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Harvard School Committee adopts 2025'2026 District Improvement Plan
Summary
The Harvard School Committee voted unanimously Sept. 8 to approve the district's 2025'2026 District Improvement Plan after a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Linda Dwight; members requested follow-ups on a curriculum-management template and details about the SOAR emotional support program.
The Harvard School Committee voted unanimously Sept. 8 to adopt the school district's 2025'2026 District Improvement Plan following a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Linda Dwight.
Dr. Dwight outlined initiatives on curriculum management, student supports, diversity efforts and restorative practices. Committee members asked for additional materials and follow-up. Chair Abigail Besse requested the district's curriculum-management template, which Assistant Superintendent Dana Labb will present at a future meeting. Member Liz Joyce asked for clarification about SOAR, the district's emotional-support program at both the Bromfield School (TBS) and Hildreth Elementary School (HES); Michelle DellaValle, the special-education director, was noted as scheduled to present more information at an upcoming School Committee meeting. Member Brian Killeen asked whether the district should expand "Partner with Community" strategies to involve residents and local organizations more directly; Dr. Dwight said Harvard Park and Recreation already partners with the schools for weekend and evening programming.
A motion to approve the plan was moved by Dr. Katharine Covino, seconded by Ms. Joyce, and passed by roll-call vote 4'-0.
The approval sends the plan to staff for implementation and the committee asked administrators to return with concrete templates and program details so the committee can track progress and capacity during the coming year. No timeline for full implementation was specified in the meeting minutes.
