Recognitions – Achievements – Future: Topics of Gardner MA School Committee Meeting
The Gardner Massachusetts School Committee met on May 12, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
One of the highlights of the meeting came at the very beginning as the 4th Grade Student Council was recognized followed by a report from and recognition of the student representative Nora Morris. The bottom of our graphic shows the 4th grade group.
Robert Swartz gave an extensive facilities report which focused on an extensive list of repairs, projects, and concerns which are being addressed now and over the summer break and involve both the Gardner High School and Gardner Middle School Buildings.
Anne Hurst went over a list of policies under consideration for the next meeting and other policies on the agenda for 2nd reading were adopted. In addition, the Program of Studies was accepted as presented.
The College Readiness Coordinator Melissa Paine gave a report on the applications for early college and touched on comprehensive college and career readiness plans.
School Committee Chair and Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson noted the Gardner Academy graduation will be May 30th at Perry Auditorium. The Gardner High School graduation is May 31st. School Superintendent Mark Pellegrino said during the meeting that he couldn’t remember another Gardner graduation occurring in May.