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Duxbury School Committee votes to decline participation in School Choice for 2026–27
Summary
After its annual school choice hearing, the Duxbury School Committee voted unanimously to continue opting out of the state School Choice program for 2026–27, citing limited classroom capacity and the state tuition rate ($5,000) not covering per‑pupil costs.
The Duxbury School Committee moved and voted to decline participation in the state School Choice program for the 2026–27 school year following its annual hearing.
Administration recommended continuing to opt out, saying the state tuition rate of $5,000 per School Choice student would not match the district’s per-pupil costs and that the district currently lacks capacity to accept additional students without adding staffing. The committee accepted the recommendation and voted to withdraw from School Choice for 2026–27.
The committee recorded a roll-call in favor: Matt (I), Jen (I), Laura (I) and Kelly (I). The motion passed and will be reflected in district reporting to the state.
Administration noted that if enrollment or capacity changes in the future, the committee can revisit participation but recommended declining at this time to avoid unbudgeted pressures on staff and services.
