School Committee

Monson School Committee unanimously approves grade 1 relocation and bus contract bid. The committee voted 5-0 to authorize issuance of a five-year bid for bus transportation as the current contract expires June 30, with Superintendent Paul Foster citing cost stability advantages of longer terms.

Monson School Committee Finance Subcommittee reviews FY26 variance and FY27 state funding prospects. Chair Karen Nothe-Valley and Superintendent Paul Foster discussed an additional out-of-district tuition expense of $57,591 that reduced available funds, though the district expects to end the year

Monson School Committee unanimously adopts early-kindergarten enrollment policy with September 30 cutoff. Chair Alison Morgan led the Committee in approving a structured request form allowing families to apply for kindergarten entry for children turning five by September 30, with Committee approval

Monson School Committee advances four conduct and health policies. Chair Alison Morgan's committee unanimously approved an amended legal-services contract with Dupere Law Offices and moved policies on student fundraising, activity accounts, smoking, drug and alcohol use, and harassment to second

Monson School Committee Curriculum Subcommittee advanced work on health standards and English Language Arts selection. Chair Alison Morgan and the subcommittee reviewed sample seventh and eighth grade health lessons and plan to present standards to the full committee next meeting. The group is