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Mike Grant, who led the presentation, said the policy reiterates existing enrollment requirements (photo ID, evidence of residency and evidence of occupancy) and adds a procedure for re‑verifying residency when students transition between school buildings or when district records suggest an address change. \"PowerSchool has our registration program. We can create another form that's just for like a reverification of residency,\" Grant said; families will be able to upload documents by phone or laptop.

Why it matters

School residency policies determine which children may enroll in district schools and are relevant to tuition, assignment to specific buildings and resource allocation. Community members had raised concerns during the year about consistency in residency checks; district leaders said the proposed process is intended to make reverification routine and more transparent.

Key elements of the proposal

- When to reverify: Staff proposed reverification whenever a student moves between buildings (for example, elementary to middle school) or when mail returns or other evidence indicate a possible change of address. The policy also allows staff discretion to request proof when warranted.

- Documentation: Required items remain the same as the district’s enrollment policy: a photo ID for the parent/guardian; an affidavit of residency; and two pieces of evidence of occupancy (utility bill, mortgage, lease, etc.).

- Digital process and timing: The district plans to implement the reverification process via PowerSchool, allowing families to upload scanned documents. Staff said the digital reverification process will be rolled out in spring 2026 to allow time for testing and communications; existing cases that are already flagged will be handled over the coming summer.

Questions and procedural notes

Committee members asked about enforcement, exemptions and timing. Staff said that some districts allow exceptions for short‑term moves and that appeals to the superintendent are possible; the presentation indicated staff would follow up and that the committee will be asked to approve the revised language at a subsequent meeting.

Ending

The committee treated the document as a first read and asked staff to clarify the language that distinguishes initial verification for new enrollments from reverification during grade transitions. Staff said they will also confirm how appeals to the superintendent will be handled and will provide the revised policy language at the next meeting for a vote.

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Project managers and the Kittredge School Building Committee reported they are advancing into civil engineering and detailed drawings and will meet regularly through the summer, with a cost reconciliation session scheduled for September 16. \"Everything is marching along on schedule,\" one committee member said; the architects are preparing exterior and interior materials, flows and schematic designs for MSBA review.

Why it matters

The Kittredge project is a major town capital investment that will determine classroom configurations, grade placement and long‑term facility costs. Committee members noted that some design features (for example, additional modules or higher‑spec finishes) may not be reimbursed by MSBA; those items will be argued for in the reimbursement requests and could require local funding if not approved.

Key details reported

- Timeline: The committee will continue design meetings through September; a cost reconciliation meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16, after which estimated final costs will be clearer.

- MSBA review: The architects returned with changes recommended by MSBA and by the district’s educational team. Committee members said MSBA gave positive feedback on several elements but requested clarifications about layout and traffic flow.

- Scope and funding risks: Committee members noted that some items in the schematic are not typically MSBA‑funded and the district will make arguments for reimbursement. If MSBA does not reimburse these elements, the district could be required to choose alternatives or fund the items locally.

Questions and clarifications raised by committee members

Committee members pressed for clarity on when final cost numbers will be known and what portion of price changes (for materials such as steel) could affect town exposure. One member asked whether the town shares material cost risk with contractors or the MSBA; presenters said the answers depend on final contracting arrangements and timing and promised to bring that question back to the committee.

Accessibility and facilities details

A committee member asked that the architects examine adding more single‑stall bathrooms and to return with alternative configurations that increase single‑stall access for students. Another member asked that designers avoid cathedral ceilings on the top floor so future technology and cable runs can be surface‑mounted without costly renovation — a facilities planning detail the current committee asked be considered at this stage.

Next steps

The Kittredge School Building Committee will continue meetings every other week through the summer and into September. Committee members said they will press the architect to present alternative bathroom and circulation plans and to prepare the cost reconciliation materials for mid‑September. The committee also plans to review any MSBA feedback on reimbursable vs. non‑reimbursable items and will bring questions about material price‑risk back to the committee for guidance.

Ending

District leaders said the project remains on the MSBA schedule but that a number of final financial and design decisions remain pending. The committee will return to the School Committee with the cost reconciliation results and any recommended tradeoffs once MSBA and the design team finalize their evaluations.

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Curriculum directors Jacqueline Taylor, Joe Clark and Cara Larkham told the committee that the district’s pilot work and teacher feedback support a full K–5 adoption of Eureka Math Squared for next year, paired with a phased rollout of Investigating History (grades 3–7) and Arts & Letters (grades 6–8). \"We believe that by implementing Eureka Squared, it's allowing all of our students to make the same effective progress,\" Joe Clark said during the presentation.

The district framed the proposal as an effort to lift grade‑level expectations and reduce inequities in access to rigorous assignments. Presenters cited the TNTP Opportunity Myth research and state guidance as supporting evidence that coherent, vetted curriculum materials increase student learning opportunities and outcomes. Cara Larkham described teacher feedback from pilots: teachers valued multiple perspectives and high expectations in Investigating History but reported pacing and scaffolding as areas needing supports. \"Teachers are open to collaborating, recognize the potential of Investigating History and are willing to provide feedback,\" Larkham said.

Why it matters

District leaders said the proposed purchases would be primarily paid from capital improvement funds approved at town meeting and from existing grants where available. According to presenters, Investigating History has minimal material costs because the curriculum is open source; Eureka Math Squared and Arts & Letters carry higher initial print/digital costs but are expected to last multiple years. The district argued that investing in materials is cost‑effective when compared with one‑time personnel changes and is intended to support teachers’ instructional time.

What the proposals include

- Eureka Math Squared (K–5): Curriculum directors recommended a districtwide K–5 adoption beginning in 2025–26, with summer and early‑year professional development for teacher leaders and principals. Pilot classrooms reported strong MAP growth during the year; district leaders showed one fourth‑grade pilot class that moved into a majority of students with higher growth and achievement percentiles after the pilot year.

- Arts & Letters (6–8): A middle‑school ELA curriculum built on the Wit & Wisdom structure; the district plans a gradual rollout with 1–2 additional modules added next year rather than a full year of new units immediately.

- Investigating History (3–7 and civics): A DESE‑aligned social studies curriculum produced in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The district has piloted units in multiple grades and plans a phased expansion after further pacing and scaffold supports are developed.

Teacher supports and professional development

District leaders described a teacher‑leader model and layered PD plan: teacher leaders who piloted materials will lead summer and school‑year unpacking sessions, principals will participate in the same training, and the district will continue partnerships with Great Minds and TNTP for coaching. Clark said the goal is to develop \"curriculum literacy\" — teachers internalizing lessons and spending time on differentiation rather than building materials from scratch.

Funding and timing

Presenters said capital improvement funds approved at town meeting would cover initial material purchases for Eureka Math Squared and Arts & Letters, while some PD and pilot costs could be covered by existing grants (for example, civics or literacy grants). Investigating History is largely open source and requires lower material costs but additional PD funds. Classroom rollouts will be staggered by subject and grade to limit teacher overload: K–5 math adoption is proposed as a districtwide rollout; Arts & Letters and Investigating History would be phased so teachers can receive sustained support.

Next steps and committee action

The school committee treated the presentation as a first read and opened the floor for questions from members about pacing, digital vs. print materials, available grants and the scale of PD. Several committee members asked about year‑over‑year operating costs (consumables, digital subscriptions) and the district said those would be absorbed in the regular operating budget after initial capital purchases. The committee did not take a vote on a final adoption on June 5; directors said formal adoption votes are scheduled for a future meeting after members have time to review materials and cost estimates.

Ending

District leaders emphasized that the materials and PD are meant to support teachers’ day‑to‑day instruction and to raise consistent expectations across schools. The proposal moves forward to a formal vote after the committee’s review; staff said they will publish cost breakdowns and PD timelines before the next meeting.

","District curriculum leaders presented plans to adopt Eureka Math Squared for K–5 in 2025–26 and to phase in Investigating History and Arts & Letters. Presenters cited pilot results, teacher feedback and grant/capital funds to cover materials; the school committee took the proposal as a first read and will vote at a later meeting.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210888,"School Committee inducts Janet Gaffney and Burt Noyes into North Andover educators’ Hall of Fame",316,9670000,9986000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3703059-349a96054b01ddcaae51abff8cb656c7&start=9670&end=9986","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3703059-349a96054b01ddcaae51abff8cb656c7/thumbnail_9670000.jpg","/articles/6210888/Massachusetts/School-Committee-inducts-Janet-Gaffney-and-Burt-Noyes-into-North-Andover-educators-Hall-of-Fame","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210888-00faa63f2bd908ca9fd3189bcfb26c69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192471&Signature=QZG1Nn-1nMRrKN0~IfHbsGXtpyLJKuTnXg0nkK4TXlPTdwordzHBYSa7lni~rjgr~QFozMFX8-1OHScza11YE~Ll2LspjJJIYSmotJNtzQ957vFJ01a1cZjiUSYp1n6ZB6ZWO9oaD-vF1EsXeTAkcBes6XU~1ljjPn5DeEbMGBLqMbLPO5dy7rsn3rdjeBqOeRktXXlJmpsMBmGDBJMSjUOiCZmrTB1R8EyMxSge2WTFOaFUOz2ZcqVaZq88e3ZnDqLRa9Fe2yS3pdAOTy6ejk~pK~2DYGXgUOXhEuAXq2TCnXz2nPhM7-fhfHkmnL9BL5VHGN5fTrmzXz21mbT3fA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School Committee voted unanimously on June 5 to induct Janet Gaffney and Burt Noyes into the North Andover educators’ Hall of Fame.

A committee member moved to accept both nominations and a second was recorded. Committee members praised both nominees for long service to the district and their impact on students and colleagues. One member said Gaffney had dedicated 34–35 years to the district as a kindergarten teacher and emphasized that she continued professional learning late in her career; another member recalled Noyes as a dependable presence at the high school who served as an English teacher and assistant principal.

The committee approved the nominations in voice votes; members responding in roll call included Mister Hicks, Mister Moskovich, Mister Brown, Miss Cormier and the chair (all voted yes). The committee will invite both honorees to the district’s induction/celebration event in October 2025 and to deliver remarks at an upcoming opening‑day ceremony.

Ending

Staff will contact the honorees with formal invitations and arrange details for the October induction ceremony and the opening‑day remarks.

","The School Committee approved nominations to the district’s educators’ Hall of Fame, unanimously voting to induct Janet Gaffney and Burt Noyes. Both nominees were praised for long service and community impact; formal induction will take place at the district’s October ceremony.","actionData","errors"]

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