The School Committee elected a new chair, addressed its meeting on Sept. 11, and listened to the public’s response at its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 24. More than 50 community members filled the room in support of School Committee Member Jamie Hayman following the events of the Sept. 11 meeting in which Former Chair Kate DePrizio publicly accused Hayman of threatening her and … [Read more...] about School Committee elects new chair, faces backlash over allegations
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School Committee addresses communication and transparency
The School Committee discussed its public comment policy and recent communication with the public at its meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21. After changing four policies during the summer, the School Committee voted to remove three COVID-19-related policies and discussed three more proposed changes. School Committee member Jenny Sheehan, who sits on the policy subcommittee … [Read more...] about School Committee addresses communication and transparency
School Committee approves four policy changes
The School Committee approved four policy changes during the summer, which included new use-of-facilities rental, class-size, dress-code, and cellphone policies. The committee began addressing these four policy changes at its meeting June 26. After the meeting, School Committee Chair Kate DePrizio said the committee is “keenly focused on reducing barriers to learning, for … [Read more...] about School Committee approves four policy changes
Federico assists Lynnfield schools with his return
The School Committee voted unanimously to appoint Adam Federico as the new assistant superintendent of Lynnfield Public Schools at its meeting Wednesday. After negotiating his contract in executive session, the committee reconvened and unanimously voted to approve Federico’s contract with a salary of $175,000 until June 30, 2026. Federico previously worked for Lynnfield … [Read more...] about Federico assists Lynnfield schools with his return
School Committee addresses central office opening
The School Committee approved Superintendent Tom Geary’s new contract and presented the Assistant Superintendent Search Committee at its meeting. The committee voted to appoint Geary superintendent at an earlier meeting on July 10. School Committee Chair Kate DePrizio presented Geary’s renegotiated contract, which contained minor grammatical changes and revisions to his … [Read more...] about School Committee addresses central office opening