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School Committee approves preschool tuition increase, accepts donations and signs off on routine warrants
Summary
The committee approved a 4% Central School preschool tuition increase to keep the program self‑sustaining, approved payroll and accounts-payable warrants, accepted donations totaling several thousand dollars and approved several personnel and policy items during the Dec. 16 meeting.
The East Bridgewater School Committee on Dec. 16 approved a series of routine warrants, policy and program actions, including a 4% increase to Central School preschool tuition for the 2026–27 school year.
Motions and outcomes at the meeting included payroll and accounts‑payable warrant approvals and minutes approvals; multiple routine motions passed by voice vote. The committee voted to approve the Central School preschool tuition schedule (a 4% increase intended to cover contractual obligations for preschool staff and keep the program self‑sustaining). Committee members noted the increase is modest overall — for example one two‑day half‑day slot would rise by about $60 — and parents in attendance praised the program’s quality. A committee member said the typical preschool wait list runs roughly 10–15 families.
Other actions: the committee accepted a $3,539.76 donation from the Frank Withy Memorial Scholarship Fund for the music department revolving account and a $1,000 donation from Bridgewater Women of Today for Mitchell/Gordon School support. The committee also approved a surplus declaration for an inoperable 1985–86 Hobart vertical mixer from the food service department, accepted a homeschool education plan recommended by the assistant superintendent, approved the East Bridgewater High School graduation competency determination required by state timelines, and approved an updated recording-clerk job description to align with Massachusetts requirements.
Votes at a glance: - Payroll warrant 19 PS (11/05/2025): approved by voice vote (one abstention noted during related motions; no formal roll call recorded in the transcript). - Payroll warrant 21 PS (11/19/2025): approved; one named abstention recorded as "Peter" in discussion (transcript reports "everyone yes, except Peter. He abstain"). - Central School preschool tuition rates (2026–27): approved by voice vote; transcript records one abstention by "Leslie." - Donations accepted (Frank Withy Memorial Scholarship Fund: $3,539.76; Bridgewater Women of Today: $1,000): approved by voice vote. - Surplus of Hobart mixer (1985–86): approved by voice vote. - Homeschool education plan: approved (mover recorded as Aaron; second as Ellen/Peter depending on transcript segment); the superintendent recommended approval. - Recording clerk job description: approved to align with Massachusetts law.
Committee chair closed the meeting with holiday remarks and thanks to the students who record and livestream the meetings.
Next steps: Budget subcommittee scheduling was discussed to prepare the first draft of the district budget; administration will present updated athletics fee and building rental analyses at a future meeting.
