The School Committee discussed leadership planning during its meeting last Thursday. Committee member Jim Dillon led the discussion of the committee’s leadership planning, especially as it relates to interim Superintendent Tom Geary’s position in the district. “Tom Geary has been off to a truly sensational start as superintendent,” he said. “Tom met with LTA (Lynnfield … [Read more...] about School Committee discusses leadership planning
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School Committee discusses proposed dress-code policy
The School Committee discussed changes to the district's dress-code policy during its meeting last Thursday. Committee member Jenny Sheehan presented the proposed policy. She said it is a first draft and the committee is still asking for feedback from principals and the public as its members continue to work on it. She said the policy focuses on eliminating distractions, … [Read more...] about School Committee discusses proposed dress-code policy
Lynnfield dials up cellphone school policy
The School Committee met to discuss changes to various policies, including a new cellphone and related electronic devices policy, at its meeting on Thursday. At the beginning of the meeting, Committee Chair Kate DePrizio said she had heard some confusion, and clarified the meeting was only for discussion and there would be no votes taken. “We want to have a really … [Read more...] about Lynnfield dials up cellphone school policy
Lynnfield’s superintendent presents FY25 goals
Superintendent Tom Geary presented his four fiscal year 2025 goals during a School Committee meeting. “Creating these goals, I want to make sure that a cross section of as many areas as possible where I see room for growth, clarity, and improvement can be addressed,” he said. The first goal is to “review and assess practices designed to improve teaching and learning in … [Read more...] about Lynnfield’s superintendent presents FY25 goals
Lynnfield salutes retiring school staff
The School Committee honored seven employees across the district who will retire by the end of the school year. Interim Superintendent Tom Geary said that Summer Street Elementary School and Lynnfield Preschool paraprofessional Cynthia Fagan, who has worked at the school since 2013, has been loving, caring, and very dedicated to the district’s youngest learners. “She’s … [Read more...] about Lynnfield salutes retiring school staff