Easthampton School Committee Unanimously Backs Dr. Michelle Balch for Superintendent Role

Overview: The Easthampton School Committee has unanimously voted to offer the superintendent position to Dr. Michelle Balch, pending contract negotiations, after an extensive evaluation process that highlighted her leadership qualities and community engagement skills. The decision followed a series of discussions that underscored Dr. Balch’s potential to foster a sense of belonging and drive positive change within the district.

Easthampton School Committee Unanimously Backs Dr. Michelle Balch for Superintendent Role

Easthampton School Committee Discusses Superintendent Search and MCAS Changes

Overview: The Easthampton School Committee meeting focused on the ongoing superintendent search and the implications of recent changes to the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) requirements. Other discussions included anti-Semitism within schools, budgetary concerns, and community engagement initiatives.

Easthampton School Committee Explores New Life Skills Program and Debates Standardized Testing

Overview: The Easthampton School Committee meeting focused on several topics, including the development of a new life skills program at Easthampton High School and the ongoing debate over standardized testing requirements. The meeting also addressed budget concerns, enrollment fluctuations, and the superintendent search process.

Easthampton School Committee Addresses MCAS Graduation Requirement and ST Math Concerns

Overview: The Easthampton School Committee meeting was dominated by discussions on the removal of the 10th-grade MCAS as a graduation requirement and the controversial implementation of the ST Math program. The meeting also touched on collective bargaining agreements, student transportation, and curriculum alignment.