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Aug 16, 2026

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School Committee Advances Budget and Policy Work

Published Aug 16, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

School Committee Approves Policy Changes

The committee voted 4-0 to revise policies covering instructional materials, library materials, and removal procedures. It also approved 2026-2027 reappointments, agreed to keep student activity fees level next year, and approved naming the loop around the Ryan School and Center School Building in honor of Brenda Theriault-Regan, with the specific name still to be determined.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Committee approves school leaders and transportation contract

The committee unanimously approved the transportation contract and bid information, appointed Dr. Nancy Milligan to serve as the FY27 Valley Board member, and approved a new assistant superintendent.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

School Committee Approves Superintendent Contract

The School Committee unanimously approved Dr. Nancy Milligan’s contract as the next superintendent, effective July 1, 2026, by a 4-0 vote.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

School policy review advances

The Policy Subcommittee revised entrance-age and promotion-and-retention policies for informational review by the School Committee and recommended rescinding IHAM-1 because it duplicates Policy IHAMA. Other policies were slated for first-and-final readings or additional administrative review.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

School Committee Approves $82 Million Budget

The School Committee unanimously approved an $82,051,493 budget for 2026-2027. Members also approved June 18, 2026, as the final school day with early release and voted not to participate in School Choice next year.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Policy revisions advance for school review

The Policy Subcommittee revised five policies for an informational reading by the full School Committee and made minimal changes to two additional policies for a first and final reading.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Committee selects next superintendent, sets calendars

The committee unanimously selected Dr. Nancy Milligan as the next superintendent and will negotiate her contract. Members also approved making April 3, 2026, a regular school day, setting June 18 as the last day of the 2025-2026 school year if there are no further disruptions, and keeping September 2, 2026, as the first student day for 2026-2027.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Committee Offers Superintendent Position to Milligan

The School Committee voted unanimously, 5-0, to offer Dr. Nancy Milligan the position of Superintendent of Tewksbury Public Schools, pending her acceptance and successful contract negotiations.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

School Committee Reviews Personnel Policies

The Policy Subcommittee reviewed eight school policies and advanced five for further action: three with minimal revisions will receive a first and final reading, two revised policies will receive an informational reading, and one will be sent to legal counsel.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

School Committee Meeting Summary

The committee unanimously approved, revised, or rescinded multiple personnel and fundraising policies and agreed to delay a vote on the 2026-2027 school calendar until March. Members also held a public hearing on the FY27 school budget, including a projected 63.3% share of new revenues and state aid for schools.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

School Committee Advances Superintendent Search

The School Committee voted 5-0 to authorize an internal posting for the next superintendent and approved a proposed salary range of $195,000 to $205,000.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Committee Develops Superintendent Profile

The School Committee gathered public input through a questionnaire to help define the experience, leadership skills, and other qualities sought in the next superintendent. The committee planned to compile the responses in the following days.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

School policy updates move forward

The Policy Subcommittee reviewed several employee-related policies, recommending that two move to the School Committee for first and final reading and two be rescinded. Four additional policies were sent for further review, and the Middle School Pathways Exploration document was amended.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

School Committee Advances Budget and Policy Work

The committee unanimously approved two payroll certifications totaling $3,487,119.78, a budget transfer request, and three updated policies. Members also reviewed the draft 2026-2027 school calendar and a timeline for selecting a new superintendent.

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