Curriculum Subcommittee approves prior minutes; hears school updates and graduation changes briefing
Northampton Curriculum Subcommittee approves prior minutes in brief summer session. The subcommittee voted 3-0 to accept its August 3 meeting minutes. Principals reported smooth school openings including strong compliance with Northampton High School's new cell phone ban, though the high school's
Northampton School Committee Curriculum Subcommittee · Meeting of August 31, 2026
Northampton Curriculum Subcommittee approves prior minutes in brief summer session. The subcommittee voted 3-0 to accept its August 3 meeting minutes. Principals reported smooth school openings including strong compliance with Northampton High School's new cell phone ban, though the high school's main elevator failed inspection and may remain out of service for the first semester.
Superintendent Annie Azarloza outlined the professional development calendar. Principal Benjamin Taglieri presented proposed Massachusetts graduation requirement changes set to begin with the class of 2031, including new math and language requirements, end-of-course assessments replacing MCAS, career planning expansion, and mandatory capstone projects that would require significant staffing and scheduling changes if passed.
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Source: the Northampton School Committee Curriculum Subcommittee meeting of August 31, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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