Schools · School Committee
School Committee Endorses Building Oversight Rule
Gardner School Committee endorses tighter oversight rule for building projects, not unanimously.
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School Committee
Members: Michael Nicholson, Rachel Cormier, Anne Hurst, Paul Cormier, Jennifer Pelavin, Robert Swartz, School Personnel, Mark Pellegrino, Present Brenda Smith
Government · School Committee
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
Schools · School Committee
Gardner School Committee Adopts Six Policies, Approves Superintendent Raise at Final Meeting
Gardner School Committee closes school year with unanimous votes on policies, superintendent raise, and a family donation.
Government · School Committee
Gardner School Committee approves $38.9M FY27 budget with $793,669 shortfall.
Gardner School Committee unanimously approves $38.9 million FY27 budget. Superintendent Dr. Mark Pellegrino presented the Level Services Budget carrying a $793,669 revenue shortfall that the district is requesting the city fund. The largest cost drivers include out-of-district tuition,
Schools · School Committee
Gardner School Committee Unanimously Approves $38.9 Million FY27 Budget With Built-In Shortfall
Gardner School Committee unanimously approves $38.9 million FY27 school budget with a $793,669 revenue shortfall. The 7-0 vote followed a public hearing at which no members of the public came forward with questions or comments.
Government · School Committee
Gardner School Committee approves 11 policies for first reading, adopts two.
Gardner School Committee adopts two policies and advances 11 others. The committee voted unanimously to adopt policies ECAB (Access to Buildings and Grounds) and EEAEC (Student Conduct on School Buses), and approved 11 additional policies for first reading in areas ranging from staff ethics to
Schools · School Committee
Gardner School Committee Adopts Two Policies, Declares 39-Item Electronics Surplus
Gardner School Committee adopts two policies, declares electronics surplus, and hears four-option health insurance briefing from mayor.
Government · School Committee
Gardner School Committee approves Quebec City trip for French students.
Gardner School Committee unanimously approves GHS Quebec City trip for April. Anne Hurst moved approval of the two-night excursion for 26 students and three adult chaperones scheduled April 10-12, 2026, with Rachel Cormier seconding. Mayor Michael Nicholson abstained. The trip is framed as a French
Government · School Committee
School Committee accepts Program of Studies, approves school improvement plans.
Gardner School Committee unanimously approves high school program of studies and school improvement plans. The committee also ratified six warrants totaling $2,118,299.57 and accepted a $75,000 scholarship donation from First Congregational Church. Finance Subcommittee reported an immediate
Government · School Committee
School Committee reorganizes with new member sworn in
Gardner School Committee reorganizes officers and welcomes new member. Mayor Michael Nicholson led the unanimous election of Rachel Cormier as Vice Chair, John LaFreniere as Finance Officer, Jennifer Pelavin and Robert Swartz as Alternate Finance Officers, and Anne Hurst as Secretary. Paul Cormier
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