Greater New Bedford Tech Adopts $52. 7M Budget, Rejects School Choice

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee adopted a final operating and capital cost budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 amounting to $52,721,985. The budget includes a significant transfer of $400,000 into the fiscal year 2025 Capital Renovations line. Additionally, the committee decided against adopting the school choice program due to over-subscription in the district.

Greater New Bedford Tech Eyes Budget Increase and Program Expansion

Overview: In a meeting that tackled significant fiscal plans and celebrated student achievements, the Greater New Bedford Regional Technical School Committee laid out a detailed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year with a notable $2.6 million increase from the previous year. The proposed budget, which includes investments in instructional materials, technology upgrades, and facility costs, also plans for an expansion of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and the addition of a third assistant principal’s position.

New Bedford Tech Committee Addresses Student Placement and Teacher Support

Overview: The Greater New Bedford Regional Technical School Committee recently convened to discuss a series of issues ranging from student placements in freshman exploratory programs to the expansion of teacher support initiatives.