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
Superintendent Tom Geary
MCAS results mixed: Lynnfield above state average
The results of the 2024 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing has demonstrated a continued need for emphasis on English and mathematics. With both seeing a decrease in the amount of students who exceed or meet expectations, state leaders cite the need for more progress to be made and resources devoted to improving the performance. “Change in … [Read more...] about MCAS results mixed: Lynnfield above state average
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
Hate allegations prompt high school teacher’s dismissal
Superintendent Tom Geary released a statement Monday to address the termination of a Lynnfield High School substitute teacher who allegedly engaged in hate-based ideologies. Lynnfield High School Principal Patricia Puglisi sent an email to the LHS community Monday morning addressing allegations of Jarek Reihner’s alleged connections to hate-based ideological groups and her … [Read more...] about Hate allegations prompt high school teacher’s dismissal
Police close investigation of School Committee clash
The Police Department closed the case on claims made by School Committee Chair Kate DePrizio at the School Committee meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and deemed it to be a civil issue. At the meeting, DePrizio read an email she sent to School Committee member Jamie Hayman earlier that morning. The email asked Hayman to be aware of his position as a member of the School … [Read more...] about Police close investigation of School Committee clash