Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from John Leahy’s organization
Mar 13, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Lowell Public Schools Student Opportunity Act Plan
This document outlines a plan to accelerate student learning through increased support for students and school communities. It is guided by core beliefs in high-quality education, the centrality of teaching and learning, parental partnership, sustained effort for improvement, and shared accountability for student success. The plan focuses on strategic alignment, research-based interventions, equity, and community involvement. Key priorities include enhanced social-emotional learning and mental health support, a comprehensive approach to early literacy and expanded pre-kindergarten access, increased high-quality secondary pathways and programming, and initiatives to increase workforce diversity. The overall aim is to improve student outcomes and foster holistic student growth and well-being.
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Lowell School Committee Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The subcommittee discussed the Maintenance of Effort update for the 2025-2026 school year and reviewed the development of the 2026-2027 budget. Key topics included the status of the Memorandum of Agreement with the City, projections for health insurance and transportation cost increases, contractual salary obligations, and an update on the Governor's FY26 budget allocation. Additionally, the committee addressed questions regarding School Resource Officer funding responsibilities and the alignment of the City's cash contributions with rising district requirements.
Dec 19, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
School Site Council Meeting Agenda
The School Site Council meetings covered budget updates, human resources updates including staffing overviews and open positions. Discussions also included school improvement planning and progress monitoring, overview of QIP goals, accountability data, school-wide student learning goals, and school improvement goals. The council also discussed school enrichment and activities updates, master schedule revisions and staffing, and future agenda topics.
Dec 1, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Lowell Public Schools Policy 2025-2029
This document outlines Lowell Public School's High School Diversified Pathways Policy, established in compliance with Massachusetts regulations to inform students about Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities. The policy mandates collaboration with CTE schools, facilitates student visits to CTE programs with covered transportation, and integrates a phased MyCAP (My Career and Academic Plan) program from 2025-26 through 2028-29 for grades 6-8. The plan aims to foster curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for lifelong career development by providing structured guidance in self-awareness, career exploration, and academic pathway planning, emphasizing equitable access to information, community partnerships, and data-driven support.
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