The School Committee met last Thursday night for the first time since taking its summer break to discuss the upcoming school year. Superintendent Tom Geary shared a presentation of his goals — which he’s “not opposed to tweaking here or there” — with the Committee. The presentation discussed four goals: one student learning goal, one professional practice goal and two … [Read more...] about Superintendent outlines goals for new school year
Superintendent Tom Geary
LTTE: School Chair says ‘thank you’ to voters
Dear Lynnfield: Thank you. On June 4, we passed an operational override that will allow us to keep the thing that makes Lynnfield Public Schools what they are: our amazing educators. The outcome and turnout of this vote demonstrated one thing I’ve always had faith in: Lynnfield’s unique and unwavering commitment to educating its children. It’s why people move here, and it’s … [Read more...] about LTTE: School Chair says ‘thank you’ to voters
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
Lynnfield approves new director of student services
School Committee members unanimously voted to approve the $175,000 contract through 2027 for Jennifer O’Connell as the new director of student services for Lynnfield Public Schools. O’Connell was the finalist for the position when members voted, as an extensive interview process was conducted by a committee that included Superintendent Thomas Geary, Assistant Superintendent … [Read more...] about Lynnfield approves new director of student services
School Committee debates budget timeline
Last Tuesday's School Committee meeting began with an almost 15-minute debate over the progression of the fiscal 2026 school budget recommendations. The discussion was between School Committee member Jamie Hayman, Superintendent Thomas Geary, and School Committee Chair Kristen Elworthy. The conversation reached a boiling point when Hayman said “I don’t trust you, Tom,” in … [Read more...] about School Committee debates budget timeline