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
Interim Superintendent Tom Geary
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 salutes retiring school staff
The School Committee honored seven employees across the district who will retire by the end of the school year. Interim Superintendent Tom Geary said that Summer Street Elementary School and Lynnfield Preschool paraprofessional Cynthia Fagan, who has worked at the school since 2013, has been loving, caring, and very dedicated to the district’s youngest learners. “She’s … [Read more...] about Lynnfield salutes retiring school staff
Lynnfield graduates 149
On a sunny afternoon at Lynnfield High School's football field, 149 students in the Class of 2024 graduated on Friday. Student Council President Keely Briggs thanked Principal Patricia Puglisi, interim Superintendent Thomas Geary, the School Committee, staff, teachers, and janitors who contributed to the students’ success in finishing high school. “But most of all, … [Read more...] about Lynnfield graduates 149
Committee wants new school allergy policy
Members of the town’s School Committee recommended changing the language in one of the current rules outlined in the Lynnfield Public Schools Life-Threatening Allergies Management Guidelines after several parents advocated for a “parent choice” amendment that would allow them to opt their children out of the current policy. Under the Cafeteria/Lunchroom Plan of the LPS … [Read more...] about Committee wants new school allergy policy