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Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

ARHS under investigation by Trump Administration’s Dept of Ed

Superintendent "appreciates the opportunity to provide a complete factual record surrounding the allegations"

by Beth Melo on

As I reported earlier this week, Algonquin Regional High School is in the national spotlight after Southborough parents publicly claimed that Algonquin staff secretly counseled their child to transition genders from a girl to a boy. Yesterday, the federal Dept of Education issued the announcement, “Trump Administration Investigates Massachusetts School District for Allegedly ‘Transitioning’ Student Without Parents’ Knowledge”.

A story by the Boston Herald quotes a response from NSBORO Superintendent Gregory Martineau. Read the full article → from ARHS under investigation by Trump Administration’s Dept of Ed

Superintendent denies public allegations by parents

A Southborough couple's attorney claimed that Algonquin staff secretly transitioned their child's gender identity and reported parents to DCF because of their religious beliefs.

by Beth Melo on

In recent days, national media have picked up on claims publicly made by a Southborough couple against the state and Algonquin Regional High School. Last night, the district superintendent issued a statement rebutting some of the allegations.

The school can’t speak on specifics related to the case involving a former student (who is a minor). But it does refer to legal requirements to report abuse. And other reporting reveals that the student reported alleged physical abuse to a staff member.  Read the full article → from Superintendent denies public allegations by parents

Need for Volunteers: Cultural Arts, Recreation, CPC, Conservation, and more

Join a Town committee to support the arts and recreation, protect wetlands, "give back" to the community, and/or hone skills to further your career.

by Beth Melo on

The Town is advertising its need for___. While I’m sharing that news, I’ll highlight other committees with vacancies. Read the full article → from Need for Volunteers: Cultural Arts, Recreation, CPC, Conservation, and more

Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month

Spots are available for the school year that kicks of September 14th.

by Beth Melo on

Now that NSBORO School is in session, the part-time preschool run out of the high school is preparing to launch its school year.

The program run with help from supervised Algonquin students is promoting that there are still some slots available. Read the full article → from Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month

ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday

Students can use the "Doorman" app to restrict use during the school day, or "opt out" by leaving the phone at the office or at home.

by Beth Melo on

Algonquin is requiring students to use a new app that disables most phone features if they want their phone in the school during school hours. Read the full article → from ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday

Regional School Committee (and Select Board) to vote on enabling changes to how employee healthcare is negotiated (Updated)

The NSBORO Superintendent is asking the committee to adopt sections of the state law at a special meeting this Tuesday morning. (I learned that the Select Board will be voting to do the same for Southborough employees.)

by Beth Melo on

The Regional School Committee and Select Board are voting this week on adopting a state law that would enable the district and Town to change how it negotiates for employee health insurance plans. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee (and Select Board) to vote on enabling changes to how employee healthcare is negotiated (Updated)

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