A petition to recall School Committee Member, and former chair, Kate DePrizio from the committee began Wednesday, Sept. 25. Resident Mark Vitagliano said he took out the papers for the recall petition on Wednesday, Sept. 25, began collecting signatures on the next day, and estimates the petition has more than 600 signatures as of the start of the month. He said the … [Read more...] about Petition to recall DePrizio from School Committee gains ground
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School Committee elects new chair, faces backlash over allegations
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
DePrizio steps down as School Committee chair
School Committee member Kate DePrizio stepped down as committee chair via a Facebook post on her official school committee page Thursday, Sept. 19. DePrizio has served as the chair since January 2024 and will remain on the committee. “Representing our district as Chair has been an absolute honor and privilege of my life,” DePrizio stated in her post. “I cherish the … [Read more...] about DePrizio steps down as School Committee chair
School Committee announces Dorothy Presser Award recipients
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
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