Gloucester School Committee adopts $55.8 million FY27 budget, restores three GHS positions
Gloucester School Committee unanimously adopts a $55.8 million FY27 budget while restoring three cut positions.
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Peabody School Committee Approves Seven Policies, Splits on MassCore Graduation Requirement
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 Policy IKF, the graduation requirements policy, with members Dunn, Olympio, and Amico opposing and members Millman
Newburyport Schools Adopt Fishtank Literacy Curriculum, Expand School Choice to Close Budget Gap
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 with two abstentions Wednesday to add 19 school choice seats across grades six, nine, and ten
Essex School Building Committee Approves $300,000 OPM Amendment, Launches CM Proposal Process
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 School Committee Approves Superintendent Contract in 3-2 Vote
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 Superintendent Pam — last name not announced in open session — with members Joe Brown, Marc Hicks, and
Manchester Essex School Committee approves procurement cards, backs hockey host-school shift
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 individual P-cards through BMO to each school, replacing a single shared credit card and consolidating
Swampscott School Committee Approves Five Policies, Honors Six Retiring Educators
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 whose combined service exceeds 165 years, including English teacher Peter Franklin after nearly 20 years and
Newburyport School Committee Raises Athletic Fees, Approves Girls Varsity Golf Team
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 to approve a revised FY27 athletic fee schedule projected to generate roughly $37,000 in additional
Walnut Square Students Read Prize Poems at Haverhill School Committee 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-year tradition in which teachers enter students in Northern Essex Community College's annual Peace
Walnut Square Students Read Prize Poems at Haverhill School Committee 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-year tradition in which teachers enter students in Northern Essex Community College's annual Peace