During last Wednesday night’s School Committee meeting, Chair Kristen Elworthy recognized this year’s two Dorothy Presser award recipients: Wendy Leone, a special education team chairperson at Lynnfield Middle School, and Emma Bartlett, Summer Street Elementary School special education teacher and assistant to the principal. Elworthy shared that the awards come from the … [Read more...] about Lynnfield recognizes outstanding educators
Lynnfield School Committee
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
Lynnfield School Committee weighs super renewal
LYNNFIELD – Lynnfield School Committee Chair Kirsten Elworthy opened discussions over the potential renewal of Superintendent Thomas Geary’s contract. “Tom has stepped up for our district, and he deserves some certainty about where we are going next,” said Chair Kristen Elworthy in her opening remarks, expressing support for Superintendent Geary’s continuation in the … [Read more...] about Lynnfield School Committee weighs super renewal
School Committee renews superintendent contract
The School Committee voted Thursday to extend the contract of Superintendent Tom Geary through June 30, 2029. The extension is effective as of July 1, 2025. The contract states that Geary's annual salary is $222,360, an increase of 2% over his previous year's salary, which is also effective as of July 1, 2025. The contract also states that "changes to Mr. Geary's salary … [Read more...] about School Committee renews superintendent contract
Lynnfield teachers’ contract ratified, no cuts to educators
The School Committee voted to ratify a new three-year contract agreement that covers all three bargaining units (units A, B and C) for the period of 2025-2028. School Committee Chair Kristen Elworthy noted everyone at the table was “really proud” of the collaboration that helped move the process along. Town Administrator Rob Dolan and President of the Lynnfield Teachers … [Read more...] about Lynnfield teachers’ contract ratified, no cuts to educators