Holyoke School Committee Appoints New Delegate and Discusses Budget Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Holyoke School Committee, members addressed the appointment of a new delegate for the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) conference, delved into budgetary complexities, and examined the district’s financial strategies and challenges.

Pasack Valley School Board Honors Long-Serving Staff and New Hires Amid Community Mourning

Overview: At the Pasack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education meeting on September 23, 2024, the board honored staff members for their long service, introduced new hires, and discussed academic performance, all while the community mourned the loss of a beloved student and her family.

Hillsborough School Board Discusses Potential Redistricting Amid Development, Approves Key Personnel Changes

Overview: The Hillsborough School Board meeting on September 23, 2024, covered topics including the potential redistricting of elementary schools due to local development, the approval of various personnel changes, and debates over the costs of student trips.

White Bear Lake Area School Board Reviews Early Childhood Program Successes and Expansions

Overview: The White Bear Lake Area School Board meeting highlighted updates on early childhood programs, expansion plans for the Transition Education Center, and approved the preliminary property tax levy for 2024, payable in 2025.

Brookline School Committee Considers New Mobile Device Policy Amid Broader Policy Manual Overhaul

Overview: During the recent Brookline School Committee policy subcommittee meeting on September 23, 2024, members discussed potentially hiring a consultant to assist with a review of the district’s policy manual, the implementation of a new mobile device policy, and the revision of Section J of the policy manual. The committee also debated increasing community participation in school committee matters.