Aug 25, 2026Board meeting
Acushnet School Committee Regular Meeting
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.