Whittier Regional Technical School Committee Celebrates Parade Triumph and Approves Key Budget Transfers

Overview: The Whittier Regional Technical School Committee meeting highlighted the school’s recent success in local parades, the approval of budgetary adjustments in response to finalized staff contracts, and various student activities and achievements.

Whittier Regional Technical School Committee Debates Enrollment and Funding Challenges Amid Building Project Plans.

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Whittier Regional Technical School Committee deliberated over topics, including enrollment figures, the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) guidelines, and financial sustainability as they plan future building projects.

Rowley Concerns Lead to Debates Over Whittier Regional Agreement and School Committee Representation

Overview: The recent Whittier Regional Technical School Committee meeting was marked by discussions on the proposed amendments to the regional agreement and the role of school committee members on the Regional Advisory Committee (RAC). Concerns were raised about the fairness of seat allocation plans, potential voting rights, and the need for consistent educational standards across the district.

Whittier Regional Technical School Committee Debates New Lottery System in Response to State Regulations

Overview: The Whittier Regional Technical School Committee convened to address changes in response to new state regulations, particularly focusing on the adoption of a new lottery system for admissions.

Whittier Regional Technical School Committee Plans Amendment of 1967 Regional Agreement.

Overview: The Whittier Regional Technical School Committee meeting was dominated by discussions concerning the amendment of the school’s long-standing regional agreement, originally set in 1967. A presentation by a representative from the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools (MARS) outlined the need for compliance with current laws and the procedural steps necessary to bring the agreement up-to-date. The process, which includes reviewing the existing agreement, drafting amendments, obtaining town approvals, and securing final nods from the Department of Education, is expected to take a year or more.