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- MA
- Worcester County
- 4/17/25
- 04/17/2025
- 94 Minutes
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Overview: The Narragansett Regional School Committee meeting was marked by discussions on significant donations, updates to background check policies, and strategic decisions regarding school choice student enrollments. A $2 million donation from the Tennessee Lions Club aimed at supporting a new high school program was unanimously accepted.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 4/16/25
- 04/16/2025
- 115 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee recently convened to tackle a range of critical financial and operational issues, primarily focusing on the approval of the fiscal year 2026 budget amid rising costs in several areas, including special education, transportation, and health insurance. Additionally, the meeting covered topics such as the establishment of new student clubs, a memorandum of agreement for school nurse hours, and a restructuring of the academic calendar.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 3/20/25
- 03/20/2025
- 187 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Narragansett Regional School Committee meeting was dominated by discussions on budget reductions, the financial challenges posed by rising costs, and the implications for staffing and student services. The meeting revealed a deep concern among committee members about the potential adverse effects of these cuts on the educational environment and the broader community.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 3/19/25
- 03/19/2025
- 95 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee focused on budgetary pressures during its recent meeting, primarily driven by a significant rise in health insurance costs and a loss of funding due to a shift in the Student Opportunity Act grouping. Meanwhile, the committee finalized budget plans for the upcoming fiscal year and discussed adjustments to local town contributions to manage these financial challenges.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 3/6/25
- 03/06/2025
- 78 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the recent Narragansett Regional School Committee meeting, financial pressures centered on rising transportation costs and increased student enrollment were highlighted as key challenges for the district’s budget planning. With a 6.89% increase in the overall budget necessary to maintain current services, the committee discussed the implications of an $883,000 potential budget cut and the broader impact on educational services.
