On agenda: MGRS Argentina Exchange, Lanesborough Elementary update, year-ahead priorities, Finance and Policy Subcommittees.
School Committee unanimously acknowledged "feeling the love" from both Lanesborough & Williamstown citizens in their support of FY27 Budget which includes increase only to W'town assessment of $120K. Additional funds of $80K from State Chapter 70 Funds to be used; Committee will look to discuss next year an increase in Athletic & Co-Curricular Participation Fees from current fee revenue of $90K. Superintendent Joe Bergeron receives stellar evaluation.
On agenda: MGRSD School Improvement Plan Review, Program of Study Review, Math Curriculum Adoption Progress Update, FY27 Budget Adoption Update, MASC Division VI Update, School Committee Election process.
Parents (Devin Bartels) & voters had the virtual opportunity to ask questions about the FY27 school district budget. School Comm. votes on FY27 Budget. The District prepared this FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION document to explain increases to town assessments 13.71% to W'town & 10.66% for Lanesborough. School District presents budget to W'town Finance Committee on Wed 7pm on March 25. Watch live on willinet.org.
