To the Lynnfield Community: After long consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided not to seek a fifth term on the Lynnfield School Committee. This was not an easy decision, as I have truly valued my time serving on the Committee and serving our community. There are countless people I look forward to recognizing and thanking, and I will do so this spring … [Read more...] about LTTE: Why I will not seek a fifth term
Jamie Hayman
Superintendent outlines goals for new school year
The School Committee met last Thursday night for the first time since taking its summer break to discuss the upcoming school year. Superintendent Tom Geary shared a presentation of his goals — which he’s “not opposed to tweaking here or there” — with the Committee. The presentation discussed four goals: one student learning goal, one professional practice goal and two … [Read more...] about Superintendent outlines goals for new school year
School Committee approves superintendent’s evaluation
At its June 3 meeting, the School Committee voted 3-2 to approve Superintendent Tom Geary's summative evaluation. School Committee Chair Kristen Elworthy, Vice-Chair Jim Dillon and committee member Kate DePrizio voted in favor, while committee members Kim Baker-Donohue and Jamie Hayman voted no. The following is the evaluation, which may also be viewed on the Lynnfield Public … [Read more...] about School Committee approves superintendent’s evaluation
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Sibling trend a key in METCO’s success in Lynnfield
METCO District Director Curtis Blyden presented his annual report on the state of the METCO program in Lynnfield to the school committee recently. According to Blyden, METCO families "have a level of satisfaction. "What I hear, what I see is students are having a really awesome experience," Blyden said. "They are fully engaged in the school community. I think our kids … [Read more...] about Sibling trend a key in METCO’s success in Lynnfield