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Committee questions AlphaBEST capacity, licensing and waitlist communication
Summary
Tewksbury School Committee members pressed AlphaBEST representatives about large waitlists, licensing limits tied to staffing, staff discounts, and possible ways to expand after-school slots for older students to free space for younger children.
Tewksbury School Committee members on Oct. 15 followed up on a recent visit and Q&A with AlphaBEST, the district's after-school provider, raising concerns about large waitlists, licensing constraints and communication with families.
Committee members and AlphaBEST representatives discussed licensing requirements under the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), staffing ratios, current capacity at several sites and potential ways to expand services while maintaining safety and program quality.
AlphaBEST staff said current afternoon licensed capacities include 104 students at Center…
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