Goal 1: Form and Launch AI Policy and Pilot Initiative
By June 2026, convene an AI Advisory group to produce a district-wide AI usage policy and identify at least two (or more) classroom pilots. [use MA DESE information/website]
Goal facilitator: Eric Tracy
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Deliverables
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Formation of AI Advisory Group.
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Review of DESE AI Guidance.
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District-Wide AI Usage Guidelines (Draft + Final).
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Identification of Pilot Classrooms.
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Implementation of Pilots.
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Evaluation & Report of Pilot Results.
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Goal 2: Improve Teaching and Learning: Sustain and Deepen MTSS Implementation (Academic & SEL)
Goal 2A: Elementary
By the end of the 2026 school year, the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District will strengthen the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model across all elementary schools, with a focus on learning outcomes in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning.
Goal Facilitator(s): Ben Schersten, Carolyn Shediac, Jennifer Hunt
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Deliverables
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Participate in the DESE Tiered Math Support Academy to further establish a framework of grade-level math tiered supports.
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Participate in the DESE Community of Practice for CKLA to focus on grade-level writing instruction and assessment.
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Launch STAR Renaissance as a new screener for mathematics K-5.
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Establish a new monthly framework for Professional Learning Communities to include special educators.
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Expand the use of Open Circle into grades 2-3
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Goal 2B: MRMS
By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, MRMS will build upon earlier MTSS work by doing the following:
Goal Facilitator(s): Zach Best, Liana Gerstein
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Deliverables
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Continue administering math and literacy screeners at all grade levels three times a year.
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Implement the new reading screener.
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Tier 2 math and reading support for all students as needed.
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Further develop the data meeting structure across all grade levels to review MCAS, screeners, and common assessments, with a focus on grade-level standards. Data meetings will also be used to regularly review student work.
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Continue implementing high-quality instructional materials in English/Language Arts classes - expand the number of HMH units taught at each grade level.
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Engage in the curriculum review process for middle school mathematics, including ensuring the 8th-grade Algebra sequence adequately prepares students for Honors Geometry at the high school.
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Create an MTSS manual for Miles River Middle School.
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Goal 2C: HWRHS
By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, HWRHS will have enhanced data review processes and implemented tiered supports for all students.
Goal facilitator(s): Bryan Menegoni, Jeff Becker
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Deliverables
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Continue implementing high-quality instructional materials for Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II classes, with a focus on embedded supports and scaffolds.
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Further develop the data review process in ELA and math for students in grades 9 and 10, utilizing a specific protocol to examine results from screeners, MCAS, and course-specific assessments.
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Utilize conclusions from the data review process to determine entry and exit in the ELA and math supports, as well as progress monitoring while in these Tier 2 interventions.
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Develop a consistent set of grade-level instructional practices that support student engagement and contribution.
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Develop a crosswalk between instructional practices and the Portrait of a Learner.
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Goal 3: Evaluate & Recommend School Start Time Adjustments
By March 31, 2026, deliver a data-informed recommendation on school start times to optimize academic outcomes and student wellness.
Goal Facilitator: Eric Tracy
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Deliverables
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Establish Start Times Advisory Committee.
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Review existing survey data (May 2025) and current data from previous submissions.
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Study schools that have made the shift.
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Transportation impact analysis (bus schedules, costs).
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Extracurricular/athletics impact analysis.
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Partnership reviews (after-school programs, etc.).
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Parent caregiver review (babysitting, after-school jobs, etc.).
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Digital survey for students, parents, and staff.
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Draft at least two start time scenarios.
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Final report and recommendation.
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School Committee presentation (March 2026).
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Goal 4: Focus on High-Quality, Safe, State-of-the-Art Schools:
Prepare MSBA accelerated repair program statements of interest for each of the five schools, covering a combination of roof, windows, heat pumps, etc. As per the MSBA published guidance. Evaluate available subsidies.
Goal Facilitators: Curtis Wightman, Director of Facilities and Operations
Goal 4A - Continue design process for the HW Elementary School Project
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Deliverables
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Positive outcome at Townwide election (note: this goal will end upon a negative outcome on September 15, 2025).
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Work with Bond Counsel to secure the first stages of bonds.
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Reactivate OPM and Architects.
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Meet with OPM and the Designer at least weekly.
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Begin design work.
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Goal 4B - Manage Feasibility and Schematic Design for HS roof while also moving towards debt exclusion request at town meetings.
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Deliverables
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Work with OPM and the Designer (Gale) to develop the required submissions to the MSBA.
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Begin design work.
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Add to the budget for FY27.
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Successful votes for borrowing and debt exclusion at town meetings and the ballot, scheduled for early April 2026.
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Work with Bond Counsel to secure the first stages of bonds.
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Goal 4C - Continue to submit Statements of Interest (SOI) to the MSBA for school-related projects.
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Deliverables
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Submit SOI for school projects when the submission window opens in April 2026.
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