PEABODY -- June 24, 2026, Peabody School Committee splits 2-3 on first reading of new graduation requirements policy as state MassCore debate dominates year-end meeting. The committee voted down a first reading of
NEWBURYPORT -- June 24, 2026, Newburyport School Committee adopts Fishtank Learning as its new K-5 literacy curriculum and expands school choice enrollment to close a $93,901 budget gap. The committee voted 5-0
Essex Elementary School Building Committee unanimously advances five construction management firms to the proposal phase and approves a $300,000 owner's project manager contract amendment.
NORTH ANDOVER -- June 18, 2026, North Andover School Committee renews superintendent's contract 3-2 amid member concerns over contract language. The committee voted Thursday to approve a new four-year contract for
ESSEX -- June 17, 2026, Manchester Essex School Committee votes unanimously to authorize a new procurement card program and correct feasibility study language at its June 17 meeting. The committee approved a resolution to issue
Saugus's acting school board chair pressed an accountability message after a tense budget season, while the committee approved an amendment and several donations.
SWAMPSCOTT -- June 11, 2026, Swampscott School Committee closes 2025-26 year with six retirement tributes and strong academic data. At the June 11 session at Swampscott High School, the committee honored six retiring educators
NEWBURYPORT -- June 11, 2026, Newburyport School Committee raises athletic fees, creates girls varsity golf program, and tables international field trip vote over tour-company concerns. The committee voted unanimously at its June 11 meeting
HAVERHILL -- June 11, 2026, Walnut Square Elementary students read award-winning peace poems at the Haverhill School Committee's June 11 meeting. Principal Jen Rubera introduced the segment, describing it as a five-
Beverly School Committee heard pointed public comment on antisemitism in schools and a $2 million budget cut, then approved a stack of routine items.
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