Dracut committee approves JV-sports waivers; district announces $3,200 state grant for financial-literacy efforts

The Dracut School Committee approved four mid-level athletic waivers to allow junior varsity teams to compete this spring and heard an announcement of a small state grant for financial-literacy programs.

The administration brought an unanticipated request for waivers for JV baseball, JV softball, JV boys lacrosse and JV girls lacrosse so the athletic director could finalize schedules before the season begins. "Mister DiGeronimo has communicated with me, that he's seeking 4 waivers'... Mr. Manley and Miss McGinnis both support it; Mr. DiGeronimo obviously recommends it; I recommend approval as well," the superintendent said during the meeting. A motion to approve the waivers was made and seconded; the committee approved the waivers by voice vote: "All those in favor? Aye. Opposed?" The minutes do not record a roll-call tally.

Separately, the superintendent announced that Dracut High School received a $3,200 state grant to support financial-literacy efforts. The administration credited "Mr. Moe" as the staff member who helped secure the award and said the funds will support programing such as career fairs or financial-education events for students.

No budget line-item change was recorded at the committee meeting for the sports waivers or the grant announcement; the waivers were approved to allow participation in the spring season and the grant will be administered through the high school as directed by the superintendent.