Gardner MA School Committee Holds Last Meeting of 2025
The Gardner School Committee Meeting on December 8, 2025 opened with recognitions for 53 recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and the acceptance of a $2,500 donation from Yen Yen Restaurant for school food programs. Subcommittee reports were heard on finance and policy, where members discuss financial health, out-of-district tuition increases, and the first and second readings of several policies, as well as the removal of redundant policies. There is an extensive School Improvement Plan presentation by Dr. Ann Berado for Gardner Academy that highlights student challenges, such as high rates of trauma and substance use history, and outlines innovative efforts like trauma-informed practices and career readiness programs. The meeting concludes with updates from various coordinators and heartfelt farewells to a departing committee member, Shannon Ward-Leighton who did not seek reelection to the School Committee. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The infographic illustrates highlights from the Gardner Academy presentation.
