School Committee Approves Calendar, Closes Transfer Program
Natick school committee voted to close school choice for the 2026-27 school year. The committee unanimously rejected transfers that would have generated $5,000 per student in revenue plus special education increments, according to Assistant Superintendent Matthew Gillis. The Committee also
DocumentCenter · Meeting of May 4, 2026
Natick school committee voted to close school choice for the 2026-27 school year. The committee unanimously rejected transfers that would have generated $5,000 per student in revenue plus special education increments, according to Assistant Superintendent Matthew Gillis. The Committee also unanimously approved the non-binding FY28 calendar, noting the vote carries fiduciary decisions requiring careful communication.
In other business, the Committee heard updates on the ASAP Program's revised lottery enrollment process, METCO program improvements, and a presentation on Memorial School expansion options estimated at roughly $8 million for 8,800 square feet of classroom and office space.
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Source: the DocumentCenter meeting of May 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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