As the state pushes forward with the school cell phone ban promoted by Sen. Brendan P. Crighton, Lynnfield prides itself on the extension of the policy to all levels in local schools, with some minor adaptations for each. “We are out in front of a lot of other districts,” said Superintendent Thomas Geary, referring to a policy in place since August 2024. “We got very … [Read more...] about State cell phone ban inspires Lynnfield schools to extend policy
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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
School Committee expresses reservations about mural
A Healthy Lynnfield Youth Council student leader, Olivia Sylvester, and A Healthy Lynnfield programs coordinator, Diana DeLeo, presented a proposal for a mural project for a 20-foot by ten-foot area on the brick wall outside the locker room exit of the high school. "This will be the very first mural in our community," Sylvester said. "We believe that our young people should … [Read more...] about School Committee expresses reservations about mural
Lynnfield town boards agree on override
The Select Board reiterated the need for a budget override at last Thursday’s meeting after superintendent Tom Geary presented the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) needs for the school, which totaled an 11% increase with a $650,000 capital improvement project (CIP) request. Select Board Chair Dick Dalton also expressed the need for further detail on how Geary and the School Committee … [Read more...] about Lynnfield town boards agree on override
Aging tech at schools in need of upgrades
Lynnfield Public Schools (LPS) is requesting a capital improvement project of $650,000 this spring to complete a districtwide technology upgrade that Superintendent Thomas Geary and Head of the Technology Department Rochelle Cooper say is badly needed. This upgrade would include 40 SMART boards, 90 teacher laptops, 550 Chromebooks for students, wireless access points, … [Read more...] about Aging tech at schools in need of upgrades