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School Committee Approves Superintendent Goals and Evaluation Timeline
Falmouth School Committee approved superintendent goals and evaluation timeline in unanimous 8-0 votes.
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School Committee approves Protect Act immigration policy
Falmouth School Committee approves Protect Act immigration policy, advances Lawrence planning. The committee unanimously approved the Protect Act, prohibiting federal immigration enforcement on school grounds without judicial warrants or orders, and elected Jane Norton to the Strategic Planning
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School Committee Approves Two-Year Pre-K Expansion at East Falmouth Elementary
Falmouth School Committee expands pre-kindergarten program at East Falmouth Elementary. Superintendent Lori Duerr recommended adding one classroom annually for two years to address a 12-student waitlist, and the vote passed unanimously, though committee members expressed concerns about declining
Schools · School Committee
Falmouth Schools Approve Growing Pre-K in Place at East Falmouth
Falmouth School Committee learns insurer will cover nearly all costs of a storm-damaged elementary roof.
Government · School Committee
School Committee Rescinds Superintendent Evaluation, Lowers Rating to Needs Improvement
Falmouth School Committee downgrades superintendent evaluation in contentious 6-3 vote. Superintendent Lori Duerr's evaluation was rescinded and changed from proficient to needs improvement, converting from summative to formative with no growth plan; Chair Kelly Welch, Vice-Chair Melissa Keefe, and
Government · School Committee
School Committee appoints new Assistant Superintendent and affirms capital plan
Falmouth School Committee unanimously appoints new Assistant Superintendent while advancing capital improvements. Sandy Kapsambelis, currently Director of Student Services, was confirmed as Assistant Superintendent by a 9-0 vote. The committee also approved $1,655,000 for the October 2026 phase of
Government · School Committee
School Committee reorganizes; special Town Meeting approved for North Falmouth Elementary
Falmouth School Committee reorganizes with Kelly Welch as Chair, Melissa Keefe as Vice-Chair, Margaret Souza as Secretary. The board unanimously approved a Special Town Meeting draft for the North Falmouth Elementary Truss Reinforcement Project, with an edit to funding language; the special meeting
Government · School Committee
School Committee delays Lawrence grade decision pending MSBA study
School Committee delays Lawrence grade configuration decision after renovation. Chair Terri Medeiros noted the Board will be required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority to examine feasibility study data during the design phase, potentially making a different option more favorable; most
Government · School Committee
School Committee approves two-year calendars and robotics field trips.
Falmouth School Committee unanimously approved dual school calendars and robotics team travel. The committee, led by Chair Terri Medeiros, adopted the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars and cleared field trips for the robotics team to compete in Springfield, Massachusetts, April 15-18, and
Government · School Committee
School Committee decides against supporting Article 25 for Town Meeting.
Falmouth School Committee split on Article 25 support ahead of Town Meeting. The Committee voted 5-1 against supporting the article, with Michael Heylin, Glenda Cohen, and Christopher Lumping abstaining, after an earlier motion to postpone failed 4-5. Superintendent Lori Duerr stated that local
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