Instead of forming a committee to close Walton Elementary School, the School Committee opted to form an ad hoc committee to look at the whole report of the facilities study and make recommendations.
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Auburn School Committee to discuss future of Walton School
Some members of the Walton School neighborhood and parents of students at the school do not want to see the school closed.
Auburn School Committee transfers money out of undesignated fund to comply with law
School Committee members also established the Curriculum Development Reserve Fund, which will need to have funds added to it yearly.
Auburn School Committee members retain seats in uncontested races
There were a couple of new people elected to the School Committee this year in uncontested races.
Auburn School Committee approves changes to internet use policy
The changes include no expectation of privacy on school computers.
Auburn School Committee hears state of student homelessness ahead of budget talks
The committee also approved new building rental policies for city schools.
At-large: Casey Knight is vying for an Auburn School Committee seat
She believes more funding should be put toward incentives for ed techs to help classroom needs.
At large: Pamela Foster Albert seeks second term on Auburn School Committee
If she is reelected, she will help update the Auburn School Department’s emergency response plan and implement the ALICE training program.
Ward 3: Patricia Gautier seeks reelection to Auburn School Committee
When managing the school budget, she considers the superintendent’s proposal along with input form administrators to make decisions.
Ward 2: Pamela Hart runs for reelection
Her focus is continuing to advocate for means to address student adversities, such as homelessness and food insecurity.