School Committee
Oversees Hanover public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
97 items across 8 meetings.
June 10, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening with pledge led by Cedar School.
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David E. Brown will be introduced as the incoming Center School principal.
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Open public comment period.
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Vote to approve the May 20 open-session minutes.
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Vote on extending the Director of Student Services contract; terms not specified in agenda.
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Vote to accept donations received by the district in FY26 (details in Appendix A).
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Final vote to adopt student handbooks for the 2026-27 school year, covering rules and policies affecting all students.
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Vote on extending the school transportation contract (details in Appendix C); could affect busing costs and service.
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Superintendent will recognize Hanover Teachers Association (HTA) members.
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Superintendent's report on recent and upcoming district events.
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Updates from active School Committee working groups.
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Superintendent reports on the district's year-end progress toward its FY26 artificial-intelligence strategic goal.
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Finance Department presents the final FY26 budget close-out, showing how the year ended financially (Appendix D).
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Update on district revolving accounts (self-funded fee-based programs) for FY26 (Appendix E).
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Discussion of Cedar School's improvement plan for the coming year (Appendix F).
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Expected August 26 agenda includes committee reorganization, FY27 budget transfers, MSBA SOI process timeline, staffing update, and homeschool approvals.
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Meeting adjourned.
May 20, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening.
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Approval of three prior session minutes (two executive, one open session).
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Two public comment periods on the agenda for residents to address the committee.
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Vote on a Hanover High School student trip to Quebec; details in Appendix A.
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Vote to award a contract for walk-in refrigerator and freezer equipment at Hanover Middle School; dollar amount in Appendix B (not provided).
💰 Amount per contract bid — see Appendix B
📍 Hanover Middle School
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Superintendent Ferron's general events and updates report.
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Status updates from School Committee working groups.
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Update from the Hanover Parent Teacher Association.
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Update from SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) on special education matters.
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Discussion of the current status of Hanover Public Schools athletics programs.
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Review of findings from state Tiered Focused Monitoring and Integrated Management Review — state compliance audits of district programs.
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First draft of updated student handbooks for all three levels (Elementary, HMS, HHS) presented for discussion; vote expected at June 10 meeting.
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Expected June 10 agenda includes FY26 donations, handbook vote, FY25 budget close-out, revolving account update, Class of 2025 college/career update, GEN Youth and Lifesavers, and Cedar School Improvement Plan.
April 29, 2026 · agenda
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Closed session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel before returning to open session at 6:30 PM.
📍 Hanover High School, Media Center
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Routine vote to approve prior meeting minutes.
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Committee votes on approving a Spanish immersion travel request from Hanover High School students.
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Committee votes on the formal evaluation of Superintendent Matthew Ferron.
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Committee votes to approve the district's strategic plan, setting priorities and direction for Hanover Public Schools.
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General updates and upcoming events from Superintendent Ferron.
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Status updates from active School Committee working groups.
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Discussion recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month and related school initiatives.
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Presentation and discussion of the Center School's improvement plan for the current cycle.
📍 Center School
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Upcoming agenda expected to include HPTA/SEPAC updates, TFM & IMR findings, School Committee reorganization, athletics update, and 2026–2027 student handbooks draft, plus Cedar SIP.
April 15, 2026 · agenda
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Closed session before open meeting to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion staff; committee returns to open session afterward.
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Formal recognition of the Hanover High School hockey team for winning a state championship.
📍 Hanover High School
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Vote to approve prior meeting minutes.
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Action vote required on a student field trip to Canobie Lake Park; details in Appendix A.
📍 Canobie Lake Park
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Committee votes on an incoming homeschool request; details in Appendix B.
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Superintendent presents end-of-year progress report on previously established performance goals.
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Hanover Middle School's improvement plan presented for committee discussion; details in Appendix C.
📍 Hanover Middle School
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Updates from active committee working groups; topics not specified in agenda.
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Upcoming agenda expected to include superintendent evaluation vote, Tiered Focus Monitoring update, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Center School improvement plan.
March 25, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening with Pledge led by Cedar School.
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Preview of the upcoming Arts Festival presented by Karen Cass and Mike File.
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First of two public comment periods on the agenda.
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Vote to approve the March 11 open-session minutes.
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Vote to approve a Mom Prom fundraiser organized by the Hanover PTA.
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Committee will vote to set the official last day of school for this school year.
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Vote on the second draft of next year's school calendar, setting key dates for the 2026-27 year.
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Superintendent's report on recent and upcoming district events.
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Updates from any active School Committee working groups.
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Discussion of the timeline for conducting the superintendent's annual evaluation.
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Updated capital spending plan for FY2027 — discussion of upcoming district facility or equipment investments.
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Update on changes to course offerings or scheduling in the high school's Program of Studies.
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Second public comment period before adjournment.
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Meeting adjourned.
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April 15 agenda expected to include Superintendent Goals Year-End Report, FY27-29 Strategic Plan, Middle School SIP, and GEN Youth and Lifesavers presentations.
March 11, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening.
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Ceremonial recognition of student speech competition winner.
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Ceremonial recognition of student state championship athletes.
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Residents may address the committee.
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Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Committee will vote whether to participate in inter-district school choice, which affects enrollment and per-pupil state aid.
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General district updates from Superintendent Ferron.
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Status updates from school committee working groups.
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Review of the completed NEASC (regional accreditation body) report on Hanover High School — see Appendix A.
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Finance department presents the district's mid-year budget status for fiscal year 2026 — see Appendix B.
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Discussion of Hanover High School's improvement plan — see Appendix C.
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Coming up March 25: HPTA Mom Prom fundraiser, last-day-of-school vote, 2026–27 calendar Draft 2.0 vote, superintendent evaluation timeline, updated FY27 capital plan, and HHS Program of Studies.
February 25, 2026 · agenda
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The February 25, 2026 School Committee meeting was cancelled per the document title.
📍 Hanover High School, Media Center
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Siena Oliver was scheduled for the Pledge and Lion's Club speech winner recognition.
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Routine approval of January 28 open session minutes.
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Committee was set to vote on whether Hanover will participate in inter-district School Choice for the coming year.
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General district events and updates from Superintendent Ferron.
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Updates from School Committee working groups — topics not specified.
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Discussion of the final NEASC (New England regional accreditation) report for Hanover High School.
📍 Hanover High School
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Finance department to present the mid-year budget status for FY2026.
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Discussion of the High School's School Improvement Plan for the current year.
📍 Hanover High School
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March 11 agenda expected to include the 2026–2027 school calendar Draft 2.0 and Middle School SIP.
January 28, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening, then Brian Ciccolo and DECA club members recognized.
📍 Hanover High School, Media Center
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Routine vote to approve prior meeting minutes.
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Action vote on the first draft of next school year's calendar — affects start/end dates, vacations, and school-day count.
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General updates and upcoming events from the superintendent.
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Progress reports from School Committee working groups.
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Mid-year check-in on the superintendent's stated annual goals.
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Annual report from the North River Collaborative (regional special-education services) for FY2025.
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Finance department presents a multi-year spending outlook — early signal of future budget pressures or tax levy impacts.
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Second-quarter status of revolving accounts (self-funded program fees such as athletics and transportation).
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Update on the district's state accountability rating based on MCAS results — reflects school performance standing.
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Meeting adjourns.