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School Committee Adopts New AI Use Policy

Norfolk School Committee adopted its first artificial intelligence use policy and raised long-term substitute pay to address a recruiting gap.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 13

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Norfolk School Committee Rates Superintendent Exemplary

Norfolk School Committee rated Superintendent Ingrid Allardi "exemplary" and previewed a first-draft AI policy.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 25

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Norfolk School Committee appoints new business consultant, projects $53,000 year-end surplus

Norfolk School Committee ends fiscal 2026 with a projected $53,000 net surplus and appoints a new business consultant.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 10

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Norfolk School Committee Re-Elects Sheldon Chair, Adds Eighth Kindergarten Section

Norfolk School Committee reorganizes for new year, adds kindergarten section and approves special ed director contract.

Townbrief reporting · May 19

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North Reading School Committee ratifies two union contracts, advances $42.5 million budget

NORFOLK -- April 13, 2026, North Reading School Committee unanimously ratified two union contracts and advanced a $42.5 million FY2027 budget with a narrow $32,781 remaining gap. Business Administrator Michael Connelly presented a

Townbrief reporting · Apr 13

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Norfolk School Committee Unanimously Approves 4.08 Percent FY27 Budget Increase

Norfolk School Committee unanimously approves a 4.08 percent FY27 budget increase while warning that one-time funds disguise a looming fiscal gap.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 10

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Norfolk School Committee unanimously advances $16.9 million FY27 budget proposal

Norfolk School Committee advances $16.9 million FY27 school budget with a 4.08 percent increase.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 10

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Norfolk School Committee Approves Health Curriculum Pilot, Accepts $3,857 in Gifts

Norfolk School Committee approves $2,155 health curriculum pilot and navigates $223,000 mid-year deficit.

Townbrief reporting · Jan 27