School Committee Approves $69,124 Life Sciences Grant
Easthampton School Committee unanimously approved a $69,124 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to support science equipment and teacher professional development at Easthampton High School. The grant allocates $57,124 for equipment and supplies and $12,000 for professional development.
School Committee · Meeting of August 11, 2026
Easthampton School Committee unanimously approved a $69,124 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to support science equipment and teacher professional development at Easthampton High School. The grant allocates $57,124 for equipment and supplies and $12,000 for professional development. The committee also approved Finance and Other consent agenda items in a 5-0-1 vote, with Eric Guyette abstaining.
Superintendent Michelle Balch presented Excellence in Student Representation awards to Jess Atkins-Barber, Walter Baker, and Henry Lagana.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of August 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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