Littleton School Committee Advances Nine Policies, Hears District Curriculum Progress Reports

LITTLETON -- February 26, 2026, Littleton School Committee hears district-wide curriculum progress reports and advances superintendent search process. At the February 26 meeting at the Littleton Police Station Community Room, principals from all four district schools presented progress on the Portrait of a Learner competency framework and Universal Design for Learning implementation, with Littleton High School Principal John Harrington describing digital portfolios already underway for grades nine through eleven ahead of a NEASC accreditation visit May 3-6. Business Manager Steve Mark reported no budget shortfall but flagged roughly $30,000 in unexpected middle school elevator repairs. Member Sean Aherne updated the committee on the superintendent search, noting applications closed February 27 with screening set for March 5, finalist interviews targeting late March and early April, and a final vote expected April 9; the committee voted not to conduct on-site district visits to candidates, citing equity concerns. On a motion by Jeanine Wood, seconded by Elaine Santelmann, the committee voted unanimously to advance nine policies to a second reading, including an amendment to policy IC/ICA moving the school calendar approval deadline from May 1 to April 1.