Lexington School Committee Adopts Revised Student Restraint Policy Ahead of State Deadline
Lexington School Committee unanimously adopts revised student restraint policy and Pride Month proclamation at summer remote meeting.
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Lexington School Committee Defers Alpha School Vote, Orders Summer Review
LEXINGTON — June 16, 2026 — Lexington School Committee defers vote on Alpha School private application, orders August review. The committee voted 4-1 at its June 16 meeting to direct Superintendent Dr. Julie Hackett to assemble a working group and return August 25 with a work plan for a deeper review
Lexington School Committee Tables AI-Based Private School Application Pending Further Review
LEXINGTON — June 9, 2026 — Lexington School Committee tables AI-driven private school application, approves 2027-28 calendar. The committee voted unanimously to table the application of Alpha School, a K-8 mastery-based school using AI-assisted personalized instruction, after members raised unresolved questions about staff teaching qualifications, curriculum design,
Lexington School Committee Unanimously Adopts Two Graduation Policies After Third Reading
Lexington School Committee voted 4-0 to adopt two graduation policies and heard a sweeping sustainability report spanning every school in the district.
Lexington School Committee Unanimously Adopts Two Graduation Policies After Third Reading
Lexington School Committee voted 4-0 to adopt two graduation policies and heard a sweeping sustainability report spanning every school in the district.
Lexington School Committee Extends Superintendent Hackett's Contract Through 2031
Lexington School Committee unanimously extended Superintendent Julie Hackett's contract through June 2031 and heard warnings of deepening budget pressure heading into fiscal year 2027.
Lexington School Committee Extends Superintendent Hackett's Contract Through 2031
Lexington School Committee unanimously extended Superintendent Julie Hackett's contract through June 2031 and heard warnings of deepening budget pressure heading into fiscal year 2027.
Lexington School Committee Unanimously Ratifies Paraprofessional Contract, Hires Finance Director
Lexington School Committee ratifies paraprofessional contract and appoints new finance director in quick special session.
Lexington School Committee Unanimously Ratifies Paraprofessional Contract, Hires Finance Director
Lexington School Committee ratifies paraprofessional contract and appoints new finance director in quick special session.
Lexington Schools Show 85 Percent K-5 Literacy Benchmark Rate, Gaps Remain
Lexington School Committee defers school calendar vote, hears K-8 literacy data showing 85 percent benchmark rate.