# Worcester School Committee Meeting - 10-08-26

The Worcester School Committee meeting on October 8, 2026, approved by unanimous roll call a three-year employment contract with Christy Turjan as school committee executive administrator and clerk, covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The stated current salary is $132,426, with increases in FY2027 and subsequent fiscal years tied to the percentage granted to non-represented employees, plus benefits and leave provisions. The committee also discussed future costs for girls’ flag football transportation and athletics; administration indicated these would be considered in FY2028 budget planning, with possible implementation in spring 2028, but no funding allocation was approved. A request to explore the cost and feasibility of a digital hall-pass system in secondary schools was approved to be filed; members requested follow-up on the status of school pilots and raised questions about the system’s use and student data. No vendor selection or other contract award was identified.

The committee also considered grants and finance items, including Gear Up program funding at North High, and passed a resolution supporting Head Start quality standards and funding; the transcript does not provide a specific allocation or award amount for either. Other discussion covered the proposed Massachusetts graduation framework, assessment notifications, and school-choice policy review. A quarterly facilities report was presented, but no specific capital project or purchasing action was described.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Sources
- [Worcester School Committee Meeting - 10-08-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_zl8gW1fZQ) - WEA-TV 11