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Salem schools outline plan, timeline and committees for Carleton–Saltonstall merger
Summary
The superintendent told the School Committee Jan. 5 that Carleton and Saltonstall will merge into a single school, with transition and innovation committees to launch immediately, a Jan. 12–Feb. 6 transfer window for families, and final recommendations expected before April vacation.
The Salem School Committee on Jan. 5 received details on the planned merger of Carleton and Saltonstall, including committee appointments, a family transfer window and a timeline for recommendations.
Superintendent (speaking at the meeting) said principals Beth Jellison (Saltonstall) and Lauren Weaver (Carleton) will lead the transition and innovation committees and that community outreach will be broad: “We want families to know that this school is a real thing,” the superintendent said, adding the district will send a letter to families later in the week with details about competency determination and the merger transition.
Key administrative steps and dates: the district opened…
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