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Bristol Board of Education opposes REACH charter school application after public hearing and review
Summary
After public comment and multiple board members raised concerns about data, transparency and potential budget impacts, the Bristol Board of Education voted unanimously to oppose the REACH charter school application. Commissioners cited lack of local outreach, unclear facility plans and district budget strain as reasons for the decision.
The Bristol Board of Education voted unanimously on Jan. 8 to oppose the REACH charter school application after a public hearing and extensive discussion. Commissioners and members of the public said the application did not show sufficient local community engagement, lacked necessary details on facility and cost, and raised concerns about the district’s ability to absorb potential funding and enrollment impacts.
The board heard public comment at the start of the discussion. Jennifer Benevento, a Bristol parent, told the board charter approval would divert taxpayer dollars from public schools and…
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