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- MA
- Worcester County
- 11/21/24
- 11/21/2024
- 100 Minutes
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Overview: The Narragansett Regional School Committee meeting addressed issues including the acceptance of a significant bus bid, staffing shortages, and initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes and student support. The committee approved a $6,795,000 bid from JP McCarthy for bus services over five years, amidst concerns about rising costs and the absence of competitive bids. Other discussions focused on the expansion of student programs, particularly in vocational and Advanced Placement (AP) education, as well as ongoing efforts to enhance support for English Learners (EL) and special education students.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 157 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Narragansett Regional School Committee recently gathered to deliberate on a diverse array of topics, with particular emphasis on educational policy resolutions. A significant portion of the meeting revolved around the Massachusetts Association of School Committees’ (MASC) proposed resolution advocating for an immediate moratorium on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing. This issue sparked a discussion, revealing a divide among committee members on the potential impacts of suspending the current testing system without a ready substitute.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 9/19/24
- 09/19/2024
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Narragansett Regional School Committee tackled several issues during their recent meeting, including the approval of new policies, updates on staffing, and concerns about student participation in extracurricular activities. The meeting featured discussions on policy updates, professional development, and the challenges of maintaining student engagement in sports and music programs.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 8/15/24
- 08/15/2024
- 72 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Narragansett Regional School Committee met to finalize several key matters, including the approval of the student and family handbook for the 2024-2025 academic year and various budget adjustments, while also introducing new staff and discussing upcoming educational programs.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 6/20/24
- 07/08/2024
- 71 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a development, the Narragansett Regional School Committee has received a donation of over $1 million from the Nance Estate designated for student scholarships, in addition to a substantial $55,152 donation aimed at enhancing the high school library. These generous contributions were discussed in the latest meeting, where the committee deliberated on the effective utilization of these funds for the betterment of the students’ educational experience.
