Somerset School Committee Grapples with Graduation Requirements Amid Legislative Changes

Overview: The Somerset School Committee’s recent meeting focused on changes to graduation requirements following the elimination of the MCAS as a mandatory criterion. The committee discussed establishing new competency determinations for students in the class of 2025, sparking debate over maintaining rigorous standards while providing necessary flexibility to support all students.

Somerset School Committee Approves Treasurer’s Salary Increase Amid Member Resignation

Overview: The Somerset School Committee approved a 4 percent salary increase for the Regional School District treasurer, amounting to $920. The committee also faced the resignation of long-serving member Richard Fenner Maker, effective at the end of the year, and addressed various administrative and community concerns.

Somerset School Committee Approves Italy Trip Amid Plans for Athletic Field Improvements

Overview: The Somerset School Committee meeting delved into discussions, approving a student trip to Italy while addressing substantial improvements to the district’s athletic fields. Additionally, the meeting focused heavily on proposed renovations to the baseball and softball fields.

Somerset-Berkley Regional School Committee Grapples with MCAS Ballot Question and School Elections

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Somerset-Berkley Regional School Committee engaged in a discussion about the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and its role in student graduation requirements, while also deliberating on the logistics of using school facilities as polling locations during elections.

Somerset-Berkley School Committee Approves Teachers’ Contract, Discusses Enrollment Decline

Overview: The Somerset-Berkley Regional School Committee convened to address a variety of issues, ranging from the approval of a new teachers’ contract to concerns over a significant drop in senior class enrollment.