokeStudent Success and Well-being Goal Metrics
Ms. Lawton suggested tracking the racial issues that occur to see if the district has progressed at all by the end of the year.
2022-09-13·School Committee·spokePolicy Subcommittee Review and Update Process
Ms. Lawton asked if students would be at the DEIB meetings
2022-09-13·School Committee·spokePolicy Workshop Scheduling Evolution
Ms. Lawton asked if students would be at the DEIB meetings