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Erving School Committee Adopts New Improvement Plan

Erving School Committee adopted a new School Improvement Plan after Principal Beth Gannon reported the school's best MCAS performance since 2014.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 27

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Panel sends revised assignment policy to legal review

The Greenfield School Committee's Policy Subcommittee voted to send revised student-assignment rules to legal counsel and advance a two-factor authentication policy to the full committee.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 19

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School panel advances seven policies for review

Shutesbury's School Committee policy subcommittee advanced seven draft policies to the full board, including a new rule on staff interactions with civil immigration enforcement. Chair Leah Jack and member Katrina Catalano, the only two present, approved each motion unanimously.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 15

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Committee seeks say on school heat pump plan

The Shutesbury School Committee pushed for a formal say in Shutesbury Elementary's heat pump conversion, warning a $150,000 state design grant could still leave oil backup in the mix.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 15

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Greenfield School Committee approves revised budget, 5-1

The Greenfield School Committee voted 5-1 to accept a revised fiscal year 2027 budget reflecting a 5.35 percent increase.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 14

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School Committee Adopts Child Protection Policy

The School Committee voted 4-0 to adopt an updated student protection policy, Policy ACL, and repeal its predecessor, Policy JHE.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 6

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Whately Panel Votes to Rescind, Replace ICE Policy

Whately School Committee adopted a revised policy on law enforcement and immigration-agent interactions, rescinding its prior version.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 6

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Whately Adopts Policy Restricting ICE on Campus

Whately School Committee adopted a policy routing ICE paperwork off campus and reviewed MCAS data showing equity gaps.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 6

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Erving School Committee reorganizes, keeps Bailey as chair

Erving School Committee reorganizes for the year, reelecting Mackensey Bailey as chair with Kelly Sykes as vice chair.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 30

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School Committee Delays Handbook, Shuffles Subcommittees

Shutesbury School Committee delays handbook vote and reshuffles subcommittee duties amid capital-project overload.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 17