School Committee Approves Six Policies, Closes School Choice Enrollment
Easthampton School Committee approved six district policies in unanimous votes and closed remaining school choice slots due to high enrollment.
School Committee · Meeting of September 8, 2026
Easthampton School Committee approved six district policies in unanimous votes and closed remaining school choice slots due to high enrollment. Chair Laura Scott shepherded approvals on medication administration, wellness, meal modifications, social media conduct, and relationships with nonpublic schools; all passed 6-0. The committee nominated EHS student Jess Atkins-Barber to a new student clerk position supporting the quarterly "State of the District" newsletter.
In financial action, the committee accepted a $100,000 grant from the FY26 State Supplemental Budget earmarked for special education out-of-district tuition. Six residents spoke during public comment requesting a bell-to-bell cellphone ban at EHS; no action was taken. A policy on restraint and seclusion was presented with explicit language prohibiting prone restraint.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of September 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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