Wellesley School Committee advances air conditioning design funding for fall meeting. The committee voted unanimously 5-0 to seek approximately $1.425 million in design funding, with construction to follow in a subsequent warrant. Member Linda Chow noted that a citizens petition related to air
The Wellesley School Committee reviewed a revised restraint, seclusion and timeout policy ahead of an August state compliance deadline.
The Wellesley School Committee advanced revisions to its student restraint and seclusion policy to comply with state regulations, scheduling a vote for August 18. The committee incorporated feedback from the Special Education Parent Advisory Council and approved amendments to the parent
Wellesley School Committee appoints superintendent contract negotiation subcommittee. The committee voted unanimously, 5-0, to designate Vice Chair Costas Panagopoulos as chair and Member Linda Chow as the second member to negotiate Superintendent Dr. Lussier's contract extension, following an
Wellesley School Committee enters superintendent contract negotiations 3-2 amid community pushback. Chair Niki Ofenloch, Vice Chair Linda Chow, and Secretary Illana Nissenbaum voted to negotiate an extension with Superintendent David Lussier; Members Robert Sullivan and Costas Panagopoulos opposed.
Wellesley School Committee approves end-of-year consent agenda including international field trips. Voting 5-0, the committee authorized field trips to London, York, Edinburgh, and Quebec City for 2026-27, with Illana Nissenbaum moving and Costas Panagopoulos seconding approval. Superintendent
Wellesley School Committee unanimously appoints Dr. David Jordan as Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, effective July 1, 2026. Superintendent David Lussier conducted a spring search process that included a cross-sectional screening committee and half-day interviews with
Wellesley School Committee votes unanimously to exit school choice program. Assistant Superintendent Cindy Mahr recommended withdrawal for the 2026-27 school year, citing annual enrollment fluctuations by grade level; Superintendent David Lussier noted WPS has never participated in the program and
Wellesley School Committee convenes for governance retreat as community voices superintendent concerns. On May 13, resident Kayla Newman presented a community poll on Superintendent David Lussier's contract showing 82 percent of 243 respondents opposed renewal versus 15 percent supporting it, with
School Committee backs air conditioning and solar projects as top priorities. Superintendent David Lussier and Director of Facilities Management Joe McDonough presented a feasibility study for window-unit air-conditioning units at four schools, which the committee unanimously approved to move to
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