Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee Considers $500,000 Donation and Naming Rights for Athletic Field

Overview: The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee’s latest meeting on September 19, 2024, was marked by a discussion on a $500,000 donation from the Ed Fund, which aimed to secure naming rights for the main athletic field.

Hamilton-Wenham School Committee Approves New Contract for Food Service Workers and Reviews Building Committee Changes

Overview: The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee held its meeting on September 5, 2024, addressing issues including the approval of a new contract for food service workers, changes to the Cutler School Building Committee, and various financial and maintenance updates.

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee Approves New District Goals Amid Discussions on EV Charging Fees and Food Service Workers’ Contract

Overview: The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee, during their meeting on August 15, 2024, approved new district goals for the 2024-2025 school year, discussed the fee structure for newly installed EV charging stations, and considered a first-ever contract for food service workers.

Hamilton-Wenham Committee Approves Custodial Contract, Tackles Handbook Updates

Overview: In a move aimed at improving working conditions and employee benefits, the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee unanimously approved the AFS CME custodial maintenance contract and moved forward with a Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement to negotiate insurance premiums. The committee also addressed updates to the student handbook, including the inclusion of artificial intelligence guidelines, and discussed the superintendent’s evaluation and performance goals.

Hamilton-Wenham School Committee Approves Polling Amid Consolidation Debate

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee addressed the issue of school consolidation, which sparked notable community concern. The committee approved engaging Signal Polling to conduct a survey on the school building project, a decision underscored by the importance of community input on the proposed consolidation of elementary schools.