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School Committee appoints Carmona to building panel
Winchester's School Committee heard that the state school building authority advanced Muraco Elementary into a feasibility study.
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School Committee adopts statement against hate
Winchester School Committee unanimously adopts a statement condemning hate after anti-LGBTQ posts targeted a McCall Middle School teacher and a student banner. Chair Timothy Matthews drafted the statement with input from Superintendent Dr.
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School Committee adopts policies, holds line on tech deadlines
The Winchester School Committee voted 5-0 to adopt more than 20 revised policies but declined to set deadlines for new screen-time rules.
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Committee splits 4-1 on carriage house moratorium, study
The Winchester School Committee voted 4-1 to pause demolition funding requests for the Sanborn Carriage House and seek a Fall Town Meeting feasibility study instead. Chair Dr.
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Winchester School Committee Votes 5-0 to Decline Carriage House CPA Endorsement
Winchester School Committee declines to back $200,000 carriage house CPA application. Voting 5-0 at its July 15 meeting, the committee directed Chair Dr.
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Winchester School Committee Directs Policy Subcommittee to Draft Safe Schools Immigration Policy
Winchester School Committee advances safe schools immigration policy and approves three district contracts.
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School Committee Votes 3-2 to Raise Sports Fees
Winchester School Committee voted 3-2 to raise youth athletic fees to $675 per sport for 2026-27, cutting the family cap from four sports to three.
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Committee approves Lincoln playground shade grant
The Winchester School Committee voted 4-0 to approve a WCCP grant application for a Lincoln Elementary School playground shade structure.
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School Committee Holds Forum on Athletic Fee Hikes
Winchester's School Committee held a public forum on proposed athletic fee hikes for fiscal 2027 but took no vote. Mr. Marin told the committee a $400 base fee would rise to $600, with new facility surcharges pushing hockey fees to roughly $1,450 and eliminating the family cap on charges.
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School Committee votes 4-1 against school choice
Winchester School Committee voted 4-1 to opt out of the state's school choice program for 2026-2027. Superintendent Dr. Hackett recommended the opt-out, citing capacity limits after the district's override failed and budget cuts followed.
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