Gardner School Committee Celebrates Record Scholarship Awards and Early College Success

Overview: The Gardner School Committee meeting on January 7, 2025, featured notable achievements including a record number of John and Abigail Adams scholarship recipients and success in the Early College program, alongside discussions on school improvement, student engagement, and infrastructure projects.

Gardner School Committee Examines Academic Gaps and Approves Contract Amendments

Overview: The Gardner School Committee meeting focused on academic performance gaps, particularly among students with disabilities and English Learners, while also approving contract amendments for the Gardner Educators Association. The meeting included discussions on addressing these gaps through enhanced critical thinking opportunities and partnerships.

Gardner School Committee Celebrates Community Center Lease, Expands Nonprofit Opportunities

Overview: The Gardner School Committee meeting highlighted the signing of a lease for the new Gardner Community Center on Waterford Street. This initiative aims to foster collaboration among local nonprofits and enhance the services provided to the community.

Gardner School Committee Discusses Cell Phone Policy Success and Upcoming Vote on Graduation Requirements

Overview: The Gardner School Committee meeting on October 15, 2023, focused on the significant reduction in disciplinary issues following the implementation of a new cell phone policy at Gardner High School and highlighted the importance of an upcoming vote related to the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) graduation requirement.

Gardner School Committee Approves $2.2 Million in Grants Amid Discussions on Educational Equity and Facility Upgrades

Overview: The Gardner School Committee convened to approve substantial grants, discuss educational equity, and review significant facility upgrades, emphasizing collaborative efforts to enhance the learning environment and address academic disparities.