It’s time to mark your calendars for the new school year. Read the full article → from Back-to-School Save-the-Dates (Updated)
Back-to-School Save-the-Dates (Updated)
Upcoming open houses (before school resumes), Holidays, Half days, and more
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
4 Grade Version of Building Approved for Neary School project (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)
Update on Neary Building financials and tonight’s meeting
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
Survey on potential $105M Neary School project due at Noon on Monday (Updated – with lower estimates)
2 or 4 grade school? $60-80M or $85-105M? Keeping Finn open or closing it? These are the big decisions that will be voted on Monday night. Right now is your chance to weigh in.
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)
School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
2-year student relocation plan, upcoming critical vote on which version of the building project to pursue, and more.
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
Southborough working to shorten young students’ bus trips
Bus transportation survey deadline extended to this Friday.
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 SOS thanks 8th Grade Banquet sponsors & volunteers
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
School Committee ordered audit of Neary investigation; Superintendent given “Exemplary” rating and salary bump
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
Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)
News on the project status, estimated costs, an upcoming forum, and how to stay informed and ask questions.
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)
School Committee and parents address issues raised with Neary investigation (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)
Letter: Concerned Community Member
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
BSA Service News & Eagle Honors
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
Letter: Parent of Neary student shares her family’s story and calls for release of report
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
Neary controversy update: Parents expected to present petition and make demands at this week’s School Committee meetings
A petition is circulating online to “Demand Transparency, Accountability & Equity in NSBORO Schools”. It includes calling for the dismissal of the Neary School’s Principal and suspension of the NSBORO Superintendent “while an independent investigation is undertaken.” Read the full article → from Neary controversy update: Parents expected to present petition and make demands at this week’s School Committee meetings