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School committee approves three‑year contract for Superintendent James Cummings; members question ambitious classroom‑visit goal
Summary
The committee unanimously approved a 2025–2028 employment agreement for Superintendent Dr. James Cummings. Members praised his responsiveness after a bus incident but questioned one of his stated goals — 1,000 classroom visits in a school year — calling it "audacious" and asking for clearer measurement and interim benchmarks.
The Grafton School Committee voted unanimously Sept. 30 to approve an employment agreement with Superintendent Dr. James Cummings covering 2025–2028.
The committee took the contract vote without discussion after a motion to approve the employment agreement. Committee members then turned to a review of the superintendent's goals for the year, drawing particular attention to Goal 1: an objective to make 1,000 classroom visits during the school year to increase visibility and instructional…
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