Lunenburg's School Committee hired a new finance director and asked the town for $300,000 toward special education costs. Members voted 5-0 to recommend Richard Mathieu, currently of Concord Public Schools, as director of finance and operations pending contract talks.
Grafton School Committee adopted an updated anti-discrimination policy explicitly barring teen dating violence and heard that capital funding could hit zero in fiscal 2027.
The Shrewsbury School Committee unanimously approved Superintendent Ostrander's first-year performance goals and opened talks on a comprehensive policy review with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.
Milford's School Committee unanimously adopted Superintendent Craig Consigli's 2026-2027 goals and launched a forum series on the Milford High School building project. The committee approved seven warrants totaling roughly $842,009.11 on a motion from Matthew Zacchilli, seconded by Derrick Sobers.
Millbury schools add an AI course option and close out a money-losing first year of summer meals. The School Committee voted 4-0 to accept a Principles of Artificial Intelligence course, piloted by teachers Joe Duke and Pat DiGregorio, as a STEM graduation option starting with the Class of 2027.
Westborough School Committee renews its school resource officer deal and previews a tighter FY28 budget. The committee voted 5-0-0 to renew the SRO agreement for one dollar a year and to accept a donation of 75 backpacks, worth over $4,000, from El Harvey.