Massachusetts / School Boards / Beverly Public Schools
The committee approved a set of consent warrants, advanced two technology‑related policies to the committee of the whole for final review, reappointed Beverly's Essex Tech representative, approved the FY27 school‑year start date, and approved a student leadership trip to London.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Beverly Public Schools
Members questioned how warrants and signatures will be handled under a larger committee and discussed view-only access for oversight; Dr. Cushing proposed a shared Google Drive as a practical, low-cost alternative to BoardDocs.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Beverly Public Schools
At an organizational meeting, the Beverly School Committee unanimously elected Lorenda Visnick president, Lindsay Ducharme vice president and Karen Robinson secretary, appointed members to key subcommittees and tasked the policy committee with reviewing norms and protocols by February.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Beverly Public Schools
Food service director Christine Leal told the Finance & Facilities committee that breakfast and lunch participation have risen districtwide after program changes and two recent state reviews produced only limited findings; she outlined equipment needs funded from the department's revolving account.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Beverly Public Schools
The committee approved hiring four paraprofessionals for special‑education needs, adopted multiple policy edits (subcommittee membership, gifts and memorials), adopted new transportation rental rates, and ratified two collective bargaining agreements for lunch monitors.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Beverly Public Schools
The Finance & Facilities committee approved a $179,135.54 fund transfer as the district’s remaining contribution toward eight electric buses and associated V2X‑capable charging infrastructure, supported mainly by EPA and MassCEC grants.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Beverly Public Schools
A financial forecasting report summarized for the committee projects a structural budget gap for the city growing from about $3.9M in FY2027 to roughly $13.7M by 2030, driven by labor costs, special education and pension obligations; the report recommends exploring revenue enhancements, service reductions, and an override.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Beverly Public Schools
High school and middle school students briefed the committee on Model UN conferences, StageRight theater, robotics grants, and DECA competitions and community service at the Dec. 10 CISL meeting.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Beverly Public Schools
The Beverly School Committee reviewed class-size and enrollment data, approved warrants and several personnel policies, and scheduled further discussion of transportation fees and financial forecasting ahead of the incoming committee.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Beverly Public Schools
The Beverly School Committee voted unanimously to adopt a locally developed competency-determination policy required by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, while members stressed public input and flexibility as state end-of-course assessments evolve.