Next year’s school calendar still uncertain

2 school committees adopted calendars that convert some religious holidays to Professional Development Days. But a complaint by Algonquin's teachers union paused a 3rd vote and is prompting the Superintendent to revisit the issue

In December, the Regional and Southborough School Committees voted to adopt the school calendar for 2026-27. The majority of members voted to schedule Professional Development Days on three religious holidays.

The Northborough School Committee failed to adopt a calendar due to a split tie vote among the four attending members. The Committee was scheduled to vote again at their January meeting. According to the Community Advocate, that effort was put on hold after the district received complaints from the Algonquin Regional Teachers Association.

I’m sharing information from the CA’s story, with a detailed look back at the discussion and votes in November. Read the full article → from Next year’s school calendar still uncertain

Reminder: NSBORO Schools seeking feedback on next Strategic Plan

Help shape the schools' future by answering the districts' survey and saving the date for one of the upcoming forums.

NSBORO Schools is asking the school community and Northborough and Southborough residents to look at the school’s current “vision” and weigh in on future strategy. Read the full article → from Reminder: NSBORO Schools seeking feedback on next Strategic Plan

Reminder: Apply for 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge by Jan 12th

Aspiring storytellers in the NSBORO community are invited to apply to take part in the district's 4th annual program. Participants will learn how to tell their stories for a public showcase.

Reminder: The deadline to apply for the 2026 Story Bridge program is a week from today. Here are details from my original post last month. Read the full article → from Reminder: Apply for 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge by Jan 12th

Special Town Meeting moved to Monday, March 2nd

The meeting on school building feasibility studies and the Neary School roof has been rescheduled again.

There is a new “Save the Date” for the Special Town Meeting this winter. The STM will open on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 pm. It will be held at Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting moved to Monday, March 2nd

CA: Increased reports of “hate, bias” incidents at Algonquin

Last week, school leaders discussed the rise in reported incidents and how they are trying to handle the issue.

Last week, the Regional School Committee meeting heard from Superintendent Martineau about recent reports related to hate/bias incidents.

In his presentation, he specified that seven incidents were reported since the start of this school year. That’s up from the three reported during the same period last year. Read the full article → from CA: Increased reports of “hate, bias” incidents at Algonquin

School Building Project Update: February Special Town Meeting (Updated – again)

Updated: The meeting is moved to March 2nd

Over the past week, two key committees cast votes related to the Town’s plans for dealing with school building needs. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from School Building Project Update: February Special Town Meeting (Updated – again)

2026 NSBORO Story Bridge

Aspiring storytellers in the NSBORO community are invited to apply to take part in the district's 4th annual program. Participants will learn how to tell their stories for a public showcase.

The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are seeking community members interested in participating in the district’s third annual “Story Bridge”. Applicants will be selected to participate in meetings to prepare them to tell stories from their own lives on stage this spring. Read the full article → from 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge

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