Cambridge’s teachers union members agreed overwhelmingly to study a vote of no confidence against superintendent Kenneth Salim, his administration and the School Committee on the same day Salim issued his resignation, according to sources within the group.

Public meetings this week look at changing policing to be more community-centered; school Covid-19 issues and action against insurrectionists; pinning down details on a domestic partnership law; and below-market homeownership resulting from utility zoning.   

Superintendent Kenneth Salim will resign from the Cambridge Public Schools effective June 30, he said in a letter sent to the school community Tuesday. The departure would come two years before his contract is due to expire.

Public meetings this week look at why the city can’t grant direct Covid-19 aid, affordable housing work citywide under Covid-19, public schools’ approach to remote learning and in-person classes, development at large hazardous waste site and much more.

Public meetings this week look at a roadblock to socially distanced exercise; how Kendall Square evolves under the CRA’s watch; a new way to decide in-person vs. remote learning; a dog park for the Cambridge Crossing neighborhood; and the police department’s inventory list.

The School Committee will discuss or vote on three key changes to its Covid-19 response at its special meeting Tuesday: to reduce social distancing requirements; change quarantine rules; and reassess how Covid-19 metrics are used to gauge the safety of in-person learning.

Public meetings this week look at buying 4 acres of open space from Buckingham, Browne & Nichols for $18.5 million; metrics and other rules around in-person learning; and the details of proposed CambridgeSide mall redevelopment.

Public meetings this week look at ending zoning just for single-family housing; outdoor education; how home-based businesses may get easier to set up; a doughnut shop/diner and separate boutique hotel plans in Central Square; and more.

The closing of Cambridge Public Schools to in-person learning that begins Thursday should be canceled through the declaration of a public health emergency, city councillor Patty Nolan told city staff at a Monday meeting.

In-person learning at public schools will resume when coronavirus thresholds dip again, but the shift to all-remote learning will continue for at least seven consecutive days through Dec. 16, superintendent Kenneth Salim said Sunday.