- MA
- Hampshire County
- 3/26/24
- 03/27/2024
- 105 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Easthampton School Committee approved the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget during a recent meeting, amidst vocal concerns from community members and parents regarding the adequacy of support for neurodivergent students, staff retention, and the overall well-being of students. The budget, amounting to $20,671,775, represents a 9.78% increase over the current year and aims to maintain level services for students despite financial challenges, including the expiring SR3 COVID relief funding.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 3/12/24
- 03/12/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Easthampton School Committee convened recently, discussing a comprehensive strategy to enhance educational outcomes as outlined in the Student Opportunity Act (SOA) plan. The meeting was focused on addressing achievement disparities among students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and with disabilities. The committee approved a plan aimed at setting ambitious targets for increasing proficiency levels, expanding support systems, and enhancing the high school experience to facilitate better access to advanced coursework.