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Board approves local allocation agreement with Northampton, FY27 calendar and $910 MCCG grant
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Smith Vocational trustees voted to formalize a 30-seat local allocation agreement with the City of Northampton, approved the FY27 school calendar, and accepted a reimbursable Massachusetts Cultural Council grant of $910.
The Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Board of Trustees approved three formal items during its Feb. 10 meeting.
Local allocation agreement with Northampton: Trustees voted to approve a local allocation agreement with the City of Northampton that formalizes 30 seats under the school’s admissions policy. The superintendent explained the agreement will be transmitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education through legislative channels after signatures. The board adopted the motion by voice vote.
FY27 school calendar: The trustees considered and approved the proposed FY27 calendar; administration noted the first day would be Aug. 31 in a schedule influenced by the late Labor Day and that the board is proposing a half day on Dec. 23. The board also discussed possible early-release logistics and lunch arrangements for half days.
MCCG reimbursable grant: The board approved acceptance of a reimbursable Massachusetts Cultural Council grant in the amount of $910 for a designated program; the board confirmed the procedural motion that the district will spend the funds and be reimbursed under the grant terms.
What to expect next: The superintendent and staff will distribute calendar materials to families and finalize any early-release logistics; the local allocation agreement will be forwarded to DESE as part of the admissions documentation and legislative outreach.
