LYNNFIELD – Lynnfield School Committee Chair Kirsten Elworthy opened discussions over the potential renewal of Superintendent Thomas Geary’s contract. “Tom has stepped up for our district, and he deserves some certainty about where we are going next,” said Chair Kristen Elworthy in her opening remarks, expressing support for Superintendent Geary’s continuation in the … [Read more...] about Lynnfield School Committee weighs super renewal
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School Committee renews superintendent contract
The School Committee voted Thursday to extend the contract of Superintendent Tom Geary through June 30, 2029. The extension is effective as of July 1, 2025. The contract states that Geary's annual salary is $222,360, an increase of 2% over his previous year's salary, which is also effective as of July 1, 2025. The contract also states that "changes to Mr. Geary's salary … [Read more...] about School Committee renews superintendent contract
DESE review of LPS from the OLA (Office of Language Acquisition)
During the week of Feb. 3, 2025, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) Office of Language Acquisition (OLA) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Lynnfield Public Schools. The OLA reviews each district and charter school’s ELE program every six years to monitor compliance with federal and state English learner education laws and … [Read more...] about DESE review of LPS from the OLA (Office of Language Acquisition)
Lynnfield FinCom begins FY 2026 budget process
The Finance Committee kicked off the budget process Wednesday evening with a summit held between each department head, giving them an opportunity to analyze what’s been achieved in the previous year and to look forward to the 2026 fiscal year beginning next July. Town Administrator Rob Dolan started off the meeting by reflecting on the past year and all the projects that … [Read more...] about Lynnfield FinCom begins FY 2026 budget process
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