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School committee directs superintendent to refine YMCA agreement and advances a district after‑school program: vouchers, hours and rates set
Summary
After extended debate the committee directed the superintendent to work with the Hampshire Regional YMCA on a consolidated MOA and authorized a framework for a district out‑of‑school program that accepts EEC vouchers, runs 2:10–6 p.m., and uses a tiered fee structure (voucher floor $5/hr; base $7/hr; optional contributions up to $15/hr). The committee also approved job descriptions for the program.
The Northampton School Committee on March 12 voted to have the superintendent negotiate a consolidated Memorandum of Agreement with the Hampshire Regional YMCA and simultaneously approved key parameters for a new district‑run out‑of‑school (afterschool) program.
YMCA leaders said the organization needs assurance about facility access and licensing to open registration in April. The administration presented a draft MOA that lists the three school locations, EEC licensing requirements, custodial responsibilities, insurance and dispute‑resolution provisions. YMCA representatives asked the district to confirm the spaces they would use at Jackson Street, Bridge Street and Ryan Road so the Y can maintain its EEC…
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