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Hingham School Committee OKs withdrawal from kindergarten revolving fund to add second kindergarten section
Summary
The Hingham School Committee voted to approve a withdrawal from the kindergarten revolving account to fund an additional kindergarten section at either East or Foster to address recent enrollment increases; committee members emphasized staff-led transfers and voluntary reassignment processes.
The Hingham School Committee voted to approve a withdrawal from the district’s kindergarten revolving account to support creation of a second kindergarten section at either East or Foster elementary school.
District leaders told the committee the action is in response to new registrations and updated fall 2025 enrollment projections that have increased kindergarten counts at several elementary schools. Superintendent Katie Roberts said the kindergarten revolving account “can only be used for kindergarten expenses,” and that the district has funds available to hire an additional staff member if the committee approves the withdrawal.
The district presented updated enrollment projections through the week of July 18 and said it had a net gain of…
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