We all know there are two ways to balance a budget: cut costs or increase revenues. And while the Advisory Committee last night had their share of suggestions on ways to cut costs in the school budgets, they spent a fair amount of time talking about ways to bring more cash into the districts. Read the full article → from Would raising fees help solve the school budget crisis?
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Southborough share of regional school budget to increase by 5%
The regional school committee on Wednesday night approved a budget for the coming fiscal year that is a 0.66% increase over the current year’s budget. But because of growing enrollments, Southborough’s share of the budget will be 5% higher than it was last year. Read the full article → from Southborough share of regional school budget to increase by 5%
A look at Algonquin enrollments – and what it might mean for your taxes
The Regional School Committee meets tonight to vote on the budget for the 2010-2011 school year. It’s a budget that may prove expensive for Southborough. Read the full article → from A look at Algonquin enrollments – and what it might mean for your taxes
Tech director hopes to integrate PCs at Trottier
From the Apple IIe’s I used in school to the latest generation Macs the kids use today, Apple computers have long been the technology of choice for Southborough schools. But that could change. Read the full article → from Tech director hopes to integrate PCs at Trottier
Sponsors and teams sought for third annual spelling bee
The third annual Southborough Education Foundation Spelling Bee will take place on Friday, March 26 at 7:00 pm at Trottier Middle School. It’s an evening of fun for a great cause. Read the full article → from Sponsors and teams sought for third annual spelling bee
Update: How much has the Bonus Bucks program brought in?
Earlier this year I told you about the A+ Bonus Bucks program from Stop & Shop that lets you earn money for Southborough schools as you shop. I thought it would be interesting to check on how much money the program is bringing in. Read the full article → from Update: How much has the Bonus Bucks program brought in?
Self defense classes for Algonquin seniors
Complimentary self defense classes sponsored by the Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization. Read the full article → from Self defense classes for Algonquin seniors
Increased Algonquin enrollments may mean increased costs for Southborough
When it comes to next year’s fiscal situation, we’ve spent a lot of time on this blog discussing the Southborough school budget. Little attention (so far) has been paid to the regional school budget, but turns out, that one could have just as significant an impact on Southborough taxpayers. Read the full article → from Increased Algonquin enrollments may mean increased costs for Southborough
Algonquin literary magazine looking for book donations
Algonquin’s literary magazine The Sachem is raising money to help offset printing costs. Here’s some more information. Read the full article → from Algonquin literary magazine looking for book donations
Algonquin musicians make all-state ensembles
Nine Algonquin students — including two from Southborough — will head to Symphony Hall next month to perform at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association’s All-State concert.Southborough students Jason Gao and Steph Bacon will join their fellow musicians at the concert on March 20. Read the full article → from Algonquin musicians make all-state ensembles
School Committee votes to approve budget
The Southborough School Committee last night voted to endorse a 3.63% increase in the school’s operating budget for next year. The budget still needs to be approved by voters at town meeting in April. Read the full article → from School Committee votes to approve budget
Two chances to hear about school budgets tonight
Superintendent of Schools Charles Gobron has a full dance card tonight. Read the full article → from Two chances to hear about school budgets tonight
Early dismissal for schools on Wednesday, school committee meeting rescheduled
Kids in Northborough and Southborough will get dismissed early from school on Wednesday thanks to the coming snow. And for those of you looking forward to the school committee meeting, you’ll have to wait one more day. The meeting, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday night, has been postponed to Thursday at 6:30 pm. It will still be held in the library at Trottier. Read the full article → from Early dismissal for schools on Wednesday, school committee meeting rescheduled
Southborough schools help Haiti, and one of their own
For one member of the Southborough school district, the earthquake in Haiti hit very close to home. Edouard Bien-Aime, a network administrator for the district, is a Haitian native and has family in Haiti who were affected by the disaster and are now dealing with its aftermath. Read the full article → from Southborough schools help Haiti, and one of their own