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
Jamie Hayman
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 hears METCO program update
METCO Director Curtis Blyden gave members of the town’s School Committee an update on how students enrolled in the program are performing across Lynnfield Public Schools, at a recent meeting. Blyden said some of the services they’ve provided this year include academic achievement recognition and mailings and bi-weekly academic audits. He added more students are participating … [Read more...] about Lynnfield hears METCO program update