School Committee members unanimously voted to approve the $175,000 contract through 2027 for Jennifer O’Connell as the new director of student services for Lynnfield Public Schools. O’Connell was the finalist for the position when members voted, as an extensive interview process was conducted by a committee that included Superintendent Thomas Geary, Assistant Superintendent … [Read more...] about Lynnfield approves new director of student services
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LTTE: Strong and steady leadership puts Lynnfield students first
To the editor: I am writing to express my strong support for Superintendent Tom Geary and the majority of the Lynnfield School Committee. As a former teacher and mother of four elementary-aged children, I was disturbed by the treatment of Superintendent Geary at the Feb. 11 School Committee meeting by one member. Committee member Jamie Hayman’s dismissive comments and public … [Read more...] about LTTE: Strong and steady leadership puts Lynnfield students first
School committee discusses budget priorities, teacher contracts
The school committee meeting saw an earlier-than-usual budget recommendation from Superintendent Thomas Geary, who has worked with school committee chair Kristen Elworthy and member Jenny Sheehan to decide on the details. This comes three months before the Town Meeting, which will include a vote on the town’s budgets, but the committee felt it important to offer an advance … [Read more...] about School committee discusses budget priorities, teacher contracts
DESE review of LPS from the OLA (Office of Language Acquisition)
During the week of Feb. 3, 2025, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) Office of Language Acquisition (OLA) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Lynnfield Public Schools. The OLA reviews each district and charter school’s ELE program every six years to monitor compliance with federal and state English learner education laws and … [Read more...] about DESE review of LPS from the OLA (Office of Language Acquisition)
LTTE: Lynnfield deserves strong school leadership
Dear Lynnfield friends and neighbors: Lynnfield has been home to my family for 20 years. During this time, my husband and I have volunteered on a multitude of town boards, committees, PTOs, and youth sports organizations to give back and contribute positively to our small community. While serving in these volunteer and elected positions, I had the privilege of working with … [Read more...] about LTTE: Lynnfield deserves strong school leadership