Committee unanimously names merged school Sarah Parker Remond Innovation
Committee honors abolitionist educator Sarah Parker Remond with merged school name. Salem School Committee voted unanimously to name the merged Carlton and Saltonstall elementary schools Sarah Parker Remond Innovation School. In a 5-1 vote, the committee approved separate 2026-2027 calendars for
School Committee · Meeting of February 9, 2026
SALEM — Committee honors abolitionist educator Sarah Parker Remond with merged school name. Salem School Committee voted unanimously to name the merged Carlton and Saltonstall elementary schools Sarah Parker Remond Innovation School. In a 5-1 vote, the committee approved separate 2026-2027 calendars for the innovation schools, with Member Veronica Miranda voting against due to concerns about transportation costs and calendar confusion for families.
The committee also unanimously adopted School Committee norms emphasizing respect, participation, transparency, accountability, clear processes, and collaboration with administration.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of February 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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