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Waltham School Committee Votes to Hire Assistant Superintendent, Demands ESL Budget Clarity

WALTHAM -- April 15, 2026, Waltham School Committee hires new assistant superintendent and faces ESL staffing revolt at April 15 meeting. The committee voted 6-1 to approve a three-year contract for Dr. Lisa

Townbrief reporting · Apr 15

Schools · School Committee

Waltham School Panel Advances $106M Budget, Deadlocks on Academic Calendar

WALTHAM -- April 8, 2026, Waltham School Committee advanced a preliminary $106 million FY27 budget and deadlocked 3-3 on a revised school calendar at its April 8 meeting. Superintendent Nisha Mendonza and Assistant Superintendent

Townbrief reporting · Apr 8

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Waltham School Committee Approves Playground, Confronts 15.5 Percent Dropout Rate

WALTHAM -- March 18, 2026, Waltham School Committee confronts a 15.5 percent annual dropout rate at Waltham High School and approves an inclusive playground project. Superintendent Dr. Hilda Mendonca and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Conley

Townbrief reporting · Mar 18

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Waltham School Committee Gives Provisional Approval to Revised High School Course Catalog

Waltham School Committee provisionally approves revised high school program of studies, 6-0.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 4

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Waltham Superintendent Pauses High School Schedule Change for One Year

Waltham superintendent pauses high school schedule overhaul, show choir controversy dominates public comment. Superintendent Dr.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 4

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Waltham School Committee unanimously adopts new middle school science curriculum, seeks $1.3 million for special education gap

Waltham School Committee adopts new middle school science curriculum and seeks $1.3 million from the City Council to cover a special education placement shortfall.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 25

Schools · School Committee

Waltham Schools Face $1.1 Million Special Education Funding Shortfall This Year

Waltham School Committee learns of a $1.1 million special education shortfall as out-of-district placements surge to 103 students.

Townbrief reporting · Jan 21