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Uxbridge committee accepts $500 Department of Education gift; schedules workshops and trainings
Summary
The committee accepted a $500 gift from a U.S. Department of Education research pilot to purchase classroom items, scheduled a Sept. 27 workshop to set goals and subcommittees, and discussed upcoming training and the MASA/MASC conference.
The Uxbridge School Committee voted Aug. 19 to accept a $500 gift tied to its participation in a U.S. Department of Education research pilot on special‑education supports. The gift will be provided as a certificate to a vendor (Staples or Amazon) and is earmarked for materials at the participating grade level.
Jen explained the district’s participation in the pilot was limited to program‑level, anonymized data for pre‑K through grade 3 and that the research pilot paused earlier in the year before issuing the gift. A motion to accept the $500 gift was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Separately, the committee planned a governance workshop to set committee goals, working styles and subcommittees for the school year. After scheduling discussion, members set a first workshop for Sept. 27, 2025, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (posted meeting). Several members also discussed the upcoming MASC/MASS (MASA) conference in Hyannis and training options on negotiations and other topics; the conference budget line was removed in the prior year, so members discussed registering individually or requesting limited budget support.
Chair and administrators emphasized staff‑orientation and training plans ahead of the school year opening, including PowerSchool and special‑education system training and CPR/first‑aid courses for staff. Superintendent David said about 350 staff will attend orientation the week before students return.
