Fund signed into law by President Barack Obama earlier this month.
Trip procedures manual, decision on Atlanta trip postponed.
Committee members looks for urgency from superintendent in tackling the district's educational problems.
Melrose could receive approximately $130K from the $250 million the state expects to receive.
Kits would provide hands-on science learning in Melrose elementary schools.
MMTV's popular summer program celebrates its 10th year.
Melrose children rewarded for 16,000 hours of summer reading with ice cream, a new tree.
More work to be done in drafting a field trip procedures manual.
Committee expresses urgency to make progress.
Mary Beth Calnan, Melrose recycling coordinator, teaches how to separate waste during library program.
In attempting to prioritize the strategic plan's goals and keep those goals consistent across all district plans, the committee has encountered difficulty in tying it all together.
Principals say using middle school disciplinary code as a model provides consistency.
Melrose school officials signed off in January to participate in the program; Massachusetts was previously a finalist in the first round as well.
Action plans developed by school administrators will also be presented to the Melrose School Committee for approval.
Five priorities offered by superintendent to be included in bridge document; J.D. LaRock will bring draft document back to committee for discussion.
Administrators hope to use funding to purchase science kits for elementary classrooms.
New schedule allows students to take more electives; more honors classes, dress code also tightened in handbook revisions.
Additional $15K for School Department was approved by Board of Aldermen last month.
School ranked as the 24th best public high school in the state, according to magazine's rankings.
Final approval of the plan is pending the School Committee, which will also work on adding more specific goals to the strategic plan, approving action plans.
Summer school eligibility and excused absence policies are also tightened up in next year's handbook.
Registration for the program starts today.
Ranked 278th best public high school in the nation, according to magazine's rankings.
School Committee members discussed how specific the plan's goals should be and how to set priorities for the district.
Kids participating in the Band Gig program through the Rec Department put on a final performance at the middle school.
Some tips from summer experts.
The aldermen took a first step towards reallocating $35K the board originally cut from the budget, although not everyone was happy with the process.
The recent Melrose High School graduate will perform in the BYSO's final concert of the season this Sunday.
Brown University's newest freshman talks about rap philosophers, the benefits of an open curriculum for college freshman and offers his support for Melrose Public Schools.
Committee delves into a lengthy review of how it conducts business.
Melrose Schools signed off in January on participating in the federal program and hope the state's application wins in this second round.
District looks to outline a model school improvement plan for school councils to use.
School administrators plan on launching a new program next year for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Kids got to explore DPW vehicles and equipment while learning about recycling, engineering and more.
Laughter, sincerity and remembrance marked Friday's Melrose High School graduation ceremonies.
New state law has local officials targeting cyber-bullying in Melrose Public Schools.
A photo gallery from the prom.
Nine educators given House citations at School Committee meeting
Unsatisfactory middle school math scores linked to elementary schools by committee member
Principal says exposing all students to the same curriculum should produce better MCAS scores