School Committee

Schools · School Committee

School Committee OKs Handbooks, Adds Saturday Detention

Gloucester schools add Saturday detentions, overhaul dress code review at superintendent's first meeting. The School Committee unanimously approved updated elementary, O'Malley and high school handbooks, including a new Saturday detention option and an artificial-intelligence use policy.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 26

Schools · School Committee

Gloucester Committee Backs Grants, Board Appointment

Gloucester School Committee hears new superintendent's entry plan, approves $148,000 in grants.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 12

Schools · School Committee

Committee Votes 7-0 to Enter Executive Session

Gloucester School Committee reviews flexible state aid bill, then votes 7-0 to go behind closed doors.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 20

Schools · School Committee

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.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 24

Schools · School Committee

Gloucester School Committee Hears Budget Gap Remains at $1.5 Million Before Council Vote

Gloucester School Committee hears senior exit data and leaves a $1.5 million budget gap unresolved ahead of a city council vote.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 10

Schools · School Committee

Gloucester School Committee Hears Public Pleas to Close $1.35 Million Budget Gap

Gloucester school supporters pack committee meeting to oppose a $1.35 million funding gap threatening 22.5 positions.

Townbrief reporting · May 13

Schools · School Committee

Gloucester School Committee Prepares to Submit MSBA Applications for Two Elementary Schools

Gloucester School Committee moves toward MSBA applications for Beeman and Plum Cove elementary schools.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 25

Schools · School Committee

Gloucester Schools Seek $2.3M Budget Increase, Accept $400K Courtyard Grant

Gloucester School Committee accepts $400,000 design grant for O'Malley courtyard and takes up a $3.7 million FY27 cost-increase framework.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 11

Schools · School Committee

Gloucester School Committee Greenlights Design Phase for O'Malley Courtyard Overhaul

Gloucester School Committee unanimously votes to begin design of a $3 million O'Malley middle school courtyard project.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 11

Schools · School Committee

Gloucester School Committee Unanimously Approves $54.2 Million FY26 School Budget

Gloucester School Committee approves $54.2 million FY26 budget and gives superintendent high marks.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 24