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Boys & Girls Club outlines afterschool gains and warns of federal funding risk
Summary
Taunton Boys & Girls Club presented its 21st Century Community Learning Center program at Parker Middle School, reporting it served 58 students last year and showed measurable gains; the school committee asked about capacity, transportation and sustainability amid possible federal grant cuts.
Maura Campbell and Audriana Rivera of the Taunton Boys & Girls Club presented the 21st Century Community Learning Center program to the Taunton School Committee on Sept. 3, describing a grant-funded afterschool and summer program at Parker Middle School that served 58 students last year.
The presenters summarized data showing gains in student engagement, relationships, leadership and problem-solving, and shared family testimonials about the program’s positive impact. Committee members asked detailed questions about student capacity and the program’s ability to scale, the effect of possible federal grant cuts, and transportation costs that could limit access.
Superintendent Mr. Cabral opened the presentation and noted the program had been placed on the committee’s agenda based on a prior recommendation read by committee chair member Ms. Melissa Santos. Several committee members expressed strong support and committed to future collaboration and advocacy to preserve the program if federal funding decreases.
The presentation did not include a binding vote; committee members asked that staff and program leaders continue to share information about capacity, costs and alternative funding strategies so the district can weigh options for sustaining or expanding the model.
