School Committee adopts six policies on restraint and workplace conduct
Gardner School Committee adopted six policies for the 2026-2027 school year. The body voted unanimously to approve standards for physical restraint, personnel records, drug-free workplace compliance, tutoring for pay, school day scheduling, and parent advisory councils. Superintendent Dr. Mark
School Committee · Meeting of June 8, 2026
Gardner School Committee adopted six policies for the 2026-2027 school year. The body voted unanimously to approve standards for physical restraint, personnel records, drug-free workplace compliance, tutoring for pay, school day scheduling, and parent advisory councils. Superintendent Dr.
Mark Pellegrino received a proficient performance rating for 2025-2026 and was granted his contractual salary increase. The Committee ratified five warrants totaling $1,631,140.97 spanning May 7 through June 4, and accepted a $2,000 donation from the Sauter family to Gardner High School.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of June 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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