Marshfield School Committee Ratifies Three Union Contracts in Executive Session
Marshfield School Committee unanimously ratifies three union contracts and holds athletics fees steady for 2026-27.
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Hingham School Committee Unanimously Awards Superintendent Roberts Exemplary Annual Rating
HINGHAM — July 13, 2026 — Hingham School Committee unanimously awards Superintendent Katie Roberts an exemplary summative evaluation for 2025-2026. The committee voted 7-0 Monday to approve the year-end evaluation under the Massachusetts educator evaluation framework, giving Roberts the top rating on three of four DESE performance standards — instructional
Halifax School Committee Votes to Return $727,893 Fiscal Year Surplus to Town
Halifax School Committee returns $727,893 fiscal year surplus to town, citing circuit breaker restructuring. The three-member committee voted 3-0 at its July 7 remote meeting to accept the fiscal year closeout as presented and return $727,892.93 to Halifax's free cash pool.
Brockton School Committee Votes to Hire Outside Actuary on Pension Liability
Brockton School Committee votes to hire outside actuary to resolve disputed pension obligation costs.
Brockton Schools Plan Competitive Bid Process After Audit Finds 2,717 Amazon Orders
Brockton School Committee's account review panel heard that the district placed 2,717 Amazon orders totaling $1.1 million last year, and is now moving toward a competitive bid process to consolidate purchasing.
Brockton School Committee Awards Six FY27 Facility Service Contracts Unanimously
BROCKTON — June 30, 2026 — Brockton School Committee unanimously awards six facility service contracts for FY27. The committee voted 5-0 on each of six bids at its June 30 meeting, awarding contracts for food service equipment repair, fire protection, glass repair, waste disposal, generator maintenance, and drain and grease trap
Freetown-Lakeville Schools Enter State 112th Budget as 62 Staff Exits Take Effect July 1
LAKEVILLE — June 24, 2026 — Freetown-Lakeville schools enter state-supervised bridge funding July 1 with 62 employees exited and Lakeville's budget still unresolved. The Freetown-Lakeville Regional School Committee heard a detailed briefing Wednesday from Director of Finance Jack Higgins on the district's entry into a
Marshfield Athletic Subcommittee Eyes Sub-Varsity Cuts Amid $4.5 Million Budget Gap
MARSHFIELD — June 23, 2026 — Marshfield's Athletic Subcommittee reviewed a sport-by-sport spending report and weighed cutting freshman and JV sports programs as the district faces a budget gap exceeding $4.5 million. Athletic Director Battis presented fiscal year 2025-26 data showing $746,139 in expenditures to
Brockton School Committee Votes 4-3 to Clear Path for Boys and Girls Club at Keith Field
BROCKTON — June 16, 2026 — Brockton School Committee votes 4-3 to clear easement for Boys and Girls Club at historic Keith Field. The committee voted Monday under MGL Chapter 40, Section 15A to relinquish control over an access and utility easement strip at 128 West Elm Street, removing the final
Scituate School Committee approves 11-point Title IX corrective action framework for athletics
SCITUATE — June 15, 2026 — Scituate School Committee launches Title IX athletics corrective action plan and reorganizes leadership. The committee unanimously re-elected Nicole Dirksmeyer as chair, elected Maria Fenway vice chair, and welcomed newly elected member Erica McMahon at its June 15 meeting, which ran past 10 p.m. Superintendent