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Westfield School Committee Approves $1 Million Preschool Partnership Grant
- Meeting Overview:
The Westfield School Committee meeting focused on several significant funding approvals, including the acceptance of the $1 million Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Incentive (CPPI) grant, which will be used in collaboration with local organizations to enhance early childhood education. Additionally, the committee approved various grants and donations aimed at supporting educational programs and initiatives within the district.
A key highlight of the meeting was the approval of the CPPI grant.
The committee also accepted several other grants and donations, including the Mass Cultural Council grants totaling $10,000, which will be used to support STEAM workshops at Southampton Road Elementary and an art show for high school seniors. These initiatives aim to broaden students’ learning experiences and engage them in creative and scientific endeavors.
Further, the committee approved a new gift account for the Westfield River School and several smaller monetary donations from local enterprises directed towards educational purposes at Munger Hill Elementary and Southampton Road Elementary. These donations illustrate the community’s ongoing support for the schools and their programs.
In addition to funding matters, the committee approved a series of school trips for Westfield Intermediate School students to the New England Air Museum in Connecticut, providing further educational opportunities outside the classroom.
School Board Officials:
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
09/15/2025
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Recording Published:
09/15/2025
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Duration:
11 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Hampden County
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Towns:
Westfield
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