School Committee reorganizes; approves updated student handbooks
Medfield School Committee reorganizes and approves updated student handbooks. Michelle Kirkby was unanimously elected Chair, with Leo Brehm as Vice Chair, Michael McCabe as Financial Secretary, and Sophia Viglas as Recording Secretary. The Committee unanimously approved handbook changes including a
School Committee · Meeting of August 27, 2026
Medfield School Committee reorganizes and approves updated student handbooks. Michelle Kirkby was unanimously elected Chair, with Leo Brehm as Vice Chair, Michael McCabe as Financial Secretary, and Sophia Viglas as Recording Secretary. The Committee unanimously approved handbook changes including a cell phone prohibition during high school Flex Time, new restrictions on e-bikes and scooters on school property, and raised academic eligibility for travel to passing six of seven classes.
The Committee accepted $45,237.94 in donations, including $27,254.09 in laboratory equipment from Moderna and a $15,000 scholarship donation from Stephen St. Mary.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of August 27, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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