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Swampscott School Committee is gearing up for major policy changes, including new guidelines on student cell phone use and updated safety protocols that must be in place by August!

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Committee reviews state‑aligned policy updates and readies response to proposed cellphone restrictions
Committee member Miguel walked the board through multiple state‑recommended policy updates — including building access (ECAB), parent advisory councils (KBG), self‑medication (JLCDS), bus training, school choice (MGL ch.70 §12BJ), and a rewritten seclusion/restraint policy (JKAA) — and flagged pending state legislation proposing cell phone limits for students.
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June 4, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Assistant Superintendent Martha Raymond unveiled a comprehensive look at our district's thriving special-education programs, but warned of looming budget pressures from rising out-of-district costs and unpredictable reimbursements.

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Assistant superintendent briefed committee on special-education programs, circuit breaker reimbursements and rising out-of-district costs
Assistant Superintendent Martha Raymond told the School Committee the district's special-education programs are extensive and largely compliant; she warned that out-of-district tuition and unpredictable circuit-breaker reimbursements remain major budget pressures.
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May 17, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Swampscott’s middle school is facing critical system failures dating back to the 1950s, prompting the school committee to discuss a vital renovation plan that could reshape the future of education in the district.

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Swampscott committee discusses MSBA statement of interest for middle school; no vote tonight
The committee heard a detailed presentation on the Massachusetts School Building Authority statement-of-interest process and middle-school conditions. Members generally favored a comprehensive MSBA renovation path but raised timing and town‑funding concerns; the committee did not take a vote and asked staff to return with formal language and coordination with the select board.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM