SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Report to the School Committee
November 5, 2026 • Regular Meeting
Growing with Purpose, Making an Impact
Tonight's Agenda
District Highlights & Wins
Recognitions, achievements, and good-news items since the last report
Academic Outcomes
Progress on district goals, assessment data, and program updates
School Snapshot
Brief updates from each building principal to the school committee
Operations & Finance
Budget status, facilities projects, staffing, and safety updates
Upcoming Key Dates
What's on the calendar and major events before the next report
Discussion & Questions
Open floor discussion and questions for the School Committee
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District Highlights & Wins
Recognitions, achievements, and good-news items since the last report
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Student / Staff Recognition
Last week, North Andover High School students showcased their language skills as they were inducted into the German, French, and Spanish Honor Societies. Congratulations to our new inductees on the hard work it takes to communicate in another language. Thank you to our World Language teachers for supporting our students and helping them connect with other cultures through language.
District Achievement
NAHS Scarlet Knights Marching Band returned home with a GOLD medal and a score of 90.09, up 8.53 points for the season! We are so proud of all you - your dedication and perseverance shines through.
District Highlights & Wins
Recognitions, achievements, and good-news items since the last report
Community Good News/Events
Staff Spotlight
NAHS German teacher Anna Harrod was recognized by the Goethe-Institut for her leadership of North Andover’s SPARK program, which introduces elementary and middle school students to German language and culture while broadening their global perspective. Congratulations, Anna!
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A big thank you to our coaches: Meg, Connor, Faith, and Michelle. They put a great amount of time and energy into coaching this year. These pictures really capture what Unified is all about, and it's been great seeing our athletes out on the court.
Magda Bader, Lappin Foundation
Celebrating Teachers Night
11/4
Caregiver Conferences, K-8
Professional Learning 9-12
School-by-School Snapshot
Brief updates from each building principal
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ABECC
Karen Butkovich
It has been a busy and exciting few weeks at ABECC, with our annual Fun Run, first school wide assembly, and Halloween celebrations bringing students, staff, and families together. The Fun Run featured the teachers’ second annual inflatable costume race, and generous family and community support helped the PTO raise over $30,000! Our October 28 assembly at Atkinson highlighted the RAISE value of Respect, and we ended the week with a preschool Halloween parade and festive classroom activities.
Atkinson
Tiffany Goddard
First and second graders enjoyed a reptile show to prepare for their upcoming Creature Features module. Students loved learning about the different physical features of reptiles.
Franklin
Nicole Radulski
Thank you to Dani and our specialist staff for making the Fun Run a success. Students loved seeing staff cheer them on and watching their teachers run the course in costume.
Thomson
Christopher Raymond
A big thank you to the 5th grade class of 2026. After a couple of delays we were finally able to get the new center court logo painted on our gym floor. We recently unveiled the logo at an all school meeting. It looks amazing!
School-by-School Snapshot
Brief updates from each building principal/director
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NAMS
Jorge Goncalves
During professional development, departments worked together on curriculum before coming together as a full staff to review student behavior data and practice using the Tier 1 Behavior Response Sheet in real-world scenarios. Staff shared valuable insights into the behaviors they are seeing and how they are responding.
Sargent
Erin O'Loughlin
Sargent had a costume spirit day! Students had the opportunity to show off their creative costumes while participating in a variety of festive activities throughout the day. The excitement culminated in a schoolwide costume parade, where students proudly showed off their costumes as they paraded through the halls. It was a wonderful day filled with school spirit, smiles, and festive fun!
NAHS
Deborah Holman
Last week we were serious and then we had some fun. Chemistry students and Mr. Vigeant were very serious scholars as they experimented with sugar, salt, and electricity. At the end of the week, on the other hand, teachers dressed for Halloween including a full Muppet delegation.
LAUNCH
Lindsey Chatterton
Dressed in their Halloween best, our LAUNCH students had a great time trick-or-treating through the halls of Town Hall! Our students enjoyed the opportunity to socialize, connect with Town Hall staff, and collect a few sweet treats along the way. We are so thankful to our neighbors at Town Hall for making our students feel so welcome and included!
Operations, Facilities & Finance
Budget status, facilities projects, staffing, and safety updates
Budget Status
Budget ProcessFY 27 Projection: Request School Committee to approve adding 1.0 BCBA FTE - see attached memo.
FY 28 : Town Revenue & Fixed Cost Committee meeting scheduled for November.10th. School internal process has begun.
Grants: FC 0337 FY27 Safe and Supportive Schools continuation grant approved by DESE 10/26/26.
Facilities Projects
Staff & Community
Last Wednesday, the district hosted Celebrating Teachers Night at the North Andover Historical Society. We highlighted 9 teachers who earned professional teaching status (PTS) and one amazing retired teacher- administrator who earned her place in the School Committee Educator Hall of Fame: Nancy Jukins. It was a wonderful evening. Thank you to the community for their attendance and participation. Big thanks to the Historical Society and Diane’s Cafe on the Common for their hospitality!!
Safety & Operations
Building Safety
All staff, including substitutes, are required to wear visible ID badges while in our schools. Visitors must check in at the school office and wear a visitor tag while in the building. Staff who encounter a visitor without a tag should escort them to the office to check in.
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Upcoming Events & Key Dates
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Discussion & Questions