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Swampscott School Committee accepts superintendent's goals after debate over how specific they should be

Swampscott School Committee · November 7, 2025
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After extended discussion over whether goals should be narrowly measurable or broader for a first-year leader, the Swampscott School Committee voted to accept Superintendent Jason's goals and scheduled a six-month check-in to review progress.

The Swampscott School Committee voted to accept the superintendent's goals after members debated how specific and measurable those goals should be for a first-year superintendent.

The committee's vote followed a lengthy exchange over Goal 1's three‑year timeline and how to measure progress. Superintendent Jason told the committee he had incorporated previous feedback into a slide presentation and would add clarity where requested.

Suzanne (S4) argued the goals must be concrete and measurable. "The…

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