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School committee approves $120 family fee for summer credit‑recovery program, waivers for eligible families
Summary
The committee approved a hybrid/virtual credit‑recovery program with a $120 per‑family fee — waived for families eligible for free/reduced lunch — to expand access and offset staffing costs. Counsel and guidance staff will manage outreach and waiver processing.
The Blackstone‑Millville Regional School Committee on May 7 approved a summer credit‑recovery program that will use a virtual curriculum provider (Edgenuity / Imagine Learning) and include on‑site teacher supervision and tutoring.
Under the motion, families enrolling in summer credit recovery will be charged $120 per registration; the fee will be waived for students whose families are eligible for the district’s free and reduced‑price lunch program. Guidance counselors and school administrators will work with families to identify students and manage fee waivers.
Administrators said the virtual program is less costly than hiring teachers to run every course in‑person and provides tutoring and video supports. “It aligns with state standards and offers built‑in tutors and assessments,” a staff presenter said. Staff also stressed that the district will work to accommodate families with scheduling constraints or financial hardship.
The motion to accept the summer credit‑recovery program and fee was made by Aaron Vidaco and seconded by Carrie (last name not specified in transcript); the vote carried unanimously (all “I” votes recorded). Committee members confirmed that students approved for fee waivers through the standard reduced‑lunch sharing form will not be charged.
What’s next
Guidance counselors will notify families of the program and the fee/waiver process; staff will coordinate scheduling and the vendor onboarding so students can register ahead of the summer session.
