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School committee approves limited school choice slots and earlier closing date for 2026–27
Summary
The committee approved the superintendent’s school choice recommendations: continue high‑school choice (grades 9–12), limit K–5 to 10 new students per grade (kindergarten reduced to 5), exclude Sarah Parker Remond and Collins from choice for a year, and close choice earlier in August; estimated nonresident revenue for FY27 is about $800,000.
The Salem School Committee on March 23 approved the superintendent’s recommended school choice plan for the 2026–27 school year.
Superintendent Doctor Zweig proposed continuing participation in the state interdistrict nonresident school choice program with several limitations: continue admitting choice students at Salem High School in grades 9–12 only;…
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