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Gloucester School Committee Approves Grant, Policy Revision at Data-Heavy June Meeting
Gloucester School Committee approves grant and student-assignment policy as achievement data shows mixed progress.
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Schools · School Committee
Gloucester School Committee Approves $54.2 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
Gloucester School Committee unanimously approves $54.2 million FY2026 budget. The committee voted 4-0 Wednesday to forward the $54,228,897 spending plan to Mayor Greg Verga and the City Council, a $2.74 million increase representing roughly 5.32 percent growth over the current year.
Schools · School Committee
Gloucester School Committee Approves $54.2 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
Gloucester School Committee unanimously approves $54.2 million FY2026 budget. The committee voted 4-0 Wednesday to forward the $54,228,897 spending plan to Mayor Greg Verga and the City Council, a $2.74 million increase representing roughly 5.32 percent growth over the current year.
Schools · School Committee
Gloucester School Committee Names Dr. John Ferrella as New GHS Principal
Gloucester School Committee names Dr. John Ferrella as the next principal of Gloucester High School.
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Gloucester School Committee Approves $54.2 Million School Budget for Public Hearing
Gloucester School Committee advances $54.2 million FY2026 budget amid special education overhaul debate.
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Gloucester School Committee Approves Special Ed Reserve Fund, Confronts O'Malley Behavior Crisis
Gloucester School Committee confronts O'Malley Middle School behavioral crisis and approves new special education reserve fund.
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Gloucester School Committee Gets State Aid Warning, Backs Special Education Overhaul
Gloucester School Committee weighs $2.725 million school budget increase as state legislators warn of structural aid shortfall.
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Gloucester School Committee Receives $54.2 Million FY26 Budget Proposal
Gloucester School Committee receives $54.2 million FY26 budget proposal as federal grant risk looms.
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Gloucester School Committee Unanimously Reverts Title IX Policy to 2020 Federal Rules
Gloucester School Committee reverts Title IX policy, raises preschool tuition, and hears sustained warnings about educator departures.
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Gloucester School Committee Adopts New Graduation Standard to Replace MCAS Requirement
Gloucester School Committee adopts post-MCAS graduation competency standard and hears plan to overhaul special education delivery.
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