Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee Votes on Calendar Changes, Discusses Transportation

Overview: The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee has voted on changes to the school calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year, amid a series of discussions on topics ranging from transportation to school safety and the financial state of the district. The meeting saw the passage of a motion to designate November 27th and April 18th as half days, the latter being Good Friday, with a majority vote of three to two.

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee Honors Retirees, Embraces Mindfulness Program

Overview: During a recent Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee meeting, the most newsworthy item was the acknowledgment and appreciation of retirees from the school district. The retirees were honored for their dedication and years of service, with citations presented by committee members and a state representative. Following the recognition of retirees, the committee reorganized, electing new officers for the upcoming year.

Dennis-Yarmouth School Committee Approves Superintendent Evaluation

Overview: The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee gathered on May 20th, 2024, for a session that concluded with significant outcomes including the unanimous approval of the superintendent’s evaluation, welcoming a new member to the committee, and announcing the appointment of a new principal at Station Avenue Elementary School.

Dennis-Yarmouth Students Advocate for Later School Start Times

Overview: In a recent Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee meeting, students presented a Civics Action project advocating for later high school start times, which emerged as a particularly engaging topic. The students also addressed potential concerns regarding the impact on extracurricular activities and part-time jobs.

Dennis-Yarmouth School Committee Faces Budget Challenges

Overview: The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee recently convened to tackle issues including the potential repercussions of an unapproved budget which could lead to further town meetings and an override vote. The members delved into the fiscal challenges facing the district, discussing significant cuts to staffing levels, curricular expenditures, and the utilization of excess and deficiency funds to mitigate the towns’ operating assessments. The revised operating budget of nearly $77 million, a reduction of over $2 million from the initial proposal, was at the forefront of the conversation. Concerns regarding the impact of not passing an $880,000 override were voiced, with potential reductions in staffing and its subsequent effects on class sizes, programming, and administrative support being key points of contention.