Following the appointment of Interim Superintendent Thomas Geary as the superintendent of Lynnfield Public Schools, passing with a vote of 4-1, the school committee discussed a search committee for a new assistant superintendent. School Committee Chair Kate DePrizio moved to create an interview committee that would consist of up to nine people. The school committee … [Read more...] about School Committee begins search for a new assistant superintendent
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School Committee discusses leadership planning
The School Committee discussed leadership planning during its meeting last Thursday. Committee member Jim Dillon led the discussion of the committee’s leadership planning, especially as it relates to interim Superintendent Tom Geary’s position in the district. “Tom Geary has been off to a truly sensational start as superintendent,” he said. “Tom met with LTA (Lynnfield … [Read more...] about School Committee discusses leadership planning
School Committee discusses proposed dress-code policy
The School Committee discussed changes to the district's dress-code policy during its meeting last Thursday. Committee member Jenny Sheehan presented the proposed policy. She said it is a first draft and the committee is still asking for feedback from principals and the public as its members continue to work on it. She said the policy focuses on eliminating distractions, … [Read more...] about School Committee discusses proposed dress-code policy
Lynnfield dials up cellphone school policy
The School Committee met to discuss changes to various policies, including a new cellphone and related electronic devices policy, at its meeting on Thursday. At the beginning of the meeting, Committee Chair Kate DePrizio said she had heard some confusion, and clarified the meeting was only for discussion and there would be no votes taken. “We want to have a really … [Read more...] about Lynnfield dials up cellphone school policy
Lynnfield residents earn Spring 2024 college academic honors
Twenty-eight Lynnfield residents earned academic honors from their respective colleges across the country during the Spring 2024 semester. Students of Assumption University, a private Roman Catholic university in Worcester, earn a spot on the Dean’s List if they receive a grade point average of at least 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester. Julia Carbone earned a spot on … [Read more...] about Lynnfield residents earn Spring 2024 college academic honors