Nashoba Regional School Committee Approves Solar Contract Amid Concerns Over Urgency

Overview: The Nashoba Regional School Committee meeting saw the approval of a significant power purchase agreement with Solect Energy Development LLC, alongside discussions on school choice, special education restructuring, and community engagement efforts.

Nashoba Regional School Committee Confronts Rising Special Education Transportation Costs and New Private School Proposal

Overview: At the Nashoba Regional School Committee meeting, the spotlight was on the escalating special education transportation costs and a proposal for a new private school within the district. Bolton resident Pam Dean expressed concern over the dramatic rise in transportation expenses, which surged from $275,000 in 2024 to $1.6 million in 2026, a 500% increase. Dean urged the committee to explore cost-saving measures while maintaining educational quality. She praised the district’s move to manage transportation in-house as a way to potentially decrease costs and advocated for transparency, requesting detailed monthly budget reports and public access to related discussions. Her comments highlighted a $450,000 overbudget in special education expenses from a February 2026 report that lacked detailed explanations.

Nashoba Regional School Committee Advances Website Overhaul and Considers Puerto Rico Field Trip

Overview: The Nashoba Regional School Committee meeting on March 25th covered advancements in communication, with updates to the committee’s website and discussions on a proposed student field trip to Puerto Rico. The meeting also touched upon school choice policies and solar contract negotiations.

Nashoba Regional School Committee Approves $79.2M Budget, Focuses on AI in Education

Overview: The Nashoba Regional School Committee, meeting on March 11, 2026, approved a $79,196,135 budget for FY27 and focused discussions on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into educational settings. The committee also addressed upcoming professional development opportunities and strategic initiatives within the district.

Nashoba Regional School Committee Discusses FY27 Budget, Emphasizes Equity and Fiscal Adjustments

Overview: The Nashoba Regional School Committee’s recent meeting focused on the FY27 budget, highlighting principles of equity and fiscal adjustments, including a 3.65% budget increase, a discussion on the use of excess and deficiency (END) funds, and an emphasis on community engagement in understanding budget implications.