The School Committee announced Susan Breen and Kerrie Fraser as the two recipients of the Dorothy Presser Award at its last meeting. The committee began peer-nominated the award in 2019 to recognize a district employee who has “demonstrated extraordinary commitment to advancing the Lynnfield School District,” School Committee Chair Kate DePirizio said. The committee received … [Read more...] about School Committee announces Dorothy Presser Award recipients
Kate DePrizio
Tensions flare at the School Committee meeting
Tensions arose between School Committee Chair Kate DePrizio and School Committee member Jamie Hayman at its most recent meeting. While the Town Common filled with residents to honor and memorialize those who lost their lives and those who were affected by the tragedy on Sept. 11, 2001, the Lynnfield School Committee met as planned to discuss items, such as its operating … [Read more...] about Tensions flare at the School Committee meeting
Lynnfield students are back to school
Lynnfield Public Schools began its school year Wednesday, Aug. 28 with smiles across the district. “Overall, the first day was fantastic,” Superintendent Thomas Geary said. “There was a lot of energy and excitement at all four schools. I had many positive conversations with teachers and principals throughout the day, and there was great enthusiasm welcoming our students back … [Read more...] about Lynnfield students are back to school
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