School Committee · June 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Amesbury School Committee Meeting
School Committee approved a modified, two‑year DESE renewal for Amesbury Innovation High School (removing proposed service‑animal autonomy and adding School Committee approval for any co‑location) and authorized a one‑year contract for the Interim Director of Finance & Operations.
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Key decisions
Approve a two‑year renewal of the Amesbury Innovation High School DESE Innovation plan with amendments: exclude the proposed service‑animal autonomy, require School Committee approval for any co‑location/co‑housing, and maintain the other autonomies as presented.
Approve a one‑year contract for the Interim Director of Finance & Operations (interim appointment and terms approved).
Agenda
Recognitions
III.1. Athlete Recognition
Athlete recognitions presented to student-athletes.
Recognitions
III.2. Spotlight Award
Presentation of the Spotlight Award.
Recognitions
III.3. Retiree Recognition
Recognition of retiring staff members.
Reports
IV.A.1. Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Elizabeth McAndrews delivers the Superintendent's Report including staffing and athletics updates.
Reports
IV.A.2. SEPAC/Special Education Presentation
Presentation on SEPAC and special education topics.
Reports
IV.B. Student Advisory Council
Report from the Student Advisory Council.
Reports
IV.C. Whittier Tech Representative Report
Report from the Whittier Tech representative.
Reports
IV.D. SEPAC Report
Report from SEPAC.
Reports
IV.E.1. Finance & Facilities
Updates from standing subcommittees: Finance & Facilities.
Reports
IV.E.2. Curriculum, Inclusion, & Community Engagement
Updates from standing subcommittees: Curriculum, Inclusion, & Community Engagement.
Reports
IV.E.3. Policy, Personnel, & Strategy
Updates from standing subcommittees: Policy, Personnel, & Strategy.
Reports
IV.E.4. Joint Education
Updates from standing subcommittees: Joint Education.
Reports
IV.F. Requests of Committee
Requests or items brought forward to the full Committee.
New Business
V.1. SY 2026-2027 School Handbooks (First Read)
First reading of the school handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year.
New Business
V.2. DESE Renewal Approval Process - AIHS
Consideration and expected vote on the DESE renewal approval process for Amesbury Integrated High School (AIHS).
New Business
V.3. Approval of Contract with the Interim Director of Finance & Operations
Consideration and expected vote to approve a contract with the Interim Director of Finance & Operations.