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- Plymouth County
- 7/23/25
- 07/23/2025
- 106 Minutes
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Overview: The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee has approved a five-year contract with Schoolie Mitchell to implement cost-saving measures, focusing on vendor management and expense optimization. The contract, which passed with a 6-2 vote, aims to identify savings in various expense categories, including telecommunications, and is designed to alleviate the financial burden on the district amid ongoing budget constraints.
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- Plymouth County
- 6/26/25
- 06/26/2025
- 70 Minutes
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Overview: The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee convened an emergency meeting on June 26, 2025, to address the issue of a $98 million school budget, which was important to meet the June 30 deadline imposed by the Acting Commissioner of Education. This urgency stemmed from the failure of override elections and disapproval from the towns of Bridgewater and Raynham. The committee faced the challenge of closing a projected $800,000 shortfall, with implications for class sizes, staffing, and educational services.
- MA
- Plymouth County
- 6/25/25
- 06/25/2025
- 208 Minutes
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Overview: The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee meeting was heavily dominated by discussions concerning a substantial $6.4 million budget shortfall, exacerbated by recent failed override votes. The committee faced immense pressure to reconcile financial constraints with the educational needs of the district, amidst community dissatisfaction and looming deadlines. The committee grappled with the impacts of these fiscal challenges on class sizes, staffing, and program offerings.
- MA
- Plymouth County
- 6/11/25
- 06/11/2025
- 87 Minutes
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Overview: The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee meeting focused on the approval of a new three-year contract with the Bridgewater Arena Education Association for teachers, following two years of negotiations. This contract, set to run from September 2025 to August 2028, proposes changes to the working year, additional sick leave, and varying percentage increases in salaries over the contract period. However, the discussion revealed concerns over the sustainability of these proposed salary increases in light of potential financial constraints and upcoming budget override votes in both Bridgewater and Raynham.
- MA
- Plymouth County
- 5/21/25
- 05/21/2025
- 145 Minutes
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Overview: The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee meeting delved into pressing budget challenges, student achievements, and the evaluation of educational programs. Key discussions included potential staffing cuts, addressing financial shortfalls, and celebrating student milestones, all amid ongoing efforts to promote educational excellence and community engagement.
