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At-a-glance: Jan. 7 Barnstable School Committee votes on calendar, staffing and capital feasibility
Summary
The committee unanimously approved the 2026–27 school calendar (Option A), accepted the Barnstable High program of studies, restored a BCIS special‑education position to 1.0 FTE, authorized two $350,000 feasibility appropriations for potential roof projects (Barnstable High and Barnstable Intermediate) to meet MSBA deadlines, and approved Accounts Payable Warrant #27 for $453,867.79.
The Barnstable School Committee took a series of formal votes on Jan. 7, approving calendar, personnel and capital items in unanimous votes.
Key outcomes at a glance:
- 2026–27 School Calendar: Motion to approve Option A (recommended start Aug. 31) carried unanimously after staff emphasized logistical, contract and instructional considerations. The board noted survey feedback (~200 respondents) favored a…
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