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- MA
- Hampden County
- 8/19/24
- 08/20/2024
- 117 Minutes
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Overview: The Holyoke School Committee meeting on August 19, 2024, addressed issues, including chronic absenteeism, special education staffing shortages, and the implementation of strategic plans for early literacy and local control.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 6/10/24
- 06/13/2024
- 82 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Holyoke School Committee meeting, members voted unanimously to refer two significant policies regarding student fees, fines, and vandalism to the Policies and Governance subcommittee.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/29/24
- 06/26/2024
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Holyoke School Committee celebrated the induction of students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at Dean Technical High School, recognizing the hard work and dedication required to achieve this honor. The induction ceremony was a focal point, with the mayor and the superintendent of schools expressing pride in the students. Additionally, the Advanced Manufacturing teacher, Rick Huard, was honored as an honorary member for his significant contribution to career and technical education (CTE) programs.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/28/24
- 05/29/2024
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Holyoke School Committee focused on the district’s fiscal year 2025 budget and strategies for enhancing community engagement. The discussion centered on the challenges of the rising costs, particularly in transportation and special education, and efforts to involve stakeholders in the district’s evolution and decision-making processes.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/20/24
- 05/21/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Holyoke School Committee recently convened to address the issue of leadership roles within the committee, particularly the role of the mayor as the chair and the election of a vice chair. The meeting was dominated by debates surrounding the interpretation of the city charter and legal statutes, leading to confusion about the committee’s leadership structure.
