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Mar 14, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District Minutes
The subcommittee meeting focused on discussions regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the District and the Town of Rochester. Key concerns raised included the use of accrued/contractual time by the SRO, vacation time payment, and the availability of a substitute SRO. The potential impact of SRO absences on the police department's coverage and costs was also discussed. The conversation covered the logistics of managing SRO time off, communication protocols, and the possibility of the town providing updated MOU language. Alternative solutions for maintaining a police presence at the school during SRO absences were explored, including parking a cruiser outside the school and utilizing the SRO's office as a satellite office for other officers.
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Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District Budget Subcommittee Minutes
The Budget Subcommittee reviewed and discussed the FY26 budget cuts, considering the increase in health insurance costs and material expenses as major factors. Changes were made to the draft budget, resulting in a final FY26 draft budget with a 4.12% increase, totaling $15,000,038.00. The committee members discussed the details of the meeting minutes. The subcommittee voted to move the FY26 draft budget to the School Committee for approval and expressed interest in discussing E & D and the End of Year report at the next meeting.
Feb 26, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District District Minutes
The district committee meeting included discussions and updates on several key areas. An update was provided on the MSBA building project, including the MSBA process, educational visioning session recap, teacher and staff interviews, project goals, site selection process, enrollment comparison cost, operating costs projection, water discussion with Middleboro officials, building and site cost funding, budget, design update, local funding process, and schedule and next steps. The committee voted to approve the recommendation from the Old Colony Building Committee to utilize methodology outlined in the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical District Agreement for a vote via M.G.L. Chapter 71, Section 16(n) to approve the old Colony building project. The committee also approved the attendance of this year's Culinary Art's ProStart Management Team's attendance at the 2025 ProStart National Invitational. Additionally, the Old Colony Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan as amended and recommended by the Old Colony Policy Subcommittee was approved. The FY26 budget was discussed, and concerns were raised about potential cuts due to the financial situations of the towns in the district. The committee also discussed the SRO MOU and updates that have been made to be discussed at the town level, as well as the proposed lottery admissions and the concern for vocational schools.
Feb 26, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District Policy Subcommittee Minutes
The meeting focused on reviewing the Bullying and Intervention Plan required by DESE. The plan included updates from DESE and samples from colleagues. The methodology for filing a Problem Resolution System (PRS) complaint was discussed. There was a discussion regarding false claims and the penalty, and whether the plan should be part of the Policy Manual. Updates to the plan were suggested, including changes to wording, adding to the student handbook, and ensuring reports are made to the Principal or designee. A review of the electronic Policy Manual and its updates from MASC was suggested, including a conversation with Mr. O'Neill regarding revisions to the online platform.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
