After initial Southborough K-8 student projections were questioned, NSBORO’s consultant adjusted it algorithms, resulting in a very different outlook for enrollments. Read the full article → from Consultant revises K-8 projections to show declining student enrollment over this decade
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Town research into “closing” a current school and selling an old school may lead to new building renovation projects (Updated)
While a formal decision has yet to be made – the School Research Subcommittee seems on track to recommend closing one school. It would be part of a multi-pronged approach to handle municipal building needs. Read the full article → from Town research into “closing” a current school and selling an old school may lead to new building renovation projects (Updated)
School enrollments: Remote vs Hybrid; Town to revisit projections vs building capacity
Town and school officials will study whether the Town should consider closing a school down the road. The topic prompted me to wonder how enrollment shook out this year. Read the full article → from School enrollments: Remote vs Hybrid; Town to revisit projections vs building capacity
News updates: Deerfoot Road runoff, private school properties, and clarifying a remark about a potential school building closure
A few recent stories prompted responses with details worth sharing. Read the full article → from News updates: Deerfoot Road runoff, private school properties, and clarifying a remark about a potential school building closure
Fall Special Town Meeting will be held for capital expenses and downtown Zoning
Tuesday night the Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Committee agreed to hold a Special Town Meeting in the fall on several Capital Expense items. References were also made to using the meeting for a planned zoning Article on the Downtown Business Village. Read the full article → from Fall Special Town Meeting will be held for capital expenses and downtown Zoning
Letter: School administration failing to reign in labor, facilities costs
Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: School administration failing to reign in labor, facilities costs
MWDN: Southborough study says closing elementary school is possible
The question of how many schools Southborough needs in the face of declining enrollment has been an ongoing – and often heated – debate for several years now. A study released this week suggests the town could get away with closing one school as soon as 2016, but the K-8 School Committee isn’t necessarily convinced it’s a good idea. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough study says closing elementary school is possible
Committee to consider how many schools Southborough needs
State data suggests the school-age population in Southborough will decline over the coming decade, and that has school and town officials considering whether it makes sense to close one of Southborough’s four K-8 schools. Read the full article → from Committee to consider how many schools Southborough needs
Superintendent to form committee to evaluate school building needs
The question of whether Southborough needs fours schools or whether it could get away with three has been an ongoing debate for several years now. The School Committee has looked into the issue in the past, but Superintendent Charles Gobron said at a meeting earlier this month he plans to form a new committee dedicated to evaluating Southborough’s school housing needs. Read the full article → from Superintendent to form committee to evaluate school building needs
MWDN: Southborough K-8 officials to consider idea to close one school
The K-8 School Committee meeting this week agreed to revisit the question of whether Southborough should close one of its four schools due to declining enrollment, reports the Metrowest Daily News. The decision comes after a tense meeting earlier this week with the Advisory Committee. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough K-8 officials to consider idea to close one school
Southborough resident recommends closing Woodward due to declining enrollment
The question about whether to close one of Southborough’s four schools is not a new one. While school enrollment has been decreasing over the past several years, the K-8 school committee maintains it’s not feasible to consolidate students into three schools. But one Southborough resident says it’s time to take another look at the numbers. Read the full article → from Southborough resident recommends closing Woodward due to declining enrollment
Could Southborough make do with three schools?
How many schools does Southborough need? It’s a question that’s been on the table for some time now and it’s been the topic of heated debate on this blog in the past. The Southborough School Committee has done some research into the question, and they continued the discussion at their meeting last night. Read the full article → from Could Southborough make do with three schools?
Is closing Neary the answer to the school’s budget crunch?
There’s been quite a bit of talk on this blog and elsewhere about how to lower the school budget for next year. One option that consistently comes up is to save money by closing one of the schools — the most often mentioned being Neary. Read the full article → from Is closing Neary the answer to the school’s budget crunch?
Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope
After three years as principal of Neary, Joanne Irish has decided to retire at the end of the year. Irish told school committee members last night that she and her husband are relocating to the Cape. Superintendent Charles Gobron thanked Irish for all she had done, and for her “kindness toward students, parents, and teachers.” Read the full article → from Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope