School Committee

Lowell School Committee votes $369.6 million FY27 budget on line-by-line basis. Superintendent Liam Skinner presented proposals as the committee voted individually on 20 budget sections, transferring a $746,622 Lowell High School Student Support Specialist position to the suspense account and

Lowell School Committee votes unanimously to enter closed executive session on lease. The committee met on April 1 with six members present; Ms. Martin was absent. Mayor Gitschier, Mr. Lay, Ms. McFadden, Mr. Bahou, Mr. Conway, and Ms. Delrossi voted 6-0 to enter executive session under the Open

Lowell School Committee approves FY27 budget proposal for public hearing following community outcry. Superintendent Liam Skinner fielded concerns from 15 speakers objecting to proposed cuts in arts and student support services at Lowell High School; Mayor Gitschier requested all principals attend

Lowell School Committee extends assistant superintendent contracts one year with three percent salary increase. Fred Bahou's original motion for a three-year extension with tiered raises faced public opposition and internal concern over a looming budget deficit; the Committee amended it to a

Lowell School Committee held a brief executive session addressing labor disputes and administrative matters. Six members voted unanimously to enter closed-door discussions on UTL grievances, facilities leases and potential uses, and Transportation Director compensation negotiations, with Ms. Martin