Bridgewater-Raynham Committee Reorganization Tops School Board Meeting

Overview: The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee convened recently, culminating in the reorganization of committee leadership and appointments to various subcommittees. In a seamless transition, members nominated and voted for the positions of chair, vice chair, and secretary clerk. Following the reorganization, the newly appointed chair outlined subcommittee assignments.

Bridgewater-Raynham Committee Tackles Education Gaps and Budget Concerns

Overview: In a recent Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee meeting, one notable issue discussed was the implementation of an evidence-based plan to reduce disparities in academic achievement, as mandated by the Student Opportunity Act. The committee identified students with disabilities and English language learners as the groups most in need of support. A research-based early literacy program was selected to address these disparities, with an emphasis on engaging families and caregivers in the educational process. The state’s student outcomes comparison tool was utilized, highlighting the need for focused attention on these student groups. While adopting the state’s targets for improvement, some committee members expressed skepticism about their effectiveness in measuring student achievement.

Bridgewater-Raynham Schools Face $5.6 Million Budget Deficit

Overview: The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee is grappling with a projected $5.6 million deficit in the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget. This was the focal point during the recent meeting, where the budget subcommittee chair presented the proposed budget of $96,820,460, emphasizing alignment with the Student Success plan amidst financial constraints from the two towns’ differing increases in assessments.