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- Middlesex County
- 10/23/24
- 10/30/2024
- 124 Minutes
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Overview: The North Middlesex Regional School Committee delved into financial decisions during its recent meeting, with discussions focusing on potential building closures and budget cuts to address a $2.5 million shortfall. A proposal was made to explore the consolidation of operations at underutilized or repair-needy buildings, including Sanacook and Hawthorne Brook, to mitigate financial strain. The committee also emphasized the importance of strategic planning to balance special education programs across the district, acknowledging the concentration of these programs at Barn and Brook schools.
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- Middlesex County
- 7/24/24
- 07/31/2024
- 62 Minutes
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Overview: The North Middlesex Regional School Committee meeting addressed a range of issues, headlined by the approval of a bullying prevention intervention plan that includes legal recommendations to address the challenge of social media-related bullying occurring outside of school hours. The plan will be reviewed annually with students and staff and incorporated into open houses to increase family awareness. Additionally, the committee approved a contract for the removal of asbestos in the Ashby Elementary School tunnels, authorized the superintendent’s proficient evaluation rating, and debated the appointment process for subcommittee community members.
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- Middlesex County
- 3/14/24
- 03/16/2024
- 76 Minutes
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Overview: During the latest North Middlesex Regional School Committee meeting, a 6.27% budget increase for the upcoming fiscal year was approved to address various educational challenges and resource needs. This increase is seen as necessary to avoid reductions in staff and after-school activities. However, concerns were raised about the potential for veteran teacher loss due to large class sizes and budget constraints, as well as the future impact of inflation on funding.
