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School Committee · February 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Amesbury School Committee Meeting

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The committee will consider approval of School Choice, establishment of a new revolving account under M.G.L. c.71, §26C, and the appointment of a superintendent effective July 1, 2026. The meeting also includes a presentation of school improvement plans for AMS, AHS, and AIHS.

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Agenda

Educational Leadership
1. Q2 Facilities Report
Quarter 2 facilities report presented by Jim McCarthy.
Educational Leadership
2. Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Elizabeth McAndrews provides updates including staffing and athletics (identifiers on equipment, etc.).
Educational Leadership
3. Presentation of School Improvement Plans (AMS, AHS, AIHS)
Presentation of school improvement plans for AMS, AHS, and AIHS.
Student Advisory
Student Advisory Council Report
Report from the Student Advisory Council presented by Addison Snow.
Whittier Tech
Whittier Tech Representative Report
Report from Whittier Tech representative(s).
SEPAC
SEPAC Report
Report from the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).
Liaisons
1. Superintendent Search Update
Update on the superintendent search presented by Abigail Jurist Levy.
New Business
1. Approval of School Choice
Vote expected on approval of School Choice.
New Business
2. Establish New Revolving Account (M.G.L. c.71, §26C)
Vote expected to establish a new revolving account in accordance with M.G.L. c. 71, § 26C.
New Business
3. Appointment of Superintendent — July 1, 2026 Start
Vote expected on appointment of a superintendent with a July 1, 2026 start date.

Motions & votes

AI-generated summaries of each motion's substance — not the official record. Verify against the meeting minutes or video before quoting.

APPROVE
Approval of School Choice (vote expected)
APPROVE
Establish a new revolving account in accordance with M.G.L. c. 71, § 26C (vote expected)
APPROVE
Appointment of a Superintendent with a July 1, 2026 start date (vote expected)