Board approves consent items, employee nonresident enrollment and schools‑of‑choice with a 5‑2 split
Summary
The board approved the consent agenda and a resolution allowing enrollment of nonresident students of PCCS employees (7‑0). It also approved the schools‑of‑choice resolution for 2026–27 after debate about capacity and displacement concerns (vote 5‑2).
At its January meeting, the Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools Board moved and approved several routine and policy items.
On the consent agenda (action item 26‑01‑29), the board approved minutes, human‑resources transactions and final readings of policies related to purchasing (Policy 6320) and procurement of federal grants (Policy 6325). The motion to adopt the agenda and approve the consent agenda passed 7‑0.
Action item 26‑01‑31, a final reading resolution allowing district employees’ nonresident children to enroll in PCCS for 2026–27, was moved by Treasurer Kehoe and seconded by Member Westra and passed unanimously (7‑0).
Board debate was more robust on action item 26‑01‑30 (schools of choice for 2026–27 under Schools of Choice sections 105/105c). Discussion from trustees and staff reviewed the application windows, outreach strategy, and the district’s internal transfer priorities. Member Voss said she would vote no, citing a desire to prioritize keeping students and families in the district; Member Picard raised concerns that incoming nonresident students could displace resident students in limited programs and affect future bond support. Treasurer Kehoe and other supporters said schools‑of‑choice brings additional per‑pupil revenue and helps fill open seats. The measure passed by a 5‑2 vote.
Recorded votes in the meeting minutes matched the tallies announced from the dais.
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