Parents Urge Ayer-Shirley School Committee to Act on Diversity and Equity Concerns

Overview: The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee meeting was marked by passionate appeals from parents urging the establishment of a functional diversity and equity subcommittee.

Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee Considers Strategic Planning and Governance Realignment

Overview: During the recent Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee meeting, discussions centered on strategic planning for the senior center and the realignment of committee governance.

Devon Crest Housing Project Dominates Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee Meeting

Overview: The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee meeting was largely focused on the Devon Crest Tenants Association (DCTA) and their efforts to maintain affordable housing. The meeting also addressed the potential use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds, the financial strategy for the Devon Crest project, and plans for a housing trust fund.

Ayer-Shirley School Committee Celebrates Don Parker Dedication and Adopts Eureka Math Program

Overview: The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee meeting was marked by a dedication of the high school media center to Don Parker, a longtime district member, and the adoption of the Eureka math program for grades K through 5. The meeting also touched on budgetary discussions, logistical preparations for the upcoming school year, and the implementation of new graduation requirement policies.

Ayer-Shirley School Committee Faces Rising Autism Diagnoses and Special Education Challenges

Overview: The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee meeting on June 1 covered a range of topics, with a focus on the district’s special education programs. Rising autism diagnoses, challenges in maintaining adequate staffing, and the need for improved professional development for educators were central themes. Additionally, the committee addressed the implications of the Ayer Regional High School fields project and the acceptance of school choice students for the upcoming year.