Select Board, School Committee, Finance Committee convene on school budgeting and shared services.
Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee held joint meeting on school budgeting and town-school agreements. Massachusetts Association of School Committees representatives Tracy Novak and Alicia Mallon presented on school funding practices. Three committees reviewed six active memoranda
Select Board · Meeting of January 21, 2026
SWAMPSCOTT — Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee held joint meeting on school budgeting and town-school agreements. Massachusetts Association of School Committees representatives Tracy Novak and Alicia Mallon presented on school funding practices. Three committees reviewed six active memoranda of understanding, with Mary Ellen Fletcher raising questions about utility reserve compliance and the School Committee's fiscal 2025 spending patterns.
Superintendent Jason Calichman reported schools came in 1.3 percent under budget in fiscal 2025; the Nahant revolving fund currently holds $410,000. School Committee budget discussion and long-term budgeting were both tabled.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 351 words
Source: the Select Board meeting of January 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Swampscott meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Swampscott who follows town government? Share Townbrief Swampscott: they can sign up free.