Tewksbury Public Schools

The meeting included a public hearing on the FY27 budget, where the focus areas of personnel, operational, technology, and building improvements were discussed. The regular session featured a recognition of a student author, a presentation on the TMHS 2026-2027 Program of Studies, and administrative updates regarding the Innovative Career Pathway, an adaptive childcare pilot program, and upcoming report cards. Several school policies were revised or rescinded, and discussions were held regarding the upcoming school calendar and the search timeline for a new superintendent. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding collective bargaining.

The committee held a public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget, detailing allocations for personnel, operations, technology, and building improvements, as well as discussing revolving accounts and grants. The meeting included recognitions for custodial staff and food services participants, reports from the student representative regarding athletic and club activities, and a presentation on potential facility building and renovation plans. Furthermore, the committee adopted revised policies, adjusted the 2025-2026 school calendar, and formally appointed a new Superintendent. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding collective bargaining.

This document outlines a strategic plan for special education, encompassing a review of the 2019-2020 initiatives and setting goals and focus areas for 2020-2021. Key priorities include fostering a systems approach to special education programs, providing high-quality professional development, and supporting curriculum through specialized explicit instruction such as SPIRE. It also details guidance for Fall 2020 special education services, particularly for identifying and supporting high-needs students, and highlights accomplishments in reading intervention programs.

The meeting included a workshop session for administrators and committee members covering the year-end summary, future goals, and school improvement plans. The regular session addressed collective bargaining units, provided an update on the Wynn Middle School cell phone policy using Yondr pouches, and included reports on student council activities, enrollment, and transportation. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved payroll expenses, discussed personnel hiring, and reviewed various correspondence regarding handbooks and staffing for the upcoming academic year.

The agenda included a public hearing on the FY27 budget, recognitions for the maintenance and custodial team as well as the Food and Nutrition Services department, and a student council report on school events. Presentations were delivered regarding the International Exchange Program and a facility study update from the architectural firm. Financial actions involved the submission and payment of payroll bills. Policy discussions encompassed revisions to staff development, tutoring, personnel records, substitute staffing, and support staff contracts. Additionally, the committee addressed updates to school calendar proposals, the superintendent search, and a calendar change for the 2025-2026 school year.