BEVERLY — The School Committee will host the annual State of the Schools event on Wednesday night at the Beverly High School auditorium.
The event is open to the public. The community is invited to speak with School Committee members and school district leaders from 6:30 to 7 p.m., when light refreshments will be served. The formal program will begin at 7 p.m.
Speakers will include School Committee President Maria Decker, Superintendent Marie Galinski and several district administrators, including Assistant Superintendent Maryellen Duffy, high school Principal Sean Gallagher, technology director Judy Miller, and Briscoe Middle School Principal Matt Poska.
Topics will include the district's strategic plan, plans for a new middle school at the Memorial Building, the Race to the Top and Small Learning Communities grant programs, community outreach programs and partnerships, and the new Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education evaluation program for all educators.
Staff writer Paul Leighton can be reached at 978-338-2675 or by e-mail at pleighton@salemnews.com.


