School Committee Candidate Calls for New Math Curriculum, Student Feedback Surveys
An Arlington School Committee candidate outlined a three-part reform platform at a March 17 appearance.
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School Committee
Members: Laura Gitelson (Chair), Liz Exton (Vice Chair), Paul Schlichtman (Secretary), Kirsi Allison-Ampe MD (Member), Leonard Kardon (Member), Jeff Thielman (Member), Crystal Haynes Copithorne (Member)
Three Candidates Debate Arlington School Committee Seat Ahead of March 28 Vote
Three candidates debated Arlington's open one-year School Committee seat Friday in the only televised forum of the 2026 election cycle, with voters deciding March 28.
Arlington School Committee Unanimously Approves Dual FY27 Budget Ahead of Override Vote
Arlington School Committee approves two-version FY27 budget ahead of March 28 override vote. The committee voted 7-0 Thursday to authorize a $107.7 million spending plan contingent on passage of a Proposition 2½ override and a level-funded $103.6 million plan if the override fails.
Arlington School Committee schedules budget workshop as override vote looms
Arlington School Committee hears broad public opposition to proposed cuts in arts, PE, and multilingual learner staff.
Arlington School Committee Unanimously Backs $14.8 Million Override for March Ballot
Arlington School Committee unanimously endorses $14.8 million override and unveils two stark FY27 budget scenarios.
Arlington School Committee Votes 7-0 to Approve Model UN Overnight Conference Trip
Arlington School Committee unanimously approved a Model UN overnight trip and heard warnings that a failed override could shrink record music enrollment.
Arlington Schools Outline $5.6 Million in Cuts if March Override Fails
Arlington schools face $5.6 million in cuts and potential program elimination if a March 28 override fails. Superintendent Dr.
Arlington School Committee Approves Heterogeneous English Expansion to 10th Grade
Arlington School Committee votes 5-1 to extend heterogeneous English grouping to 10th grade.
Arlington School Committee receives all-district quality plans, advances graduation policy
Arlington schools show broad academic gains but warn fragile staffing model is at risk.
Arlington School Committee Approves Four Union Side Letters, Begins Vacancy Search
Arlington School Committee approves four union side letters and launches process to fill vacant board seat.