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Revised wellness policy accepted by DESE; district posts wellness webpage

Easthampton School Committee · August 11, 2026
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Summary

The Easthampton School Committee reported its revised wellness policy was accepted by the Massachusetts DESE, concluded wellness coaching, and said the district will publish a wellness webpage with policy text and a timeline of work.

Dr. Balch told the committee the district's revised wellness policy had been accepted by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and that wellness coaching had concluded. "Our wellness policy will be brought forward, our revised wellness policy. It was accepted by DESE," Dr. Balch said, and noted the district will publish a wellness webpage where the new policy and timeline will be accessible to the public.

Committee members thanked staff for the coaching work and the development of the policy materials. The superintendent said the webpage will include the timeline and the new policy text and that related wellness work will continue in the upcoming year.