School Committee approves $996K budget modification and policy updates
School Committee approves $996K budget modification and schedule changes to boost attendance. The Lowell School Committee unanimously approved a $996,136.79 budget modification with six members voting in favor and one absent. The committee changed the BRIDGE Program's Wednesday schedule from
School Committee · Meeting of July 15, 2026
LOWELL — School Committee approves $996K budget modification and schedule changes to boost attendance. The Lowell School Committee unanimously approved a $996,136.79 budget modification with six members voting in favor and one absent. The committee changed the BRIDGE Program's Wednesday schedule from late-start to early-release to address chronic absenteeism, maintaining consistent morning routines for vulnerable students while preserving staff collaboration time.
The committee approved two doctoral research proposals and updated student handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year, with all votes unanimous.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of July 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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