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- 12/17/24
- 12/18/2024
- 136 Minutes
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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.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 12/17/24
- 12/18/2024
- 136 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 12/12/24
- 12/13/2024
- 77 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Easthampton School Committee meeting was notable for its final interview with Dr. Balch, a candidate for the superintendent position, and a discussion about the district’s graduation rate. Dr. Balch’s interview highlighted educational leadership priorities, while conversations around graduation rates emphasized the need for systemic improvements to ensure student success.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 12/11/24
- 12/12/2024
- 78 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Easthampton School Committee’s recent meeting focused on interviewing superintendent candidate Mary Jane Ron and tackling budget constraints while considering the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational practices. The meeting saw discussions on the district’s strengths and challenges, particularly regarding early childhood education, social-emotional support, and the impact of increasing special needs enrollment.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 12/4/24
- 12/05/2024
- 102 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Easthampton City Council convened to deliberate on several matters, with the potential increase in the mayor’s salary emerging as a primary focus. Council members grappled with balancing the need for competitive compensation to attract qualified candidates against the city’s budgetary limitations.
