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School Committee Approves Eight Policies

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

School Committee Approves $38.9 Million Budget

The committee unanimously approved a $38,937,359 FY 2027 Gardner Public Schools budget that includes a $793,669 revenue shortfall. The budget includes 18 position cuts, with final funding dependent on the shortfall being addressed.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

School Committee Approves Building and Bus Policies

The committee approved policies governing access to school buildings and student conduct on school buses. Members also reviewed a remaining FY27 budget deficit, with health insurance, transportation, energy, gas, and utilities identified as major cost pressures.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Committee Approves Quebec City Student Trip

The Gardner School Committee unanimously approved a Gardner High School French program cultural trip to Quebec City from April 10–12, 2026. The trip is planned for 26 students and three adult chaperones, with costs paid by students; Mayor Michael Nicholson abstained.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Committee Approves School Plans and Course Guide

The School Committee approved the 2026–2027 Gardner High School Program of Studies and school improvement plans for Gardner High, Gardner Academy, Gardner Middle, and Gardner Elementary schools. Members also approved a Grade 7 field trip for June 12, 2026, and heard that 99 juniors and seniors are participating in the Early College Program, with 20 students in the MVP Program.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

School Committee Approves Eight Policies

The committee unanimously approved eight policies on second reading, including rules on educational equity, staff communications, superintendent responsibilities, handbooks, and policy implementation.

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