Marblehead School Committee Meeting

The Marblehead Public Schools (MPS) School Committee held a meeting on June 11, 2026, focusing on various administrative and educational updates. Key procurement-related discussions included budget transfers totaling approximately $1.46 million to cover out-of-district special education tuition costs, with motions to transfer funds from salary, contracted services, supply, and professional expenses lines all passing unanimously. The committee approved the naming of the high school auditorium after Gregory Dana, with associated costs for the bronze plaque detailed. Additionally, the committee declared outdated high school science textbooks as surplus property and authorized their disposal, reflecting the adoption of a new science curriculum. Policy updates were also approved, including staff conduct and timeout/seclusion/restraint policies to ensure compliance with new regulations. The meeting included presentations on curriculum improvements, professional development plans, and social-emotional learning initiatives, but no new contracts or vendor selections were reported.