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Field Glass Contamination Prompts Rebuild Talks

The Swampscott School Committee heard that the elementary school's new athletic field is contaminated with glass and may need a costly rebuild.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 22

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School Committee Awards Multiyear Busing Contract

The Swampscott School Committee approved a new busing contract and multiple policy updates Thursday night.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 8

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School Committee Approves Superintendent's 3.5% Raise

Swampscott School Committee approved a 3.5 percent raise for Superintendent Jason Kalishman.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 20

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Swampscott School Committee Approves Five Policies, Honors Six Retiring Educators

Swampscott School Committee closes 2025-26 year with six retirement tributes and strong academic data.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 11

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Swampscott School Committee Re-elects Pastor Chair, Reviews Cell Phone and Policy Changes

Swampscott School Committee unanimously re-elected Glenn Pastor as chair and appointed Miguel as vice chair at its May 28 regular session.

Townbrief reporting · May 28

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Swampscott School Committee Approves New Governance Protocols, Four Labor Agreements

Swampscott School Committee unanimously adopted updated governance protocols and approved four labor agreements with the teachers union at its May 14 meeting.

Townbrief reporting · May 14

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Swampscott School Committee Approves 3.25 Percent Budget, Creates Naming Rights Committee

Swampscott School Committee seats two new members and confirms 3.25 percent budget increase for fiscal year 2026.

Townbrief reporting · Apr 30

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Swampscott School Committee Unanimously Approves New Five-Year Nahant Tuition Contract

Swampscott School Committee unanimously approves a new five-year tuition agreement with Nahant, replacing a 2.5 percent annual increase cap with escalating rates reaching 3.75 percent by FY32. Acting Chair Glenn Pastor and Superintendent Dr.

Townbrief reporting · Apr 9

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Swampscott School Committee Candidates Debate Budget Transparency and Community Trust

Swampscott School Committee candidates squared off Tuesday over budget transparency, racism in schools, and the fallout from a former chair's resignation.

Townbrief reporting · Apr 7

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School Committee OKs Middle School MSBA Bid

Swampscott School Committee voted to file a Statement of Interest for a Swampscott Middle School rebuild with the state. The committee and the Finance Committee met jointly to review a school budget trimmed from a $3.96 million increase request to $3.25 million.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 26