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Monson subcommittee reviews joining SWCEC; administrators cite potential $80,400 annual savings
Summary
The subcommittee reviewed costs of joining the Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative (SWCEC): $6,000 annual membership vs. higher non-member day rates; administrators estimated the district could save about $80,400 annually based on current placement levels and urged pursuing an application if the full committee agrees.
The Monson Curriculum Subcommittee discussed whether the district should apply to join the Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative (SWCEC) at its May 26 meeting, with administrators presenting a cost comparison and potential savings.
Administrators said Monson currently places between two and five students per year at SWCEC for specialized services. They presented an annual membership fee of $6,000. Administrators contrasted SWCEC’s member day rate of $308 with the non-member day rate of $404, and estimated that, based on the district’s typical placement numbers, membership could translate into roughly $80,400 in annual savings. The presentation noted that joining would require a district application and a vote by SWCEC to accept the district as a member.
The subcommittee did not make a decision at the May 26 meeting; administrators included the membership option in materials for full-committee consideration and asked the full committee to weigh the projected savings against other budget priorities.
