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
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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
School Committee approves superintendent’s evaluation
At its June 3 meeting, the School Committee voted 3-2 to approve Superintendent Tom Geary's summative evaluation. School Committee Chair Kristen Elworthy, Vice-Chair Jim Dillon and committee member Kate DePrizio voted in favor, while committee members Kim Baker-Donohue and Jamie Hayman voted no. The following is the evaluation, which may also be viewed on the Lynnfield Public … [Read more...] about School Committee approves superintendent’s evaluation
Residents urge School Committee to conduct a superintendent search
The pressure is ramping up on the School Committee to conduct a formal superintendent search. As some did when the interim Superintendent Thomas Geary was appointed superintendent in 2024, residents, once again, are asking the School Committee to conduct a formal search before the committee takes any action on Geary's contract. Over the last two weeks, more than 140 … [Read more...] about Residents urge School Committee to conduct a superintendent search