- MA
- Bristol County
- 11/10/25
- 11/10/2025
- 43 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Greater New Bedford Regional Technical School Committee meeting on November 10, 2025, focused on several topics, including a policy change to the SMEC capital reserve account, student performance metrics, and ongoing educational initiatives. The committee unanimously voted to update the SMEC capital reserve account policy, raising the fund limit to $2 million to allow for future funding opportunities without additional requests from member districts. The meeting also addressed student performance concerns, particularly a drop in the Student Growth Percentile (SGP) and the implications of the state’s accountability measures.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/14/25
- 10/14/2025
- 65 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent meeting of the Greater New Bedford Regional Technical School Committee was marked by a debate over a proposed admissions policy, which aims to implement a weighted lottery system while ensuring proof of residency for applicants. This policy, designed to increase student capacity from 565 to approximately 625, sparked division among committee members due to concerns about fairness and potential impacts on student demographics. Alongside this key discussion, the committee addressed the introduction of an aviation mechanic program, updates on competency determination, and various travel requests.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 9/9/25
- 09/09/2025
- 49 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Greater New Bedford Regional Technical School Committee’s recent meeting focused heavily on improving residency verification and enrollment policies. Key discussions revolved around ensuring integrity in admissions through streamlined verification processes and a potential new Chapter 74 program in construction crafts, highlighting the committee’s efforts to enhance both policy and curriculum.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 8/12/25
- 08/12/2025
- 62 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Greater New Bedford Regional Technical School Committee recently convened to discuss developments, including potential reductions in Title I funding, changes to the admissions policy, and new opportunities for career and technical education (CTE).
- MA
- Bristol County
- 6/10/25
- 06/10/2025
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee convened on June 10, 2025, to discuss developments, including the election of new officers, strategic updates, and a transformative weighted lottery system for admissions. The meeting, held at the student forum on Ashley Boulevard, Bedford, Massachusetts, saw Superintendent Michael Watson highlighting plans for the upcoming academic year.
