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School Committee votes to fight translation mandate

The Lynn School Committee voted 7-0 to send a formal letter opposing a new state regulation that could cost the district roughly $4 million a year.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 8

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Lynn committee renews three school policies 7-0

Lynn School Committee renews three policies, names new school physician. Superintendent Molly Cohen presented her formal entry plan, describing this year as a shift from "stability" to instructional "coherence" for the district's roughly 16,000 students.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 24

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School Committee Adopts New Restraint, Admissions Policies

Lynn School Committee advances new seclusion, restraint and vocational admissions policies amid Tracy School closure pushback. The Policy Subcommittee, chaired by Dr.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 10

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Lynn Names New LVTI Principal, Deputy Superintendent

Lynn School Committee closes out the year with new LVTI leadership and an early-college milestone. Superintendent Dr.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 25

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Lynn School Committee Adopts Pre-K Curriculum, Report Cards

Lynn School Committee adopts new Pre-K curriculum and unified K-5 report cards in 7-0 votes.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 11

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Committee Previews Vote On Cohen's Contract

The Lynn School Committee heard Superintendent Dr. Molly Cohen's six-month progress report and previewed a vote on extending her interim contract.

Townbrief reporting · May 28

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Lynn shifts $99,374 to save bus-data job

The Lynn School Committee voted 7-0 to transfer $99,374 between accounts to reinstate a Transportation Database Manager position without raising the overall budget.

Townbrief reporting · May 14

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Lynn School Committee updates bullying policy

The Lynn School Committee adopted an updated bullying prevention policy and ratified a three-year nurses contract.

Townbrief reporting · Apr 30

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School Committee Approves FY27 Budget 7-0

Lynn School Committee approved a fiscal 2027 budget that closes a $7 million funding gap after dozens of parents, students and clinicians urged members to spare student-facing jobs.

Townbrief reporting · Apr 9

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Lynn School Committee approves grant-funded student mural project 7-0

Lynn School Committee unanimously backs a $30,000 grant-funded mural by immigrant students, then absorbs hours of budget backlash.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 26