Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
As I wrote last month, the Southborough public schools worked on another revamping of the school bus routes. This time the focus was on shortening the ride times for elementary school students. There were delays in publishing this year’s routes to the website. But they were posted by sometime yesterday. Read the full article → from NSBORO’s New Bus Routes
It’s time to mark your calendars for the new school year. Read the full article → from Back-to-School Save-the-Dates (Updated)
Last night, members of the Neary Building Committee chose not to delay their decision on the big school project.
According to the Chair, they cast a unanimous vote to approve the version voters will be asked to approve or reject at a Town Meeting in April. That choice was for a 4 grade school. Read the full article → from 4 Grade Version of Building Approved for Neary School project (Updated)
I have updated information since the post I wrote on Saturday morning about the big Neary School Building project and the survey. Read the full article → from Update on Neary Building financials and tonight’s meeting
This past Tuesday, a message was posted to NSBORO’s Parent Square. It notified that a survey was due in less than a week on an important topic that officials will vote on this Monday night — which big building project to pursue for Neary School.
The problem is that it seems that not all (if any) parents received an email or text to notify them about the Parent Square post.
And the survey purports to be asking for feedback from the entire community. Yet, no message has been issued by the Town on the topic. Read the full article → from Survey on potential $105M Neary School project due at Noon on Monday (Updated – with lower estimates)
For parents, neighbors, and taxpayers interested in weighing in on the big project, August 12th is a key date worth marking in your calendars. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
The Southborough public schools are working on another plan to revamp school bus routes. This time the focus is on shortening the ride times for elementary school students. Read the full article → from Southborough working to shorten young students’ bus trips
Trottier 8th graders enjoyed a “Starry Night” banquet and dance to mark the end of their Southborough K-8 journey thanks to the SOS and the sponsors they are publicly thanking Read the full article → from Trottier SOS thanks 8th Grade Banquet sponsors & volunteers
Last week, the School Committee agreed to have an audit conducted of the investigation into the actions of a Neary teacher and Principal.
The committee did not agree to put the NSBORO Superintendent on suspension. And the following night, the combined school committees discussed their evaluation of his “exemplary” performance and approved his contract for the coming school year with a 3% pay increase. Read the full article → from School Committee ordered audit of Neary investigation; Superintendent given “Exemplary” rating and salary bump
I’m sharing an update on the big school building project status, including estimated costs, a zoom forum next week, and other ways to stay informed and ask questions. Read the full article → from Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)
The video has been posted from last night’s School Committee meeting. I’m sharing bookmarks to the sections parents and readers may be most interested in watching. Read the full article → from School Committee and parents address issues raised with Neary investigation (updated)
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Diane Romm, PhD responding to the public petition being submitted to the School Committee tonight. Read the full article → from Letter: Concerned Community Member
This spring, two BSA troops held ceremonies to honor the latest round of Southborough Eagle Scouts. And another Southborough troop completed a community service project and shared news on a big Eagle Scout project. I’m rounding all of that up to share with readers. Read the full article → from BSA Service News & Eagle Honors
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Devona Cartier, the parent of a child in the Neary classroom that has been in the news. Read the full article → from Letter: Parent of Neary student shares her family’s story and calls for release of report