The committee held a regular meeting covering several operational and educational agenda items. Key discussions included the FMS Mini Band Camp and the Champions Before and After School Program. Votes were cast to approve contracts for the Acushnet Youth Soccer Association and the Acushnet-Fairhaven Basketball League. The 2026-2031 Strategic Plan was reviewed and approved. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Superintendent's annual evaluation, received updates from the Director of Technology and Business Manager regarding facilities and transportation, and discussed school rankings and committee member reports.
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The committee addressed high school tuition agreements and the status of negotiations with Fairhaven. The meeting included the approval of the 2026-2027 student and staff handbooks, the appointment of a new business manager, the Strategic Plan for 2026-2031, the school physician contract, and a new cell phone policy. The committee also approved several policy updates covering building access, bus driver training, physical restraint of students, and the administration of medicines. Additionally, donations of musical instruments and school supplies were accepted, and reports were provided regarding technology infrastructure, facilities maintenance, and transportation planning.
Aug 25, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Acushnet School Committee Regular Meeting
The committee discussed a range of operational and administrative matters. Key topics included a fiscal update regarding the town's budget contribution and potential staffing reductions, school committee member reports on air quality projects, and the review of various policies including cell phone usage, bus driver training, physical restraint of students, and administration of medicines. Additionally, the meeting featured student presentations on civics projects and the formation of a coding club, as well as updates from the business manager on facilities, food services, and capital projects.
Jun 9, 2026·Board meeting
Acushnet School Committee Regular Meeting
The meeting addressed the FY27 budget, including potential staff reductions and the fiscal impact of maintaining net school spending. Presentations featured student projects on civics and the establishment of a coding club at Ford Middle School. Several policies were introduced for a first reading, covering cell phone usage, access to buildings and grounds, bus driver training, student physical restraint, and the administration of medicines. The Business Manager provided updates on facilities, food services, and HVAC system grant applications, while committee members reported on air quality projects and local petitions.
