Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Heather Blanchard’s organization
Jan 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Brunswick School Department Pre-Kindergarten Program Plan 2026-2027
The Brunswick School Department's Pre-Kindergarten Program Plan outlines the rationale, eligibility, structure, and implementation details for its PreK programming for the 2026-2027 school year. Key priorities include fostering academic, social, and emotional development; ensuring equitable access to high-quality, free, full-day PreK for all eligible Brunswick residents; and collaborating with community partners such as Family Focus, MMCA, Learning Land, and the YMCA. The plan also details the application and registration process, including screening appointments and placement confirmation.
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Brunswick School Department Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging
This policy outlines the Brunswick School Department's beliefs, vision, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, aiming to advance equity within the district. It focuses on three key commitment areas: Capacity, which involves developing racial literacy, culturally responsive pedagogy, diverse hiring practices, and professional development; Systemic Equity, which includes analyzing and eliminating policies causing inequities, allocating resources equitably, and using data to close achievement gaps; and Climate and Culture, which emphasizes fostering parent/family involvement, improving school climate, and leveraging community resources. The overarching goal is to create an accessible, inclusive, and equitable environment where all students are prepared for college, career, and life by closing opportunity gaps.
Apr 28, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Brunswick School Department Budget
The Brunswick School Board voted to support the Superintendent's proposed FY26 budget for the Brunswick School Department, which focuses on addressing the needs of students and teachers while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The budget includes fair staff salary and benefit contracts to aid in staff retention and recruitment. Capital Reserve Fund proposals are aimed at maintaining and upgrading facilities. The budget was developed considering the town's property revaluation and aims for a tax increase of no more than 1.80%. The curriculum work focuses on strengthening Tier One core instruction, including the implementation of i-Ready Classroom Mathematics and improvements in foundational skills instruction in literacy. The special education department focuses on increasing access to inclusive opportunities and has expanded training for staff. The Facilities Department completed several repairs, projects, and upgrades across various schools. The Food Service Department has seen increased participation and implemented a new kitchen waste composting program. Health and safety projects include new building access and security camera systems, scenario training for staff, and improvements to traffic patterns. The Multilingual Learners program continues to grow, focusing on identification, English Language Development, academic language development, and English proficiency monitoring. The Technology Department is transitioning to an all Apple district and continues to streamline software and hardware. The Human Resources and Finance Departments have combined roles to support efficiency and focus on recruitment, hiring, and retention of quality employees. The Transportation Department is committed to providing safe and reliable student transportation, with a focus on propane-fueled buses to reduce emissions.
Apr 10, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
School Board Proposed Budget
The school board proposed budget includes strategic plan, wages and negotiations, benefits, special education, curriculum, transportation, safety and maintenance, facility projects, routine maintenance, safety and security projects, town CIP projects, unassigned fund balance, reasons for anticipated elevated fund balance, goals for use of fund balance, proposed plan, reductions, expense budget, revenue budget and taxation impact.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
